Heights Public Libraries Host January Programs
Jan. 14, 2020 -- The Heights Public Libraries will be having several exciting winter events for teens and school-aged this January. Visit for http://www.heightslibrary.org/ more information.
Teens
Motto Bottle
Sunday, January 12th
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the University Heights branch
The adventure continues! Join us on our fantasy quest. Who knows where we'll go this time? Critical Hit Games will be working with us to introduce new players to this exciting world. No experience is necessary! Ages 12-17
Poetry Slam Workshops
Thursday, January 16th, 2020
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Lee Road branch
Want to enter the Poetry Slam but need some help? Maybe a little inspiration? Lake Erie Ink will be hosting workshops for high schoolers interested in competing in the annual Poetry Slam. Drop by and perfect your poem.
Tai Chi
Tuesday, January 21st
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Noble branch
Our instructor will give us an introduction to the Yang style form of this exercise. The movements are designed for health and meditation. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing and listen to your body. Each class is 30 minutes.
Annual Teen Poetry Slam
Thursday, January 30th
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Lee Road branch
Join us for the Teen Poetry Slam! Hosted by Heights Libraries, Lake Erie Ink, & Heights High, the slam is open to all high school students. Performers will compete for a panel of guest judges and should have three or more poems ready for the competition. Register by emailing [email protected]
School Age
Kids' Playwriting Club
Monday, January 13th
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Lee Road Branch
Get dramatic with artists from Dobama Theatre and Lake Erie Ink! Explore playwriting and theatre games as we prepare short original plays for the Marilyn Bianchi kids' Playwriting Festival. Become a playwrite! Put your words in other people's mouths! For grades 3-6.
Paws and Read
Monday, January 13th & 27th
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Lee Road Branch
Take a break and read a book to a four-legged friend! Trained therapy dog Emma will be here twice a month to listen to readers of all skill levels practice out loud.
LAF: Messy Monsters
Wednesday, January 15th
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Lee Road Branch
Squish around some paint to make your own Messy Monster, then give it as many (or as few) googly eyes as you want!
International Tastebuds - Snack Edition
Friday, January 17th
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Noble Branch
Kids in grades K-5 will test their tastebuds on foods from all over the world. Rate and rank your favorite treats, snacks, and drinks from international locales and compare them to American foods. Registration begins January 3. (Culinary)
Slime Time
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Noble Branch
Kids in grades K-5 will make their own slime to take home. Colorful, smelly, awesome add-ins will be available and time to play provided. Join the slime craze! Registration begins December 31.