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Animal Forms & Functions - Grades 2-4

Cleveland Metroparks
2026-01-31 14:00:00 2026-01-31 15:00:00 America/New_York Animal Forms & Functions - Grades 2-4 Presented by a naturalist from the Cleveland Metroparks. Discover how an animal’s physical traits and behavior allow it to function in its environment. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Saturday, January 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-31 14:00:00 2026-01-31 15:00:00 America/New_York Animal Forms & Functions - Grades 2-4 Presented by a naturalist from the Cleveland Metroparks. Discover how an animal’s physical traits and behavior allow it to function in its environment. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Independence Branch

Meeting Room (75)

Presented by a naturalist from the Cleveland Metroparks. Discover how an animal’s physical traits and behavior allow it to function in its environment.

Independence Branch
indmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Chad Lowther
Hours
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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 18 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.

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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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 - Nutrition - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 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 nutrition. Registration is requested.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kindergarten Countdown - Nutrition - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 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 nutrition. Registration is requested.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
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Healthy Smoothies
Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how easy it is to make delicious and healthy smoothies.
Healthy Smoothies
Fri, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Learn how easy it is to make delicious and healthy smoothies.
The Euphorigen Investigation Escape Room - 11:00 am Session
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Test your sleuthing skills in this fun collaborative game.
The Euphorigen Investigation Escape Room - 3:00 pm Session
Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Test your sleuthing skills in this fun collaborative game.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
VolunTeens - Ages 11-18
Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of American Demon by Daniel Stashower. 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, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Jan 22, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of American Demon by Daniel Stashower. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Jan 26, 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 for Parents
Mon, Jan 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join an art therapist from UH Connor Whole Health for a therapeutic art group.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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.
Snowflake Suncatchers (grades 5-8)
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Students in grades 5-8, join us to create beautiful reflective snowflakes with Perler beads.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
An Evening Sound Bath - Soothing Vibrations of Sound
Thu, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Time for some good vibrations! Singing bowls, gongs, and chimes create soothing vibrations to help you deeply relax. From a chair or a yoga mat, enjoy this calming experience.
Animal Forms & Functions - Grades 2-4 - Cleveland Metroparks
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Presented by a naturalist from the Cleveland Metroparks. Discover how an animal’s physical traits and behavior allow it to function in its environment.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Sew mini-heart shaped pillows - Ages 11-18
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Get crafty and make your own mini heart-shaped pillow! Learn the blanket stitch, a super simple and fun way to sew while creating something cute and cozy.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 05, 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, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kindergarten Countdown - Community - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Wed, Feb 11, 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 community. Registration is requested.
Focus on 4's and 5's - Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
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