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Polar Animal Chill
2026-02-17 18:30:00 2026-02-17 19:15:00 America/New_York Polar Animal Chill Children ages 3-7, and their caregivers, join us as we explore our North and South Pole animal friends. We'll share books, make crafts, and dance and waddle like a penguin! Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Tuesday, February 17
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 18:30:00 2026-02-17 19:15:00 America/New_York Polar Animal Chill Children ages 3-7, and their caregivers, join us as we explore our North and South Pole animal friends. We'll share books, make crafts, and dance and waddle like a penguin! Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Independence Branch

Meeting Room (75)

Children ages 3-7, and their caregivers, join us as we explore our North and South Pole animal friends. We'll share books, make crafts, and dance and waddle like a penguin!

Independence Branch
indmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Chad Lowther
Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Feb 08 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

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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.
Kindergarten Countdown - Community - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Thu, Feb 12, 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 community. Registration is requested.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Punched, Kicked, Spat On, and Sometimes Thanked - Memoirs of Cleveland TV News Reporter Paul Orlousky
Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Veteran newsman and investigative reporter Paul Orlousky will share his behind-the-scenes experiences while working at several Cleveland television stations.
String Vase Craft
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Create a vibrant vase design by weaving colorful string around nails on a wooden board. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Feb 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Polar Animal Chill
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Children ages 3-7, and their caregivers, join us as we explore our North and South Pole animal friends. We'll share books, make crafts, and dance and waddle like a penguin!
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 18, 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 18, 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, Feb 18, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. 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, Feb 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, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Feb 19, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Ghoulardi - Cleveland's King of Cool
Fri, Feb 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Here’s the story of the 1960’s Cleveland legend. We will talk about Ernie Anderson as Ghoulardi, his outrageous antics, the films and songs of Ghoulardi, and Anderson’s life after Ghoulardi.
Mindful Breathing, Gentle Movement
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Take time for yourself with breath and movement to reduce stress and restore calm. The practice will include movement between chair and floor, with modifications offered. Bring a yoga mat or towel.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Feb 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
VolunTeens - Ages 11-18
Tue, Feb 24, 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, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 26, 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 26, 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, Mar 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 04, 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, Mar 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, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
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