Garden Valley

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About

At 3,517 square feet, Garden Valley is one of Cleveland Public Library’s smallest branches. Garden Valley offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. A meeting room that seats up to 50 is available for reservations; please visit the branch for more information. Free parking is available throughout the Bridgeport Place Plaza.

History & Architecture

Garden Valley more than makes up for its small size through a focus on convenience and innovation. The branch first opened in 1969 in an apartment building as part of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. In 1973, the branch moved to the Community Services Building.

The current facility opened in 2008. Today, this branch serves a large number of children in the surrounding community.

Special Features

During the school year, Garden Valley offers a Kids Café, a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free bagged lunches for children. The branch also provides meals to youth in the summer as part of the Summer Lunch Program.

Events

• Mystery Lab

  Garden Valley
  Thursday, October 05 | 3:30 pm

  Based on an immersive story, Mystery Lab is like an "escape room in a box!" Using clues and gear such as invisible ink, decoders, and UV flashlights, patrons unlock a series of boxes to solve a unique mystery. A great game for groups and individuals, Mystery Lab engages patrons in creative, problem-solving fun.

• Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

  Garden Valley
  Friday, October 06 | 10:30 am

   

  Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

• STEM Robotics for Beginners

  Garden Valley
  Monday, October 09 | 4 pm

  Visit once a month to learn block-based coding and use it to control a mini robot. Then, show off your skills in a friendly challenge. 

• Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

  Garden Valley
  Friday, October 13 | 10:30 am

   

  Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

• Let the Chess Games Live On

  Garden Valley
  Friday, October 13 | 3 pm

  Our intergenerational chess series continues: learn the rudiments of the game, play some matches with experienced players to improve and expand your skills, and take the opportunity to be coached by professional chess players.

• Create with Paint

  Garden Valley
  Wednesday, October 18 | 4 pm

  Let's paint together! Attendees will learn about realistic, abstract, and stylized art techniques and have the opportunity to express themselves artistically in any style they choose. Different books showcasing painting examples will be displayed for ideas. Your artwork will be yours to take home, or you could leave it at the Garden Valley Branch to be displayed in the Children's Area. All supplies are included. While aprons will be available, we recommend wearing clothing that will not be a problem if paint splatters it.

• Crossword Fall Series

  Garden Valley
  Thursday, October 19 | 3 pm

  Through hints and answers, young group participants will assist one another in completing the fall challenge. The first group to complete their search wins a prize.

• Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

  Garden Valley
  Friday, October 20 | 10:30 am

   

  Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

• Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

  Garden Valley
  Friday, October 27 | 10:30 am

   

  Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.