SUNDAY | April 21
Historical and Genealogical Society
Quarterly meeting featuring a presentation on John and Adelia Craigmiles and the cache of personal papers currently being archived at the History Branch. Meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the History Branch Parlor.
MONDAY | April 22
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.
Family Bingo
Bingo with prizes for all ages from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Southeastern Writers Alliance
Writers ages 18 and up meet at 5 p.m. in the Flex Space Meeting Room to share, critique and create written works.
Monday Night Live
Stories, family challenges, on-location interviews, crafts and more at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live.
TUESDAY | April 23
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 24
Online Story Time
Singing story time for ages 4 and under on Facebook Live at 1 p.m. on the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library page.
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.
Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
Enjoy spring sounds with the CSO string quartet at 1:45 p.m. in the Community Room.
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.
Teen Crafternoon
Ages 13-17 drop-in crafting using the library’s multimedia tools from 3-6 p.m. in the Creative Cottage in the Carmichael Annex. Email teenzone@clevelandlibrary.org with questions.
Experiments in the Meadows
Sensory activities and experiments for ages 6-12 from 4-5:30 p.m. in The Meadows, our creative space in the Children’s Library.
THURSDAY | April 25
Baby Bookworms
Story time with songs and toys for enhancing fine motor skills for ages 3 and under at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room.
Teen RPG
Ages 13-17 roleplaying game at 5 p.m. in the Teen Zone using Dungeons and Dragons 5e. 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 26
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.
Crossover Book Club
Discussion of “The Bone Witch” by Rin Chupeco and themed refreshments for ages 18 and up at 7 p.m. in the First Floor Art Gallery.
SATURDAY | April 27
Teen Zone After Hours
Ages 13-17 games and activities from 7-9 p.m. in the Community Room.
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.