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African American Authors Book Group

IN-Person or Virtual ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME
2024-09-26 19:00:00 2024-09-26 20:30:00 America/New_York African American Authors Book Group African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All adults are welcome. September Title: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray Bedford Branch - Bedford Branch Zoom 1, Meeting Room (84)

Thursday, September 26
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-26 19:00:00 2024-09-26 20:30:00 America/New_York African American Authors Book Group African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All adults are welcome. September Title: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray Bedford Branch - Bedford Branch Zoom 1, Meeting Room (84)

Bedford Branch

Bedford Branch Zoom 1, Meeting Room (84)

African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All adults are welcome. September Title: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month.
ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME.

September Title: The First Ladies  by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

Join us for the discussion of this historical fiction title that explores the real life friendship between Civil Rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. This friendship and the courageous spirits of these 2 women challenged racist and sexist notions of American before the modern civil rights period.

Summary

“A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world” From the New York Times bestselling authors of the The Personal Librarian.

“It's an utter joy to watch civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt forge a partnership that changed America: plotting over teacups, negotiating tricky conversations about race and privilege, celebrating their triumphs, and never giving up. “


This book is available in many formats regular print, large print, eBook and eAudio. 

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

Bedford Branch
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Phone: 440-439-4997
Fax: 440-439-5846
Branch manager
Eboni Dickerson
Hours
Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Bedford Branch (formerly known as the Southeast Branch) became the fourth branch to join Cuyahoga County Public Library in 1924. A groundbreaking for the current 14,617-square-foot building took place in 1990 and the building was formally dedicated a year later.

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

Upcoming events

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84),Activity Room (18)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Plumbing Basics - Adults
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Join us for a hands-on class to help demystify the world of plumbing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
"Lost Ghost Stories of Cleveland" with William G. Krejci - Rediscover Cleveland’s forgotten hauntings
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us, if you dare, to learn about Cleveland’s haunted past.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Pet Pals - Reading to Therapy Dogs
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Practice your reading skills with a fantastic listener: a trained therapy dog. Registration required for a 15-minute time slot.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Pumpkin Decorating - Adults
Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Create a fall masterpiece. Join us to decorate your own pumpkin.
This event is full
Chapter Book Champs - Grades 3-5
Sat, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for activities and a book discussion. This session is The Ogre and the Orphans by Barnhill (9/28), Light and Air by Nichols Wendell (10/19), and The Puppets of Spelhorst by DiCamillo (11/16).
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84),Activity Room (18)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Managing Fighting and Aggression - Parents of children ages birth to 12
Tue, Oct 22, 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Strategies to help parents develop a personal plan to prevent disobedience, teach limits, and manage disobedience when necessary.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest: Pumpkin Decoration - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for Pumpkin Decoration! Please register.
Self-Care Saturday (Grades 6-12)
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Ease your mind with calming activities. Art, yoga, writing, and more! A release form must be completed by a parent/guardian prior to the program in order to participate.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84),Activity Room (18)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
African American Authors Book Group - IN-Person or Virtual ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME
Thu, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bedford Branch Zoom 1,Meeting Room (84)
African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All adults are welcome. October Title: Once In A Lifetime by Mary Monroe
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Czech Potato Soup - Adults
Sat, Nov 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Warm up with Mom's Vegetarian Czech Potato Soup
This event is full
"What’s the Deal With Dead Man’s Curve?" - with Jim Sweeney - The author's book answers questions about Greater Cleveland
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join for an exploration for what makes Cleveland “Cleveland” with author Jim Sweeney.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84),Activity Room (18)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Vote: Election Day 2024
Tue, Nov 05, All day
Swing by the Bedford Branch to flex your civic muscles and cast your vote!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Braiding and Barbering for Teens
Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Learn about natural haircare, braiding, and barbering with Tamieka Bush of The Braid Academy 216.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Baby Craft - Birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for a seasonal baby craft using our hands and feet. We’ll use nontoxic washable paint, but dress to get messy.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards.
Ellenwood Book Discussion - Adults
Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a thoughtful discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This event will be held in person at Ellenwood Community Center in Bedford.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
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