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Short Films, Big Stories: Celebrating Black Voices in Cinema

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2026-02-21 14:00:00 2026-02-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Short Films, Big Stories: Celebrating Black Voices in Cinema Enjoy a short-film screening and discussion to celebrate black stories and creative storytelling in film. Bedford Branch - Meeting Room (84)

Saturday, February 21
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 14:00:00 2026-02-21 16:00:00 America/New_York Short Films, Big Stories: Celebrating Black Voices in Cinema Enjoy a short-film screening and discussion to celebrate black stories and creative storytelling in film. Bedford Branch - Meeting Room (84)

Bedford Branch

Meeting Room (84)

Enjoy a short-film screening and discussion to celebrate black stories and creative storytelling in film.

Experience the power of storytelling through a short film screening that spotlights Black characters, voices, and perspectives. Following the films, you're invited to a guided discussion to reflect on the stories, the art of filmmaking, and their cultural impact. Whether you're a film enthusiast or simply curious, this program invites meaningful conversation and a love for movies.   

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Bedford Branch
sthmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440-439-4997
Fax: 440-439-5846
Branch manager
Ginaya Willoughby
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 Bedford Branch (formerly known as the Southeast Branch) became the fourth branch to join Cuyahoga County Public Library in 1924. A groundbreaking for the current 14,617-square-foot building took place in 1990 and the building was formally dedicated a year later.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Club - Ages 3 & 4 (not attending formal preschool)
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Your preschooler is ready to learn! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 3-4 not in formal preschool. Connect with other families for fun and playful learning activities.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Let's Talk About Driving - Supporting Older Adults Through the Transition
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
A presentation for loved ones and caregivers of older adults
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pokémon TCG Club
Fri, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join our weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game Club and dive into a world of strategy and fun. Learn how to play and meet fellow fans in a friendly, welcoming environment. Bring your cards or use ours!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Ellenwood Book Discussion - Adult
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at the Ellenwood Center in Bedford on the second Wednesday of each month to connect with other readers.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Time Travelers - Travel Through Time with the Magic Tree House (Grades 2-5)
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join us as we explore Mary Pope Osborne's classic Magic Tree House series. Sunset of the Sabertooth on 12/10, Midnight on the Moon on 1/07, and Dolphins at Daybreak on 2/11.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Engineering Hour - Grades 1 -5
Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Bring your creativity and dexterity for an hour of building!
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pokémon TCG Club
Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join our weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game Club and dive into a world of strategy and fun. Learn how to play and meet fellow fans in a friendly, welcoming environment. Bring your cards or use ours!
Valentine's Day Party
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Come dressed in your Valentine's Best for a heart-warming party with crafts, music, photo wall, and more!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kindergarten Countdown - For Children Entering Kindergarten in the Fall and Caregiver
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pokémon TCG Club
Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join our weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game Club and dive into a world of strategy and fun. Learn how to play and meet fellow fans in a friendly, welcoming environment. Bring your cards or use ours!
Short Films, Big Stories: Celebrating Black Voices in Cinema - Adults
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Enjoy a short-film screening and discussion to celebrate black stories and creative storytelling in film.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
TeenZone
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for activities, crafts, community, and fun.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Engineering Hour - Grades 1 -5
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Bring your creativity and dexterity for an hour of building!
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
African American Authors Book Club - In-Person or Virtual ---All Adults Are Welcome
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room (18),Bedford Branch Zoom 1
African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome February Title:Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Internet Basics - Adults
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pokémon TCG Club
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join our weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game Club and dive into a world of strategy and fun. Learn how to play and meet fellow fans in a friendly, welcoming environment. Bring your cards or use ours!
Self-Care Saturday (Teen)
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Come ease your mind with calming activities like art, writing, and meditation. Comfy clothes recommended.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Preschool Club - Ages 3 & 4 (not attending formal preschool)
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Your preschooler is ready to learn! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 3-4 not in formal preschool. Connect with other families for fun and playful learning activities.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
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