NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID CLEVELAND, OHIO PERMIT 362 Euclid Public Library 631 East 222nd Street Euclid, Ohio 44123 4 Connect with us! 1 LIBRARY LIAISON WINTER/SPRING 2024 Winter/Spring 2024 VOLUME 6 / ISSUE 1 LIBRARY HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM FRIDAY 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SUNDAY 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Euclid Public Library Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM. CLOSINGS: DECEMBER 31 – JANUARY 1 New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day JANUARY 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day MARCH 31 Easter APRIL 4 Staff Development Day Director’s Report Kacie V. Armstrong The Board, staff, and volunteers of the Euclid Public Library wish you a Happy New Year! Typically, at the start of the year, we are all thinking about our goals for our careers, education, health, and financial success. This year, I encourage you to add one or two reading goals, especially through the Cuyahoga Reads initiative. Writing goals down and tracking them provides motivation and helps us focus on achieving them. Many times, we think we are eating well or exercising at least two to three times per week, but when we actually track the goals, we may see that we are falling short. Libraries are here to help you achieve your reading goals. Through our own goal setting, we can better support the children in our lives as they read for school and fun. To start tracking your reading, visit https://euclidlibrary.beanstack.com/reader365. You can also join our annual Friends of the Library sponsored Winter Reading Club from January 16 to March 2. Euclid Public Library has plenty of programs this season, including author events. Families are encouraged to participate in the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Literature Week January 15-19. This week is to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Euclid Public Library will show The Right to Read film on Thursday, February 8 at 4:00 PM. The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. In March, the Friends of the Euclid Public Library will host their annual lunch on the 21st at 12:00 PM. Participants will learn about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legal fight for women’s rights. Staff also look forward to watching a total solar eclipse with you on Monday, April 8. Check our website for additional information about the eclipse. Thank you for your continued support and please connect with us online at euclidlibrary.org, by phone at 216-261-5300, or through our social media platforms. EPL is on Facebook, X, Youtube, Instagram, and Linked-In! 631 East 222nd Street / Euclid, Ohio 44123 / (216) 261-5300 / euclidlibrary.org / Connect with us! Cuyahoga Reads January 1 - December 31 Winter Reading Program January 16 - March 2 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Literature Week January 15 - 19 Right to Read Film Screening February 8 at 4:00 PM Total Solar Eclipse April 8 The Spring Book Sale is coming soon! Spring Friday, April 26 / 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Open to members of the Friends only. Join tonight! Saturday, April 27 / 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Open to the general public. Sunday, April 28 / 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM There will be two sizes of bags for sale. The large size is $5, and the smaller size is $3. If your bag is overflowing, we will require you to buy another. No outside bags are permitted.
JANUARY Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day - Library Closed Thursday, January 4 Instagram Book Talks: Percy Jackson and the Olympians 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Saturday, January 6 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / via Zoom Mondays, January 8 and 22 Ping Pong Time 6:30 PM / Shore Room Wednesday, January 10 Drop-In eBook & Audiobook Help 2:00 – 4:00 PM / Fireplace Wednesday, January 10 Virtual Author Event — Embrace Love in the New Year: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rebecca Serle 8:00 PM / Register at libraryc.org/ euclidlibrary Monday, January 15 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Library