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Cleveland's Holiday Traditions

Adults
2024-11-20 19:00:00 2024-11-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Cleveland's Holiday Traditions Join us for a nostalgic look back at our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays. North Olmsted Branch - Large Meeting Room (90)

Wednesday, November 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 19:00:00 2024-11-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Cleveland's Holiday Traditions Join us for a nostalgic look back at our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays. North Olmsted Branch - Large Meeting Room (90)

North Olmsted Branch

Large Meeting Room (90)

Join us for a nostalgic look back at our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

From early settler traditions to department store palaces, Cleveland has always embraced the holiday season in a big way. Share your memories of Mr. Jingeling and department store windows while learning about some of the lesser-known holiday traditions of Clevelanders both then and now.  

Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture the program's effectiveness. Learn more.

TAGS: | History |

North Olmsted Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.777.6211
Fax: 440.777.4312
Branch manager
Shayna Muckerheide
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

In 1829, Charles Hyde Olmsted promised to donate 500 books from his father’s collection if the residents agreed to change the name of their town from Lenox to Olmsted. They did and the books traveled by oxcart and were housed in individual residents’ homes while being circulated. The “Oxcart Library” is thought to be the first circulating public library in the Western Reserve.

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

Upcoming events

Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 4: Spreading Joy to Men, Women & Families in Shelters
Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL
Thu, Dec 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (82)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Dec 12, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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!
Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 4: Spreading Joy to Men, Women & Families in Shelters
Fri, Dec 13, 9:00am - 5:30pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 13, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 4: Spreading Joy to Men, Women & Families in Shelters
Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 5:30pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Polar Express at the Library - Families of all ages
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Wear your pajamas to hear the Polar Express. Enjoy cookies, make a craft and much more.
This event is full
Cozies & Crafts
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room (20)
Do you like cozy mysteries? Are you just dying to craft and chat about them? Clue into this book club where we suspect you will have a great time.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 4: Spreading Joy to Men, Women & Families in Shelters
Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 5: Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 16, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 5: Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL
Tue, Dec 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (82)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Dec 17, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 5: Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Wed, Dec 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Digital Navigator at North Olmsted
Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 6:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Blood Drive
Wed, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (82)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Dec 18, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Book Discussion - Grades 6-12 with caregiver
Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room (50)
Tackle tough conversations and connect with your teens through a shared love of reading! Caregivers and teens will read the same title and then gather to discuss the book’s themes together.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 5: Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Thu, Dec 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL
Thu, Dec 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (82)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Dec 19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
VolunTEENS - Grades 6-12
Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about volunteer opportunities for teens at North Olmsted Branch.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Story Room (50)
Bring your stuffed animal friends for songs and stories and crafts! Then, tuck your pal into bed and wish them sweet dreams.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 5: Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Fri, Dec 20, 9:00am - 5:30pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Digital Navigator at North Olmsted
Fri, Dec 20, 9:30am - 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, Dec 20, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 5: Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Sat, Dec 21, 9:00am - 5:30pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Week 5: Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
We're celebrating the season with a Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive for community members in need. Pop-up giveaways and helpful resources offered at select branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 23, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Sensory Friendly Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Story Room (50)
 This storytime is a smaller group, has low lights, singing, and lots of movement.  Children of all abilities are welcome! 
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Dec 26, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 27, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Noon Years Eve - Family Celebration
Mon, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Story Room (50)
Ring in 2025 with a story, craft and dancing!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 30, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Maker Monday XXL - Making BIG fun at the library!
Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Story Room (50)
Make fun while engaging your creativity, ingenuity, and engineering skills!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 02, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 03, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Make Your Own Winter Suncatcher
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Add some color to the grey winter days when you join us to make a colorful suncatcher.
This event is full
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 06, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Maker Monday - Making it fun at the library!
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story Room (50)
Make fun while engaging your creativity, ingenuity, and engineering skills! Join us and make a new adventure!
Digital Navigator - Drop-In Event
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
The Digital Navigators will be at the North Olmsted branch from 10AM-2PM. First come first serve. Call one of our Digital Navigators at 216.749.9420 with any questions.
New Year, New Device - Adults
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Did you get a new tablet, phone, or e-reader? We'll help you discover and explore free-with-your-library-card resources and how to set them up on your new device!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 07, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 08, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
PreK Phonics Fun! - Children ages 3-5 with caregiver
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story Room (50)
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities focused on letters and the sounds they make.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 09, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 10, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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