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Writing Life's Stories

Memoir Writing

2024-09-24 10:00:00 2024-09-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Writing Life's Stories Six-week memoir class, September 17 - October 22 Berea Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Tuesday, September 24
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-24 10:00:00 2024-09-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Writing Life's Stories Six-week memoir class, September 17 - October 22 Berea Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Berea Branch

Large Meeting Room (100)

Six-week memoir class, September 17 - October 22

Let us work on discovering the vivid stories that make up our lives. Each session of this six-week memoir class includes writing basics, writing exercises, voluntary read-alouds, and homework. We will shake loose all sorts of story ideas, advance our skills, and gain insight by listening to one another's work. This series will cover the topics of food, childhood, learning, body, nature, and work.

Presenter Laura Grace Weldon is a writer, editor, and the author of four books, Portals, Blackbird, Tending, and Free Range Learning. Her articles, essays, and poetry have appeared in a range of commercial and literary publications. 

TAGS: | Writing |

Berea Branch

[email protected]
Phone: 440.234.5475
Fax: 440.234.2932
Branch manager
Kalyn Kappelman

Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Opened in 1924, the Berea Branch was the third branch to join the Cuyahoga County Public Library system. It was initially housed in City Hall from 1924-1939 and then a small storefront in 1957 before moving to a standalone building. The branch is located adjacent to beautiful Coe Lake Park.

Upcoming events

Sat, Oct 05, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100),Small Conference Room (16)
Friends of Berea Library Book Sale 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sun, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100),Small Conference Room (16)
Friends of Berea Library Bag Sale 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Six-week memoir class, September 17 - October 22
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us as we craft and create on the second Tuesday of each month.  Open to students in grades 6-12. registration required beginning August 1st.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Enjoy a high-energy session of music and movement using shakers, bean bags, scarves and more
This event is full

Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Get a little messy while learning something new! Each month we'll focus on an artist, explore their life and creative style, and make own our works of art based on what we have learned.
This event is full

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Oct 15, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Six-week memoir class, September 17 - October 22
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us for a visit with the author of Ghosthunting Ohio and Ghosthunting Ohio: On the Road Again as he shares his experiences visiting haunted places in Ohio.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 8:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join Bright Beginnings for a positive parenting workshop meant to help caregivers deal with commonly encountered problems during mealtimes.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (100)
Babies who have not yet learned to walk and their caregivers are invited to join us for a morning of playtime fun. We'll enjoy toys from our toy collection, sensory activities and more!

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Come explore the world of Avatar the Last Airbender with a character of your own creation in the Avatar Legends tabletop roleplaying game!

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Six-week memoir class, September 17 - October 22
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Create your own stop motion movie using Stop Motion for iPad!

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
In this hands-on experience, join the Cleveland Museum of Art as we explore the world of Native American art.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Decorate a cupcake and make a sweet treat for the Halloween season. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration required beginning September 3rd.

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join Bright Beginnings for a positive parenting workshop meant to help caregivers deal with commonly encountered problems during bedtime.

Sat, Oct 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Learn how to make Cauliflower, Cashew, Pea and Coconut Curry. This simple vegan recipe is easy enough for a weeknight meal. Samples included.
This event is full

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us for a thoughtful and lively discussion. Books will be available at the Berea Branch one month before the discussion. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome!

Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Come learn the basics of using a sewing machine and make your own pillow with a caretaker! All materials and equipment are provided. Please register one person for your entire family group.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, and get a hands-on opportunity to create a simple project.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Come explore the world of Avatar the Last Airbender with a character of your own creation in the Avatar Legends tabletop roleplaying game!

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.