MONDAY | April 15

Computer Classes: Understanding Google

Three-session class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Ocoee Training Room. Registration required in person at the Nonfiction or Reference Desk with $5 cash deposit. Deposit refunded after all sessions have been attended.  

Kona Ice Chill Out Day

Relax on Tax Day with free Konas from 12-2 p.m. outside on the library grounds. Donate during the event to receive a lei and help support your local library. 

Pokémon Club with Plus Ultra

For all ages to bring their Pokémon cards and trade, play games and do raids. Hosted by Plus Ultra Coffee from 3-5 p.m. in the library cafe. 

Cookies and Crafts Club

For ages 6-12 to make a craft and snack on cookies from 4-5 p.m. in the Community Room.

Monday Night Live

Stories, family challenges, on-location interviews, crafts and more at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live.

TUESDAY | April 16

Preschool Story Time

For ages 3-5 with crafts, music and stories at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room.

Visit with Thistle and Bunji

For all ages to foster a connection with nature outside in the Exploration Garden with Thistle the rabbit and Bunji the bearded dragon Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. During inclement weather, this program will be inside in the Meadows. 

Teen Gaming

Ages 13-17 drop-in gaming at 5 p.m. in the Teen Zone with Nintendo Switch, Wii and XBox games, plus a cart full of board games. E-rated multiplayer games allowed. Email teenzone@clevelandlibrary.org with questions.

WEDNESDAY | April 17

Art in the Meadows

All-day color, cut and paste for ages 3-12 in the Meadows, our creative space in the Children’s Library.

Paws to Read with a Therapy Dog

For all ages to hang out with and read their favorite stories to Bear, a certified therapy dog, at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Library.

Library Miniaturists Club

Making and decorating miniatures from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the History Branch with supplies and snacks provided by the library.

Plus Ultra Chess Wednesdays

For all ages to learn basic chess skills from the Plus Ultra baristas and challenge each other in gaming sessions. Hosted by Plus Ultra Coffee from 3-5 p.m. in the library cafe and from 5-7 p.m. in their mall location. 

THURSDAY | April 18

Baby Bookworms

Story time for ages 3 and under at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room.

Library Tour

A first-hand view of the Main Branch and its historic buildings led by the Library Director, Keisha Parks. Tour begins in the Main Lobby at 4 p.m.

Teen Anime Club

Ages 13-17 anime and Japanese snacks at 5 p.m. in the Teen Zone. Email teenzone@clevelandlibrary.org with questions.

Library Crochet Circle

Ages 18 and up crocheting for beginners and advanced from 5-7 p.m. in the Community Room. Hooks and yarn provided, or bring your own works-in-progress.

FRIDAY | April 19

Story Time in the Garden

For ages 3-6 with activities and stories outside in the Exploration Garden at 10:30 a.m. Weather permitting.

OTHER RESOURCES, SERVICES & PROGRAMS

FOLA Book Nook

Located just past the library’s main lobby, the book nook is a year-round bargain book sale run by the Friends of the Library Association. The nook features a wide range of titles from recent best sellers to classics in new and gently used condition as well as a rotating sale table with special monthly deals. FOLA donates all proceeds from the nook to the Children’s Library annually. The sale for April features biographies and historical books 2 for $1.

For more information on the library, its resources and events, visit www.clevelandlibrary.org, search Cleveland Bradley County Public Library on social media or call 423-472-2163.