Northeast Ohio Storytimes & Activities for Kids, August 2019

Have fun this month with a visit to your local library, museum or area attraction, many of which offer storytimes, crafts, and other fun activities for young children.

SUNDAYS

Sunday Story Time Sampler. A half-hour storytime for preschool and primary children with an adult caregiver. 2-2:30 p.m. Akron Public Library, 60 High St., 330-643-9050,  akronlibrary.org

MONDAYS

Toddler Storytime. Stories, music, fingerplays and crafts for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. 11-11:30 a.m. Domonkas Branch, 4125 E. Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, lorainpubliclibrary.org

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

Stroller Strides. A functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Meet at the pavilion at Beachwood City Park,  beachwood.fit4mom.com

TUESDAYS

Baby Bonanza. Bring your babies (not yet walking) and blankets in for books, bopping and bouncing at this year-round lap-sit program. 10-10:30 a.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org

Storytime. Families, come listen to stories, sing some songs, learn some fingerplays, maybe play a game or use a stick puppet, all to encourage early literacy. 10 a.m. Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, 440-256-7323, kirtland.lib.oh.us

Play and Learn Station. A preschool literacy program offering interactive opportunities for parents or caregivers to explore with their children, ages birth to five years. 10 a.m. Main Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Hts., shakerlibrary.org

Storytime Puzzle Mania. Hear a story and stay for some puzzle fun. 1:30-2 p.m., Brooklyn Branch Library, 4480 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, cuyahogalibrary.org

WEDNESDAYS

August 20-September 10: Young & Restless. Music and movement class for toddlers with shakers, bubbles, the parachute and more. Ages 2-4. 10 a.m. Willoughby Hills Public Library, 30 Public Square, Willoughby, we247.org 

Let’s Sing and Dance. Sing and move to the music with Miss Nancy. Ages 2-6. 9:30-10 a.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, 440-871-2600, westlakelibrary.org

Baby Rhythm and Rhyme. A music and movement-based storytime for young walkers and a caregiver. 9:30 a.m. Bainbridge Branch, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, 440-543-5611, divi.geaugalibrary.net

Preschool Storytime. Preschool children and their caregivers learn to build early literacy and social skills. 5-5:45 p.m. Woodland Branch Library, 5806 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, cpl.org 

THURSDAYS

Tyke Time. Stories, songs and rhymes, and a very simple craft will be the theme for this younger preschool storytime. 6 months-4 years. 11-11:30 a.m. Headlands Branch, 4669 Corduroy Road, Mentor Headlands, 440-257-2000, mentorpl.org 

Story Time. Watch as books come to life through stories, music and activities. Ages 2-5. 10:30-11 a.m. Main Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, 330-784-7522, akronlibrary.org

Explorastory. Engage your hearts, hands and minds in activities that will connect you to one another, the community and the world. 11-11:30 a.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org

Family Storytime. All ages with caregiver. 10-11 a.m. Bainbridge Branch Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, divi.geaugalibrary.net

WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Story Time in the Parks. Ages 1-5 explore and enjoy the wonders of summer with a selection of books to highlight the season. 8/14 & 8/15, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., Children’s Schoolhouse Nature Park, 9045 Baldwin Road, Mentor, lakemetroparks.com

FRIDAYS

August 16: Friday Family Storytime. A storytime for children of all ages with a favorite adult. 10:30-11 a.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., 330-673-4414, kentfreelibrary.org