Closed January 16 - March 2 Winter Reading Program Wednesday, January 17 Instagram Live: 2023’s Most Checked-Out Books on Libby 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Thursday, January 18 Documentary Screening: MLK/FBI 2:00 PM / Shore Room Saturday, January 20 Author Visit: Poet Dymond Horton 1:30 PM / Lake Room Thursday, January 25 Instagram Book Talks: New Adult Fiction 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Monday, January 29 Monday Morning Movie: Fast X (2023) 10:15 AM / Lake Room Wednesday, January 31 Pop-Up VR Café: Learn How to Play the Piano in VR* 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM / Fireplace FEBRUARY Thursday, February 1 Instagram Book Talks: Black History Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Wednesday, February 7 Instagram Book Talks: Queen Charlotte and the Bridgertons 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Thursday, February 8 Film Screening: Right to Read 4:00 PM / Lake Room Saturday, February 10 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / via Zoom Mondays, February 12 and 26 Ping Pong Time 6:30 PM / Shore Room Wednesday, February 21 Pop-Up VR Café: Join the March on Washington* 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM / Fireplace Thursday, February 22 Retro Gaming Night 7:00 PM / Shore Room Monday, February 26 Monday Morning Movie: The Little Mermaid (2023) 10:15 AM / Lake Room MARCH Saturday, March 2 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / via Zoom Saturday, March 2 Winter Reading Wrap-Up and Book Swap 11:00 AM / Fireplace Tuesday, March 5 Fireside Chat: Superintendent Chris Papouras 6:00 PM / Fireplace Friday, March 8 and 22 Play Bridge and Other Card Games 1:30 PM / Fireplace Thursday, March 14 Instagram Book Talks: Women’s History Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Friday, March 15 Pop-Up VR Cafe: Let’s Create Pottery in VR!* 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM / Fireplace Thursday, March 21 Friends Luncheon with Women in History 12:00 PM / Lake & Shore Rooms Monday, March 25 Monday Morning Movie: Barbie (2023) 10:15 AM / Lake Room Monday, March 25 Discover the Life of Josephine Baker with Susan Cannavino 6:30PM / Lake Room Monday, March 26 Author Visit: Where’s the No. 2? by Thomas Adams 7:00 PM / Shore Room Thursday, March 28 Retro Gaming Night 7:00 PM / Shore Room Sunday, March 31 Easter - Library Closed APRIL Thursday, April 4 Staff Development Day - Library Closed Saturday, April 6 Virtual Yoga with Melissa 10:00 AM / via Zoom Monday, April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Starts at 1:59PM Wednesday, April 10 Author Visit: Lost Lake Erie by Jennifer Boresz Engelking 7:00 PM / Shore Room Friday, April 12 and 28 Play Bridge and Other Card Games 1:30 PM / Fireplace Thursday, April 18 Instagram Book Talks: Autism Awareness Month 6:30 PM / Instagram @euclid_library Thursday, April 18 Retro Gaming Night 7:00 PM / Shore Room Monday, April 22 Monday Morning Movie: Lightyear (2022) 10:15 AM / Lake Room Tuesday, April 23 Virtual Author Visit: Jonathan Abrams author of The Come Up 4:00 PM / Lake Room and via Zoom Thursday, April 25 Pop-Up VR Café: Be Our Guest at EPL’s Virtual Reality Home* 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM / Fireplace Saturday, April 27 Celebrate the Life of Coretta Scott King 2:00 PM / via Zoom Teen Programs Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13 Braiding and Styling Class 5:30 PM / Shore Room Registration Required Teens ages 13-18 Thursdays, January 11, 25 February 8, 22 March 7, 21 April 18 Teen Advisory Council 3:00 PM / Teen Area Open to middle and high school students. ADULT PROGRAMS Registration required for virtual programs; please visit euclidlibrary.org/libcalendar for more information and to register. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE Fri, April 26th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Sat, April 27th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sun, April 28th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM *VR programs are for both Adults and Teens. 