Upcoming programs at Bay Village Branch Library

For over 35 years Neil Zurcher has been sharing his One Tank Trip ideas on TV, radio, and in print. His choices have been compiled in a series of books and, on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., he will join us at the Bay Village branch library to present his favorites featured in his newest book, "The Best of One Tank Trips." Please join us and get a signed copy for yourself or to give to your favorite traveler this holiday season.

CHILDREN

Storytimes are on hiatus for the month of December. Please join us again in January. Meanwhile, check out our seasonal and children's programs for this month.

Saturday, Dec. 3 (2 p.m.) All Aboard the Polar Express – Join us for a craft, hot cocoa and cookies and a special screening of "The Polar Express." Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring a blanket and pillow or sleeping bag. A parent/guardian must sign a release form before the program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library.

Sunday, Dec. 4 to Thursday, Dec. 22 (all day) Make and Take Craft – Drop in to make a seasonal craft.

Tuesday, Dec. 6 (7 p.m.) Hour of Code – Grades 3 & 4: Celebrate Computer Science Education Week by coding your own game.

Thursday, Dec. 8 (10 a.m.) Coding to Kindergarten – Ages 3-5 with a caregiver: Learn the basics behind coding including problem solving, sequencing and patterning through stories and activity stations.

Friday, Dec. 9 (10 a.m.) Tots Dance – For ages birth-5 years with a caregiver. Join us for a rocking good time as we share books, rhymes and dance!

TEEN

Thursday, Dec. 1 (3 p.m.) Write On! – Grades 5-8: Join us for fun, quirky and challenging writing exercises and activities to get your creativity flowing. Registration required.

Monday, Dec. 5 (10 a.m.) Homeschool: Robotix Blox Camp HalfBOT Challenge – Grades 4-8: Help your robot slip past the Minotaur, avoid the Gorgon, and master the other challenges Percy, Grover and Annabeth encounter in Rick Riordan’s popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

ADULTS

Friday, Dec. 2 (10 a.m.) BAYarts Book Discussion – Join friends, neighbors and library staff for this monthly book discussion on the BAYarts campus in the Sullivan Gallery. Copies of this month's book, "Be Frank with Me" by Julia Claiborne Johnson, will be available at the library and BAYarts one month prior to the discussion. No registration required.

Thursday, Dec 8 (7 p.m.) Neil Zurcher: The Best of One Tank Trips – Discover the best and most unusual getaway ideas in and around Ohio! Popular TV travel reporter Neil Zurcher has spent four decades uncovering fun and offbeat attractions, including quirky museums, one-of-a-kind restaurants, natural wonders, historic villages, and more – just a short drive from home!

Please register to attend the programs online at cuyahogalibrary.org, call us at 440-871-6392, or stop in to the library at 502 Cahoon Road and register with a librarian.