Upcoming programs at Bay Village Branch Library

How do we find the joy in our daily routines, engage more deeply in everyday living, and live each day with grace and wisdom? Author Claudia J. Taller will join us at the Bay Village branch library on Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m. to discuss how she did it during her 30-day quest to engage more deeply in everyday living. She'll present her book, "30 Perfect Days: Finding Abundance in Ordinary Life," which takes you through her process to create a perfect life from perfect days.

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

Storytimes are on hiatus this month. They will start back up in June. Meanwhile, join us for one of the special events we have in the children's department in May:

Monday, May 2 to Saturday, May 7 (All Day) Mother's Day Craft – Drop in to share the story of "The Kiss Box" and make a Mother's Day craft to take home.

Tuesday, May 3 (6:45 p.m.) Play, Learn and Grow – Children will play with developmentally appropriate toys in a playgroup atmosphere while parents meet and learn from community health experts.

Wednesday, May 4 (10 a.m.) Play, Learn and Grow – Ages birth to 3 years with parent or caregiver. Children will play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere while parents meet and learn from community health experts. Registration required.

Thursday, May 5 (7 p.m.) It's an Elephant and Piggie Party – Grades K-2: Celebrate the publication of the final book in the Elephant and Piggie series with stories, activities and a craft.

Saturday, May 7 (10 a.m.) Super Hero and Comic Book Day – Join forces at the Bay Village Library to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We will feature a selection of free comics while supplies last!

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (3 p.m.) Teen Zone – Students in grades 5 and up can stop in to enjoy fun apps, book discussions, video games, community service, challenges and more!

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, May 11 (7 p.m.) Organic Gardening – If you are ready to start growing your own organically grown produce join Jeff Muhlbach, from Muhlbach Design, and find out all the basics to get your garden started.

Thursday, May 12 (7 p.m.) Claudia Taller: "30 Perfect Days: Finding Abundance in Ordinary Life" – Author Claudia Taller will join us to discuss her book, "30 Perfect Days: Finding Abundance in Ordinary Life." The book challenges the reader to live more in tune with who they are and the author demonstrates tools that help people achieve abundance in ordinary life.

Friday, May 20 (10 a.m.) BAYarts Book Discussion – Join friends, neighbors and library staff as we discuss this month's book, "Best Boy" by Eli Gottlieb, on the BAYarts campus in the Sullivan Gallery. Copies of the books will be available at the library and BAYarts one month prior to the discussion. 

Wednesday, May 25 (7 p.m.) Vince McKee: The Cleveland Cavaliers: A History of the Wine and Gold – Author Vince McKee has proven to be a top-notch chronicler of the impact of Ohio sports through his various books about Jacobs Field, the Cleveland Cavaliers and other sports figures from Cleveland. Join us as he recounts the history of the Cavaliers and his experiences with the sports heroes he's written about. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation.

Please register to attend the programs online at cuyahogalibrary.org, call us at 440-871-6392, or stop in to the library at 502 Cahoon Road and register with a librarian.