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Babysitting Basics

Students entering 6th through 12th

2026-07-09 14:00:00 2026-07-09 16:00:00 America/New_York Babysitting Basics Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and happy in this 4-week series! For tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 years. No certification is offered at any of the sessions. Mayfield Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Thursday, July 09
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 14:00:00 2026-07-09 16:00:00 America/New_York Babysitting Basics Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and happy in this 4-week series! For tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 years. No certification is offered at any of the sessions. Mayfield Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Mayfield Branch

Large Meeting Room (100)

Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and happy in this 4-week series! For tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 years. No certification is offered at any of the sessions.

New to babysitting or just need some tips? Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and happy in this 4-week deep dive series! Attend our Babysitting Basics courses to learn about basic childcare, minor first aid, handling emergencies, and how to entertain and teach early literacy to children.

For tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 years. 

No certification is offered at any of the sessions.

Week 1, June 18 (1 hour): You and the Child's Safety presented by the Mayfield Village Police Department.

Week 2, June 25 (1 hour):Fire Safety presented by the Mayfield Village Fire Department.

Week 3, July 2 (2 hours): Child Care presented by a University Hospitals' Rainbow Injury Prevention Center Nurse.

Week 4, July 9 (2 hours): Developmental Activities by Cuyahoga County Public Library's Youth Literacy and Outreach Manager and Family Engagement Specialist. 

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Mayfield Branch
myrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.473.0350
Fax: 440.473.0774
Branch manager
Julie Liedtke
Hours
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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 28 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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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toni Morrison: Her Way with Words - Adults 
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Celebrate the brilliance of Toni Morrison in this one‑hour literary workshop devoted to the richness, rhythm, and power of her language.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Babysitting Basics - Students entering 6th through 12th
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and happy in this 4-week series! For tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 years. No certification is offered at any of the sessions.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
American Sign Language - Intermediate - Adults 
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room (100)
6-week Intermediate American Sign Language series.
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Saturday, June 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
VolunTEENs - Summer Fun for Everyone
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
High Schoolers (incoming 9th through 12th graders) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping with the library's Summer Fun for Everyone program!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Kintsugi Style Cards - Adults
Mon, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (35)
Create two cards influenced by kintsugi (golden joinery). 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, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Braiding 101 for adults - Adults
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
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
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Babysitting Basics - Students entering 6th through 12th
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and happy in this 4-week series! For tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 years. No certification is offered at any of the sessions.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jul 03, 11:00am - 4:00pm
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).
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
VolunTEENs - Summer Fun for Everyone
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
High Schoolers (incoming 9th through 12th graders) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping with the library's Summer Fun for Everyone program!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Medium Meeting Room (35)
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.
Babysitting Basics - Students entering 6th through 12th
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Learn best practices and how to keep your charges safe and happy in this 4-week series! For tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 years. No certification is offered at any of the sessions.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
American Sign Language - Intermediate - Adults 
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room (100)
6-week Intermediate American Sign Language series.
Registration is now closed
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
VolunTEENs - Summer Fun for Everyone
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
High Schoolers (incoming 9th through 12th graders) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping with the library's Summer Fun for Everyone program!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion - Adults
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Medium Meeting Room (35)
Please join us for a discussion of The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Practice Enhanced Digital ACT at the Library - Presented by Huntington Learning Center of Mayfield Heights
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technology Learning Center (25)
In partnership with Huntington Learning Center, local tutoring and test prep experts, the library is offering students the opportunity to take a full-length Enhanced Digital ACT practice test.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Laser Engraved Bag Tag - Adults
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Come join us to create an engraved design on a metal luggage/ bag tag using the laser engraver. This is a high demand/limited seat program.
This event is full
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
American Sign Language - Intermediate - Adults 
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room (100)
6-week Intermediate American Sign Language series.
Registration is now closed
Summertime Sing-along - For families
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Drop in for a morning sing-along program, with instruments, rhythm and movement, and lots of fun for families of all ages.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
VolunTEENs - Summer Fun for Everyone
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
High Schoolers (incoming 9th through 12th graders) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping with the library's Summer Fun for Everyone program!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Author Monica Comas
Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us when author Monica Comas visits to discuss her novel, Recipe for Joy.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Enhanced Digital ACT at the Library Scores Back Seminar - Presented by Huntington Learning Center of Mayfield Heights
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Receive your scores from the "Practice Enhanced Digital ACT at the Library!" that was held on July 15, 2026. Receive your score and in-depth test analysis in order to improve!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
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