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Family Space

For children from birth to age 5 years
2026-07-16 18:30:00 2026-07-16 20:30:00 America/New_York Family Space Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun! Garfield Heights Branch - Storytime Room

Thursday, July 16
6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Garfield Heights Branch

Storytime Room

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Play is developmentally appropriate for children.  Resilience is supported by community.  FamilySpace harmoniously nurtures both adult and child.  Our imaginative hands-on spaces are for families and children birth to age 5.  FamilySpace provides a variety of materials and opportunities that are perfect for caregivers to help children explore and learn social skills, counting, sorting, matching, and much more. FamilySpace staff offer caregivers concrete supports and resource information.

Garfield Heights Branch
gfhmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.475.8178
Fax: 216.475.1015
Branch manager
Tony Furino
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Garfield Heights Branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location. It also offers a green screen video recording studio and an audio recording studio where visitors can make videos and record CDs for personal or business use.

Upcoming events

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GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jul 15, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Avoiding Probate
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (40)
Baron Law will discuss the complexities of the probate court system.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (40)
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Jul 17, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion - Title is TBD
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (40)
Join us for an engaging in-person book discussion. Books will be available at the circulation desk one month before the discussion. Registration is recommended.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (40)
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Jul 24, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Innovation Center Maker Progrm - Maker Program - DTG & Sublimation
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Innovation Center (40)
IC Maker Program DGT & Sublimation
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Black Authors Book Discussions - Book Discussion
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B (40)
Black Authors Book Discussion
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:20pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Innovation Center Hands-On-Help - Innovation Center Hands-On-Help
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (40)
Innovation Center Hands-On-Help
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Jul 31, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Braiding 101 for Adults - Adults
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A (40)
Adults will learn the basics of hair braiding.  This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Monday Morning Meet-Up - Adapted
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A (40)
Join us for a for a a fun arts and crafts project or other activity. This program is intended for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Word Advanced Features - Adults
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Learn about advanced formatting features available in Word, including tab stops, styles, headers and footers, and tracking changes. Prerequisite: Word Basics.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Children in Public: Hassle-Free Shopping and Stranger Danger - A discussion for parents of children ages birth to 12
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join the Positive Parenting Program during our FamilySpace Playtime for a discussion on public safety and hassle-free behavior.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 05, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Virtual Audio and Video Studio Orientation - For ages 11 & up
Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Garfield Heights Branch Zoom 1
This program will be held virtually in ZOOM.
Preschool Club - Ages 3 & 4 (not attending formal preschool)
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80)
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.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Aug 07, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teens Innovate - Grades 6-12
Tue, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Center (40)
Explore STEAM activities, new technologies, and make cool things in Garfield's Innovation Center.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 12, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B (80),Storytime Room
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center. Register to be on the wait list, and you will be contacted by staff.
This event is full
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (40)
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5 years
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Storytime Room
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Aug 14, 9:00am - 11:30am
Homework Center (80)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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