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Be a (Pen) Pal!

Adults

2024-06-12 19:00:00 2024-06-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Be a (Pen) Pal! Explore how letter writing can improve brain health and ways to get you started. Part of the North Olmsted Grownup Summer Camp series. North Olmsted Branch - Large Meeting Room (90)

Wednesday, June 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-12 19:00:00 2024-06-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Be a (Pen) Pal! Explore how letter writing can improve brain health and ways to get you started. Part of the North Olmsted Grownup Summer Camp series. North Olmsted Branch - Large Meeting Room (90)

North Olmsted Branch

Large Meeting Room (90)

Explore how letter writing can improve brain health and ways to get you started. Part of the North Olmsted Grownup Summer Camp series.

In the age of social media, receiving a hand-written letter or card can be very special and exciting! You may be surprised to learn that letter writing can be used to stay sharp, boost brain health, preserve memory, and prevent dementia. In this program, you will learn about the health benefits of letter writing, and some resources to get you started on your journey. You'll also learn to make your own unique envelopes to add a personal touch to your letters or greeting cards.

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the North Olmsted Library.

TAGS: | Writing |

North Olmsted Branch

Hours

About the branch

In 1829, Charles Hyde Olmsted promised to donate 500 books from his father’s collection if the residents agreed to change the name of their town from Lenox to Olmsted. They did and the books traveled by oxcart and were housed in individual residents’ homes while being circulated. The “Oxcart Library” is thought to be the first circulating public library in the Western Reserve.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story Room (50)

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, Apr 21, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Maker Monday with Beck Center for the Arts - Beck Center Presents: Arts InsideOut!

Mon, Apr 21, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Art, drama, and music with Beck Center for the Arts!

Registration is now closed

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Travel the Silk Road: Journey Through Asia - Adults

Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind learning experience with authentic artworks from China, India and Thailand.

Teen Makers - Grades 6-12

Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Participate in a monthly creative activity designed for teens.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Tue, Apr 22, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, Apr 23, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Artful Impact - Grades K – 8

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Room (50)

This program will lead scholars through hands on experiences in using art to make an impact on themselves and others. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration Requested.

This event is full

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 10:50am

Story Room (50)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Thu, Apr 24, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, Apr 25, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Rock'n Read Spring Session 2 - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver

Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Room (50)

Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!

This event is full

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story Room (50)

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, Apr 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Making Vareniki (Ukrainian Pierogies) - Adults

Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Learn a fool proof method of making Vareniki (Ukrainian pierogis). You’ll see step-by-step how to make this traditional Ukranian comfort food.

This event is full

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)

Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Tue, Apr 29, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, Apr 30, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Artful Impact - Grades K – 8

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Room (50)

This program will lead scholars through hands on experiences in using art to make an impact on themselves and others. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration Requested.

This event is full

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking the "Science of Reading"

Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Dr. Lori Wilfong of Kent State University for a panel discussion with local classroom teachers and school administrators to learn more about important shifts in literacy instruction.

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Thu, May 01, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, May 02, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Rock'n Read Spring Session 2 - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver

Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Room (50)

Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!

This event is full

Mother's Day Craft Stations - All ages with caregiver

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Story Room (50)

Drop in and join us for a special self paced Mother's Day crafting event at the library!

This event is full

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, May 05, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Maker Monday - Making things fun at the library!

Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Story Room (50)

Make fun while engaging your creativity, ingenuity, and engineering skills! Come each week to make a new adventure!

Culinary Creations: International Edition - Adults

Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Innovation Center

Join us for this two-part culinary/maker program. Part 1 (5/5) at Fairview Park - Laser engrave a spice jar. Part 2 (5/12) at North Olmsted - Learn about and make berbere spice and Shiro Wat.

This event is full

Therapeutic Art for Parent Bereavement - Expressive Group Art Making to Help Parents

Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small Meeting Room (16)

Join UH Connor Whole Health, Jess Grimm, ATR-P, for a therapeutic art group.

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Tue, May 06, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, May 07, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Artful Impact - Grades K – 8

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Room (50)

This program will lead scholars through hands on experiences in using art to make an impact on themselves and others. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration Requested.

This event is full

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Thu, May 08, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Homework Center (25)

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Friday Free Play - Ages birth - 5 with caregivers

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Room (50)

Enjoy some free play at the library where you play with toys, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun!

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, May 09, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Rock'n Read Spring Session 2 - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver

Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Room (50)

Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!

This event is full

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, May 12, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Culinary Creations: International Edition - Adults

Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Join us for this two-part culinary/maker program. Part 1 (5/5) at Fairview Park - Laser engrave a spice jar. Part 2 (5/12) at North Olmsted - Learn about and make berbere spice and Shiro Wat.

This event is full

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)

Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Tue, May 13, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, May 14, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Making Produce Last Longer - Smart Strategies to Save Money and Reduce Waste - Adults

Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Join the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to discover simple ways to keep your food fresher for longer and make the most of your groceries! Learn strategies that can transform how you enjoy your food.

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Thu, May 15, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Friday Free Play - Ages birth - 5 with caregivers

Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Room (50)

Enjoy some free play at the library where you play with toys, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun!

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, May 16, 2:45pm - 3:45pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

NASA Young Innovators: Communications and Magnets - Grades 5-12

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join our NASA Engineers as we explore the basics of communications and magnets!

Maker Monday with Beck Center for the Arts - Beck Center Presents: Arts InsideOut!

Mon, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Large Meeting Room (90)

Art, drama, and music with Beck Center for the Arts!

Dinner & A Book - Adults

Mon, May 19, 6:15pm - 8:15pm

North Olmsted Towne Center - 24954 Brookpark Rd.

Join us once-a-month for this uniquely local book discussion at various North Olmsted-area restaurants. Each guest is responsible for their own food & drink expenses.

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (Basement) (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

VolunTEENS - Grades 6-12

Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Participate in our monthly community service opportunity and earn volunteer hours.

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