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Art Explorers

Grades K – 8

2026-11-05 16:00:00 2026-11-05 17:00:00 America/New_York Art Explorers Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore mediums such as paint, pastels and clay. All materials are included. Bedford Branch - Activity Room (18)

Thursday, November 05
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Bedford Branch

Activity Room (18)

Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore mediums such as paint, pastels and clay. All materials are included.

Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. Learn more.

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Bedford Branch

Hours

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

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Mon, Nov 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (84)

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

Registration is now closed

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, Nov 02, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, Nov 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, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Activity Room (18)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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.

This event is full

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, Nov 04, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Wed, Nov 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, Nov 05, 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.

Art Explorers - Grades K – 8

Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room (18)

Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore mediums such as paint, pastels and clay. All materials are included.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Thu, Nov 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.

A.M.C Club - Anime/Animation - Manga - Comics

Thu, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room (84)

A monthly hangout for teens who enjoy anime, manga, and graphic novels! We watch shows, trade recommendations, eat snacks, and discuss story & art styles.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, Nov 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.

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Activity Room (18)

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room (18)

We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (84)

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

This event is full

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, Nov 09, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, Nov 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.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Tue, Nov 10, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Tue, Nov 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, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Activity Room (18)

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (84)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Ellenwood Book Discussion

Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us at the Ellenwood Recreation Center in Bedford on the second Wednesday of each month to connect with other readers

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, Nov 11, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Wed, Nov 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.

Cozy Collective - Fiber Arts!

Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

A relaxed space for those who like to keep their hands busy: knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or anything yarn-related!

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

College Now - FAFSA Night

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room (18)

Join College Now at upcoming FAFSA workshops to complete your FAFSA. We will walk you through the application process, answer questions, and maximize your ability for grants, scholarships and loans!

Art Explorers - Grades K – 8

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore mediums such as paint, pastels and clay. All materials are included.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Thu, Nov 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.

“A Small Talk Guide for Introverts” with LinkedIn Learning - Adults

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room (84)

Learn with your fellow introverts and gain practical skills to approach small talk with confidence.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, Nov 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.

Chapter Book Champs

Fri, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room (18)

Join us for Chapter Book Champs, a fun and interactive reading program for young book lovers! Grades 3 through 5.

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Activity Room (18)

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room (18)

We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, Nov 16, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, Nov 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.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Tue, Nov 17, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Activity Room (18)

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Learn to Make Seasonal Cards with the Circut - Learn the Basics of the Circut

Tue, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room (84)

Make a Seasonal Cards & learn the basics of the Circut.

This event is full

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (84)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, Nov 18, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Wed, Nov 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.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Thu, Nov 19, 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.

Art Explorers - Grades K – 8

Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room (18)

Engage your imaginative self with open-ended art explorations. Examine the works of art masters and explore mediums such as paint, pastels and clay. All materials are included.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Thu, Nov 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.

I Survived...Book Club

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Step into history and experience some of the world's most dramatic events through the popular I Survived series!

Google Docs Basics ★

Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room (84)

Learn how to use the fundamental features of Google’s web-based word processing software to format text, insert objects and share files. (Note: A Google account is needed to participate in the class.)

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, Nov 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.

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Activity Room (18)

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

The Dark & Stormy Book Club - Horror Book Club

Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Love scary stories? Join our Teen Horror Book Club!

This event is full

Loc Sprinkles - Customize Your Locs

Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room (84)

Loc sprinkles are small glass beads and gems sewn into locs to add color and personality!

Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room (18)

We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.

Mon, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Chop Chop Club is a fun introduction to cooking and food prep for kids!

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, Nov 23, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, Nov 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.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Tue, Nov 24, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm

We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Activity Room (18)

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Story & Sharing - A Thanksgiving Storytime

Tue, Nov 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room (84)

Celebrate the season of gratitude with Story & Sharing!

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room (84)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, Nov 25, 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.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Fri, Nov 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.

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver

Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Activity Room (18)

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Activity Room (18)

We are official! Join the ALA Connect Pokémon Library Club at the Bedford Branch and dive into the world of Pokémon.

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Mon, Nov 30, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Mon, Nov 30, 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, Dec 01, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Tue, Dec 01, 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, Dec 02, 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.

This event is full

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger

Wed, Dec 02, 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.

Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!

Wed, Dec 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.