@ Shaker Library On September 29, Chris Staats, newsletter editor for the Eastern Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society and seminar chairperson for the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Genealogical Committee, will present Order in the Court: A Brief History of Ohio Courts and the Records They Created. Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence. They often provide occupations, descriptions of individuals, and other excellent family history information. More Programs for Adults Knit Mornings and Knit Nights: All ages and experience levels can join one of two knitting groups at the Library, and drop-in knitters are always welcome. Get help and advice from the group moderators, Fern Braverman and Elfriede Heaney. Knit Mornings are held from 10 to 11:30 am Wednesdays, July 1, August 5, and September 2 at Main Library. Knit Nights are held from 7 to 8:45 pm Wednesday evenings, July 15, August 19, and September 16 at Woods Branch. The Chess Club meets from 6 to 8 pm the first and third Mondays of every month at Main Library. It is moderated by Mike Reeves and is open to adults and teens of all ability levels. The Library provides chess sets and refreshments and no registration is required. English as a Second Language meets from 7 to 8:30 pm every Tuesday evening at Main Library. This free program is open to all and no registration is required. Life Writing Club meets from 2 to 3 pm Saturdays, July 18, August 15, and September 12. Everyone has a story and the Life Writing Club encourages you to write it. Sign Language Practice Group meets from 7 to 8 pm every other Thursday at Main Library, beginning September 10. This informal group is suitable for adults of all signing abilities. 18 ShAKerONLINE.COM | SUMMER 2015 events events & Popular & Popular Programs Programs for children for children & teens Summer Programs for the Preschool Set The Play and Learn Station at Main Library is an excellent drop-in-and-play space for children up to age five with a parent or grandparent. It’s open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 10 am to noon and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm and it’s free. Start your little one (birth to 23 months) on a lifelong adventure with books at Baby Summer Sampler, where they can sample an array of stories, songs, and rhymes. The drop-in program meets at 10 am Mondays at Main Library and 10 am Tuesdays at Woods Branch through July 21. More @ShakerLibrary continued on page 50
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