Feb. 2, 2018 -- Students can learn coding, do crafts, hear the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers, and much more at Heights Libraries this month.
For kids
Make and Take Art - Frida Kahlo Self-Portraits
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 4 p.m. at the Coventry Branch, 1925 Coventry Road
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican painter, who is most famous for her colorful self-portraits. Join us as we briefly discuss her interesting life and then try our hands at our own self-portraits. Flower Crowns encourages. Grades 2-6. Registration Begins January 23 here:
https://events.heightslibrary.org/eventcalendar/?action=viewEvent&eventID=36165
Coding Club for Kids
Monday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at the Lee Road Branch, 2345 Lee Road
Kids in grades 1-5, bring your favorite adult for a fun hour of puzzles and games designed to teach the fundamentals of coding. A new experience every month. Registration begins Feb 12 here:
https://events.heightslibrary.org/eventcalendar/?action=viewEvent&eventID=36372
STEM in Space
Wednesdays in Feb., 3:30 at the Noble Branch, 2800 Noble Road
Explore space at the library with science and hands-on projects. Each week will feature a different theme. STAR_net program. Feb. 7: Rockets, Feb 14: Nebula, Feb 21: Constellations
Speed Reading
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. at the University Heights branch, 13866 Cedar Road
Are you in a reading rut? No book catching your eye? Speeder Readers is here to help! You’ll have 5 minutes to get acquainted with a book before it’s time to move onto the next one. We guarantee by the end of the hour you’ll find your perfect match. On your mark! Get set! READ! For grades 4-8.
For teens
Tween Tuesdays - Pinterest Craft Club
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. at the Coventry branch, 1925 Coventry Road
Calling all Tweens! Join us the second Tuesday of the month for our new Pinterest Craft Club. We will make crafts inspired by Pinterest. For ages 11-14.
Escape the Room: Rebel Revolt
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4 p.m. at the Lee Road Branch, 2345 Lee Road
"Welcome, Rebels..." With those words, high school students, in teams of four, will be locked in a secret government facility filled with clues that are the only means of escape. There will be snacks and prizes for winning teams.
Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4:30 p.m. at the Noble branch, 2800 Noble Road
The Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers is a cultural organization whose purpose is to perpetuate Black Storytelling and the Oral Tradition. Come and witness their talents during a February celebration. The theme is perseverance.
Tween Tuesday--Origami 101
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. at the University Heights branch, 13866 Cedar Road
Come practice your origami skills. We'll have the paper and instructions for some cool creations, but you can also experiment with some of your own.