Art and Music-Based Learning

The Library continues to seek out innovative approaches to learning that allow students to be active participants in the learning process. Our “Read to the Beat” pre-school program has been highly successful in getting young children excited about reading. The innovative program utilizes a music therapist and music educators from the Cleveland Music School Settlement who teach literacy skills to children in pre-school through the use of music.

The Library also offered more art-based, after-school programs with the goal of encouraging young patrons to think creatively. Included in the new programming was a creative writing contest, a hands-on film making class and digital art workshops held in conjunction with TechCentral.

Our greater focus on learning through music and art is in direct response to budget cutbacks that have virtually eliminated music and art programs in our public schools. Beyond this economic reality, however, is our belief that learning can be achieved more effectively by teaching creative thinking and problem solving skills.