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The African American Authors Book Group

In-Person or Virtual ---All Adults Are Welcome
2025-04-24 19:00:00 2025-04-24 20:30:00 America/New_York The African American Authors Book Group The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome. April Title:The American Queen: A Novel by Vanessa Miller Bedford Branch - Activity Room (18), Bedford Branch Zoom 1

Thursday, April 24
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-24 19:00:00 2025-04-24 20:30:00 America/New_York The African American Authors Book Group The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome. April Title:The American Queen: A Novel by Vanessa Miller Bedford Branch - Activity Room (18), Bedford Branch Zoom 1

Bedford Branch

Activity Room (18), Bedford Branch Zoom 1

The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome. April Title:The American Queen: A Novel by Vanessa Miller

The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month.
All Adults Are Welcome.

April Title:The American Queen: A Novel by Vanessa Miller
Join us for this historical fiction novel based on the collective action of formly enslaved people who left Mississippi and established a utopian community , The Kingdom of Happy Land, in the hills of Appalachia.

Overview:
'Author Vanessa Miller  captivates with a propulsive historical based on the true story of a group of formerly enslaved people who founded a utopian society in the Appalachian mountains in the 1860s...readers will be won over by Louella's gumption, optimism, and tenacity. Miller brings to enthralling life a hidden gem in American history.'- Publishers Weekly

This book comes in many formats, regular print, large print, eBook and as an eAudio.

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Bedford Branch
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Phone: 440-439-4997
Fax: 440-439-5846
Branch manager
Becky Baldwin
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

Digital Navigator at Bedford
Mon, Apr 21, 9:30am - 6:00pm
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
Mon, Apr 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Poem in Your Pocket
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Music & Movement Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring music and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Poem in Your Pocket
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 6:00pm
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, Apr 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Poem in Your Pocket
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
The African American Authors Book Group - In-Person or Virtual ---All Adults Are Welcome
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room (18),Bedford Branch Zoom 1
The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome. April Title:The American Queen: A Novel by Vanessa Miller
Poem in Your Pocket
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Drawn Together Book Discussion (Teens and Adults)
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Read and discuss young adult graphic novels with teens and adults alike! Accompanied by a craft related to the book.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Music & Movement Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring music and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 01, 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 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 Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Engineering Hour - Grades 1 -5
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Bring your creativity and dexterity for an hour of building!
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Google Apps Basics - Adults
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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.
Bike Safety Fun - + Free Helmet - While Supplies Last
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Receive a free helmet and learn about bike safety from the experts at University Hospitals. Helmets are available first come first served and while supplies last.
Self-Care Saturday
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Ease your mind with calming activities. Art, yoga, writing, and more! Comfy clothes recommended. A release form must be completed by a parent/guardian before the program to participate.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 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.
Magic Tree House Mondays - Grades 2 - 4
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join us as we explore Mary Pope Osborne's classic series. Dinosaurs Before Dark on 3/10, The Knight at Dawn on 4/14, and Mummies in the Morning on 5/12.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 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.
Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers?
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Learn more about the African American soldiers on the Western frontier following the American Civil War.
Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at the Ellenwood Center in Bedford on the second Wednesday of each month to connect with other readers.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Black Barbie: Documentary Screening and Discussion - Adults
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Explore the origins of the first Black Barbie doll by enjoying this fascinating documentary and take part in a post-screening discussion.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 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.
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