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Preschool Storytime

Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
2024-10-03 10:00:00 2024-10-03 10:30:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Independence Branch - Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Thursday, October 03
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-10-03 10:00:00 2024-10-03 10:30:00 America/New_York Preschool Storytime Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Independence Branch - Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Independence Branch

Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

The programs on September 12th, October 10th, and November 14th will be kindergarten countdown programs.

TAGS: | Storytimes |

Independence Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Melanie Rapp-Weiss
Hours
Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Independence Branch began as a collection operated out of City Hall. After outgrowing that space, the library moved into its own facility and since 1992 the branch has been a part of the city’s municipal complex that includes a recreational facility and senior center.

Upcoming events

Spooky STEAM
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Grades 4 and 5. Celebrate spooky season with fun seasonal STEAM activities.
Registration is now closed
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Oct 09, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kindergarten Countdown - Sharing - Children entering kindergarten fall 2025 with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
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 sharing.
Focus on 4's and 5's
Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
This event is full
Kindergarten Countdown - Sharing - Children entering kindergarten fall 2025 with caregiver
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (75)
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 sharing.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1-3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child. Registration required.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Author Jack Marschall
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us when former TV anchor and author Jack Marschall visits to discuss his latest book, Sounds of Our Souls.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Focus on 4's and 5's
Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
This event is full
Wednesday Night Book Discussion
Wed, Oct 16, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 17, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1-3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child. Registration required.
Vintage Vision: Crafting Art from Retro Sewing Patterns - Adult Craft
Sat, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
This is a hands-on workshop where participants transform vintage sewing patterns into unique artworks and celebrating the timeless charm of retro fashion.
This event is full
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
ACT Tips and Results Workshop - For Grades 8-12 and parents
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Huntington Learning Center will go over results for the practice test held October. Workshop is open for those students, as well as all students and parents wanting more information about the ACT.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Oct 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Focus on 4's and 5's
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
The Venner Clarinets - The Venner Clarinets
Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a performance by The Venner Clarinets. The ensemble promotes the beauty of the instrument in a chamber music setting.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
National Chemistry Week (grades 2-6)
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society. Click title for more info.
Blood Drive
Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pretzels
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Learn the basics of fundamental pretzel-making during this hands-on culinary workshop.
This event is full
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Nov 06, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
STEM Fun (grades 1-5)
Thu, Nov 07, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Students grades 1-5, join us for some fun STEM building challenges using Keva planks, Magnatiles, or Legos. How creative can you be? Registration is required.
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