Upcoming programs at Bay branch library

Painted rocks are fun to hide in the community as unexpected tokens of cheer to an unsuspecting finder. Families are invited to join us in this fun activity on Saturday, July 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bay Village branch library. Supplies will be provided so you can paint your own rock and hide it. Bring your creativity and get ready to spread some cheer!

CHILDREN

Pool Storytime: Join us at the Bay pool every Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m. as one of our children's librarians hosts storytime during the rest break.

Weekly Storytimes: 

• Mondays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – ages 19-35 months
• Tuesdays (10 a.m.) Toddler Storytime – ages 19-35 months
• Tuesdays (6:45 p.m.) Family Storytime – for all ages
• Wednesdays (10 a.m.) Baby and Me Storytime – ages birth-18 months
• Thursdays (10 a.m.) Preschool Storytime – ages 3-5 (not yet in kindergarten)
• Fridays (10 a.m.) Family Storytime – for all ages

Saturday, July 7 (2 p.m.) Harry Potter Anniversary Party – Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Boy Who Lived with crafts, games, trivia and more.

Saturday, July 14 (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) Rock Painting – Families can drop by as we paint rocks together to hide and spread cheer in the community. We'll provide all the supplies.  

Thursdays, July 19, 26 and Aug. 2 (2 p.m.) Little Buddies – Share the joy of books with Big Buddies by reading aloud to each other and playing fun reading games and activities. Students must be able to read. Please attend all 3 sessions. Registration required. 

ADULTS

Friday, July 13 (10 a.m.) BAYarts Book Discussion – Join friends, neighbors, and library staff for a monthly book discussion on the BAYarts campus. This month's book, "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles, is available at the library and BAYarts. No registration is required. 

Wednesday, July 18 (6:30 p.m.) Monotype Screen Printing with Paper Stencils – Get an overview of monoprinting and screenprinting. Using a silkscreen and paper, participants will cut and arrange shapes and print them through a screen. This class presented by Zygote Press is all about experimenting and having fun with materials. Each student will make at least one final piece to take home. Registration is required.

Thursday, July 19 (7 p.m.) De-Stressing Tools and Techniques: Finding Peace & Balance for a Joyful Life! – Join us as Shannon Baron, wellness consultant from Heinen’s Bay Village, and Rebecca Reynolds, certified health coach and drugless practitioner, present proper nutrition, helpful anti-anxiety tools and practices for creating balance in life.   

Please register to attend the featured 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.