Upcoming Programs at the Bay Village Branch Library

Registration required for all programs.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 (3:30 p.m.) Bringing the Dead Back to Life – (Octavofest program) For teens in grades 5 & up. Celebrate Octavofest and the season by bringing the dead (books, that is) back to life. Explore the art of paper folding skulls, hear a story to make you shiver and enjoy a festive snack.

Wednesday, Oct. 19 (7-8:30 p.m.) Meet Marisa de los Santos – Join us in welcoming Marisa de los Santos, a reading group favorite and the New York Times bestselling author of "Love Walked In" and "Belong to Me." Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of The Friends of Bay Village Library and Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 (4-5 p.m.) – Make your own Spooky Book – (Octavofest program) Carolina Martin from Art on Wheels returns with more art fun. Children ages 4-10 can make a peek-a-boo style spooky book while learning different art processes.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 (7-8 p.m.) Black Friday: Lake Erie's "Perfect Storm" – The name "Black Friday" was given to the date of Oct. 20, 1916, after a violent storm that sank ships and ended lives on Lake Erie. Come join shipwreck hunters Georgann and Mike Wachter as they tell us the tale of this Perfect Storm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 (4-4:45 p.m.) Magic with Paul Gerber – Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to a fun program with Paul Gerber who will share magic, puppets and reading. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Library.