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Blanton & the Browns: How the 1964 Team Defied Expectations

& Won a World Title - with author Vince Guerrieri
2024-12-05 19:00:00 2024-12-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Blanton & the Browns: How the 1964 Team Defied Expectations Join us for an engaging presentation as we delve into the inspiring story of the 1964 Cleveland Browns. Parma Heights Branch - Meeting Room A (58)

Thursday, December 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-05 19:00:00 2024-12-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Blanton & the Browns: How the 1964 Team Defied Expectations Join us for an engaging presentation as we delve into the inspiring story of the 1964 Cleveland Browns. Parma Heights Branch - Meeting Room A (58)

Parma Heights Branch

Meeting Room A (58)

Join us for an engaging presentation as we delve into the inspiring story of the 1964 Cleveland Browns.

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

Against all odds, the team led by quarterback Frank Ryan and coached by Blanton Collier overcame numerous challenges to achieve greatness. From underdog status to triumphant champions, discover the key moments, strategies and players that defined their remarkable journey to the world title.

Whether you're a sports enthusiast or history buff, this presentation promises to illuminate the enduring legacy of the 1964 Cleveland Browns and their unforgettable quest for victory.

Vince Guerrieri is an award-winning journalist for the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and Medina Gazette. His writing also appears regularly in various regional and national magazines and online publications. A native of Youngstown and graduate of Bowling Green State University, he is the author of three books on Ohio sports history, including Weird Moments in Cleveland Sports: Bottlegate, Bedbugs, and Burying the Pennant.

Book sales and signing following the event.

Author Vince Guerrieri

TAGS: | General | Author Event |

Parma Heights Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.884.2313
Fax: 440.884.2713
Branch manager
Krista Tokarz
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

Known for its distinctive futurist look, the Parma Heights Branch is located on city-owned property near the Parma Heights Pool and Greenbriar Commons. Designed in the Googie style by John Lipaj, the branch opened to the public on June 17, 1963.

Upcoming events

Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive: Spreading Joy to - Men, Women and Families in Shelters
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for men, women and families in shelters. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Fri, Dec 13, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
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: Spreading Joy to - Men, Women and Families in Shelters
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for men, women and families in shelters. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sat, Dec 14, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Family Fun: Gingerbread Houses - All ages with caregiver
Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Decorate a graham cracker "gingerbread" house! We’ll provide everything you need to create a delicious dwelling.
This event is full
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive: Spreading Joy to - Men, Women and Families in Shelters
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for men, women and families in shelters. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sun, Dec 15, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for families and children in the Pediatric or NICU hospital wards. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Mon, Dec 16, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
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 - Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Tue, Dec 17, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for families and children in the Pediatric or NICU hospital wards. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Tue, Dec 17, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Tue, Dec 17, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
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 - Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Wed, Dec 18, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for families and children in the Pediatric or NICU hospital wards. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Wed, Dec 18, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Wed, Dec 18, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Dec 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
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 - Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for families and children in the Pediatric or NICU hospital wards. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Thu, Dec 19, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
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 - Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for families and children in the Pediatric or NICU hospital wards. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Fri, Dec 20, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
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 - Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for families and children in the Pediatric or NICU hospital wards. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sat, Dec 21, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Five Weeks of Giving Card Drive - Nurturing Pediatric and NICU Babies
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Stop into the Parma Heights Branch and make a card or drop off a card for families and children in the Pediatric or NICU hospital wards. 
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Thu, Dec 26, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Dec 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Fri, Dec 27, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sat, Dec 28, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sun, Dec 29, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Take & Make Craft: Handprint Reindeer
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Celebrate the winter season with this fun craft. Pick up instructions and free supplies at the Parma Heights Branch.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Mon, Dec 30, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Fri, Jan 03, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Noon Year's Eve Party - Ages 3 – 6 with caregiver
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Ring in 2025 with stories, songs, and a craft.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sat, Jan 04, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sun, Jan 05, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Mon, Jan 06, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Tue, Jan 07, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
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
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Wed, Jan 08, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Thu, Jan 09, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Game Playtesters - Grades 4-8
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Do you love to game? Do you like to try new board, card, and video games? Join us as we playtest a new game each month.
This event is full
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Fri, Jan 10, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (58)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sat, Jan 11, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Brick Builders Club - Grades K - 5
Sat, Jan 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Come build with us! We supply the bricks; you supply the imagination.
Teen Book Box: Take-Home Activity - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Sun, Jan 12, All day
Teens are invited to stop by the Parma Heights Library for this month's Teen Book Box, a kit that provides a book and envelopes that enhance the reading experience. This is a take-home activity.
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