Library
Dottie Louis Teen Librarian
p 216-475-8178 / dlouis@cuyahogalibrary
NEWS
Library to Relocate Temporarily in April
Groundbreaking for the new Garfield Heights branch library will be this spring and the temporary location of the facility will be at 5400 Transportation Boulevard, Unit 6. The relocation is expected in April.
The regional Cuyahoga County Public Library system is investing $11.7 million in a brand new 30,000-square-foot, one-story building that will replace the existing facility at the Civic Center complex. The new library will feature large community gathering spaces, specific areas for students, story time space, quiet study areas, a business copy center and possibly a café. About 50 public access computers and a technology classroom will be added. Construction is expected to take about one year.
People traveling through our city will be able to see the new library along Turney Road.
“This is a very important project for our city and an extremely valuable resource for our residents and business partners,” says Mayor Vic Collova.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Introduction to GIMP GIMP is free image editing software that you can download on to your home PC. Learn how this powerful software will allow you to create, retouch and even convert your images to different file formats. Registration is required. Friday, February 10, 10AM-12 Noon.
Internet Essentials Struggling to wade through the sea of information online? Learn how to find what you're looking for and make sure it's from a trusted source on the Internet. Registration is required. Friday, February 10, 1-3pm.
PowerPoint 2007 Essentials Geared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Create a simple presentation and learn how to use this program to produce effective printed materials. Registration is required. Friday, February 17, 10AM – 12 NOON
Email with Gmail Sign up for a free Gmail account that can be checked from any Internet computer. Gmail is Google’s email service, and offers spam filters, ways to organize your messages, and more. Registration is required. Friday, February 17, 1-3 PM
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Winter G2P For ages 11-18. Play video games with other teens! Registration is required. Saturday, February 11th, 2 – 4PM
Michael Jackson Experience Video Game: For ages 11-18. Show us your dance moves and see who can rock the best! Saturday, February 25, 2-3 PM.
CHILDREN and FAMILIES
Storytimes are in session! No registration required! A program of books, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Morning Movers for children 0-35 mos. and their caregivers, Mondays at 10am.
Pajama Time Rhymes for children 0-6 years and their caregivers, Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers, Wednesdays at 10am
Girls and Books Girls in grades 4-6 with a female adult (mom, aunt, grandma, etc.) are invited to join us for a book discussion and fun activity led by a girl from the library staff. NO BOYS ALLOWED! Please see a staff member for a complete list of dates, to find out what books we'll be reading, and to check out a copy of the current discussion title.
Wednesday, February 8, 7pm: HYPERLINK "http://encore.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us/iii/encore/record/C%7CRb10012216%7CSfreaky+friday%7CP0%2C5%7COrightresult%7CX5?lang=eng&suite=original"Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers
Guys and Books Guys is grades 4-6 with a male adult (dad, uncle, grandpa, etc.) are invited to join us for a book discussion and fun activity led by a guy from the library staff. NO GIRLS ALLOWED! Please see a staff member for a complete list of dates, to find out what books we'll be reading, and to check out a copy of the current title.
February 13, 7pm: HYPERLINK "http://encore.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us/iii/encore/record/C%7CRb10830057%7CSthe+weird+club%7COrightresult%7CX5;jsessionid=4BBFC1111FD973377FD17AAE2E102C47?lang=eng&suite=original"The Weird Club: The Search for the Jersey Devil by Randy Fairbanks
Cyberbullying: The New Phenomenon Are you concerned with some of the bullying that occurs on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks? Learn to consider the effects of cyberbullying and the responsibility not only of the direct bullies, but also of the people who view such things online. Please join us for this family night program. Pizza and light refreshments will be served. Registration required. Wednesday, February 15th, 7-8 PM
Cuyahoga County Public Library consistently ranks as one of the nation’s ten best and busiest library systems. The Library’s mission is to provide the community with open access to resources that inform, enrich, and entertain. Its 28 branches serve 47 communities. For further information, visit cuyahogalibrary.org
NEWS
Successful Community Garden Program
We have a very successful Community Garden Program here in Garfield Heights. We have received grant money in past years to develop it and new gardeners are always welcome. The gardeners ended the season with a Harvest Fest that hundreds of residents attended and enjoyed. A new garden near Garfield Heights High School is being developed this year and new gardeners are always welcome.
Also, this year volunteers plan to spruce up and improve the areas that memorialize our Military Veterans. Help is needed. The city’s economic development department can provide additional information. Call 216-475-5484 or e-mail nkuban@garfieldhts.org.
