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African American Authors Book Group

In-Person Or Virtual All are Welcome
2023-10-26 19:00:00 2023-10-26 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 October Title: Midnight Hour : A Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction From 20 Authors of Color Bedford Branch - Bedford Branch Zoom 1, Meeting Room (84)

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

Add to Calendar 2023-10-26 19:00:00 2023-10-26 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 October Title: Midnight Hour : A Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction From 20 Authors of Color 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 October Title: Midnight Hour : A Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction From 20 Authors of Color

African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month.


All Adults Are Welcome

October Title: Midnight Hour : A Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction From 20 Authors of Color /Editor Abby Vandiver

Join us for the discussion of the mystery, crime, and horror stories contained within this unique  anthology.

Book Overview:

"Midnight Hour is an absorbing anthology that exhibits the range and talent of some of crime fiction's most interesting writers. Full of vim and intrigue, fun and horror, these stories explore the suspenseful possibilities of trouble at midnight."

"This brilliant collection of short stories, edited by a best-selling author, showcases some of today’s finest voices of color—and are guaranteed to keep you up at night."

This book is available in regular print and as an eBook

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

Bedford Branch
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Phone: 440-439-4997
Fax: 440-439-5846
Branch manager
Eboni Dickerson
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 22 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

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 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!
Mon, Sep 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 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!
Tue, Sep 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 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!
Mon, Sep 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
Tue, Sep 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!
Tue, Sep 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Practice your reading skills with a fantastic listener: a trained therapy dog. Registration required for a 15-minute time slot.
African American Authors Book Group - IN-Person or Virtual ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME
Thu, Sep 26, 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. September Title: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
Word Advanced Features
Fri, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Self-Care Saturday (Grades 6-12)
Sat, Sep 28, 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.
Czech Potato Soup - Adults
Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Warm up with Mom's Vegetarian Czech Potato Soup
This event is full
Chapter Book Champs - Grades 3-5
Sat, Sep 28, 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).
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 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!
Mon, Sep 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
Tue, Oct 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 Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 01, 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 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 02, 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 02, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 04, 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 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Introduction to Reiki - -Adults
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Introduction to Reiki
Movie Matinee
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Come screen a family-friendly film at the library! Popcorn included!
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Mon, Oct 07, 9:30am - 6:00pm
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
Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84),Activity Room (18)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 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!
Mon, Oct 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.
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Tue, Oct 08, 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
Tue, Oct 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 08, 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 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Wed, Oct 09, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a thoughtful discussion of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. This event will be held in person at Ellenwood Community Center in Bedford.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 09, 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 09, 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 10, 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 10, 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 Cook! - Grades 3 - 6
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes. Registration required, opens September 10th, 2024, 9 AM
Pet Pals - Reading to Therapy Dogs
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Fri, Oct 11, All day
Drop your stuffed friends off at the Bedford Branch so they can enjoy a library slumber party. Pick them up the next day, October 12, alongside some library swag and photos from the sleepover.
Computer Basics
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 11, 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 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Astrology 101 (Teens and Adults)
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Learn how to read your astrological natal chart and make a fun craft with your zodiac sign! Teens and adults welcome.
Baby Craft - Birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
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!
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.
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