2 Wednesdays, January 17, February 21 and April 17 Snack and Paint 3:30 PM / Lake & Shore Room Wednesdays, January 31, February 28, March 27 and April 24 Stress Free Zone 3:00 PM / Erie & Babbitt Rooms Mondays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 4, 11 April 15, 22 Game Day 3:00 PM / Lake & Shore Rooms Tuesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 11 CSI: Euclid April 9 / 5:30 PM / Lake Room April 11 / 5:30 PM / Erie/Babbitt JANUARY Saturday, January 20 Author Visit: Poet Dymond Horton 1:30 PM / Lake Room Thursday, January 25 Lit Through the Arts for Grades 6-8 3:00 PM / Shore Room Monday, January 29 Movie Day 3:00 PM / Lake Room FEBRUARY Monday, February 5 7th and 8th Grade Spelling Bee Practice 6:00 PM / Shore Room Monday, February 12 7th and 8th Grade Spelling Bee 6:00 PM / Shore Room Thursday, February 15 Teen Advisory Council Presents: Painting for Prizes 3:30 PM / Shore Room Grades K-12 Tuesday, February 27 Info-Comics: Turning Research Into Comics 3:00 PM / Erie & Babbitt Rooms Tuesday, February 27 Black History Month: An Appreciation of Music and Artists 6:00 PM / Shore Room MARCH Tuesday, March 12 Story to Song with Center for Arts-Inspired Learning 3:00 PM / Shore Room APRIL Monday, April 1 Street Fighter Tournament 3:00 PM / Lake & Shore Rooms Teens ages 13-18 Children’s Programs Wednesdays, January 3, February 7, March 6 and April 3 Playtime at the Library 10:30 AM / Storyroom Ages 0-5 with a grown-up Saturdays, January 6, February 3, March 2 and April 6 Craft Time for Kids Children’s Area / All Ages All open hours, while supplies last January 9 – April 30 Family Fun Storytime Tuesdays and Thursday Mornings at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM All Ages, geared toward 7 and under with a grown-up. Wednesdays, January 10, February 14 and March 20 Afterschool Board Games 3:30 PM / Erie and Babbitt Rooms All Ages Thursdays January 11 and March 7 Family Literacy Night 6:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-8 with a grown-up. Saturday, January 20, February 17, March 9, and Monday, April 8 Total Eclipse of the Sun Craft All open hours / Children’s Area While supplies last Saturdays, February 17, March 16 and April 13 Inclusive Playtime 11:00 AM / Storyroom For children struggling in an area of development; ages 7 and under with a grown-up. Thursdays, February 15, March 14 and April 11 Connecting for Kids: Music Therapy & More 6:30 PM / Storyroom For families and their children ages 0-6 years who are struggling in an area of development.. Wednesdays, March 27 and May 15 Lit Through the Arts for Grades 3-5 4:00 PM March 27 / Shore Room May 15 / Erie and Babbitt Room Children will need to be accompanied by a grown-up. JANUARY Thursday, January 4 Make Your Own Snowglobe 11:00 AM / Shore Room Ages 6-12 Wednesday, January 17 Coretta Scott King Literature Week: Carole Boston Weatherford 7:00 PM EST / via Zoom Wednesday, January 24 Edible Science Experiments 3:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-5 Monday, January 29 Building Challenge 3:30 PM / Shore Room Grades K-5 FEBRUARY Wednesday, February 7 Up Close with Animal Furs and Bones 3:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-6 Tuesday, February 13 Author Visit: Dustin Brady 6:00 PM / Lake Room Grades 3-8 Thursday, February 29 Connecting for Kids Parent Program: Share & Support: Color, Craft & Connect 6:30 PM / Lake and Shore Rooms Registration required MARCH Wednesday, March 6 Robots Open House 3:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-5 Wednesday, March 13 Toy Designers 3:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-5 Monday, March 18 Sensory Friendly Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie 10:30 AM / Lake Room All ages with a grown-up. Monday, March 25 Egg Drop Challenge 3:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-5 APRIL Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 26 Butterflies at the Library! All Day at the Children’s Desk Tuesday, April 9 Kids’ Hangout 3:00 PM / Erie and Babbitt Rooms Grades K-5 Wednesday, April 10 Super Readers 4:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-3 Tuesday, April 30 Butterfly Bash 3:00 PM / Shore Room Grades K-5 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a grown-up. TEEN PROGRAMS 3 Scan the QR Code to gain access to the Zoom link for the Coretta Scott King Literature Week Event!
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