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July 2010
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1
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  *Lakefront Park Family Program
  Wildlife Watchers
  Kid’s Tour
  Scavenger Hunt
  Fairport Mardi Gras
  Wildlife Watchers
  Happy 2nd Birthday Fuzzy
  School-Age Story Time
2
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Wildlife Watchers
  Fairport Mardi Gras
  *BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
  Wildlife Watchers
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
3
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  Fairport Mardi Gras
  Wildlife Watchers
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
4
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  Fairport Mardi Gras
  Wildlife Watchers
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
5
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Fairport Mardi Gras
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Toddler Storytime
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
6
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  The Young and the Restless
  *Preschool Storytime
  Story Times
  Babies and Toddlers
  Wildlife Watchers
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  *BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
  Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
  Wildlife Watchers
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
8
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  *Lakefront Park Family Program
  Wildlife Watchers
  A Splash of Magic with Jim Kleefeld
  Kid’s Tour
  Wildlife Watchers
  School-Age Story Time
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
9
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Wildlife Watchers
  Wildlife Watchers
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
10
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  *Teen Anime Afternoons
  Ice Cream Weekend
  *Petals the Clown and Little Daisy
  Wildlife Watchers
  Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
11
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  Ice Cream Weekend
  Wildlife Watchers
12
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  *BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Toddler Storytime
13
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  The Young and the Restless
  *Preschool Storytime
  Story Times
  Babies and Toddlers
  Wildlife Watchers
14
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  *Teen Yoga
  Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
  Wildlife Watchers
15
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Lakefront Park Family Program
  Kid’s Tour
  Beach Glass Art
  Critters of Wetlands and Streams
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Boats Story Time
  School-Age Story Time
16
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Wildlife Watchers
  Party in the Park
  *Mothers & More Kids Activity
  Wildlife Watchers
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
17
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Party in the Park
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  *BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
  Wildlife Watchers
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
18
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Party in the Park
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  Wildlife Watchers
19
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Toddler Storytime
20
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  The Young and the Restless
  *Preschool Storytime
  Story Times
  Babies and Toddlers
  Wildlife Watchers
21
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
  *Make a Splash with Mr. Zap
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Sand Art
22
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  *Lakefront Park Family Program
  Wildlife Watchers
  The Kelly Miller Circus
  Kid’s Tour
  *BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
  Wildlife Watchers
  School-Age Story Time
  Once Upon a Mattress
23
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Wildlife Watchers
  The Kelly Miller Circus
  Outdoor Adventure Camp
  Wildlife Watchers
  Once Upon a Mattress
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
24
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  Wildlife Watchers
  Once Upon a Mattress
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
25
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  Wildlife Watchers
26
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party
  *Toddler Storytime
27
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  The Young and the Restless
  *Preschool Storytime
  Story Times
  Babies and Toddlers
  *BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
  Wildlife Watchers
  Fancy Nancy or Pinkalicious?
28
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
  Wildlife Watchers
29
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Babytime
  Life in the Pond
  Wildlife Watchers
  *Lakefront Park Family Program
  Kid’s Tour
  Wildlife Watchers
  School-Age Story Time
  The Wizard of Oz Elementary Drama Performance
30
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Wildlife Watchers
  Mentor’s Old Village Market.
  The Three Little Fish & the Big Bad Shark
  Wildlife Watchers
  Family Storytime
  The Wizard of Oz Elementary Drama Performance
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
31
  *The Willoughby Ghost Walk
  Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
  River Jamboree
  Wildlife Watchers
  The Wizard of Oz Elementary Drama Performance
  The Willoughby Ghost Walk
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Jun 24th, 2010 (Thu) -- Sep 22nd, 2010 (Wed)
 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wildlife Watchers
To find out more about the importance of bats in local ecosystems and threats such as white-nose syndrome, come to chat with our volunteer Wildlife Watchers. 5-7 p.m. Station Road Bridge Trailhead, 13513 Riverview Road, Brecksville. www.nps.gov/CUVA.
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu) -- Oct 7th, 2010 (Thu)
 
