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Wow Factor: 150 Years of Collecting Bold Clothes

Adults
2024-08-19 19:00:00 2024-08-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Wow Factor: 150 Years of Collecting Bold Clothes Explore Cleveland’s fashions and trends through the vast costume collections at the Western Reserve Historical Society. Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Monday, August 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-19 19:00:00 2024-08-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Wow Factor: 150 Years of Collecting Bold Clothes Explore Cleveland’s fashions and trends through the vast costume collections at the Western Reserve Historical Society. Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Strongsville Branch

Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Explore Cleveland’s fashions and trends through the vast costume collections at the Western Reserve Historical Society.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

Clevelanders use fashion to stand out in a crowd. Share in the images and stories from the Western Reserve Historical Society’s extensive costume collection to learn more about our city’s trendsetters, including who they were and where they shopped.

Registration is requested. Register here or call (440)238-5530. 

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Strongsville Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440-238-5530
Fax: 440-572-8685
Branch manager
Megan Barrett
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Library closed in observance of Memorial Day.)
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About the branch

Grassroots library service in Strongsville dates back to 1881, when 400 books were located in the Town Hall. More than 120 years later, the Strongsville Branch of CCPL is home to the Kathleen Cochrane DePiero Recording Studio where visitors can make their own tracks, green screen videos, podcasts or audiobook recordings for free.

Upcoming events

ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Play, Learn, and Grow - Ages 1-3, siblings from birth through 5 welcomed
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your toddler’s brain through play! A 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts & other families. Get information about your growing child.
Registration is now closed
Author Alan Nevel - Strongsville Branch
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us when author Alan Nevel visits to discuss his book, Living MY Truth: Leading Beyond Contradictions, Compromise and Corporations.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, May 27, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Charcuterie Boards 101 - Strongsville Branch
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us for a night making charcuterie boards.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Play, Learn, and Grow - Ages 1-3, siblings from birth through 5 welcomed
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your toddler’s brain through play! A 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts & other families. Get information about your growing child.
Registration is now closed
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, May 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Stuffed Animal Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 31, All day
Find all the hidden stuffed animals in the library. Small prizes available while supplies last.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Author Hampton Sides
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us when author Hampton Sides visits to discuss his latest book, The Wide Wide Sea.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 03, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Young at Heart 2025
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (30)
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for June's discussion is After Life by Gayle Forman. Please call the branch to register.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 04, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kindergarten Countdown- Off to School - Children entering kindergarten this fall and their caregiver
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on going off to school.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Excel Basics ★ - Strongsville Branch
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Learn the essentials of Excel. Topics include entering data, using autofill and performing calculations using basic formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
"Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Twilight Zone" - with Sara Showman and Mark Dawidziak
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Enjoy a performance by Sara Showman and Mark Dawidziak as they explore the lessons from this iconic TV show.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Southwest General Hospital Bone Density Screening - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 10, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us for this free osteoporosis screening. A nurse from Southwest General will conduct bone density screenings on a first come first served basis. No appointment needed.
Planning a Disney Cruise  - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us for this presentation by travel advisor, Karli Keene, on planning a Disney Cruise.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Jun 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 17, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Craft Night: Craft Free For All
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
For Teens (Grade 6-12): Use miscellaneous supplies to create anything you can think of!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 18, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Adult Book Discussion
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
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