Sat, 07/22/2023 - 3:00pm. Photographer Herb Ascherman will speak to kids grades 6th through 12th about "Making Better Pictures." Participants will have a better understanding of the principles of photography, and will relate better to the physical activities involved in camera manipulation. Please registerat https://www.kirtland.lib.oh.us/content/herb-ascherman-photographer-make-better-pictures .

Attend the 'Owl' About Birds outdoor program at the Kirtland Public Library at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 8, 2021 and earn 50 extra points!. Find a couple of birds on the library property and learn 'owl' about these interesting animals, such as what in the world are those hanging things that look like gourds and are filled with bird families that you might have seen at local parks.. You might get to dissect an owl pellet! Please register for this all-ages, in-person, outdoor program by calling the library at (440)256-7323, or by going online at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. This program is for all ages, all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  Rain date will be at 6:30pm one week later.

Wed, 06/14/2023 - 2:00pm. Maintain your multiplication fluency over the summer! Come to the Library and play multiplication BUMP games. Having a firm grasp on multiplication facts will make higher math much easier. The winning and losing players can change with the roll of the dice and in the blink of an eye. It's a painless way to master the multiplication facts. Bring a friend to play with! This game is best for grades 3rd and 4th, and children having difficulty memorizing multiplication facts. Please register at https://www.kirtland.lib.oh.us/content/bump .

Wed, 07/12/2023 - 2:00pm. Maintain your multiplication fluency over the summer! Come to the Library and play Multiplication BUMP Games. Having a firm grasp on multiplication facts will make higher math much easier. The winning and losing players can change with a roll of the dice and in the blink of an eye. It’s a painless way to master the multiplication facts. Bring a friend to play with! This game is best for grades 3rd and 4th, and children having difficulty memorizing multiplication facts. Please register at https://www.kirtland.lib.oh.us/content/bump-multiplication-game-0 .

Try your luck at the Kirtland Public Library Escape Room, designed for those entering grades 6th and up.  Figure out the puzzles on Tuesday, June 21 at 2:00pm. Can you make it in time? Please register for this event at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. Earn 50 points by typing in the word that is on the back of the button that you received at the end of this event.

The theme for Summer Reading 2022 is Oceans of Possibilities. Families, test your knowledge of books, movies, and songs with an ocean theme at our trivia night on Monday, June 6.  Please register for this event at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us .  All youth who attend this event will earn 50 points by typing in the word that was on the back of the button that you received at the end of this event.

Wed, 05/31/2023 - 4:00pm. Grace Himmelright of Kirtland's HowMoneyWorks will discuss money fundamentals and money management with kids ages 6th grade through 12th grade. Please register at https://www.kirtland.lib.oh.us/content/how-money-works .

Families, spend an hour creating with the Library's LEGO brick collection.  Once you have completed your creation with our bricks, you will place it in our display case for all to see!  Earn 50 points for Summer Reading by attending this program.  Please register at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us .

Kids entering grades K-5th, create items to brighten someone's day. Make a pop-up card, and start on a friendship bracelet.  Earn 50 points for Summer Reading by attending this program.  Please register for this event at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us .

Sat, 06/24/2023 - 10:30am. Explore a Laketran bus from the inside! We'll examine the features of the bus, and enjoy a story and a craft. Participants will be able to pose for pictures in the driver's seat - parents, bring your cameras! Please register at https://www.kirtland.lib.oh.us/content/laketran .

Attend the Local Animal Safari Program at the Kirtland Public Library at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 24, 2021 and earn 50 points! During this in-person, outdoor event, we will look for a variety of local animals on the library grounds with our own expert Rachel and find out all sorts of fascinating details about them. Please register for this event for all ages by calling the library at (440)256-7323, or use our event calendar at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. Rain date will be 6:30 pm one week later.

Families with children age 5 and under, meet on our gorgeous courtyard to find a variety of activities. Chalk, bubbles, felt pieces to tell stories? Come dressed to mess and find out what fun awaits you as you make new friends.  Please register for this event. Attendees at this event will earn 50 points towards Summer Reading. In case of inclement weather, we will meet indoors.

Attend the Plant a Seed Program at the Kirtland Public Library at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 17, 2021 and earn 50 points! During this in-person, outdoor event, we will decorate some flower pots and plant our own seed! Take good care of your plant over the summer and watch it bloom. Dress to mess! Please register for this event for all ages by calling the library at (440)256-7323, or use our event calendar at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. Rain date will be 2:00 pm one week later.

Attend the Squirt Gun Obstacle Course outdoor program at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Kirtland Public Library and you will earn 50 points!  Bring your own squirt gun to try your hand at the many obstacles, and dress to get wet. This program is for all ages, and all children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.  Challenge your parents - or your kids!  Please register for this in-person, outdoor program by calling the library at (440)256-7323, or go online at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. Inclement weather date is 3:00 pm exactly one week later.

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 10:30am. In this fast-paced workshop, kids ages 1st grade to 3rd grade will apply creative problem-solving skills, create a prototype, and then "pitch" their ideas! Workshop leader Greg Malkin is a life-long entrepreneur with experience in a range of industries and non-profit organizations. This event is Saturday, July 22, 10:30 AM – 11 AM in the Parsons Room. Please register at https://www.kirtland.lib.oh.us/content/startup-club-kids .

Sat, 07/22/2023 - 11:30am. In this fast-paced workshop, kids ages 4th grade to 6th grade will apply creative problem-solving skills, create a prototype, and then "pitch" their ideas! Workshop leader Greg Malkin is a life-long entrepreneur with experience in a range of industries and non-profit organizations. This event is Saturday, July 22, 11:30 AM – Noon in the Parsons Room. Please register at https://www.kirtland.lib.oh.us/content/startup-club-kids-0 /

Attend the Tie-Dye Fun program at the Kirtland Public Library at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 15, 2021 and earn 50 points! During this in-person, outdoor event, we will tie-dye one white item of your choice. Be sure to bring a white shirt, pillow case, pair of socks, bandanna, etc. For best results, make sure your white item is pre-washed and 100% cotton. Dress to mess! Please register for this event forall ages by calling the library at (440)256-7323, or use our event calendar at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. Rain date will be 2:00 pm one week later.

Attend the Yoga @ the Library Program at theKirtland Public Library at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 28, 2021 and earn 50points! During this in-person, outdoor event, we will stretch our minds and bodies by doing some yoga on the library lawn! This super fun program will be led by a special friend of the library, Mr. Tyler. Learn some fun poses and stretches before doing a craft! Make sure to bring your own yoga mat or towel. Please register for this event forall ages by calling the library at (440)256-7323, or use our event calendar at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us. Rain date will be determined.