*The Willoughby Ghost Walk
Fridays through August, Saturdays through October. The guided walking tour is through the haunted, historic district of downtown Willoughby. On the lantern-lit walk, you will be entertained by your guide as he or she regales you with an assortment of haunted tales, ghost stories, unusual legends and amazing histories of the downtown area. 8 p.m. Fridays through August. 8 Saturdays through October. $10 adults, $5 under 12. Departs from Pixalls Photoart Gallery, 4130 Erie St. 440-710-4140. www.willoughbyghostwalk.com. * pre-registration required
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu)
 
*Lakefront Park Family Program
Thursdays. Join us for stories, songs and games at Lakefront Park. 2 p.m. Lakefront Park, 30525 Lake Shore Blvd., Willowick. 440-943-2383. www.welibrary.info.
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 2nd, 2010 (Fri)
 
Wildlife Watchers
Find out more about the importance of bats in local ecosystems and threats such as white-nose syndrome with our volunteer wildlife watchers. 5-7 p.m. Station Road Bridge Trailhead, 13513 Riverview Road, Brecksville. www.nps.gov/CUVA.
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu)
 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kid’s Tour
Saturdays. Preschool-second grade are invited for a special tour of the Garfield home. Ages 15 and under are free with parents/guardians/older siblings. $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8722. www.mwrcms.nps.gov/jaga.
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu)
 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Scavenger Hunt
Families. Drop in anytime. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Geuaga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 5th, 2010 (Mon)
 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fairport Mardi Gras
Parade, rides, fireworks. Noon-11 p.m. Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, 220 Third St., Fairport Harbor. 440-352-0806. www.fairportmardigras.vpweb.com.
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu)
 6:30 PM
Happy 2nd Birthday Fuzzy
Help us celebrate hamster Fuzzy’s birthday. Have Dairy Queen ice cream cake in honor of Fuzzy. 6:30 p.m. Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8811. www.mentorpl.org.
Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu)
 7:00 PM
School-Age Story Time
Thursdays. Miss Beth offers a special program for elementary school children who love a tale. Younger siblings may spend time in The Picture Book Room, while older siblings browse the collections, try their hand at the latest puzzle challenge, play a game of chess or explore the latest information in the computer center. 7 p.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. 440-256-READ. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 2nd, 2010 (Fri)
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
Bring your own t-shirts to create wearable art to celebrate this year’s summer reading theme, Make a Splash @ the Library. 2-3 p.m. July 2, Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. 440-943-4151. July 7, Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. 440-942-3200. www.wepl.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 2nd, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 10th, 2010 (Sat)
 8:00 PM
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
This musical features the music of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors includes vindictive brothers, a conniving woman, jail time and wild dreams. $17 adults, $15 seniors/students. 8 p.m. Rabbit Run Theater, 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison. 440-428-7092. www.rabbitrunonline.org.
Jul 2nd, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 3rd, 2010 (Sat)
 8:00 PM
The Willoughby Ghost Walk
*May through October. pre-registration required. The Willoughby Ghost Walk is a guided walking tour through the haunted, historic district of Downtown Willoughby. On the lantern-lit Ghost Walk, you will be entertained by your guide as he or she regales you with an assortment of haunted tales, ghost stories, unusual legends and amazing histories of the downtown area. In addition, hear about some surprising and unexplainable encounters experienced by residents, shopkeepers, guests and guides. Departs from Pixalls Photoart Gallery, 4130 Erie St. 8 p.m. Fridays through August. 8 p.m. Saturdays through October. $10 adults, $5 under 12. 440-710-4140. www.willoughbyghostwalk.com.
Jul 3rd, 2010 (Sat) -- Jul 4th, 2010 (Sun)
 
Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
Saturdays and Sundays. Art@M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions organized and coordinated by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group that promotes art in the Cuyahoga Valley. The M.D. Garage is a 1940s gas station in the village of Boston. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. M.D. Garage, 548 W. Boston Mills Road, Peninsula.
Jul 5th, 2010 (Mon)
 6:30 PM
*Toddler Storytime
Mondays, Tuesdays. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 6th, 2010 (Tue)
 
The Young and the Restless
Tuesdays, Thursdays. Ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 Thursdays. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 6th, 2010 (Tue)
 
*Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays. 3 years and up with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 10:15 a.m., 11:15 or 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 6th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:00 AM
Story Times
Tuesdays. Story times for preschoolers. 10 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. 440-256-7323. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 6th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:30 AM
Babies and Toddlers
Tuesdays. Ages 6 months to 3 years with a parent of caregiver. 10:30 a.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 7th, 2010 (Wed) -- Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu)
 
Babytime
Birth to age 2 with caregiver. 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 10:15 or 11:15 Thursdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 7th, 2010 (Wed)
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
Bring your own t-shirts to create wearable art to celebrate this year’s summer reading theme, Make a Splash @ the Library. 2-3 p.m. July 2, Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. 440-943-4151. July 7, Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. 440-942-3200. www.wepl.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 7th, 2010 (Wed)
 2:00 PM
Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
Wednesdays. Cool down with some stories. Join us during your pool break for some fun stories presented by Mentor Public Library staff. 2 p.m. Eleanor B. Garfield Pool, 7967 Mentor Ave.; Morton Community Pool, 9325 Rosemary Lane; Civic Center Pool, 8600 Munson Road. 440-255-8811. www.mentorpl.org.
Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 9th, 2010 (Fri)
 
Wildlife Watchers
Find out more about the importance of bats in local ecosystems and threats such as white-nose syndrome with our volunteer wildlife watchers. 5-7 p.m. Station Road Bridge Trailhead, 13513 Riverview Road, Brecksville. www.nps.gov/CUVA.
Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu)
 
*Lakefront Park Family Program
Thursdays. Join us for stories, songs and games at Lakefront Park. 2 p.m. Lakefront Park, 30525 Lake Shore Blvd., Willowick. 440-943-2383. www.welibrary.info.
Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu)
 1:30 AM
A Splash of Magic with Jim Kleefeld
This is a water, beach and fish magic show. Join Jim and his new pal, Splash the Dolphin, as they make life fish magically appear, a girl change into a mermaid, beach balls disappear and water magically come from nowhere. 1:30 p.m. Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake. 440-933-8128. www.alpl.org.
Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu)
 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kid’s Tour
Saturdays. Preschool-second grade are invited for a special tour of the Garfield home. Ages 15 and under are free with parents/guardians/older siblings. $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8722. www.mwrcms.nps.gov/jaga.
Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu)
 7:00 PM
School-Age Story Time
Thursdays. Miss Beth offers a special program for elementary school children who love a tale. Younger siblings may spend time in The Picture Book Room, while older siblings browse the collections, try their hand at the latest puzzle challenge, play a game of chess or explore the latest information in the computer center. 7 p.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. 440-256-READ. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 9th, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 10th, 2010 (Sat)
 8:00 PM
The Willoughby Ghost Walk
*May through October. pre-registration required. The Willoughby Ghost Walk is a guided walking tour through the haunted, historic district of Downtown Willoughby. On the lantern-lit Ghost Walk, you will be entertained by your guide as he or she regales you with an assortment of haunted tales, ghost stories, unusual legends and amazing histories of the downtown area. In addition, hear about some surprising and unexplainable encounters experienced by residents, shopkeepers, guests and guides. Departs from Pixalls Photoart Gallery, 4130 Erie St. 8 p.m. Fridays through August. 8 p.m. Saturdays through October. $10 adults, $5 under 12. 440-710-4140. www.willoughbyghostwalk.com.
Jul 10th, 2010 (Sat)
 
*Teen Anime Afternoons
Do you enjoy watching anime movies and drawing with friends? Join us for fun and snacks. Grades 6-12. 2-3 p.m. Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. 440-943-4151. www.welibrary.info. * pre-registration required
Jul 10th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jul 11th, 2010 (Sun)
 
Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
Saturdays and Sundays. Art@M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions organized and coordinated by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group that promotes art in the Cuyahoga Valley. The M.D. Garage is a 1940s gas station in the village of Boston. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. M.D. Garage, 548 W. Boston Mills Road, Peninsula.
Jul 10th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jul 11th, 2010 (Sun)
 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ice Cream Weekend
Kids can make ice cream, meet dairy cows, enter a cow-milking contest and enjoy old-fashioned games, crafts, pony rides ($3) and more during a new Farmpark event. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-781-7826. www.lakemetroparks.com.
Jul 10th, 2010 (Sat)
 2:00 PM
*Petals the Clown and Little Daisy
Enjoy a magic show, face painting and balloons. 2 p.m. Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., Eastlake. 440-942-7880. www.welibrary.info. * pre-registration required
Jul 12th, 2010 (Mon)
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
Bring your own t-shirts to create wearable art to celebrate this year’s summer reading theme, Make a Splash @ the Library. 2-3 p.m. July 2, Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. 440-943-4151. July 7, Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. 440-942-3200. www.wepl.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 12th, 2010 (Mon)
 6:30 PM
*Toddler Storytime
Mondays, Tuesdays. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 13th, 2010 (Tue)
 
The Young and the Restless
Tuesdays, Thursdays. Ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 Thursdays. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 13th, 2010 (Tue)
 
*Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays. 3 years and up with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 10:15 a.m., 11:15 or 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 13th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:00 AM
Story Times
Tuesdays. Story times for preschoolers. 10 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. 440-256-7323. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 13th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:30 AM
Babies and Toddlers
Tuesdays. Ages 6 months to 3 years with a parent of caregiver. 10:30 a.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 14th, 2010 (Wed)
 
*Teen Yoga
Teens. Yoga is back by popular demand. Join us for beginning yoga techniques and a better understanding of its benefits. Bring a mat and comfortable clothing. 6 p.m. Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills. 440-942-3362. www.welibrary.info. * pre-registration required
Jul 14th, 2010 (Wed) -- Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
 
Babytime
Birth to age 2 with caregiver. 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 10:15 or 11:15 Thursdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 14th, 2010 (Wed)
 2:00 PM
Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
Wednesdays. Cool down with some stories. Join us during your pool break for some fun stories presented by Mentor Public Library staff. 2 p.m. Eleanor B. Garfield Pool, 7967 Mentor Ave.; Morton Community Pool, 9325 Rosemary Lane; Civic Center Pool, 8600 Munson Road. 440-255-8811. www.mentorpl.org.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
 
*Lakefront Park Family Program
Thursdays. Join us for stories, songs and games at Lakefront Park. 2 p.m. Lakefront Park, 30525 Lake Shore Blvd., Willowick. 440-943-2383. www.welibrary.info.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 16th, 2010 (Fri)
 
Wildlife Watchers
Find out more about the importance of bats in local ecosystems and threats such as white-nose syndrome with our volunteer wildlife watchers. 5-7 p.m. Station Road Bridge Trailhead, 13513 Riverview Road, Brecksville. www.nps.gov/CUVA.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kid’s Tour
Saturdays. Preschool-second grade are invited for a special tour of the Garfield home. Ages 15 and under are free with parents/guardians/older siblings. $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8722. www.mwrcms.nps.gov/jaga.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Beach Glass Art
Grade 6 and up. 1-3 p.m. Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon. 440-285-7601. www.geaugalibrary.org.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
 1:30 PM
Critters of Wetlands and Streams
Grades K-5. Presented by the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District. 1:30 p.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
 6:30 PM
*Boats Story Time
Row, row, row your children in for a fun boating story and songs and help them make a toy boat to take home. 6:30 p.m. Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road. 440-942-3362. www.welibrary.info. * pre-registration required
Jul 15th, 2010 (Thu)
 7:00 PM
School-Age Story Time
Thursdays. Miss Beth offers a special program for elementary school children who love a tale. Younger siblings may spend time in The Picture Book Room, while older siblings browse the collections, try their hand at the latest puzzle challenge, play a game of chess or explore the latest information in the computer center. 7 p.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. 440-256-READ. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 16th, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 18th, 2010 (Sun)
 
