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Chess & Checkers Club

Grades 1-5
2026-01-10 14:00:00 2026-01-10 15:30:00 America/New_York Chess & Checkers Club Drop in to play chess and checkers with other kids. All skill levels welcome! Mayfield Branch - Story/Craft Room (80)

Saturday, January 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 14:00:00 2026-01-10 15:30:00 America/New_York Chess & Checkers Club Drop in to play chess and checkers with other kids. All skill levels welcome! Mayfield Branch - Story/Craft Room (80)

Mayfield Branch

Story/Craft Room (80)

Drop in to play chess and checkers with other kids. All skill levels welcome!

Drop in to play chess and checkers with other kids. All skill levels welcome!

Mayfield Branch
myrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.473.0350
Fax: 440.473.0774
Branch manager
Julie Liedtke
Hours
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We're closed Wednesday December 31 due to The Library is CLOSED on New's Years Eve.
We're closed Thursday January 01 due to The Library is CLOSED on New's Year Day.
Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 Closed
(The Library is CLOSED on New's Years Eve.)
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
(The Library is CLOSED on New's Year Day.)
Fri, Jan 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The branch’s children’s area features oversized artwork from the book In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming. Interactive stations encourage children to explore the wonders of the natural world.

Upcoming events

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Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Teens Takeover the Innovation Center - Grades 6 to 12 (ages 11 to 17)
Tue, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Middle and high school students take over the Innovation Center to work on their own projects in this DIY drop-in event! Registration is not required, but space is limited.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
VolunTEENs - Chess and Checkers Club | Chess players needed!
Sat, Jan 10, 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room
Volunteers 13 and older (at least 8th grade) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping in the library's juvenile Chess and Checkers Club.
Chess & Checkers Club - Grades 1-5
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
Drop in to play chess and checkers with other kids. All skill levels welcome!
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion - Adults
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us for a discussion of The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Student Study Hall - For 6th - 12th Graders
Mon, Jan 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Students in 6th through 12th can study, work in groups, complete homework, and/or do other quiet projects while enjoying free snacks.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Blood Drive
Tue, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
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).
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Student Study Hall - For 6th - 12th Graders
Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room
Students in 6th through 12th can study, work in groups, complete homework, and/or do other quiet projects while enjoying free snacks.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Memory Care Support Group - for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
Are you a caregiver or know someone experiencing memory loss? You are not alone. This hour provides a place to share, ask questions, and gain knowledge to support your loved ones.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Before Star Wars: The Rise of the Science Fiction Film - Adults
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Packed with film clips and lively commentary, this talk charts how sci-fi went from fringe curiosity to a cinematic powerhouse.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Crayon Impressions: Exploring Texture with Crayon Rubbings - For children in second through fourth grades
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Make a collage from your creative crayon rubbing art!
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
VolunTEENs - Kindergarten Countdown
Mon, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Story/Craft Room
Volunteers 13 and older (at least 8th grade) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping with the library's Kindergarten Countdown program!
Kindergaten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten this fall and their caregiver
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Computer Basics
Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Learning Center (25)
Learn the basics about computing devices, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings and mobile devices will also be discussed. No prerequisites.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Paranormal Stories Around the Campfire with Jim Harold - Adults
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Enjoy some thrills and chills in this scary story program by Jim Harold.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Word Basics ★
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Learning Center (25)
Learn Microsoft Word using tools such as entering and formatting text, copying, pasting, saving and printing. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Engrave a Spatula with Cricut
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Create an engraved design on a metal spatula using Cricut Maker machine. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
VolunTeens - Little Picassos: Let it Snow
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room
Volunteers 13 and older (at least 8th grade) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping in the library's Little Picassos: Let it Snow program for ages 3-6.
Little Picassos: Let It Snow! - Ages 3 - 6 Years Old
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (100)
Create a snowflake masterpiece! Kids paint freely over a taped mural design, then peel to reveal a sparkling winter surprise. No mistakes, just magic! Registration required, opens December 26th.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Friends of the Mayfield & Richmond Hts Libraries - Board Meeting
Mon, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
The Friends of the Mayfield & Richmond Heights Libraries board invite all to attend their monthly meeting.
Kintsugi Style Greeting Cards - Adult
Mon, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
Create a pair of Kintsugi style greeting cards. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Teen Makers: Grades 6 to 12 | Session 1 - Sublimate Travel Mugs
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Join us for some teen time in the Innovation Center for a chance to explore exciting technology, equipment, and art! This session is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Please sign up for only 1 session.
Teen Makers: Grades 6 to 12 | Session 2 - Sublimate Travel Mugs
Tue, Jan 27, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Innovation Center (25)
Join us for some teen time in the Innovation Center for a chance to explore exciting technology, equipment, and art! This session is from 7:15pm to 8:15pm. Please sign up for only 1 session.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
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