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Focus on 4's and 5's

Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
2026-02-18 11:30:00 2026-02-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Focus on 4's and 5's Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required. Independence Branch - Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Wednesday, February 18
11:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 11:30:00 2026-02-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Focus on 4's and 5's Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required. Independence Branch - Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Independence Branch

Storytime/Craft Room (12)

Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.

The January 14th and February 11th programs will be Kindergarten Countdown programs.

Independence Branch
indmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Melanie Rapp-Weiss
Hours
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We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Closed for Easter
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
(Closed for Easter)
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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

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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Chill & Create - Grades 5-9
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Get creative with art, games, and tech projects in this fun, hands-on afterschool hangout. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Focus on 4's and 5's - Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
Wed, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
Kindergarten Countdown - Goal Setting - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Wed, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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, we will focus on goal setting. Registration is requested.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kindergarten Countdown - Goal Setting - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 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, we will focus on goal setting. Registration is requested.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Tree Tale Tellers - Holden Forests & Gardens
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (75)
What's Arbor Day, anyways? Join a Tree Tale Teller from Holden Forests & Gardens to explore the world of plants and trees in this all-ages family story time and learn more about Arbor Day!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Focus on 4's and 5's - Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
Wednesday Night Book Discussion
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. 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, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
"What's the Deal With Dead Man's Curve?" - with author Jim Sweeney
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for an exploration for what makes Cleveland “Cleveland” with author Jim Sweeney.
Spring Craft Supply Swap
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us at the Library for a fun and friendly Craft Supply Swap! It’s the perfect chance to do a little spring cleaning—clear out those extra arts and crafts supplies and discover something new.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Tween Escape Room: Outer Space - Grades 4-8
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
You are trapped on a space station and must solve puzzles, crack codes, and work as a team to escape before time runs out!
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 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, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 27, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Therapeutic Art for Parent Bereavement - Expressive Group Art Making to Help Parents
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference (8)
Join UH Connor Whole Health, Jess Grimm, ATR-P, for a therapeutic art group.
Volunteens - 11-18
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Live Magic ~ Behold the Impossible! - Tricks & Tales from the Golden Age of Magic
Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Experience live magic, laughs, and stories with Cleveland magician Mark Jarvis—be part of the show as the impossible unfolds right before your eyes!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Be the Fire: Rewriting Stress With Science and Soul - with author Libbey Pelaia-Krumhansl
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Break free from stress with a dynamic approach that blends science and creativity.
Mo Willems Party! - Celebrate everything Mo!
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Families can enjoy stories, crafts and activities that celebrate Mo Willems and all his wonderful characters. Registration is required.
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