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Author Mindy McGinnis
2024-04-18 19:00:00 2024-04-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Mindy McGinnis Join us when author Mindy McGinnis visits to discuss her latest novel for young adults, <i>Under This Red Rock</i>. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Thursday, April 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-18 19:00:00 2024-04-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Mindy McGinnis Join us when author Mindy McGinnis visits to discuss her latest novel for young adults, <i>Under This Red Rock</i>. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Middleburg Heights Branch

Meeting Room A/B (120)

Join us when author Mindy McGinnis visits to discuss her latest novel for young adults, Under This Red Rock.

About the author:

Mindy McGinnis is the author of Not a Drop to Drink and its companion, In a Handful of Dust, as well as This Darkness Mine, The Female of the Species, Given to the Sea, Heroine, and the Edgar Award–winning novel A Madness So Discreet. A graduate of Otterbein University with a BA in English literature and religion, Mindy lives in Ohio.

In Under This Red Rock, Neely’s monsters don’t always follow her rules, so when the little girl under her bed, the man in her closet, and the disembodied voice that shadows her every move become louder, she knows she’s in trouble. With a history of mental illness in her family and the suicide of her older brother heavy on her mind, Neely takes a job as a tour guide in the one place her monsters can’t follow—the caverns. There . . . she meets Mila. Mila is everything Neely isn’t—beautiful, strong, and confident. As the two become closer, Neely’s innocent crush grows into something more. When a midnight staff party exposes Neely to drugs, she follows Mila’s lead . . . only to have her hallucinations escalate.

When Mila is found brutally murdered in the caverns, Neely has to admit that her memories of that night are vague at best. With her monsters now out in the open and her grip on reality slipping, Neely must figure out who killed Mila, and face the possibility that it might have been her.

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry.

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First opened in 1969, the Middleburg Heights Branch moved into a new building in 2018, which features public meeting rooms, a special sensory friendly children’s area, quiet study rooms and a full-service drive-up window.

Upcoming events

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
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Simple Lawn Care
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn to transform your lawn care routine with eco-friendly strategies.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
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Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
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Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
C'Mon Cavs
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Carl Quatraro recounts the story of 50+ seasons of Cavs basketball in Northeast Ohio. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of Middleburg Heights Library.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
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Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
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Ukrainian Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs, and more in this storytime presented in Ukrainian.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
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Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
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Best in Show - For Prek-4th Grade
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Present your favorite stuffed pup and win a ribbon.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Plan Ahead: Make Healthcare & End-of-Life Choices Easier
Mon, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
This program will provide participants with information on the importance of planning ahead regarding one’s healthcare and end-of-life wishes
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Warbler Warm-up
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join Matt and Kelly of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to learn about the beautiful warblers that can be found in NE Ohio. Registration required.
Little Ukrainian Builders - For Grades K-5
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Build bricks and connect with the Ukrainian community.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Just Write Teen Writing Group: April Session - Grades 6-12
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join other teen writers and tap into your creativity through writing exercises, prompts, and activities. All levels of writing experience welcome.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
It's Possible: An Inclusive & Adaptive Theater Experience
Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Have fun with musical theater in this active workshop provided by Theatre Agápe!
Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
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Intro to Indian Classical Music
Sat, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a breathtaking musical and educational performance. Registration required.
Soap-Making for Adults
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn about soap-making and take home your own soap creation. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
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Soap-Making for Teens - Grades 6-12
Sat, Apr 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn a soap-making technique and take home your own hand-crafted soap. Registration required. A Release and Hold Harmless Form must be signed prior to program - click on program name for information.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Better for You English Muffin Pizza
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Ron and Steve show you how to make a healthier English Muffin pizza. Registration required.
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Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Author Juliet Grames
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us when author Juliet Grames visits to discuss her new novel, The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Adapted Adult Program Get Together
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Adults 18+ with caregiver Join us for fun, adapted programs featuring stories, art, music, and more, specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
This event is full
Music Therapy & More - Ages 0 – 6 years (and their parents/caregivers)
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6) with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills.Register
Butterfly Craft Bash - For grades 3-5
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Welcome spring with butterfly art.
Kindergarten Countdown: Community - Children entering kindergarten next fall and caregiver
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on community.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 14, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Read and then come to discuss The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. Registration requested.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Author Wade Rouse (writing as Viola Shipman)
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us when author Wade Rouse visits to discuss his latest novel, The Page Turner.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
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