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African American Authors Book Group

In-Person or Virtual ---All Adults Are Welcome
2026-06-25 19:00:00 2026-06-25 20:30:00 America/New_York African American Authors Book Group African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome June Title: Recitatif: A Story by Toni Morrison Bedford Branch - Activity Room (18), Bedford Branch Zoom 1

Thursday, June 25
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 19:00:00 2026-06-25 20:30:00 America/New_York African American Authors Book Group African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome June Title: Recitatif: A Story by Toni Morrison Bedford Branch - Activity Room (18), Bedford Branch Zoom 1

Bedford Branch

Activity Room (18), Bedford Branch Zoom 1

African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome June Title: Recitatif: A Story by Toni Morrison

African American Authors Book Group Meets the Last Thursday of the month.
All Adults Are Welcome

June Title: Recitatif: A Story by Toni Morrison

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

Bedford Branch
sthmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440-439-4997
Fax: 440-439-5846
Branch manager
Damian Kristoff
Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 07 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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Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
A.M.C Club - Anime/Animation - Manga - Comics
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room (18)
A monthly hangout for teens who enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels! We watch shows, trade recommendations, eat snacks, and discuss story & art styles.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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
Fri, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library at the Archibald Willard Pavilion at Ellenwood Center!
Pokemon Play
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.
Sippin' Saturdays - Summer Drink Series
Sat, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Cool off this summer with Sippin’ Saturdays, a drink-making series just for teens.
This event is full
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Ellenwood Book Discussion - Adults
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at the Ellenwood Center in Bedford on the second Wednesday of each month to connect with other readers.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
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Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Cozy Collective - Fiber Arts!
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
A relaxed space for those who like to keep their hands busy: knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or anything yarn-related
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Drop in for Movie Night Thursday. No registration required.
PowerPoint Advanced Features
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Learn how to take your presentation to the next level. Topics include using slide master and adding animations, hyperlinks, videos and sound. Prerequisite: PowerPoint Basics.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library at the Archibald Willard Pavilion at Ellenwood Center!
The History of Juneteenth
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for an engaging and educational program exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth.
Pokemon Play
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.
Sippin' Saturdays - Summer Drink Series
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Cool off this summer with Sippin’ Saturdays, a drink-making series just for teens.
This event is full
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Dig Into Reading with Mr. Zap and a fun, interactive magic show. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Drop in for Movie Night Thursday. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library at the Archibald Willard Pavilion at Ellenwood Center!
Pokemon Play
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.
Sippin' Saturdays - Summer Drink Series
Sat, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Cool off this summer with Sippin’ Saturdays, a drink-making series just for teens.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Jungle Terry will be here for a fun, interactive live animal show. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
African American Authors Book Group - In-Person or Virtual ---All Adults Are Welcome
Thu, Jun 25, 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 June Title: Recitatif: A Story by Toni Morrison
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime in the Park with Bedford Library at the Archibald Willard Pavilion at Ellenwood Center!
Pokemon Play
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.
Quick Pickled Vegetables - Adults
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Explore the basics of quick pickled vegetables in this hands-on class.
This event is full
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
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 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Drop in for Movie Night Thursday. No registration required.
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