Party in the Park
Largest free music festival in Ohio. Event includes food and beverages. 11 a.m.-midnight. Veterans Park, 7 Richmond St., downtown Painesville. 440-392-5777. www.parkpartyinfo.com.
Jul 16th, 2010 (Fri)
 10:30 AM
*Mothers & More Kids Activity
Enjoy an afternoon at Bellflower Sprinkler Park in Mentor with The Northeast Chapter of Mothers & More. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy together under the pavilion, and then the kids can cool down running through the sprinklers. 10:30 a.m. Call Marie to register at 440-286-2802 or coleader@mothersandmoreneoh.org. www.mothersandmoreneoh.org.
Jul 16th, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 17th, 2010 (Sat)
 8:00 PM
The Willoughby Ghost Walk
*May through October. pre-registration required. The Willoughby Ghost Walk is a guided walking tour through the haunted, historic district of Downtown Willoughby. On the lantern-lit Ghost Walk, you will be entertained by your guide as he or she regales you with an assortment of haunted tales, ghost stories, unusual legends and amazing histories of the downtown area. In addition, hear about some surprising and unexplainable encounters experienced by residents, shopkeepers, guests and guides. Departs from Pixalls Photoart Gallery, 4130 Erie St. 8 p.m. Fridays through August. 8 p.m. Saturdays through October. $10 adults, $5 under 12. 440-710-4140. www.willoughbyghostwalk.com.
Jul 17th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jul 18th, 2010 (Sun)
 
Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
Saturdays and Sundays. Art@M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions organized and coordinated by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group that promotes art in the Cuyahoga Valley. The M.D. Garage is a 1940s gas station in the village of Boston. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. M.D. Garage, 548 W. Boston Mills Road, Peninsula.
Jul 17th, 2010 (Sat)
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
Bring your own t-shirts to create wearable art to celebrate this year’s summer reading theme, Make a Splash @ the Library. 2-3 p.m. July 2, Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. 440-943-4151. July 7, Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. 440-942-3200. www.wepl.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 19th, 2010 (Mon)
 6:30 PM
*Toddler Storytime
Mondays, Tuesdays. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 20th, 2010 (Tue)
 
*Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays. 3 years and up with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 10:15 a.m., 11:15 or 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 20th, 2010 (Tue)
 
The Young and the Restless
Tuesdays, Thursdays. Ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 Thursdays. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 20th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:00 AM
Story Times
Tuesdays. Story times for preschoolers. 10 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. 440-256-7323. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 20th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:30 AM
Babies and Toddlers
Tuesdays. Ages 6 months to 3 years with a parent of caregiver. 10:30 a.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 21st, 2010 (Wed) -- Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu)
 
Babytime
Birth to age 2 with caregiver. 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 10:15 or 11:15 Thursdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 21st, 2010 (Wed)
 2:00 PM
Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
Wednesdays. Cool down with some stories. Join us during your pool break for some fun stories presented by Mentor Public Library staff. 2 p.m. Eleanor B. Garfield Pool, 7967 Mentor Ave.; Morton Community Pool, 9325 Rosemary Lane; Civic Center Pool, 8600 Munson Road. 440-255-8811. www.mentorpl.org.
Jul 21st, 2010 (Wed)
 2:00 PM
*Make a Splash with Mr. Zap
A comical water adventure where you’ll see some of your favorite children’s book characters come to life in magical ways. Space is limited, so register early. 2 p.m. Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. 440-942-3200. www.welibrary.info.
Jul 21st, 2010 (Wed)
 7:00 PM
*Sand Art
Grades 6-12. Make waves at your library using sand to create a colorful piece of art. 7 p.m. Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St., Willowick. 440-943-4151. www.welibrary.info.
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 23rd, 2010 (Fri)
 
Wildlife Watchers
Find out more about the importance of bats in local ecosystems and threats such as white-nose syndrome with our volunteer wildlife watchers. 5-7 p.m. Station Road Bridge Trailhead, 13513 Riverview Road, Brecksville. www.nps.gov/CUVA.
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu)
 
*Lakefront Park Family Program
Thursdays. Join us for stories, songs and games at Lakefront Park. 2 p.m. Lakefront Park, 30525 Lake Shore Blvd., Willowick. 440-943-2383. www.welibrary.info.
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 23rd, 2010 (Fri)
 
