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Poetry Workshop: The Line

Adults
2024-11-18 19:00:00 2024-11-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Poetry Workshop: The Line Learn about line breaks in poetry and how to use them. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Monday, November 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 19:00:00 2024-11-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Poetry Workshop: The Line Learn about line breaks in poetry and how to use them. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Parma-Powers Branch

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Learn about line breaks in poetry and how to use them.

In this workshop, we will discuss the function of the line in open form poetry, and how to use line breaks to produce desired effects in your work. Our discussion of line breaks will center on Denise Levertov's essay, "On the Function of the Line." Participants are encouraged to read her essay prior to the workshop, and to bring a printed copy of the essay to the workshop. Participants should also bring a notebook or paper and a writing utensil. 

You can access a free online PDF of Denise Levertov's, "On the Function of the Line," here: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cavitch/pdf-library/Levertov_Function_of_Line.pdf

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Parma-Powers Branch
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Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Donna Meyers
Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Gingerbread House Workshop - Families with Children Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Build and decorate a graham-cracker gingerbread house for the holiday season. Bring extra candy for decorating if you wish.
Gingerbread House Workshop - Families with Children Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Build and decorate a graham-cracker gingerbread house for the holiday season. Bring extra candy for decorating if you wish.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Bookjoy: A book & goodie bag 4Teens SPECIAL - For Gr. 6-12 Pick Up at the Parma Branch only
Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Discover your next favorite book. Register for a book bag that contains one book to KEEP from our Great Books List, along with GOODIES. Click on "BookJoy" for info. Register by NOV. 29.
Registration is now closed
Digital Navigator at Parma-Powers
Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
ESOL Class
Mon, Dec 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 16, 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.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Dec 16, 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.
Memoir Writing Workshop - Adults
Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (35)
This hands-on workshop is designed for writers at all levels. We will look at examples of memoir writing, and complete several brief writing exercises designed to sharpen your writing skills.
This event is full
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Tue, Dec 17, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Dec 17, 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Wed, Dec 18, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
ESOL Class
Wed, Dec 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Digital Navigator at Parma-Powers
Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Dec 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.
Cancelled
Aspire ESOL Orientation/Testing - Adults
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Orientation class for English to Speakers of Other Languages and Aspire ESOL/Citizenship TABE CLAS-E Testing.
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. December film is The Holdovers.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Dec 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.
Grand Bingo - Families with Seniors and Children Age 4 to Grade 5
Thu, Dec 19, 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 23, 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.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Dec 23, 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Dec 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!
Bricks + Circuits - Gr K - 5
Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Try new construction methods and build LEGOTM with friends. Advanced builders will add electrical elements with Snap Circuits Bric.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Senior Bingo - Adults
Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Join us for Bingo fun! Prizes will be awarded!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 30, 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.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Dec 30, 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
ESOL Class
Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 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.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 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.
Origami Afternoon - Grades 1 - 5
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Make paper art with friends. Registration required.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
ESOL Class
Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 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.
Babies and Bumps 2025 in Person - Expectant parents and infants in arms
Wed, Jan 08, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Engage baby's brain with play, songs, rhymes and books. Meet other families. UH experts answer questions about development, safety, health and pregnancy. Free pack of supplies for program and play!
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. January film is All Quiet on the Western Front - 2022 remake.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Second Thursday Fiction Writing Workshop - September through February
Thu, Jan 09, 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
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (49)
Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Read all winter long to collect colorful Brag Tags. Try a new kind of book, tell us about it and earn a matching tag. Ten themes in all!
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