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Kindergarten Countdown - Water

Children entering kindergarten fall 2025 with caregiver

2025-06-26 10:00:00 2025-06-26 11:00:00 America/New_York Kindergarten Countdown - Water Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. This session will focus on water. Registration is requested. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Thursday, June 26
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-26 10:00:00 2025-06-26 11:00:00 America/New_York Kindergarten Countdown - Water Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. This session will focus on water. Registration is requested. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Independence Branch

Meeting Room (75)

Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. This session will focus on water. Registration is requested.

This program will take the place of the regularly scheduled preschool storytime for this date.

Independence Branch
indmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Melanie Rapp-Weiss
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Independence Branch began as a collection operated out of City Hall. After outgrowing that space, the library moved into its own facility and since 1992 the branch has been a part of the city’s municipal complex that includes a recreational facility and senior center.

Upcoming events

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Stop-Motion Animation Day 2 - Ages 11-18
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Day 2 we will build on what we worked on from Day one. Please Register for June 11th.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1-3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child. Registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
VolunTeens - Ages 11-18
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Volunteer at the library, earn service hours. We will work on a project benefitting the library or for a need in the community.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jun 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Wednesday Night Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 18, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Candle Decoration Craft
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a fun crafting session and take home a custom candle! This is a high demand/limited seat program. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1-3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child. Registration required.
“Jaws” - 50 Years of Terror
Mon, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” and take a look behind-the-scenes of this iconic film.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jun 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kindergarten Countdown - Water - Children entering kindergarten fall 2025 with caregiver
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. This session will focus on water. Registration is requested.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
I Love to Read with Blake Bailey
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Get ready for an unforgettable show that includes: magic, juggling, audience participation, and Blake's trusty sidekick Sealo the Seal! Release forms required, see full description for details.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1-3
Mon, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1-3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child. Registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jul 02, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Oleg Kruglyakov - Balalaika Virtuoso from Siberia
Wed, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a fun musical performance by Oleg Kruglyakov on his balalaika.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jul 09, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Stamped Book Stacks Craft
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Come craft with us and create a personal decoration you’ll love. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
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