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Learn About Volunteering in Greater Cleveland
2025-04-19 11:00:00 2025-04-19 11:30:00 America/New_York Learn About Volunteering in Greater Cleveland Greater Cleveland Volunteers will present information about many opportunities to share your time and talents to help others. Learn how to get started in making a difference in your community. Fairview Park Branch - Meeting Room (Room A) (35)

Saturday, April 19
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-19 11:00:00 2025-04-19 11:30:00 America/New_York Learn About Volunteering in Greater Cleveland Greater Cleveland Volunteers will present information about many opportunities to share your time and talents to help others. Learn how to get started in making a difference in your community. Fairview Park Branch - Meeting Room (Room A) (35)

Fairview Park Branch

Meeting Room (Room A) (35)

Greater Cleveland Volunteers will present information about many opportunities to share your time and talents to help others. Learn how to get started in making a difference in your community.

Greater Cleveland Volunteers is a local nonprofit organization that has been serving Cuyahoga County for more than 50 years. Their mission is to promote volunteerism and encourage people to share their time and talents to help in our community.

They help people age 18 and older find opportunities to serve that fit their interests and availability. Volunteers can serve at a wide variety of different local organizations or in one of Greater Cleveland Volunteers’ own volunteer programs.

More volunteers are always needed to help make our community a better place.

This presentation will share information about:

  • Why volunteers are important to our community and they the impact they make
  • The benefits of serving to volunteer themselves
  • Overview of Greater Cleveland Volunteers programs and services
  • Volunteer opportunities available in our community
  • How to get started with volunteering

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Fairview Park Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.333.4700
Fax: 440.333.0697
Branch manager
Jesse Sanders
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 Fairview Park Branch originally operated out of a small storefront on Lorain Road. Today, the building is large enough to support a book capacity of 147,000 volumes. The branch also features a beautiful travel-themed children’s area complete with a miniature Eiffel Tower and airplanes, and an Innovation Center maker space.

Upcoming events

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Apr 17, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Author Paul Landis - The Final Witness
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Join us as Paul Landis, former Secret Service Agent to Jacqueline Kennedy, discusses his book The Final Witness, which recounts his experience during the JFK assassination.
This event is full
Learn About Volunteering in Greater Cleveland
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Room A) (35)
Greater Cleveland Volunteers will present information about many opportunities to share your time and talents to help others. Learn how to get started in making a difference in your community.
Teen Maker - Weighted Eye Pillow with cover
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Center
Grades 6-12 - Come sew a weighted eye pillow with removable cover.
Music & Movement 10:00 am
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Join us for high-energy stories, music, and activities.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Apr 21, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Apr 22, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Apr 23, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - Adults
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Apr 24, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Arduino Basics - Adults
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn to build and code electronic circuits using an Arduino Uno. Registration is required.
This event is full
Toddler Art - 18 months to 2 years with caregiver
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Come join us for creative, open-ended art using a variety of tactile materials in this artsy story time for toddler's age 18 months to 2 years and their caregiver.
Preschool Art - Ages 3-5 (but not yet in Kindergarten) with caregiver
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Come join us for creative, open-ended art using a variety of tactile materials in this artsy story time for preschoolers age 3 to 5 and their caregiver.
Music & Movement 10:00 am
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Join us for high-energy stories, music, and activities.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Apr 28, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Apr 29, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 29, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Apr 30, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (15)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, May 01, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - Adults
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, May 05, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - Adults
Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, May 06, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, May 07, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Teen Maker - Makerspace Jewelry
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Grades 6-12. Join us to make jewelry inspired by our innovation center equipment.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) - Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, May 08, 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room (15)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases, and free printing.
Folk & Americana Music by Songwriter Congito Jaffe - Adults
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of music by this local artist.
Playtime Party - Birth - 3 with caregiver
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Our baby and toddler friends are invited to join us for songs, rhymes, and play. Registration required.
This event is full
Creative Kid's Club - Grades K-2
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (15)
Let's get creative with arts and crafts after school. For kids in grades Kindergarten to 2nd Grade.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - Adults
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Title Talk - Book Discussion
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Room C) (10)
Please join the Title Talk Book Discussion Group this month as we discuss I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger. Books can be picked up at the April meeting or the circulation desk
Photoshop Basics
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Use tools and features such as layers and correctional commands to do some basic editing to images in Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Teen Maker - Makerspace Jewelry
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Center
Grades 6-12. Join us to make jewelry inspired by our innovation center equipment.
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