The Kelly Miller Circus
The circus will roll into town again this summer. Watch the circus set up at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The show features elephants, horses, ponies, llamas, camels and tigers, as well as amazing acrobats and aerialists from around the world under a big top. Nina, one of the performing elephants, will offer rides. Pre-sale tickets are $6 for children and $10 for adults. Tickets day of are $7 and $14. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cardinal Middle School grounds, 16175 Almeda Drive, Middlefield. 440-632-5705. www.middlefieldcc.com.
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu)
 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kid’s Tour
Saturdays. Preschool-second grade are invited for a special tour of the Garfield home. Ages 15 and under are free with parents/guardians/older siblings. $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8722. www.mwrcms.nps.gov/jaga.
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu)
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
Bring your own t-shirts to create wearable art to celebrate this year’s summer reading theme, Make a Splash @ the Library. 2-3 p.m. July 2, Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. 440-943-4151. July 7, Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. 440-942-3200. www.wepl.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu)
 7:00 PM
School-Age Story Time
Thursdays. Miss Beth offers a special program for elementary school children who love a tale. Younger siblings may spend time in The Picture Book Room, while older siblings browse the collections, try their hand at the latest puzzle challenge, play a game of chess or explore the latest information in the computer center. 7 p.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. 440-256-READ. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 22nd, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 24th, 2010 (Sat)
 7:30 PM
Once Upon a Mattress
7:30 p.m. July 22-23, 2 July 24. The Geauga Theater, 101 Water St., Chardon, 440-286-2255. www.geaugatheater.org.
Jul 23rd, 2010 (Fri)
 
Outdoor Adventure Camp
July 26-30, Aug. 2-6. This is a week-long day camp featuring activities like fishing, kayaking, survival skills and field trips. The first week is for children entering grades 5-6 and the second week for those entering grades 7-8. Pre-register for this camp and pay $100 for all materials and field trips by July 5 for the week of July 26 and by July 12 for the week of Aug. 2. Sandy Ridge Reservation, 6195 Otten Road, North Ridgeville. 440 458-5121. www.metroparks.cc.
Jul 23rd, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 24th, 2010 (Sat)
 8:00 PM
The Willoughby Ghost Walk
*May through October. pre-registration required. The Willoughby Ghost Walk is a guided walking tour through the haunted, historic district of Downtown Willoughby. On the lantern-lit Ghost Walk, you will be entertained by your guide as he or she regales you with an assortment of haunted tales, ghost stories, unusual legends and amazing histories of the downtown area. In addition, hear about some surprising and unexplainable encounters experienced by residents, shopkeepers, guests and guides. Departs from Pixalls Photoart Gallery, 4130 Erie St. 8 p.m. Fridays through August. 8 p.m. Saturdays through October. $10 adults, $5 under 12. 440-710-4140. www.willoughbyghostwalk.com.
Jul 24th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jul 25th, 2010 (Sun)
 
Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
Saturdays and Sundays. Art@M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions organized and coordinated by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group that promotes art in the Cuyahoga Valley. The M.D. Garage is a 1940s gas station in the village of Boston. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. M.D. Garage, 548 W. Boston Mills Road, Peninsula.
Jul 26th, 2010 (Mon)
 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party
A party for all ages with a create-your-own-sundae bar, prizes and steel drum music with Island Jeff. 6-8 p.m. Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road. 440-942-3362. www.welibrary.info. * pre-registration required
Jul 26th, 2010 (Mon)
 6:30 PM
*Toddler Storytime
Mondays, Tuesdays. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue)
 
The Young and the Restless
Tuesdays, Thursdays. Ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver. 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 Thursdays. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue)
 
*Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Wednesdays. 3 years and up with caregiver. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 10:15 a.m., 11:15 or 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:00 AM
Story Times
Tuesdays. Story times for preschoolers. 10 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. 440-256-7323. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue)
 10:30 AM
Babies and Toddlers
Tuesdays. Ages 6 months to 3 years with a parent of caregiver. 10:30 a.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue)
 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*BYOT Tie Dye at the Library
Bring your own t-shirts to create wearable art to celebrate this year’s summer reading theme, Make a Splash @ the Library. 2-3 p.m. July 2, Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. 440-943-4151. July 7, Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. 440-942-3200. www.wepl.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue)
 7:00 PM
Fancy Nancy or Pinkalicious?
Which one do you like better? We’ll share their stories and vote on our favorite and make a craft to celebrate both. 7 p.m. Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8811. www.mentorpl.org.
Jul 28th, 2010 (Wed) -- Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu)
 
