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I Survived...Book Club
2026-11-19 18:00:00 2026-11-19 19:00:00 America/New_York I Survived...Book Club Step into history and experience some of the world's most dramatic events through the popular I Survived series! Bedford Branch -

Thursday, November 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

In this book club, participants will explore a different historical disaster or event. Through reading, discussion, and hands-on activities, we'll learn about the real events behind the stories, examine how people survived these challenges, and discover the courage, resilience, and history that inspired each book. Perfect for readers who enjoy adventure, history, and unforgettable true stories.

September 17-The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912

October 15-The Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941

November 19-The Joplin Tornado, 2011

December 17-The Children's Blizzard, 1888

Bedford Branch
sthmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440-439-4997
Fax: 440-439-5846
Branch manager
Damian Kristoff
Hours
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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Nov 08 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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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.
Pokémon Club
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.
Pokémon Club
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!
Pokémon Club
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.
Chop Chop Club
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.
Pokémon Club
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.
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