Upcoming programs at Bay Village branch library

We're thinking summer at the Bay Village branch library and our registration for children's summer camps and summer programs opens on May 10 at 9 a.m. Register early as the camps fill up quickly! Camp descriptions and days/times can be found on our website. We have a fun-filled summer planned so please check out our program offerings at cuyahogalibrary.org.

CHILDREN

Storytimes are on hiatus for the month of May. Please join us again in June.

Friday, May 5 (10 a.m.) Play, Learn & Grow – Children will play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere while parents meet and learn from community health experts.

Saturday, May 6 (11 a.m.) Free Comic Book Day – Join forces to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! Come in costume as your favorite superhero or villain and sharpen your skills in our action packed Super Hero Training Course. Crafts, activities, prizes and gaming will be available. Free comic books, while supplies last. Registration is required.

Wednesday, May 10 (7 p.m.) Mad Scientists: Blow it Away – Grades K-2: Join us for a hands-on science program to build a wind-powered car. We will test both their towing abilities and speed.

Thursday, May 11 (7 p.m.) What a Disaster: Pompeii – Grades 3-4: Learn about the volcano Pompeii with hands-on science activities.

Friday, May 12 (10 a.m.) What Do You See? Celebrating 50 years of Brown Bear, Brown Bear – Ages 2½ to 5 with caregiver: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?" with stories and activity stations.

TEENS

Saturday, May 6 (3 p.m.) Free Comic Book Day – Big-screen gaming, green screen superhero photo booth, crafts, prizes, and of course, free comics! Superhero costumes are encouraged.

ADULTS

Wednesday, May 3 (7 p.m.) Beekeeping Essentials – Making nature’s cosmetics from hive products.

Thursday, May 4 (7 p.m.) Thursday Night Book Discussion – Join us as we discuss "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" by J.D. Vance. Books are available at the Checkout Desk.

Friday, May 5 (10 a.m.) BAYarts Book Discussion – Join us for this monthly book discussion on the BAYarts campus in the Sullivan Gallery. Copies of this month's book, "Mischling" by Affinity Konar, will be available at the library and BAYarts one month prior to the discussion. No registration required.

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.