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Author David Lee Morgan Jr.
2024-08-24 14:00:00 2024-08-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Author David Lee Morgan Jr. Join us when author David Lee Morgan Jr. visits to discuss his new series of biographies for young readers, <i>Black Trailblazers in Sports</i>. Maple Heights Branch - Homework Center (100)

Saturday, August 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-24 14:00:00 2024-08-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Author David Lee Morgan Jr. Join us when author David Lee Morgan Jr. visits to discuss his new series of biographies for young readers, <i>Black Trailblazers in Sports</i>. Maple Heights Branch - Homework Center (100)

Maple Heights Branch

Homework Center (100)

Join us when author David Lee Morgan Jr. visits to discuss his new series of biographies for young readers, Black Trailblazers in Sports.

About the author:

David Lee Morgan Jr. is the author of 11 books including LeBron James: The Rise of a Star and Breaking Through the Lines: The Marion Motley Story. Morgan was a longtime sportswriter with the Akron Beacon Journal and is now a high school English teacher and public speaker.

These fascinating biographies explore remarkable Black athletes whose talent and character paved the way for future generations. Each book focuses on an athlete’s life, career, struggles against discrimination, and work for social justice. Each book also features an "At-a-Glance Map" special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry.

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Deva Walker
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Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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About the branch

The Maple Heights Branch serves as the headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive adult education services in Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Pearson Vue testing services are also offered at this location.

The Maple Heights Branch is also home to The Centers for Families and Children’s Debra Ann November Early Learning Center, the first early learning center to be located inside a public library in the State of Ohio.

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

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Large Meeting Room (56)
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Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
GameBOT - Grades 4-8
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Storytime Room (30)
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Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia - and how to Acti-v8 Your Brain
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Interactive brain health educational program. *Brain health and caregiver resources will be provided
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Free Entrepreneurship Class - 12-week Cohort with Certification Exam
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
This is a 12-week class running July 8-September 24, 2024. Please text/call 216-990-8271 for more information.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pretzels - Adults
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn the basics of fundamental pretzel-making during this hands-on culinary workshop.
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Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Aspiring Artists - Grades K-3
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore a different art medium or artist each week.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Maple Heights Friend's Book Sale
Thu, Sep 26, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Buy books, movies, music and more!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Toddler Explorers - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for hands-on, sensory learning. We have the potential to get messy, so please wear play clothes.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Maple Heights Friend's Book Sale
Fri, Sep 27, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Buy books, movies, music, and more!
Maple Heights Friend's Book Sale
Sat, Sep 28, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Buy books, movies, music, and more!
GameBOT - Grades 4-8
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
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Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
3 M’s: Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement - Adults
Wed, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
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Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Young Engineers - Grades K-3
Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Tackle a new engineering challenge each week and build something amazing!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mini Painted Barn Quilt
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Barn quilts have a long, colorful history in the United States. Ours will be a smaller version of the Ohio star using a wood canvas and acrylic paints. All supplies provided.
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Weekend Wind Down
Fri, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center (100)
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Science Storytime - Ages 3-5, with a caregiver
Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the wonders of the natural world with books, songs, and rhymes.
Yarn Art - Grades 4-8
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the diverse world of textile arts with a wide variety of projects, from hand-sewing to crocheting to weaving.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
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Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
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Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
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Front Porch Pop Up Session with Signal Cleveland
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
Join Signal Cleveland and share your thoughts on key issues in the election.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Young Engineers - Grades K-3
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Tackle a new engineering challenge each week and build something amazing!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
DIY Puzzles - Grades K-5
Fri, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Design your own jigsaw puzzle!
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Mental Health 101 - Adults
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Explore the mind and body and what is at the heart of mental health conditions with Dr. Terry A. Webb.
Digital Navigator at Maple Heights
Mon, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Yarn Art - Grades 4-8
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the diverse world of textile arts with a wide variety of projects, from hand-sewing to crocheting to weaving.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Digital Navigator at Maple Heights
Tue, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Word Mail Merge and Inserting Objects
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
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Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Young Engineers - Grades K-3
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Tackle a new engineering challenge each week and build something amazing!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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