The Brecksville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library is offering an array of free children’s programs this spring. 

It’s not just about story time anymore.

Think musical petting zoo; gardening for children; and explorations stations.

Register in person, by phone at 440-526-1102 or online. Watch for a reminder for children going into grades 5—7 to stop in the library any time beginning May 13 to pick up a registration form and parental approval slip for this year’s Summer Helpers.

Here’s a complete list of activities, provided by the library.

The Musical Petting Zoo.  Registration required.   Grades Pre-K—3 accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Saturday, March 2^nd from 2:30—3:15 PM. Join students from the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Orchestra and Band as they share stories with music and lead a sing-a-long.  There will be time for children to touch and play the instruments, and a craft to make.

Shipwrecks Science.  Registration required.   Grades 2—5.  Saturday, March 9^th from 2:00—3:00 PM.  Come to an hour of hands-on shipwrecks science with Susannah Hamm, Cuyahoga County Public  Library’s Science & Technology Specialist.  Try your hand at some ship construction and learn about big ship design.  Investigate icebergs and discover how the “unsinkable “ Titanic went down.

Exploration Station: Off to Work.  Registration required beginning Friday, March 1^st.   Ages 3—5 with adult caregiver.  Wednesday, April 17^th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM OR Wednesday, April 17^th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Join us for stories and activities about careers.  Children will be able to explore and learn about different jobs through play at hands-on activity stations.

Kindermusik.  Registration required beginning Friday, March 15.   Ages 2—5 with an adult caregiver.  Thursday, April 25^th from 1:30—2:15PM OR Thursday April 25^th from 6:30—7:15PM.  Join Linda Huth of Kindermusik for a fun program of music and and movement. 

Gardening for Kids.  Grades K—5. Saturday, May 4^th from 10:00—11:30 AM. Decorate a pot, then plant some culinary herbs.  Drop-in between 10:00—11:30 AM.  Sponsored by the Chippewa Garden Club.  Registration is not required, however parent  or guardian must sign a release form prior to the program.