Safe and fun spaces for families with children 0 to 5

The new FamilySpace Program offers safe and fun spaces for families with children birth through age 5 to meet, socialize and receive information and services based on their needs and interests.

FamilySpace is a weekly time and space in select local libraries where families with young children can come together to connect with other families going through similar experiences to learn, share and grow together.  A trained staff person also assists with connecting families to resources and services.

Take a look at our recent grand opening event!

Each FamilySpace location consists of the following features to support families:

• Family-friendly spaces, materials, and activities designed to meet the needs of families.
• Onsite trained professional staff during the program’s hours.
• Referrals to services and resources such as:

        -- Home Visiting
        -- Job Training
        -- Early Childhood Mental Health Services
        -- Substance Abuse Prevention Services
        -- Early Literacy Programs
        -- Health/Nutritional Services/Lead Screening
        -- Other interests as identified

Family input is a key part of how the FamilySpace locations operate. Neighborhood-based Family Advisory Committees guide the programming to meet family interests and needs and to achieve equity through shared decision making. 

FamilySpace Locations:

Cuyahoga County Library – Garfield Heights Branch
5409 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
216-475-8178
Branch Details

        
Cuyahoga County Library -- South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
1876 South Green Road,  South Euclid, OH 44121
Wednesdays: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
216-382-4880
Branch Details

Cleveland Public Library -- Carnegie West Branch
1900 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113
216-623-6927

Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Only these dates: 1/27, 3/23, 5/18, 7/27, 9/28,11/23)
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Cleveland Public Library -- Hough Branch
6530 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
216-623-6927
Mondays: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday's 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday's 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Only these dates: 2/24, 4/27, 6/22, 8/17, 10/19, 12/7)
Check Schedule Here