Local events in Brooklyn

Today, Monday, October 19

1. Mon19Monday, October 19

   GED Class

   1 to 3 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

   Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes. For orientation and class information, please call 833-ASPIRE2 (833-277-4732) or visit aspiregreatercleveland.org.

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Oct 26, Nov 2 and Nov 9, and 5 more dates.

2. Mon19Monday, October 19

   Kids Cafe

   3 to 4 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids

   Monday through Friday during the school year we collaborate with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide children with free healthy meals at select branches. The Kids Café program is open to all kids ages 18 and younger. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Oct 20, Oct 21 and Oct 22, and 6 more dates.

3. Mon19Monday, October 19

   Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8

   4:15 to 6:45 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids

   Student Success Centers are available at 12 branches. Youth who participate in the program receive homework assistance and/or academic enrichment from our center’s staff in the following subjects: English-language arts, math, reading, science and/or social studies. Please note…

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Oct 20, Oct 21 and Oct 22, and 5 more dates.

4. Mon19Monday, October 19

   Author Kristy Woodson Harvey

   7 to 8 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

   About the author: Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA TODAY, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of fourteen novels, including Summer State of Mind, Beach House Rules, and the Peachtree Bluff series. Many of her novels are in stages of option or development…

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

Next 7 days, Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26

1. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   National Chemistry Week: Chemistry under Construction

   3 to 5:30 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids

   Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society.

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

2. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   ESOL Class

   6:30 to 8:30 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

   Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes. For orientation and class information, please call 833.ASPIRE2 or visit aspiregreatercleveland.org.

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Oct 22, Oct 27 and Oct 29, and 7 more dates.

3. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Preschool Storytime

   11 to 11:30 a.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids

   Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Oct 28, Nov 4 and Nov 11, and 1 more date.

4. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   GED Class

   1 to 3 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

   Students must attend an orientation session before beginning classes. For orientation and class information, please call 833-ASPIRE2 (833-277-4732) or visit aspiregreatercleveland.org.

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Oct 28, Nov 4 and Nov 11, and 5 more dates.

5. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Clear the Clutter and Spark Joy

   6:30 to 8 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

   Time to get your home in order? Bridget Balbier is a certified KonMari Consultant and professional organizer. She will explain the principles behind the KonMari Method™, share tips on how to use the method to declutter and organize your home, and highlight some of her favorite…

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

6. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Teen Innovators

   6:30 to 7:45 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids Arts and museums

   Join us in the Innovation Center for a chance to explore exciting technology, equipment, and art!

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Dec 16.

7. Thu22Thursday, October 22

   Baby & Toddler Storytime

   11 to 11:30 a.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids

   Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books Registration not required

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Oct 29, Nov 5 and Nov 12, and 1 more date.

8. Thu22Thursday, October 22

   Power Poster Design

   7 to 8:30 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks Family and kids

   Learn how to use design to communicate meaningful messages using a digital design software, Adobe Express. In this 90-minute workshop, students will use their communication skills to develop meaningful messages, discover elements that make posters powerful, and learn how to…

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

9. Sat24Saturday, October 24

   La Hora del Cuento: Spanish Language Storytime

   11 to 11:30 a.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids Classes and talks

   Participate in fun sessions with rhymes, songs, games, movement, puppets and stories in Spanish. This storytime is offered in Spanish, but the lead artist helps with transitions in English if needed.

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

   Also Nov 14 and Dec 19.

10. Sat24Saturday, October 24

    Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation

    2 to 3 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

    Attend an orientation to become a user of CCPL's Innovation Centers and Jack, Joseph & Morton Mandel Memory Lab. Orientation sessions offer time to get acquainted with the spaces and policies. Attending this orientation will allow customers to use the Innovation Centers…

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

11. Mon26Monday, October 26

    GED Orientation

    1 to 5 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

    Students must attend an orientation series before beginning class. Call 833-ASPIRE2 (833-277-4732) or visit aspiregreatercleveland.org for more orientation information and class locations.

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also Nov 23 and Dec 14.

12. Mon26Monday, October 26

    Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation

    7 to 8 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

    Attend an orientation to become a user of CCPL's Innovation Centers and Jack, Joseph & Morton Mandel Memory Lab. Orientation sessions offer time to get acquainted with the spaces and policies. Attending this orientation will allow customers to use the Innovation Centers…

    From Cuyahoga County Public Library

    Also Nov 9.

Later in October, October 27 to 31

1. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

   Teen Innovators

   10 to 11 a.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Family and kids Arts and museums

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

2. Tue27Tuesday, October 27

   Laser Basics

   6 to 7 p.m. · Brooklyn Branch · Free Classes and talks

   From Cuyahoga County Public Library

3. Sat31Saturday, October 31

   Trick or Treat

   6 to 8 p.m. · Family and kids

   From City of Brooklyn

Further out, November 1 to January 17

Public meetings, 5 in the next 90 days

Public bodies that post their agendas: each line links the agenda or notice.

1. Mon19Monday, October 19

   City Council Budget Work Session

   6 to 8 p.m. · Brooklyn City Hall Community Room · Public meetings

   From City of Brooklyn

   Also Nov 2.

2. Tue20Tuesday, October 20

   Connecting and Belonging Commission

   6 to 7 p.m. · Public meetings

   From City of Brooklyn

3. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Board of Control

   8:30 to 8:45 a.m. · Brooklyn City Hall Conference Room · Public meetings

   From City of Brooklyn

4. Wed21Wednesday, October 21

   Civil Service Meeting

   5 to 6 p.m. · Brooklyn City Hall Community Room · Public meetings

   From City of Brooklyn

5. Mon26Monday, October 26

   City Council Meeting

   7 to 9 p.m. · Brooklyn City Hall · Public meetings

   From City of Brooklyn

   Also Nov 9, Nov 23 and Dec 14, and 1 more date.