Worth Noting

Introduce reading to your child and keep track of your progress with this free program. Families can read a book (any book) to their newborn, infant, and/or toddler, according to 1000 Books Foundation in Nevada, which supports the early literacy initiative. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (families can repeat books) before your child starts kindergarten. This ongoing, self-directed program provides opportunities to earn rewards at these participating libraries. ...

At first glance, water doesn’t seem to contribute much to your child’s overall health. After all, water has no vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein or carbohydrates. Still, water can be vital to your child’s well-being, especially when the mercury rises. Read on to tap into water’s many underrated health benefits and learn what you can do to help your child stay well-hydrated this summer — and beyond. ...

Pokémon Go is the new game craze that teenagers — and even adults — are jumping on board. Whether you've heard about the game (it's likely that you have!) or not, it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. So what's the big deal? Why should you, as a parent, care about this game? There are plenty of reasons, the most important of which is that being aware of new games that might hit your family helps you be in the know sooner rather than later. ...

Since the start of 2016, the Ohio Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section has received about two dozen consumer complaints involving grandparent scams. Take the following steps to help protect against these for the whole family. ...

Designed for walkers, the trail provides members of the community with opportunities for physical activity and a leisurely stroll in nature. Come visit the exercise stations, meditation areas, children’s play area, viewing platform, musical garden and a boardwalk over scenic wetlands that dot the 1-mile path. ...

Special Saturdays in June, July and August are especially for enjoying the arts in nature, with three outdoor movie nights, four outdoor amphitheater shows and a workshop. Come see E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial this Saturday at Observatory Park. ...

The community safety fair, held in Independence, provides an opportunity for people with autism and their families to engage with first responders while accessing safety resources in a safe, fun and family-friendly environment. There will be free resources and tools to help keep your child safe. Find out how to prepare for an emergency, meet your local first responders, get information about community safety programs, tour emergency vehicles, and receive swim and water safety lessons. ...

Make Music Day is a day of music open to all in the streets, businesses, parks, and wherever people feel like playing or listening.  Royalton Music Center and other places around the region join in the worldwide event to bring communities together in celebration of music and the countless benefits that making music brings. ...

Enjoy this event at Wade Oval, presented by Motorcars of Cleveland Heights, University Circle's neighborhood dealership. The games will be held just in front of the information center. Families can find bocce and lawn bowling, lawn-style tic-tac-toe and "Connect Four," and the Imagination Playground that will keep kids busy for hours. ...

The library provides meals to underserved youth ages 18 or younger through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Foodbank. Lunches are available while supplies last Monday through Friday through August 12. Last summer, more than 8,400 summer lunches were served to youth at six CCPL branch locations. ...