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Healthy Cooking Made Simple with Vel Scott

Adults
2025-04-16 11:00:00 2025-04-16 13:00:00 America/New_York Healthy Cooking Made Simple with Vel Scott Join Vel Scott of Purple Oasis to learn how to make healthy eating both affordable and accessible! Warrensville Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room - South (90)

Wednesday, April 16
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-16 11:00:00 2025-04-16 13:00:00 America/New_York Healthy Cooking Made Simple with Vel Scott Join Vel Scott of Purple Oasis to learn how to make healthy eating both affordable and accessible! Warrensville Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room - South (90)

Warrensville Heights Branch

Large Meeting Room - South (90)

Join Vel Scott of Purple Oasis to learn how to make healthy eating both affordable and accessible!

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

This program is perfect for older adults and beginner cooks. Vel Scott will guide you in cooking delicious, nutritious meals with an emphasis on health and budget-friendly ingredients and equipment. You will gain skills in meal preparation, discover simple cooking techniques and get tips for building an affordable kitchen. 

Discover how to avoid wasting time and money while making healthy cooking easy and enjoyable. Purple Oasis is dedicated to bringing community members together through sustainable agriculture and cooking education, all while promoting a healthier lifestyle.

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Warrensville Heights Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.464.5280
Fax: 216.464.6475
Branch manager
Ali Boyd
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Warrensville Heights Branch offers community meetings spaces, a full service drive-up window, an audio recording studio and a beautiful children’s area featuring artwork from the book Let It Shine by beloved writer/illustrator Ashley Bryan.

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

Upcoming events

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Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn ways to search the mysteries of your ancestors.
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Nia Book Club - Adults
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft Room (58)
The Cherokee rose : a novel of gardens and ghosts by Tiya Miles. In partnership with Uplyff, Inc.
Garden Paint & Plant - Families
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (104)
Paint beautiful items from nature on real canvas, then plant spring flowers in our outdoor learning garden. 
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RTA Career Recruitment - Bus Operator Online Application and Process
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
RTA Bus Operator recruitment and application process with RTA Human Resources Team.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, Apr 28, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A (24),Innovation Center (20)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
This event is full
Poetic Power - Adults
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft Room (58)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, Apr 29, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, Apr 30, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Rock 'n' Read - Spring Session II - Ages PreK - Grade 2 with a caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story/Craft Room (58)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
Garden With a Librarian - all ages
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join staff for hands-on gardening, nature exploration and fun in the Warrensville Heights Community Learning Garden.
Computer Basics - Adults
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn the basics about computing devices, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings and mobile devices will also be discussed. No prerequisites.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, May 01, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Homework Center/Story & Craft Room (162)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Tres Chic Quiche - Adults
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room - South (90)
Join us as we prepare this classic French egg dish.
This event is full
Excel: Tables and Charts
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to format a range of data as a table, how to summarize a large data set with a pivot table and how to use charts to visually represent data.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Homework Center/Story & Craft Room (162)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, May 05, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Anime Club
Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (58)
Talk anime and manga, eat snacks, test your knowledge, and be immersed in Japanese culture.
Poetic Power - Adults
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, May 06, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Teen Innovators
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Join us in the Innovation Center to explore technology and inspire creativity.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, May 07, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Rock 'n' Read - Spring Session II - Ages PreK - Grade 2 with a caregiver
Wed, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story/Craft Room (58)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
Garden With a Librarian - all ages
Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join staff for hands-on gardening, nature exploration and fun in the Warrensville Heights Community Learning Garden.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Thu, May 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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, May 08, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Homework Center/Story & Craft Room (162)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Stepping to the Beat: Line Dancing Made Easy - Adults
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room - North (60),Large Meeting Room - South (90)
Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, this is an opportunity to learn popular line dances while enjoying great music and connecting with others! Come move and groove with us!
RTA Public Transportation Workshop
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room - North (60)
RTA presents a workshop about the local public transit services.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Poetic Power - Adults
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Book Lovers' Club - Adult
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking the "Science of Reading"
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Garden With a Librarian - all ages
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join staff for hands-on gardening, nature exploration and fun in the Warrensville Heights Community Learning Garden.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Connecting Threads - Adults
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Learn how to mend and repair clothes, and even finish your sewing project from home in these sewing classes.
This event is full
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Homework Center/Story & Craft Room (162)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Audio and Video Studio Orientation - For ages 11 & up
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Learn about the equipment and software in the Audio and Video Recording Studios throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Bugfest! - Grades K – 5
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (104)
Join us for art making and activities celebrating the amazing world of insects.
Excel: Financial Functions Basics
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn some of the most commonly used financial functions in Excel, like the Payment (PMT) and future value (FV) functions. Also, get an introduction to Excel’s What-If Analysis tools.
Poetic Power - Adults
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Smoothies & Garden Games - Grades 3 – 5
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center/Story & Craft Room (162)
Join us in our garden to celebrate the end of the school year with fresh fruit smoothies and outdoor games.
Garden With a Librarian - all ages
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join staff for hands-on gardening, nature exploration and fun in the Warrensville Heights Community Learning Garden.
Long Arm Quilting Machine Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, May 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Innovation Center (20)
Join us for an introduction to the long arm quilting machine in the Innovation Center at the Warrensville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
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