Welcome summer at the Bay Village Branch Library

Don't stop reading during summer break! Play the Summer Reading Game to make it FUN! Register, get a gameboard, and you're ready to go – it's that simple. Receive prize entries for every two hours you read and you'll be eligible for monthly prizes and end-of-summer grand prizes. Great registration prizes for all ages, too, but of course the real treasure is to be found in reading itself!

SUMMER READING GAME KICK OFF PARTY - SATURDAY JUNE 5 FROM 1-5 p.m. 

All ages are invited to come and register to play the Reading Game as we kick off Summer fun.  Come for prizes, games, food, and some very special visitors!  Visit Pirate's Cove for a swashbuckling good time!

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, June 9 (7 p.m.) AUTHOR VISIT WITH NEIL ZURCHER – Join us as Bay Village author Neil Zurcher shares his latest book of adventures, "Ohio Road Trips 2nd Edition,"  A book signing will follow the presentation.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, June 8 (3:30-4:30 p.m.) PIRATE HEAD SCARF – Make and decorate your own head scarf with fabric paint and then play pirate trivia. For ages 11-18.

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

Monday, June 7 (1 p.m.) MUSIC FOR KIDS AND PARENTS WITH CHIP RICHTOR – Chip Richtor is "more fun than a kid (or parent) should be allowed to have!" It's the high energy fun and excitement that naturally comes from a live performance all in the wonderful learning environment of a public library. For families with preschoolers.

Wednesday, June 9 (10 a.m.) GET SILLY WITH CAPT'N WILLIE AND READ A BOOK OR TWO! – Capt'n Willie, the "Great Lakes Pirate," provides a captivating knowledge adventure while guiding his crew through the Great Lakes region and pointing out a variety of treasures. For grades K-5.

No-registration storytimes for all ages begin the week of June 14, and please register for the special programs by calling 871-6392, or visiting cuyahogalibrary.org.

Joyce Sandy works in the Children's Department of the Bay Village Branch Library.