Upcoming Programs at the Library Adult Programs Please register for the following programs by calling 216.831.6868 or visiting www.cuyahogalibrary.org. History Book Club Wednesday Sept. 9 at 7:00 pm Join us to discuss Thirteen Days in September; Carter, Begin and Sadat at Camp David, by Lawrence Wright. Books available at the Library. No registration necessary. Growing up Social in the Digital Age Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 pm What is the impact of technology on teaching, learning and parenting? Join David Hancock, a retired school counselor, for a discussion on how technology affects our children’s minds and what we can do about it. Reserve Historical Society. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Avenue ART Artist’s Reception Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2:00-4:00 pm Meet the artists of Avenue ART, the art therapy program at New Avenues to Independence, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1952. Working with cardboard, plastics, paper and aluminum, participants in the program have created unique pieces that will be on display at Library during the month of October. This compelling project is made possible through the generosity of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation. Meet Author Jill Bialosky Sun- day, Oct. 3 at 2:00 pm Meet Jill Bialosky, a Cleveland native and award-winning poet and novelist. Known for her New York Times bestseller History of a Suicide: My Sister's Unfinished Life, the memoir received rave reviews nationally, including in People, Time and Entertainment Weekly magazines. Jill's new book, The Prize, explores passion and betrayal in the contemporary art world and has been called her most moving novel yet. Books available for purchase and signing courtesy of Macs Backs Books on Coventry. Toddler (ages 19- 35 months) Mondays at 4:00 pm and Wednesdays at 10:00 am Preschool (ages 3-5) Tuesdays at 2:30 pm and Wednesdays at 1:30 pm Build-O-Rama Thursday, Sept. 10 at 4:00 pm Calling all LEGO lovers! Enjoy this building blocks program. Bring your mad skills and create your own masterpiece using LEGO pieces and a different building theme each month. For children in grades K-5. Friday Family Fun: Harvest Celebration! Friday, Sept. 11 at 10:30 am It’s harvest time! Celebrate the bounties of summer with stories, songs and crafts. For children ages 2 to 6 with their caregivers. Afternoon Art Adventures with U-EartH Wednesday, Sept.15 at 4:00 pm Create art projects based on fun children's stories. Hosted by U-EartH (Ursuline Endless Art Healing), a student art therapy organization at Ursuline College. For children in grades K-5. ASL/English Family Storytime Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 4:00 pm Enjoy stories, music, rhymes and felt stories geared toward Deaf/hard of hearing children but suitable for children of all ages and abilities and their parents and caregivers. ASL interpreters will be present during the program. Kid Newtons Thursday, Sept. 24 at 4:00 pm Learn about a science concept and conduct fun, hands-on experiments. This month’s theme: Lemon Science. For kids in grades 2-5. Cleveland Play House Scipt Club: The Crucible Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Play House’s Script Club is everything you love about Cleveland Orchestra Music a book club – but with a play in Study Group the spotlight. First, check out a Tuesdays at 1:15 pm copy of the script from a partner beginning Sept. 22 library and read it at home. Then, join CPH artistic staff at the Explore the Orchestra's library for a free-flowing explora"concert of the week" through tion of the story and characters, informal lectures and listening with inside insight on how CPH with Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Pick artists take a play from page to up a brochure at the branch. stage. The village of Salem is run To register (fee required) call wild with tales of witchcraft. 216.231.7355. Deep-seated jealousies, lust and greed are bubbling to the surface Doors of Beachwood from the heat of each neighReception and Awards bor’s exaggerated accusations. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2-4 pm. Meet the winners of the Doors Revenge has replaced reason; mere rumors are now damning of Beachwood Open Photograevidence — and no one is safe. phy Exhibit, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate Beachwood's 100th Astoundingly relevant, Arthur anniversary. Co-sponsored by the Miller’s controversial American Friends of the Beachwood Library classic dares to put us all on trial. and the Beachwood Historical Society. Show Judge: Stuart Pearl. A Stitch in Time: The Cleveland Garment Industry Thursday, Oct. 1 Big Stone Gap at 4:00 pm Book Conversations Kick off BeachMonday, Sept. 28 at 1:00 pm wood's Food Fun Join CCPL staff in a large and Fashion Week group conversation about with a presentation by Adriana Trigiani’s first Sean Martin on his new book, “A novel, Big Stone Gap. In Stitch in Time: The Cleveland Garaddition to delving into the ment Industry.” The book reviews characters, the setting and the the history of industry from its writing, the group will gear up for the release of the film version, beginnings in the 19th century until its decline in late 20th written and directed by Adriana. This unique program will feature century. The book focuses on the history of the manufacturers and inside scoop on the writing of workers, many of whom where the book along with insight on bringing it to the big screen. Stay Jewish immigrants who came to America at the height of the tuned for additional surprises. immigration in the 19th century. Sean is the Associate Curator for Jewish History at the Western Children's Programs Registration is required for all programs except storytimes. To register, call 216.831.6868 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org. Fall Season Storytimes Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays – perfect for you and your little one. Baby & Me (ages birth to 18 months) Tuesdays at 4:00 pm and Thursdays at 10:00 am 54 Beachwood Buzz n September 2015