The library will be closed on December 24, 25, and 26, 2024 and will re-open at 9:00am on December 27, 2024.
Library Corner 3.31.24 – 4.6.24

SUNDAY | Mar. 31

Easter Sunday | CLOSED 

Library materials will not accrue late fees for this day. Normal hours resume Monday, April 1.

 

MONDAY | April 1

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.  

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. 

Monday Night Live

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

 

TUESDAY | April 2

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 inside in the Meadows with Thistle the rabbit and Bunji the bearded dragon Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group

Planning upcoming events and activities for ages 13-17 from 5-7 p.m. in the Teen Zone. Teens will also assist with putting together packs for story times and can earn two community service hours for attending and participating.

 

WEDNESDAY | April 3

Building in the Meadows

All-day build with Legos, blocks and other engineering toys for ages 6-12 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 Mack, 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 4

Baby Bookworms

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

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.

 

SATURDAY | April 6

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Tax assistance provided by IRS-certified volunteers for people with disabilities, low income or limited English in the Flex Space Meeting Room from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of photo IDs, dependents’ Social Security cards and 2023 income documentation required.

 

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. 

 

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.