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Social Explorers

3rd -5th graders
2025-01-23 18:30:00 2025-01-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Social Explorers 3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills! North Olmsted Branch - Story Room (50)

Thursday, January 23
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-23 18:30:00 2025-01-23 19:30:00 America/New_York Social Explorers 3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills! North Olmsted Branch - Story Room (50)

North Olmsted Branch

Story Room (50)

3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills!

Social Explorers is specially designed for 3rd-5th grade children who may need a boost in both learning and practicing social skills and are able to actively participate in group lessons. It will be tailored to the needs of the children in the group. Activities will include experiments, games, crafts and more! 

Students are welcome to register throughout the 10-week session. However, each week's activities will build on the previous weeks, so attendance is encouraged for maximum benefit. 

Please note: 
Participants in this program may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. Learn more.

North Olmsted Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.777.6211
Fax: 440.777.4312
Branch manager
Shayna Muckerheide
Hours
Mon, Feb 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Feb 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Blind Date with a Book! - Adults
Tue, Feb 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Find your perfect match when you "swipe right on" [browse & checkout] a uniquely wrapped book!
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Healthy Living for the Brain & Body - Adults
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Small Meeting Room (16)
Learn healthy habits for your brain at every age.
Registration is now closed
Blind Date with a Book! - Adults
Wed, Feb 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Find your perfect match when you "swipe right on" [browse & checkout] a uniquely wrapped book!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 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.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Book Discussion - Grades 6-12 with caregiver
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room (50)
Tackle tough conversations and connect with your teens through a shared love of reading! Caregivers and teens will read the same title and then gather to discuss the book’s themes together.
Blind Date with a Book! - Adults
Thu, Feb 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Find your perfect match when you "swipe right on" [browse & checkout] a uniquely wrapped book!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Social Explorers - 3rd -5th graders
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room (50)
3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills!
This event is full
Blind Date with a Book! - Adults
Fri, Feb 14, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Find your perfect match when you "swipe right on" [browse & checkout] a uniquely wrapped book!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 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.
Blind Date with a Book! - Adults
Sat, Feb 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Find your perfect match when you "swipe right on" [browse & checkout] a uniquely wrapped book!
Culinary Creations: International Edition - Adults
Sat, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Join us for this new two-part series as we pair cooking and creative maker activities.
Registration is now closed
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 17, 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.
Maker Monday XXL: NOPEC Edition - Making BIG fun at the library!
Mon, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Story Room (50)
Make fun while engaging your creativity, ingenuity, and engineering skills!
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Dinner & A Book - Adults
Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
24930 Lorain 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. Approx. 2 hours.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Windows 11 Lecture - Adults
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room (90)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Digital Navigator - Drop-In Event
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 12:30pm
The Digital Navigators will be at the North Olmsted branch from 10AM-12:30PM. First come first serve. Call one of our Digital Navigators at 216.749.9420 with any questions.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 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
CVNP Presents: Splish, Splash, What Was That? - Ages 4-8 with caregiver
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Join the Cuyahoga Valley National Park for a wetland inspired puppet show!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
VolunTEENS - Grades 6-12
Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about volunteer opportunities for teens at North Olmsted Branch.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Social Explorers - 3rd -5th graders
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room (50)
3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills!
This event is full
Blood Drive
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
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).
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 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.
Flamenco Hair Comb Crafting - Adults
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (90)
Learn about the world of flamenco fashion and then design and craft your own flamenco hair comb.
This event is full
Tween STEAM - Creativity and STEAM activities for ages 9-14
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
Come explore your resourcefulness and creativity and party with us one Saturday per month. Registration recommended.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 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!
Mon, Feb 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.
Cancelled
Sensory Friendly Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
 This storytime is a smaller group, has low lights, singing, and lots of movement.  Children of all abilities are welcome! 
Surprise Guest Speaker - Architography: Be a Tourist in Your Own City
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Architography: Be a Tourist in Your Own City, presented by Dave Robar. Dave is a Cleveland-based architect and award-winning photographer who encourages everyone to “be a tourist in your own city”.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Teen Tuesdays: Teen Makers - Grades 6-12
Tue, Feb 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Participate in a monthly creative activity for teens.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Social Explorers - 3rd -5th graders
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room (50)
3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 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.
Popstar Pajama Party - Grades K-5 with caregiver
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Throw on your favorite pair of pajamas and help us kick-off Women’s History Month with a fun-filled afternoon celebrating women in pop music!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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, Mar 03, 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!
Digital Navigator at North Olmsted
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Mar 04, 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, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Digital Navigator at North Olmsted
Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Mar 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!
Wed, Mar 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.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Wed, Mar 05, 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
PreK Phonics Fun! - Children ages 3-5 with caregiver
Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Room (50)
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities focused on letters and the sounds they make.
Put a Spring in Your Step, Cleveland! - with author Diane Stresing
Wed, Mar 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Learn about various urban and rural trails throughout Northeast Ohio!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 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.
Social Explorers - 3rd -5th graders
Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room (50)
3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills!
This event is full
Digital Navigator at North Olmsted
Fri, Mar 07, 9:00am - 12:15pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Google Apps Basics
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Explore Google’s web-based apps: Docs, Sheets & Slides. Organize files in the cloud using Google Drive. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Google account with password.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Mar 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.
Rock'n Read - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver
Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 10, 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, Mar 10, 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
Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 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, Mar 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 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
PreK Phonics Fun! - Children ages 3-5 with caregiver
Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Room (50)
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities focused on letters and the sounds they make.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Social Explorers - 3rd -5th graders
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room (50)
3rd-5th graders will meet weekly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills!
This event is full
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