Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

The Florist of Millionaires' Row

Adults
2025-04-09 19:00:00 2025-04-09 20:00:00 America/New_York The Florist of Millionaires' Row Celebrate gardening and women’s history with this fascinating presentation about this local green thumb. Fairview Park Branch - Meeting Room (A & B) (70)

Wednesday, April 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-09 19:00:00 2025-04-09 20:00:00 America/New_York The Florist of Millionaires' Row Celebrate gardening and women’s history with this fascinating presentation about this local green thumb. Fairview Park Branch - Meeting Room (A & B) (70)

Fairview Park Branch

Meeting Room (A & B) (70)

Celebrate gardening and women’s history with this fascinating presentation about this local green thumb.

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

Explore the rich history of gardening through the life of Ella Grant Wilson, the celebrated Florist of Millionaires' Row. Known for her exceptional work with Cleveland’s elite, she was instrumental in shaping horticultural practices of her time.

This engaging talk blends her gardening expertise with her legacy as a pro-women advocate.

Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

TAGS: | History | General |

Fairview Park Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.333.4700
Fax: 440.333.0697
Branch manager
Jesse Sanders
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
previous
this week
next
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 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.
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
Route 42 Dance Performance
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
Come watch the Route 42 dance company perform this years routines.
InDesign Basics
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn the basics of the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media with Adobe InDesign. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
3D Design Basics
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn the basics of the 3D design software Tinkercad.
RTA Public Transportation Workshop
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)
RTA presents a workshop about the local public transit services.
Virtual Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - Adults
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairview Park Branch Zoom 1
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab during a virtual event held on Zoom.
Toddler Art - 18 months to 2 years with caregiver
Fri, May 23, 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, May 23, 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.
See all events