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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Cuyahoga County Library Honored By Public Library Association

he Public Library Association (PLA) has honored Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) Executive Director Sari Feldman with the prestigious Charles Robinson Award.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Cuyahoga County Tops List of America's Best Libraries

For the fourth year in a row, Cuyahoga County Public Library was been named one of America’s Star Libraries, earning a five-star rating in Library Journal’s 2012 Index of Public Library Service.

Cuyahoga County has one of the best library systems in the country, according to Library Journal. For the fourth year in a row, Cuyahoga County Public Library was been named one of America’s Star Libraries, earning a five-star rating in Library Journal’s 2012 Index of Public Library Service. Library Journal is the oldest and most respected publication covering the field of library service, with more than 100,000 readers. "It’s extremely gratifying to have received Library Journal’s five-star rating for the fourth consecutive year," said Executive Director Sari Feldman in a news release. "In many ways it’s an affirmation of the work of our Board of Trustees, staff, Foundation and Friends of the Library groups to ensure Cuyahoga County …

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Cuyahoga Library Brings 'Big Bank' To Solon

The Big Bank exhibit provides children ages 3 to 8 with hands-on learning opportunities focused on financial learning and education, according to the Cuyahoga County Library.

The Big Bank is coming to Solon Library. The Big Bank exhibit provides children ages 3 to 8 with hands-on learning opportunities focused on financial learning and education, according to the Cuyahoga County Library. The event begins on Aug. 20 and ends Sept. 1. Daily hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Solon Librarians Recommend Summer Reading Choices

See reading lists for adults, teens and children this summer and find out how to find the books at the library!

Looking for something good to read this summer? Want to find a good book to read to your young one, or a ripping adventure yarn to help get your teen into reading? The Solon librarians are here to help! Solon Patch reached out to Solon Library Branch Manager Lane Edwards, who provided us with three recommended reading lists, provided by the librarians. There's lists for children, teens and adults. Here are links to all the lists. Check out the recommended books and have fun reading!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Solon Librarians Share Summer Reading Recommendations For Teens

Librarians from the Solon Library branch share their reading recommendations this summer. Here's a reading list for teens.

Looking for something good to read this summer? Want to find a good book to read to your young one, or a ripping adventure yarn to help get your teen into reading? The Solon librarians are here to help! Solon Patch reached out to Solon Library Branch Manager Lane Edwards, who provided us with three recommended reading lists, provided by the librarians. There's lists for children, teens and adults. We'll be running one of the list's for the next three days, so make sure you check them out. Up first is recommendations for children! Legend by Marie Lu What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, …

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Solon Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Recommendations: For Children

Librarians from the Solon Library branch share their reading recommendations this summer. First up, a reading list for children.

Looking for something good to read this summer? Want to find a good book to read to your young one, or a ripping adventure yarn to help get your teen into reading? The Solon librarians are here to help! Solon Patch reached out to Solon Library Branch Manager Lane Edwards, who provided us with three recommended reading lists, provided by the librarians. There's lists for children, teens and adults. We'll be running one of the list's for the next three days, so make sure you check them out. Up first is recommendations for children! Ghost Knight by Cornelia Funke Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft and new friend Ella summon the ghost of Sir William Longspee, who may be able to protect Jon from a group of ghosts that threatens him harm from the day…

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

TONIGHT: Solon Library Renovation Celebration, 7:30 P. M.

Join the Solon Library as they celebrate the completed renovation.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Solon Library Opens Kindle Library

E-books for Kindle now available at Cuyahoga County Public Library locations

The Cuyahoga County Public Library just opened its Kindle library, allowing users to check out electronic books to read on the e-reader. Previously, the library could not offer books for the Kindle in their e-library, which includes electronic versions of books that users can read on Nooks, iPhones, iPad, laptops and several other devices. Click here to browse the Kindle library.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Homebound? Let the Solon Library Come to You

Cuyahoga County Public Library offers mail service to eligible residents

Homebound residents in Solon and elsewhere in Cuyahoga County can now have library materials mailed. This week the Cuyahoga County Public Library launched Library2You, a free program for residents who are elderly, have a physical, visual or mental impairment or are temporarily homebound. Eligible residents can order materials online or over the phone and the library will mail them to them for free. Like DVD subscription services, the materials will come in a reusable envelope that patrons can use to send the materials back after using. More details and applications for the program, which is supported by the McGregor Foundation, are available at the library’s website.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Viewfinder: Not the Same Old Song and Dance

Youngsters take part in a fun-filled event at the Solon library

Tara Griest M.T.-B.T. aka The Music Lady lead kids in song and dance at a fun-filled event at the Solon library. She helped them express themselves through music and motion as they learned parts of the guitar, reviewed colors, numbers and sang a song in Spanish. The high point was taking a pretend trip to the zoo. Lions roared, monkeys screeched, adults had fun clapping, and babies too small to participate watched as dancers got their "good wigggles" out.

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