Cleveland Park
Neighborhood Library

Saturday, October 22, Noon - 4 p.m.

Published on Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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The Friends of the Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library invite you to the annual fall book sale, which will be held in the second-floor community room from noon until 4:00 p.m. this Saturday, October 22.   There are loads of great reads for all ages and interests. 

We look forward to seeing you at the library!

Join Us Tuesday, October 25, at 7 p.m.

Published on Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Book Cover: Mastering the Art of Knitting Join us at the library next Tuesday evening for an introduction to Fair Isle (color stranded) knitting.  It's easier than it looks!  

Bring along some yarn from your stash and a pair of needles -- any size -- to practice.  Or come with a project of your own to knit, spin, or crochet -- and enjoy the company of your fellow fiber artists.  Share your work and learn new skills!

The Cleveland Park Library Fiber Arts Workshop meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.  Beginners are welcome!

Published on Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Photo of the Acropolis, GreeceJoin us Wednesday, October 19, at 10 a.m. as we kick off our Kids EuroFest celebration with a look at Greece.  

Come hear myths and legends from ancient times, learn about games kids played, and take a look at what it is like to live in Greece today. 

Traditional refreshments and a craft will round out the fun.  

All ages!

Lots of New Copies in Stock and Ready to Check Out

Published on Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Cover Art: The Hunger Games The Hunger Games is the first novel of the trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Followed by Catching Fire and Mockingjay, it's a tale of survival set in a future dystopian world.

Published on Monday, October 3, 2011

Our new gTwin Squeaks Gerbils erbils have names:  Coco and Pluto!

Congratulations to our winners, Murphy H. & Mia G. - with thanks to all for the many excellent suggestions.  It was very hard to choose!

Published on Monday, October 3, 2011

Image and link to book 'Perfect' in catalog Perfect uses the voices of four teenagers from different walks of life as they all work toward the goal of being "perfect."

It's a powerful, realistic book about the complexities of growing up in a culture that demands more and more out of its teens.

Published on Thursday, September 29, 2011

Image of Chess piecesThe Cleveland Park Library Chess Program has been changed from Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. to Fridays at 3:30 p.m. Chess will continue through the rest of the year.  Please join us while we review historical games, study scenarios and play chess.  

All ages welcome.

Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Pajama Story Time is back! With the days getting shorter and the sun setting earlier, we have moved Pajama Story Time from Tuesdays at 7 p.m. to Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

That's right, every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., your family is invited to put on their PJs, grab their teddy bears (or other much loved toy) and join Miss Patty for a half-hour of stories and songs.

Published on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Jackie Mikolaski & Pauline Jones Enjoy an eBook! Please stop by the library for free giveaways, a library card and information about our many services on Saturday, October 1, as we join in the celebration of Cleveland Park Day!  Learn about downloading digital media to your Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Nook - or other compatible

Published on Saturday, September 24, 2011

The Book Thief book cover

On Tuesday, October 11, join a discussion of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, the recipient of numerous awards and which is on many lists such as The New York Times Children's Best Seller List and ALA Best Books for Young Adults. 

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