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Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
2025-04-17 14:15:00 2025-04-17 15:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Thursday, April 17
2:15pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-17 14:15:00 2025-04-17 15:30:00 America/New_York Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Independence Branch

Meeting Room (75)

Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

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Independence Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Melanie Rapp-Weiss
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Library CLOSED in observance of Easter Sunday
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Library CLOSED in observance of Easter Sunday)
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About the branch

The Independence Branch began as a collection operated out of City Hall. After outgrowing that space, the library moved into its own facility and since 1992 the branch has been a part of the city’s municipal complex that includes a recreational facility and senior center.

Upcoming events

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Apr 17, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
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Revisit the Richfield Coliseum, 1974-1994
Fri, Apr 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Richfield Coliseum.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Craft Supply Swap
Fri, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Bring unwanted arts and crafts supplies and exchange them for something new! Participants may arrive at 10:00 to unload and display their materials. Limit of 2 boxes of supplies per person.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 30, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Let's scream for ice cream! (grades 2-5)
Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we make homemade ice cream! Here's a sweet, fun science activity you can make and eat. Sprinkles included! For children in grades 2-5. Registration is required.
Teen Escape Room- Phantom of the Opera - Ages 11-18
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
You are locked in the cellar/meeting room along with a group of other theater goers. You have 45 minutes to find the code and escape before the Opera House is destroyed!
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, May 07, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Whole New Light - Part 1
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Eleanor Roosevelt’s list of accomplishments is staggering. Join us for a deeper look into the life of one of the most influential and admired people in United States history.
Spring Plant Exchange
Fri, May 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Dig up your perennials to exchange for new plants you don’t have! Gain some new knowledge and have some fun with other enthusiasts.
Thyme to Grow - grades K-3 - Gardening Fun
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (75)
Bring your green thumb and enjoy a gardening story and activities and plant some seeds to take home for planting in your own garden.
VolunTeens - Ages 11-18
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Volunteer at the library, earn service hours. We will work on a project benefitting the library or for a need in the community.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, May 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Tree Risk Assessment
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room (75)
Arborist Sean Fenton teaches you how to protect your home from a falling tree.
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