The Gates Mills Branch Library welcomes Wildlife Wendy's Tropical Birds Show -- an entertaining and educational program for all ages. The one hour program features parrots that perform prop tricks, talking, singing, and free-flight. Audience participation is included in the 25 minute performance, followed by meet-n-greet with the trainers and birds. Audience members are encouraged to take photos and visit the library to check out books!

Due to the bird flights, the program will take part at the Gate Mills Community House.

Monday & Tuesday, June 29 - 30

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcomed for a two day camp to explore TV, tech and movies and learn to create online animations and movies based on their favorite characters from the Big Bang theory. Students explore why they love comics and how to make them online.

Registration required for this free  two day camp. 440-423-4808

This summer marks the 5oth anniversary of The Cleveland Grand Prix, the first horse jumping show in the western hemisphere. Join us as author Betty Weibel explains how the Chagrin valley grew into a world-class horse sport hub. Weibel's new book, *The Cleveland Grand Prix: An American Show Jumping First*, will be available for purchase at the end of the program.

Registration requested for this free event. 440-423-4808

Discover what life was really like beyond Charles Dickens and Downton Abbey. Fads, foods, medicine, scandals, leisure activities, and household hazards will be shared in an entertaining fashion.

Registration requested for this free program. 440-423-4808

Join us as we go across the street to the Gates Mills Community House for a riotous performance of Acting Out Puppets. The puppets are guaranteed to keep all ages amused. No registration required. Just come on in.

Call the library for more details. 440-423-4808

Join as Chagrin Falls wildlife photographer Peter Balunek explains the tragedy of poaching elephants and the declining habitat in Africa through this photographic narrative. Learn how you can help.

Registration is requested for this free program. 440-423-4808

Join us as Cleveland Orchestra's Dr. Rose Breckinridge previews The Cleveland Orchestra's 2015 Blossom season. This free presentation is part of the University Circle in the Valley cultural series sponsored by the Friends of the Gates Mills Library.

Registration is requested for this free program. 440-423-4808

Students ages 11 - 18 are welcomed to combine artwork with electrical components to create amazing pieces of art. This will be offered three times during the summer -- feel free to come to any or all three days of the programs.

Join us for a discussion of *One Plus One* by Jojo Moyes. A single mom trying to raise a bullied stepson and a mathlete daughter finds an unexpected rescue in the form of an obnoxious tech millionaire named Geeky Ed in this new novel from the internationally best-selling author of *Me Before You*.

Everyone is welcomed to attend the discussion. Call the branch library form ore information. 440-423-4808

Kindergarten Readiness - Alphabet

Help your preschooler make the transition into their first year of school. Children ages 4 - 5 with caregiver are welcomed to join us for stories and activities about the alphabet. Children will learn through play at hands-on activity stations.

Registration requested for this free program. 440-423-4808