Four tiny friends made some adorable puppets in the Children's Room afterschool Tuesday. Then, they treated us to an impromptu puppet show. What a treat! ♥️
This weekend, Shaker Library is hosting Climate Fresk, a collaborative, interactive workshop where folks learn (or brush up on) climate science, chat with like-minds, and discuss potential local solutions.
Climate Fresk workshops originated in France and have taken place in major cities across the US since 2018, reaching 1.2 million participants.
Join us this Saturday 5/9, 1 p.m. at Main Library. Register at events.shakerlibrary.org.
I had such a fun time chatting with @margaretwongassoc at @shakerlibrary on Culture, Writing, and Identity for AAPI Heritage Month. We managed to discuss so much including writing processes, publishing, immigration, Chinese school, changes in intergenerational attitudes/expectations toward education, changes in the Cleveland Asian American community, and more. Thank you to Shaker Library and @shakerhistory for bringing us together! I also want to thank @familydoc_in_akron and @echinesej for bringing sweet treats to celebrate, Lisa at @loganberrybooks for handling sales, my publicist @maraleventhal for being amazing and for figuring out how to make the banner backdrop, and my friend @kristengrabenstein who is the best supporter/connector. Plus all the friends and neighbors who came to listen! I’m so lucky to be in such a great community.
Yesterday, we had an incredible opportunity to discuss culture, writing, and identity with Melody Chu, author of Mathey Girls, at the Shaker Heights Public Library. We’d like to thank everyone who attended and helped organize such a memorable evening.
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A cause for celebration is in order! ✨🎈
Shaker Library's new website is here! Scoot on over to shakerlibrary.org to take a look around! And when you're in the building, stop by the display about our new brand and pick up an ADORABLE hours magnet.
Our new brand and website are our love letter to our wonderful community. We hope you love them as much as we do! ❤️🥰
Spring Book Sale time is upon us, folks! 🌷
Stop by Main Library for great deals on great reads, all while supporting a great cause! Pick up books for Mother's Day and Father's Day, plus books for the whole family to take on summer vacation!
Friends Preview Night
Wednesday, April 29, 4 – 8 p.m.
Friends members get first dibs on bargains! Not a Friend? Join at the door.
Regular Sale Hours
Thursday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, May 1, 12 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 2, 12 – 4 p.m.
Bag Sale Sunday
Sunday, May 3, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Fill a bag of books for $5. Items in the Specials Room are half price.
Ms. Maura and Cevanah had a great time showing off the new library logo AND meeting all the rising kindergarteners this past Saturday at the @shaker_schools Kindergarten Kickoff!
They shared books that can help families prepare to start school and promoted our Summer Reading program.
Some families asked Ms. Maura, "Does my child need to be reading independently to do Summer Reading?" Nope! Summer Reading is for kids 0 - 18, and being read to by a parent, sibling, or audiobook narrator absolutely counts as reading!
What's happening at Shaker Library this week?
🏵️ Tuesday 4/21 - Clevelander Tara Pringle Jefferson will share about her book, "Bloom How You Must: A Black Woman’s Guide to Self-Care and Generational Healing."
🌱 Wednesday 4/22 - Plant Swap! Bring a plant, take a plant.
🌳 Thursday 4/23 - Tree Tale Tellers. A special storytime with a Holden Arboretum educator, in honor of Arbor Day.
🔍 Saturday 4/25 - African American Genealogical Society of Cleveland program. For beginning and seasoned family researchers.
Learn more and sign up on our calendar, events.shakerlibrary.org.
We are excited to host the annual Poetry Jam this weekend! This Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Main Library. Bring a poem to share on Saturday — there will be an open mic to follow!
Statement Regarding Our April 14 Closure
Shaker Main Library was closed as a precaution around 4:30 p.m. yesterday following a report of a possible threat.
An individual presented a text message to the officer stationed inside the library, which referenced a potential shooting threat but did not specify a date or time. The officer informed library administrators, who, out of an abundance of caution, decided to close the building.
The Shaker Heights Police Department is investigating the origin and credibility of the reported threat, although at this time there is no confirmed imminent danger. The police are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and will maintain an increased presence in and around the library as they continue their investigative efforts.
We realize many of you have concerns about ongoing safety and security at the library. We want to reassure you of our commitment to being a safe place. Since last spring, we’ve conducted a security audit and made many of the recommended upgrades to our equipment, processes, staffing, and trainings.
We ask our library users and neighbors to continue reporting any suspicious or threatening behavior they see, for the safety of our library community.
This just in: Ohioans LOVE their public libraries! (But we already knew that.)
A recent study found that Ohio is FIRST in the nation for library circulation, THIRD for library visits, and FOURTH for library cards.*
Our Shaker Library patrons are a part of the reason for that. We love you guys. 🫶♥️
*Rankings are per person among U.S. states, excluding Washington D.C. Data from USAFacts (2023).
