***Please note the following December 2022 events being held on ZOOM virtually or in-person and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events for us to send you virtual Zoom invitations. Please call (440) 238-5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.
**The Library and Administrative offices will be closed December 24th & 25th for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Monday, December 26th at 9:00 a.m.
**The Library and Administrative offices will be closed December 31st and January 1st for the New Year Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Monday, January 2nd at 9:00 a.m.
Storytimes:
IN-PERSON Storytimes.
Strongsville Branch Library has resumed storytimes in-person. Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Group is small and registration is required. Please register each child separately. Only the participating child and one caregiver will be admitted to the program (no siblings, please), due to social distancing space requirements. In-person programs may be held over Zoom if required by CDC and CCPL guidelines. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture this program’s effectiveness. Learn more about parent options at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options. To check for in-person storytime availability, please check our schedule online or call (440) 238-5530.
Cozy Family Winter Storytime. All Ages. Saturday, December 3rd / 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. IN PERSON.
Come in and enjoy a cozy afternoon at the library with stories and a craft. Families are invited to hear some winter tales, make a fun chilly craft, and have some hot chocolate. Come in out of the cold and enjoy our little “fireside” wintery escape. Children are welcome to wear their PJs! Registration is required.
Studio Orientation. Monday, December 19th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. / IN-PERSON.
Have you ever thought about recording your own music, making a video, digitizing memories and more? The Strongsville Branch Library is home to both Audio and Video Recording studios that can help you do just that! You must go through an orientation to use the spaces. Patrons 11 & up can participate in the orientation and must turn in the User Agreement form at the branch for the orientation to count. Register online to attend the virtual or in-person sessions.
Raisin’ Canes Holiday Vaudeville Show. Monday, December 5th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON.
Join us for this fun holiday show presented by Raisin' Canes! The Raisin Canes from Smallwood Activities Center (formerly Parma Senior Center) is a group of 64 to 80 years young vaudeville style performers. They have been entertaining libraries, senior groups, and more, and have been performing their routines since 1999! The audience will love this dancing, sing-along, and comedy vaudeville show for everyone!
How to Buy a Car. Wednesday, December 7th / 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. IN PERSON.
Buying a new car is more stress-free the more you know. Learn about: figuring (and getting) a fair price, countering dealers' tactics, what and when to buy, leasing, handling a trade-in, hybrids, and battery electrics, and where to get more information. Taught by Howard E. Katz, Law Professor at Cleveland State University.
Teen Tote Bag Sewing Craft. Teens Grades 6-12. Thursday, December 15th / 7:00 p.m. IN PERSON.
Join us for a fun night of sewing where we'll create a tote bag. We'll go over the basic pieces and functions of the sewing machines, then sew a tote bag. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
