MONDAY | Mar. 25
Computer Classes: Microsoft Office
Three-session class on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Ocoee Training Room. Registration required in person at the Nonfiction or Reference Desk with $5 cash deposit. Deposit refunded after all sessions have been attended.
Pokémon Club with Plus Ultra
For all ages to bring their Pokémon cards and trade, play games and do raids. Hosted by Plus Ultra Coffee from 3-5 p.m. in the library cafe.
Family Bingo
Bingo with prizes for all ages from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Southeastern Writers Alliance
Writers ages 18 and up meet at 5 p.m. in the Flex Space Meeting Room to share, critique and create written works.
Monday Night Live
Stories, family challenges, on-location interviews, crafts and more at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live.
TUESDAY | Mar. 26
Preschool Story Time
For ages 3-5 with crafts, music and stories at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room.
Visit with Thistle and Bunji
For all ages to foster a connection with nature inside in the Meadows with Thistle the rabbit and Bunji the bearded dragon Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4 p.m.
Teen Gaming
Ages 13-17 drop-in gaming at 5 p.m. in the Teen Zone with Nintendo Switch, Wii and XBox games, plus a cart full of board games. E-rated multiplayer games allowed. Email teenzone@clevelandlibrary.org with questions.
WEDNESDAY | Mar. 27
Baby Bookworms
Story time with crafts and songs for ages 3 and under on Facebook Live at 1 p.m. Held in person on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room.
Library Miniaturists Club
Making and decorating miniatures from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the History Branch with supplies and snacks provided by the library.
Plus Ultra Chess Wednesdays
For all ages to learn basic chess skills from the Plus Ultra baristas and challenge each other in gaming sessions. Hosted by Plus Ultra Coffee from 3-5 p.m. in the library cafe and from 5-7 p.m. in their mall location.
Teen Crafternoon
Ages 13-17 drop-in crafting using the library’s multimedia tools from 3-6 p.m. in the Creative Cottage in the Carmichael Annex. Email teenzone@clevelandlibrary.org with questions.
Experiments in the Meadows
Sensory activities and experiments for ages 6-12 from 4-5:30 p.m. in The Meadows, our creative space in the Children’s Library.
THURSDAY | Mar. 28
Library Crochet Circle
Ages 18 and up crocheting for beginners and advanced from 5-7 p.m. in the Community Room. Hooks and yarn provided, or bring your own works-in-progress.
FRIDAY | Mar. 29
Good Friday | CLOSED
Library materials will not accrue late fees for this day. Normal hours will resume Saturday, Mar. 30.
SATURDAY | Mar. 30
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Tax assistance provided by IRS-certified volunteers for people with disabilities, low income or limited English in the Flex Space Meeting Room from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of photo IDs, dependents’ Social Security cards and 2023 income documentation required.
OTHER RESOURCES, SERVICES & PROGRAMS
FOLA Book Nook
Located just past the library’s main lobby, the book nook is a year-round bargain book sale run by the Friends of the Library Association. The nook features a wide range of titles from recent best sellers to classics in new and gently used condition as well as a rotating sale table with special monthly deals. FOLA donates all proceeds from the nook to the Children’s Library annually. March’s sale features cooking, craft and gardening books 2 for $1 on the sale table.
For more information on the library, its resources and events, visit www.clevelandlibrary.org, search Cleveland Bradley County Public Library on social media or call 423-472-2163.