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Connecting for Kids offers free programs for families with concerns about their child. Families can attend adults-only programs (with free childcare), programs with their children or adapted programming with our adapted library partners.

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Programs with your Child

We offer a variety of programs that you can attend with your child. During these programs, caregivers can connect with other families and learn alongside their child. Learn about upcoming programming below or see the full list of programs you can attend with your child.

Music Therapy & More


  • America/New_York
    Music Therapy & More- Westlake
    05 Sep 2025 10:30 AM
    Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.
  • America/New_York
    Music Therapy & More- Westlake
    06 Sep 2025 10:30 AM
    Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.
  • America/New_York
    Music Therapy & More- Parma
    08 Sep 2025 6:30 PM
    Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library 2121 Snow Road

More Music Therapy & More...

Playgroups


  • America/New_York
    Inclusive Drop-In Playgroup
    04 Sep 2025 9:30 AM
    Lakewood Family Room, Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Ave
  • America/New_York
    Adapted Playgroup- Westlake
    18 Sep 2025 6:30 PM
    Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.
  • America/New_York
    Adapted Playgroup- Westlake
    19 Sep 2025 10:30 AM
    Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd.

More playgroups...

Family Outings


  • CFK programs run from August through May. Additional programs are added three times per year (fall, winter, spring).

More family outings...


Adult Programs

Our adult programming is a safe space for caregivers to learn, connect, and support one another. Free childcare is provided for all in-person adult programs with separate child registration. Learn about upcoming programs below or see the full list of adult programs.

Workshops


  • America/New_York
    Workshop: Planning for the Future- Family Fun Night
    30 Sep 2025 6:30 PM
    Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road
  • America/New_York
    Workshop: Navigating IEPs, ETRs and 504s
    29 Oct 2025 6:30 PM
    Middleburg Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 16699 Bagley Road
  • America/New_York
    Behavior Chat: Tracking and Tackling Problem Behaviors
    13 Nov 2025 6:00 PM
    North Ridgeville Branch of Lorain Public Library System, 35700 Bainbridge Road OR Virtual

More workshops...

Support Programs


  • America/New_York
    Share & Support: LGBTQ+ Caregiver Connect
    16 Sep 2025 7:00 PM
    Virtual
  • America/New_York
    Share & Support: Caregiver Support Group
    29 Sep 2025 7:00 PM
    Virtual
  • America/New_York
    Share & Support: The Power of Community Support
    04 Oct 2025 1:00 PM
    Heights Libraries Lee Road Branch, 2345 Lee Road

More support programs...

Speaker Series


  • America/New_York
    Speaker Series: Navigating School Avoidance
    18 Sep 2025 6:30 PM
    Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. OR Virtual
  • America/New_York
    Speaker Series: Executive Function 101: Strategies to Build Skills at Home & School
    02 Oct 2025 6:30 PM
    Lakewood Public Library, Main Branch, 15425 Detroit Ave.
  • America/New_York
    Speaker Series: Now What? Supporting Your Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Child
    18 Nov 2025 6:30 PM
    Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road

More speaker series...


Adapted Library Programs

Adapted library programs are brought to you by our library partners, with convenient registration through the Connecting for Kids website. Learn about programming at different branches below or see the full list of adapted library programming.

Upcoming Programs

  • America/New_York
    Adapted Storytime- Westlake
    03 Sep 2025 10:30 AM
    Westlake Porter Public Library 27333 Center Ridge Rd.
  • America/New_York
    Adapted Storytime- Westlake
    04 Sep 2025 1:30 PM
    Westlake Porter Public Library 27333 Center Ridge Rd.
  • America/New_York
    Adapted Storytime- Rocky River
    06 Sep 2025 11:00 AM
    Rocky River Public Library 1600 Hampton Rd.
  • America/New_York
    Adapted Storytime- Parma-Snow
    09 Sep 2025 11:00 AM
    Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library 2121 Snow Road
  • America/New_York
    P.A.L.S. Monthly Meet-Up: Movie Night: Aquaman
    11 Sep 2025 6:30 PM
    Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library 2121 Snow Road

More adapted library programs...

Library Partners

To view programs at a specific partner location, click the library name.

Avon Lake Public Library (ALPL)
Cuyahoga County Public Library
(CCPL)
Euclid Public Library
(EPL)
Lorain Public Library System
(LPLS)
Rocky River Public Library
(RRPL)
Westlake Porter Public Library
(WPPL) Kulture City sensory friendly certification logo


Kulture City sensory friendly certification logo Indicates that the library has completed sensory-friendly certification with KultureCity.

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