Babytime
Birth to age 2 with caregiver. 10:15 or 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 10:15 or 11:15 Thursdays. Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. 440-729-4250. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 28th, 2010 (Wed)
 2:00 PM
Poolside Stories at Civic Center, Morton, and Garfield Pools.
Wednesdays. Cool down with some stories. Join us during your pool break for some fun stories presented by Mentor Public Library staff. 2 p.m. Eleanor B. Garfield Pool, 7967 Mentor Ave.; Morton Community Pool, 9325 Rosemary Lane; Civic Center Pool, 8600 Munson Road. 440-255-8811. www.mentorpl.org.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu)
 
Life in the Pond
Grades K-5. Presented by Geauga Park District. 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu)
 
*Lakefront Park Family Program
Thursdays. Join us for stories, songs and games at Lakefront Park. 2 p.m. Lakefront Park, 30525 Lake Shore Blvd., Willowick. 440-943-2383. www.welibrary.info.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri)
 
Wildlife Watchers
Find out more about the importance of bats in local ecosystems and threats such as white-nose syndrome with our volunteer wildlife watchers. 5-7 p.m. Station Road Bridge Trailhead, 13513 Riverview Road, Brecksville. www.nps.gov/CUVA.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu)
 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kid’s Tour
Saturdays. Preschool-second grade are invited for a special tour of the Garfield home. Ages 15 and under are free with parents/guardians/older siblings. $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-255-8722. www.mwrcms.nps.gov/jaga.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu)
 7:00 PM
School-Age Story Time
Thursdays. Miss Beth offers a special program for elementary school children who love a tale. Younger siblings may spend time in The Picture Book Room, while older siblings browse the collections, try their hand at the latest puzzle challenge, play a game of chess or explore the latest information in the computer center. 7 p.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. 440-256-READ. www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.
Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu) -- Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat)
 7:30 PM
The Wizard of Oz Elementary Drama Performance
7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 Saturday. The Geauga Theater, 101 Water St., Chardon, 440-286-2255. www.geaugatheater.org.
Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri)
 
Mentor’s Old Village Market.
July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20. The free market has fresh produce, arts and crafts, food, live music and children’s games. This event is presented by the City of Mentor and hosted by the James A. Garfield National Historic Site and The National Park Service. 4-8 p.m. James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor. 440-974-5735. www.cityofmentor.com.
Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri)
 11:00 AM
The Three Little Fish & the Big Bad Shark
Presented by the Library Reader’s Theatre Group. 11 a.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geaugalibrary.org.
Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri)
 7:00 PM
Family Storytime
Mondays. All ages. 7 p.m. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St., Middlefield. 440-632-1961. www.geauga.lib.oh.us. * pre-registration required
Jul 30th, 2010 (Fri) -- Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat)
 8:00 PM
The Willoughby Ghost Walk
*May through October. pre-registration required. The Willoughby Ghost Walk is a guided walking tour through the haunted, historic district of Downtown Willoughby. On the lantern-lit Ghost Walk, you will be entertained by your guide as he or she regales you with an assortment of haunted tales, ghost stories, unusual legends and amazing histories of the downtown area. In addition, hear about some surprising and unexplainable encounters experienced by residents, shopkeepers, guests and guides. Departs from Pixalls Photoart Gallery, 4130 Erie St. 8 p.m. Fridays through August. 8 p.m. Saturdays through October. $10 adults, $5 under 12. 440-710-4140. www.willoughbyghostwalk.com.
Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat) -- Aug 1st, 2010 (Sun)
 
Art@MD Garage: Four Seasons of the Crooked River Valley
Saturdays and Sundays. Art@M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions organized and coordinated by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group that promotes art in the Cuyahoga Valley. The M.D. Garage is a 1940s gas station in the village of Boston. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. M.D. Garage, 548 W. Boston Mills Road, Peninsula.
Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat)
 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
River Jamboree
In Lake County, we have a wonderful bounty of freshwater resources, including the Grand River, our only scenic and wild river. This family event will focus on those species and qualities that make the Grand River unique. 1-4 p.m. Hidden Valley Park, 4880 Klasen Road, Madison. 440-256-2112. www.lakemetroparks.com.