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West Side Poetry Writing Workshop

2024-10-24 18:30:00 2024-10-24 20:30:00 America/New_York West Side Poetry Writing Workshop This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch. Parma-Powers Branch - Conference Room (35)

Thursday, October 24
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-24 18:30:00 2024-10-24 20:30:00 America/New_York West Side Poetry Writing Workshop This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch. Parma-Powers Branch - Conference Room (35)

Parma-Powers Branch

Conference Room (35)

This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Share your poetry with amateur and seasoned poets alike in a comfortable setting. Join us to engage in friendly discussion and receive instant feedback on your craft. Please bring 15 copies of your poem so others can follow along and write comments.

Jeremy Jusek was the poet laureate for Parma ('22-'23). He earned his MFA from Arcadia University in Creative Writing with an emphasis on poetry. He is the founder and host of Poetry Spotlight, the Ohio Poetry Association's podcast. The author of The Less-Traveled Street and We Grow Tomatoes in Tiny Towns, Jeremy has run the West Side Poetry Workshop since 2015. 

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Parma-Powers Branch

[email protected]
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Donna Meyers

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Nov 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Located across from University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and adjacent to city hall, the Parma-Powers Branch offers a full service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and an interactive children’s area featuring artwork by beloved writer/illustrator Rosemary Wells.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Nov 07, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Read a book with the group and take part in fun, hands-on activities. Learn about new library learning resources for phonics and decodables, based on the Science of Reading.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Join the West Side Poetry Workshop at their annual reading and open mic.

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore the life and accomplishments of this iconic and influential filmmaker.

Fri, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Nov 08, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Make your own, unique artwork inspired by Squishmallows.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/28/2024. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn how a small group of concerned citizens paved the way for the conversion of Parma's landfill to the West Creek Reservation.

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. Books will be available one month in advance.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Get ready to battle...with frosting! We provide the cupcakes; you provide the creativity. Decorate cupcakes based on a theme for a chance to win a prize.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Monthly movie discussion group. November film is Citizen Kane.

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Gain an understanding of the origins behind our voting system.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Six-month fiction writing workshop focused on short stories. Led by Eric Anderson.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a free presentation about kidney health from the National Kidney Foundation.

Fri, Nov 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Discover your next favorite book. Register for a book pack that contains a hand-selected book for checkout along with GOODIES to keep! Click on "BookJoy" for more info. Pick up at the Parma Branch.

Fri, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Nov 15, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Representatives from Cuyahoga Community College will assist with applying for Federal Student Aid for College Tuition.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/28/2024. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.

Mon, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn about line breaks in poetry and how to use them.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Orientation class for English to Speakers of Other Languages and Aspire ESOL/Citizenship TABE CLAS-E Testing.

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore the kinds of treasures you can find with beach combing on our local beaches.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a brilliant showcase of talent from members of the Donna Smallwood Activity Center.

Thu, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Bring the grandkids, grandparents and grand friends to a night of family fun! Win children's books and other prizes! Snacks! Join the games the third Thursday of each month.

Fri, Nov 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Nov 22, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/28/2024. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
Dive into the spine-tingling world of horror with our themed book club! Pick up a packet with a handpicked selection of bone-chilling reads, and don't miss out on our ghoulishly good discussion night.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for Bingo fun! Prizes will be awarded!

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Nov 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags.

Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.

Mon, Dec 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Mon, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/28/2024. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.

Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.

Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Cancelled
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Orientation class for English to Speakers of Other Languages and Aspire ESOL/Citizenship TABE CLAS-E Testing.

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Which was more glamorous: riding the elevator (with an operator) or your first few tries on the escalator?

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Create a thoughtful and inexpensive gift by making Holiday Cookies in a Jar and a Chex Mix snack.

Thu, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Learn about technical assistance, disaster assistance, and local events and programs available to urban farmers and gardeners.

Thu, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Dec 05, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Read a book with the group and take part in fun, hands-on activities. Learn about new library learning resources for phonics and decodables, based on the Science of Reading.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Fri, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Dec 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from AECOM and ASCE. Registration required.