Family Playrooms
0-5 years
Play today, prosper tomorrow
Family Connections literacy playrooms are designed to support development of school readiness skills through interactive adult-child play.
Each playroom is an imaginative, hands-on, space for parents and children ages 0 thru 5. For example, our library playrooms feature carefully chosen play materials that give parents a perfect chance to help their child learn counting, sorting, matching and much more!
Our playrooms stimulate children’s natural curiosity to discover and explore and help them master fundamental skills necessary for school success.
Free drop-in sessions are offered throughout the week at both locations and are open year-round.
Registration is required – Click here to register.
Enjoy Family Connections literacy playrooms with your youngster today!
Location:
Heights Library – Lee Road Branch
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Across the bridge on the first floor
When:
Monday | 10 am – 12 pm
Monday | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tuesday | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
For more information call 216-321-0079 or email ebarrett@familyconnections1.org.
The Cleveland Heights Family Playroom is a collaboration between Family Connections and Heights Libraries.
Location:
Shaker Heights Main Library
16500 Van Aken Blvd.
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
The main entrance and parking are located on Lee Road, across from Shaker Towne Center.
When:
Wednesday | 1 pm – 3 pm
Thursday| 10 am – 12 pm
Friday | 10 am – 12 pm
Saturday | 10 am – 12 pm
For more information call 216-921-2023 or email ebarcus@familyconnections1.org.
The Shaker Heights Family Playroom is a collaboration between Family Connections and Shaker Heights Public Library.
Free drop-in sessions are offered throughout the week at both locations and are open year-round.
Registration is required – Click here to register.
Enjoy Family Connections literacy playrooms with your youngster today!
Location:
Greater Cleveland Foodbank Community Resource Center
15500 S. Waterloo Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
When:
Monday | 11 am – 2 pm
Tuesday | 10 am – 1 pm
Wednesday | Coming soon.
Thursday| 2 pm – 6 pm
Friday | 10 am – 1 pm
For more information call 216-849-1518 or email kreinhardt@familyconnections1.org.
This playroom is a collaboration between Family Connections and The Greater Cleveland Foodbank, along with 19 other area non-profit organizations, which serve as the anchor partners at the new Greater Cleveland Foodbank Community Resource Center.
Please Note: Family Connections’ programs close when the Cleveland Heights/University Heights and Shaker Heights schools close for weather. Please watch your local listings.
Please help us stay open and protect all of our participants!
Illness, Mask, and Vaccination Policy:
- Adults and children 3 years of age and older are encouraged to wear a mask that fully covers their mouth and nose. Family Connections can provide masks if they are needed. Family Connections reserves the right to change our policies as we deem necessary for the health and safety of participants and staff.
- We encourage all participants who are eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine before coming inside to play.
- Please stay home if you or your child:
- Have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19
- Have had a fever or chills in the last 24 hours
- Has a new loss of taste or smell
- Has nausea, vomiting or had diarrhea in the last 24 hours
- Has congestion or a runny nose
- Has fatigue, muscle, body aches or headaches
- Has a persistent cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- Has a sore throat
- Currently feels or acts ill
Family Connections staff may ask any participant to leave if they cannot or will not follow the illness policy.