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Memoir Writing Workshop

Adults
2024-12-16 19:00:00 2024-12-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Memoir Writing Workshop 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. Parma-Powers Branch - Conference Room (35)

Monday, December 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-16 19:00:00 2024-12-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Memoir Writing Workshop 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. Parma-Powers Branch - Conference Room (35)

Parma-Powers Branch

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.

TAGS: | Writing |

Parma-Powers Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Donna Meyers
Hours
Mon, Jan 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 26 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
Sun, Jan 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!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Jan 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!
ESOL Class
Mon, Jan 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Jan 20, 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 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!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Wed, Jan 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!
ESOL Class
Wed, Jan 22, 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 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Babies and Bumps 2025 in Person - Expectant parents and infants in arms
Wed, Jan 22, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A (50)
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 Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Jan 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!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Pretzel Baking Workshop - Families with children Grade K and up
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn to knead dough and twist soft pretzels in this hands-on culinary workshop. Go home with recipes and pretzels ready for the oven! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
This event is full
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Jan 24, 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 24, 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 25, 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 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!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Jan 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!
ESOL Class
Mon, Jan 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Cleveland's Millionaires' Row with author Alan Dutka - Adults
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
This program will provide a vivid look at the birth, glamor, decline and renaissance of Cleveland’s famous grand old avenue.
This event is full
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Tue, Jan 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!
Senior Bingo - Adults
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a morning of Bingo and Bagels! Prizes will be awarded and fun will be had!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Wed, Jan 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!
ESOL Class
Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Excel Basics ★ - Adults
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
This event is full
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Babies and Bumps 2025 in Person - Expectant parents and infants in arms
Wed, Jan 29, 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 Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Jan 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!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Have Music - Will Travel! - Adults
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Embark on a musical voyage from Ohio to Carnegie Hall, Paris and Latin America with professional flautist Katherine Calvey.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Jan 31, 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 31, 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, Feb 01, 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!
Chocolate Extravaganza - Grades 2 - 5
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day! Taste a variety of delectable chocolates, sip hot cocoa and learn about the history of chocolate. Registration required. Tasting is limited to registered patrons.
This event is full
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sun, Feb 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!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Feb 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!
ESOL Class
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
Google Apps Basics - Adults
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Tue, Feb 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!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Wed, Feb 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!
ESOL Class
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Cancelled
Aspire ESOL Orientation/Testing - Adults
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Orientation class for English to Speakers of Other Languages and Aspire ESOL/Citizenship TABE CLAS-E Testing.
Valentine Treats 4 Teens - Gr. 6-12
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Learn how to make some quick & easy Valentine treats.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Feb 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!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kindergarten Boost Book Club - Spring - Kindergarteners & their families
Thu, Feb 06, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Read a book with the group and take part in fun, hands-on activities.
Old School Gaming - Adult
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Experience a blast from the past and try your hand at some classic Atari games!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Fri, Feb 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!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 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.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Fri, Feb 07, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Feb 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!
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Feb 08, 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, Feb 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!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Feb 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!
Valentine’s Day Brag Tags - Age 3 – Grade 5
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Visit Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL during Valentine’s Day week to receive a special heart-shaped brag tag! While supplies last.
ESOL Class
Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
Native Plants with Peter Frank - Adults
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist Peter Frank for a discussion on how your gardens can feed pollinators, prevent erosion, minimize flooding, and look good doing it!
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Tue, Feb 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!
Valentine’s Day Brag Tags - Age 3 – Grade 5
Tue, Feb 11, All day
Visit Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL during Valentine’s Day week to receive a special heart-shaped brag tag! While supplies last.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline.  Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Wed, Feb 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!
Valentine’s Day Brag Tags - Age 3 – Grade 5
Wed, Feb 12, All day
Visit Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL during Valentine’s Day week to receive a special heart-shaped brag tag! While supplies last.
ESOL Class
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. February film is The Color Purple - the 2024 musical..
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Thu, Feb 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!
Valentine’s Day Brag Tags - Age 3 – Grade 5
Thu, Feb 13, All day
Visit Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL during Valentine’s Day week to receive a special heart-shaped brag tag! While supplies last.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Second Thursday Fiction Writing Workshop - September through February
Thu, Feb 13, 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, Feb 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!
Valentine’s Day Brag Tags - Age 3 – Grade 5
Fri, Feb 14, All day
Visit Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL during Valentine’s Day week to receive a special heart-shaped brag tag! While supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 14, 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.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Fri, Feb 14, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Feb 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!
Valentine’s Day Brag Tags - Age 3 – Grade 5
Sat, Feb 15, All day
Visit Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL during Valentine’s Day week to receive a special heart-shaped brag tag! While supplies last.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sun, Feb 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!
Valentine’s Day Brag Tags - Age 3 – Grade 5
Sun, Feb 16, All day
Visit Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL during Valentine’s Day week to receive a special heart-shaped brag tag! While supplies last.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Mon, Feb 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!
ESOL Class
Mon, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Excel Functions Overview - Adults
Mon, Feb 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Class (Aspire)
Mon, Feb 17, 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.
An Evening with Billy Holiday - Adults
Mon, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Ohio Women in History's Debra Rose sings Billy Holiday's songs and tells us about the life of this great jazz legend.
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game / Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Age 3 to Grade 5
Tue, Feb 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!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Digital Navigator at Parma-Powers
Tue, Feb 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
Tue, Feb 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.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
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