Upcoming programs at the Bay Village Branch Library

The chilly weather is upon us and it’s the perfect time to visit the library! Let us help you find the book you’re looking for, a new DVD, or a book on CD to listen to as you do all of those fall chores. Come to these upcoming programs to be informed and entertained. There’s something for everyone at the library!

ADULT DEPARTMENT 

Tuesday, Nov. 8 (7 p.m.) CHOCOLATE: A DISCUSSION AND TASTING – Let Bev Shaffer, a local culinary expert and author of five cookbooks, take you on a chocolate journey complete with nibbles and tidbits along the way! The evening will end with one of her homemade brownies from her bestselling cookbook “Brownies to Die For!” Books will be available for signing and purchase.

Saturday, Nov. 12 (2 p.m.) AUTHOR AND LEGENDARY METEOROLOGIST DICK GODDARD – Meet legendary Cleveland TV personality and pioneering meteorologist Dick Goddard as he celebrates a remarkable 50 years on television. His new book “Six Inches of Partly Cloudy” will be available for purchase and signing.

Wednesday, Nov. 16 (7 p.m.) ELIOT NESS – Rebecca McFarland, internationally recognized expert, will share the Eliot Ness you won’t see in the movies. In this case, the truth is more fascinating than fiction.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Saturday, Nov. 5 (9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) ACT PRACTICE TEST – For grades 9-12. Join us for a FREE practice ACT test provided by the Princeton Review.

Monday, Nov. 14 (6:30 p.m.) SAT AND ACT STRATEGY SESSION – For grades 9-12. A representative from the Princeton Review will go over the scores from the Oct. 29 SAT and the Nov. 5 ACT tests. Parents and students are welcome to learn time management and test strategies as well.

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, Nov. 1 (4 p.m.) MAGIC WITH PAUL GERBER – For ages 4 and up. Paul Gerber will share magic, puppets, and reading.

Thursday, Nov. 10 (7 p.m.) IT’S A GIRL’S WORLD – Girls in grades 3 and 4 and an adult female friend are invited to discuss a good book, share a snack and try a related craft.

Saturday, Nov. 12 (11 a.m.) PLAY/STORY – Children can play with interactive and developmental toys and share a story while their caregivers meet new friends and socialize.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 (4 p.m.) OUTER SPACE DRAWING LAB – For grades 2-5. Enter a world of a science laboratory and create a mixed media drawing with vivid colors that resemble planets, asteroids and comets in outer space. Draw your own ideal universe on a large scale and take home your own beautiful work of art.

Thursday, Nov. 17 (4 p.m.) DOODLE WITH HUGO – For grades 3 and up. Let’s celebrate the release of the movie “Hugo” and explore words through art. We’ll talk about the book, and then try different art styles. An artist will be on hand to help you and to give you drawing tips. Everyone who comes will get to choose a comic book to keep.

Please register for the programs by calling 871-6392, or going online to cuyahogalibrary.org. We’re looking forward to seeing you!