Calendar

Nov
6
Sat
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - North Olmsted Branch
Nov 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Nov
9
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Maple Heights Branch
Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Nov
10
Wed
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - South Euclid Lyndhurst Branch
Nov 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Nov
13
Sat
Child Care Providers Union Meeting
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

AFSCME Local 4024 Council 8
Childcare Providers Union Hall
1603 E.27th St( Payne Ave.)
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Nov
16
Tue
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Warrensville Heights Branch
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Nov
18
Thu
Kindergarten Club @ Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Snow Branch
Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for freebies, fun and family activities to prepare you and your child to enter kindergarten this fall!
Children attending will receive free books.

WHO:  Children entering kindergarten in fall 2021 who are not in a preschool or childcare center.

WHAT:  Free family fun and learning.  Free books and educational materials.

WHERE:  Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, North Olmsted, Parma Heights, Parma-Snow, South Euclid-Lyndhurst, and Warrensville Heights branches.

WHY:  To get ready for kindergarten!

View the Kindergarten Club flyer.

Nov
15
Tue
Lunch & Learn: Cooking & Knowledge for Life Series @ Dave's Market Midtown
Nov 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Click to learn more about this event: Cooking Life Class November 2022

Jan
28
Sat
Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP) Session 1: Healthy Habits @ Parma Powers Library
Jan 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Session 1 is intended for ECE/School-age program teachers and family child care providers and will provide information on healthy habits and strategies for implementing experiences in the program. All four parts of Session 1 must be taken for credit.

Part A – Healthy Physical Activity: Importance of physical play and structured and unstructured play ideas

Part B – Healthy Feeding and Eating: Nutrition, tips on encouraging new foods, positive drink choices and program activities

Part C – Healthy Growing: Positive body image, growing of fruits/vegetables program ideas

Part D –  Healthy Families: Family engagement ideas, promote healthy habits in home settings.

To register, visit OCCRRA’s website and use ST#10127408.

If your program is pursuing Ohio Healthy Programs designation, the program administrator must complete the Ohio Early Care and Education Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment prior to attending their first training and/or technical assistance visit.

NOTE: This is day 1 of a 2-day training. The second training will take place on Saturday, February 11. Participants must attend and complete BOTH days of training to receive full credit.

Feb
11
Sat
Ohio Healthy Programs (OHP) Session 1: Healthy Habits @ Parma Heights Library
Feb 11 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Session 1 is intended for ECE/School-age program teachers and family child care providers and will provide information on healthy habits and strategies for implementing experiences in the program. All four parts of Session 1 must be taken for credit.

Part A – Healthy Physical Activity: Importance of physical play and structured and unstructured play ideas

Part B – Healthy Feeding and Eating: Nutrition, tips on encouraging new foods, positive drink choices and program activities

Part C – Healthy Growing: Positive body image, growing of fruits/vegetables program ideas

Part D –  Healthy Families: Family engagement ideas, promote healthy habits in home settings.

To register, visit OCCRRA’s website and use ST#10127408.

If your program is pursuing Ohio Healthy Programs designation, the program administrator must complete the Ohio Early Care and Education Nutrition and Physical Activity Assessment prior to attending their first training and/or technical assistance visit.

NOTE: This is day 2 of a 2-day training. The first training took place on Saturday, January 28. Participants must attend and complete BOTH days of training to receive full credit.

Jul
28
Fri
Be My Neighbor Day @ Cleveland Public Library - Main Branch
Jul 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Register to attend this FREE family-friendly event for parents and children ages 3-8!
Be My Neighbor Day is all about being a caring neighbor and supporting the families in our
neighborhood. This event, hosted by IdeaStream, is free but requires registration. Click below for more info.

BMND 2023 Flyer