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The Sly-Fanner Murders with author Allan R. May

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2025-03-26 19:00:00 2025-03-26 20:00:00 America/New_York The Sly-Fanner Murders with author Allan R. May Explore local true crime history in this presentation by historian Allan May. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Wednesday, March 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-26 19:00:00 2025-03-26 20:00:00 America/New_York The Sly-Fanner Murders with author Allan R. May Explore local true crime history in this presentation by historian Allan May. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

Explore local true crime history in this presentation by historian Allan May.

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

Sly and Fanner were two businessmen who were murdered on the morning of New Year's Eve 1920 by members of the Mayfield Road Mob. The Cleveland police arrested gang members who escaped to California, Mexico and Sicily.

Learn more about Cleveland’s mob history with Allan R. May, author of The Sly-Fanner Murders: The Birth of the Mayfield Road Mob, Cleveland's Most Notorious Mafia Gang.

May's other books include:

• Petro: Cleveland's Handsomest Public Enemy – the Story of Julius Petro and His Collinwood Burglary Crew

• Crimetown U.S.A: The History of the Mahoning Valley Mafia – Organized Crime Activity in Ohio's Steel Valley, 1933 – 1963

• Welcome to the Jungle Inn: The Story of the Mafia's Most Infamous Gambling Den

• Gangland Gotham: New York's Notorious Mob Bosses

TAGS: | History | General |

Solon Branch
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Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
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

Located adjacent to Solon Community Park, the Solon Branch of CCPL offers community meeting spaces, public computer stations and dedicated areas for children and teens.

Upcoming events

Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Earth Day Recycled Crafts
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Celebrate Earth Day by creating fun and functional crafts using recycled materials! Ages 3-11.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Member Preview Night - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale-Teachers -20% discount w/ID - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Fri, Apr 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Half-Price Day - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Day - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, May 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Maker Program - Reverse Canvas HTV
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Celebrate spring with garden-themed reverse canvas artwork.
This event is full
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Circuit Flowers
Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Explore circuit science and learn about chromatography and diffusion by designing your own circuit flower.
Glitz and Glamour in the White House - Jewelry of Ohio's First Ladies
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Dr. Mari Halkovich brings her jewelry and gemology expertise to the library for an in-depth view of Ohio’s First Ladies, their history, and their fashion.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, May 06, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok 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
Play, Learn, & Grow
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, connect with your kids and other families, plus get answers about your growing child.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Navigating Well-Being in a Digital Age
Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70),Story/Craft Room (25)
Join a discussion on how to lessen the negative effects of screen time, as well as strategies to promote development, mental health, and social interactions.Register
Rock 'n Read
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Blood Drive
Fri, May 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (70)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Libraries Are For Everyone! - Adult Adapted Program
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for a fun, interactive program of stories, art, music and games specifically designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Kindergarten Countdown - Shapes
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on "Shapes".
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Play, Learn, & Grow
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, connect with your kids and other families, plus get answers about your growing child.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Learning From Our Gardening Mistakes - Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Improve your gardening skills by learning from the mistakes of the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Excel Advanced Methods and Tools
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32),Meeting Room (70)
Learn some of the advanced features and functions in Excel, including lookup, logical and conditional summary functions, data validation and conditional formatting. Prerequisite: Excel Basics.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Book Discussion
Mon, May 19, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
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