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Monday Evening Book Discussion

The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
2024-05-21 19:00:00 2024-05-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Monday Evening Book Discussion Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Parma-Snow Branch -

Tuesday, May 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-21 19:00:00 2024-05-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Monday Evening Book Discussion Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Parma-Snow Branch -

Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.

"Longtime bartender Malcolm Gephardt realizes his dream of owning a bar, while his wife Jess, a lawyer struggling with fertility issues, wonders how to reshape her life, in a novel told over the course of one tumultuous week, laying bare the complexities of marriage, family, longing and desire."

Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries. 

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Parma-Snow Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.661.4240
Fax: 216.661.1019
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 04 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Parma-Snow Branch is home to the Sari Feldman Auditorium, a flexible, state-of-the-art venue for theatrical groups, recitals, concerts, meetings, speaker presentations, wedding receptions and other group events.

This branch is a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Digital Navigator at Parma Snow
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Tue, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 29, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking the Science of Reading
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join Dr. Lori Wilfong of Kent State University for a panel discussion with local classroom teachers and school administrators to learn more about important shifts in literacy instruction.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Registration is now closed
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, Apr 30, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 30, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 01, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Rescheduled
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
New date Thursday, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, May 02, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Free Comic Book Day 2025 - Adults, Teens, K-5th Grade
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Stop by the branch for free comics in celebration of Free Comic Book Day! Available while supplies last.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Light refreshments available.
Movie Screening: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - Rated PG-13
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a showing of Scott Pilgrim vs.the World (2010). Please register.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, May 05, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Canva Basics
Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Create designs and graphics for print or digital media with this free website. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Account with Canva.com (bring your password!).
This event is full
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, May 05, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 05, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Coloring
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Come and join us for a relaxing evening of coloring and socializing.
This event is full
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, May 06, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 06, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, May 07, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Happy Me Preschool Yoga with Ms Halle - (ages 3-6)
Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Time to play yoga! We will build strength, courage, social skills, and calmness all while having fun playing on our mats. Please register--sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries   
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
CNC Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the CNC machine in the Innovation Center at the Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Bluey's Storytime Adventure - Ages 0-8
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for cheeky storytime fun inspired by Bluey!
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Author Jeffery Deaver
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $30Register
P.A.L.S. Monthly Meetup - Arts & Crafts Night: Beaded Sun-Catcher
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
P.A.L.S. stands for Programs for All Lives, a series of adapted programs created specifically for customers with disabilities.
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, May 09, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
The Bubble Lady
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
The Bubble Lady Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will make the biggest bubbles you’ve ever seen! Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries
Adult Maker - Resin Crafting
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Join us for a hands-on crafting activity. This month we will be learning to craft with resin.
This event is full
Cancelled
“We, the People” 2025 Series
Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Please join us each Sunday for a three-part spring 2025 series.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, May 12, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Stroke Awarness Month - Free Blood Pressure Readings
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
May is stroke awarness month. Join us on Monday, May 12th for free blood pressure readings from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Then, find more resources at our informational display.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 12, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Music Therapy & More - (ages 0 to 6)
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior.  Register
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, May 12, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 0 – 8 years with caregiver
Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, May 14, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Teen Innovation Center Time - 14-18
Wed, May 14, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Innovation Center
Teens must bring their own materials and project ideas. A staff member will be available to answer questions. Please register.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 14, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Simple Lawn Care
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Learn to transform your lawn care routine with eco-friendly strategies.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 15, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Connect and Grow: A Networking Event for Entrepreneurs
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Calling all small business owners, emerging entrepreneurs, and side hustlers!
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, May 16, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Digital Navigator at Parma Snow
Fri, May 16, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Fri, May 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Author Fredrik Backman
Fri, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
This event is SOLD OUT and the waitlist is FULL.Register
Next Chapter Book Club - Older Teens (+16) and Adults
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
NCBC is committed to providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed setting.
Yoga for Teens - Spring sessions - ages 12-18
Sat, May 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Wear comfortable clothing and join us for yoga.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, May 19, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Monday Evening Book Discussion - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Table for Two: Fictions by Amor Towles
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion date at the checkout desk.
STEM-ology - (Kindergarten to grade 5)
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Come select Tuesdays for a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities. Building challenges with LEGO bricks and Keva planks, microscope fun & more. Registration requested.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, May 21, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, May 23, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, May 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Virtual Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Parma-Snow Branch Zoom 1
This program will be held virtually in ZOOM.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, May 28, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
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