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Focus on 4's and 5's
2023-10-25 11:00:00 2023-10-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Focus on 4's and 5's 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. Independence Branch - Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Wednesday, October 25
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-25 11:00:00 2023-10-25 11:30:00 America/New_York Focus on 4's and 5's 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. Independence Branch - Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Independence Branch

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 programs on September 28th and October 11th will be Kindergarten Countdown programs.

Registrants for this session of Focus on 4's and 5's need not register for the Kindergarten Countdown programs.

Independence Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Melanie Rapp-Weiss
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Library closed in observance of Memorial Day.)
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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

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, May 22, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Wager: A tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, May 28, 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.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Whole New Light - Part 2
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Eleanor Roosevelt’s list of accomplishments is staggering. Join us for a deeper look into the life of one of the most influential and admired people in United States history.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Teen Stop-Motion Animation Day 1 - Ages 11-18
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Create your own movie using Stop Motion for iPad during this 2-day workshop! Bring a flash drive or we can email your video to you. Bring your own figures to animate or use the ones we have on hand.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Stop-Motion Animation Day 2 - Ages 11-18
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Day 2 we will build on what we worked on from Day one. Please Register for June 11th.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
VolunTeens - Ages 11-18
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Volunteer at the library, earn service hours. We will work on a project benefitting the library or for a need in the community.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Wednesday Night Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 18, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. 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, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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).
Candle Decoration Craft
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a fun crafting session and take home a custom candle! This is a high demand/limited seat program. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
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