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Armenia: Resilience of The First Christian Kingdom

Adults

Join as we examine the history and the secret behind Armenia’s survival into the 21st century.

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

The capital of Armenia, Yerevan, is older than Rome. Armenia is mentioned in the Bible numerous times; in fact, two of the 12 disciples – Thaddeus and Bartholomew – died bringing Christianity to Armenia.

Following its conversion to Christianity in 300 C.E., Armenia would face the armies of Rome, Persia, Mongolia, Islam and Turkey, all of which failed to break the nation from its faith. The Armenians have maintained an ancient and rich liturgical and Christian literary tradition through the 21st century.  

Learn more about the captivating history of Armenia. Presented by Phil Karayan.  

TAGS: | History | General |

North Olmsted Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.777.6211
Fax: 440.777.4312
Branch manager
Shayna Muckerheide
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

In 1829, Charles Hyde Olmsted promised to donate 500 books from his father’s collection if the residents agreed to change the name of their town from Lenox to Olmsted. They did and the books traveled by oxcart and were housed in individual residents’ homes while being circulated. The “Oxcart Library” is thought to be the first circulating public library in the Western Reserve.

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

Upcoming events

Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Thu, Apr 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 17, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Blood Drive
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
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).
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 18, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Rock'n Read Spring Session 2 - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
This event is full
Cozies & Crafts
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room (16)
Do you like cozy mysteries? Are you just dying to craft and chat about them? Clue into this book club where we suspect you will have a great time.
This event is full
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 21, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Maker Monday with Beck Center for the Arts - Beck Center Presents: Arts InsideOut!
Mon, Apr 21, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Art, drama, and music with Beck Center for the Arts!
This event is full
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Travel the Silk Road: Journey Through Asia - Adults
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind learning experience with authentic artworks from China, India and Thailand.
Teen Makers - Grades 6-12
Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Participate in a monthly creative activity designed for teens.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 22, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
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 23, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
This program will lead scholars through hands on experiences in using art to make an impact on themselves and others. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration Requested.
This event is full
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 24, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 25, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Rock'n Read Spring Session 2 - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
This event is full
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Making Vareniki (Ukrainian Pierogies) - Adults
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Learn a fool proof method of making Vareniki (Ukrainian pierogis). You’ll see step-by-step how to make this traditional Ukranian comfort food.
This event is full
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
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
Tue, Apr 29, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
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, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
This program will lead scholars through hands on experiences in using art to make an impact on themselves and others. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration Requested.
This event is full
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking the "Science of Reading"
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join Dr. Lori Wilfong of Kent State University for a panel discussion with local classroom teachers and school administrators to learn more about important shifts in literacy instruction.
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 01, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 02, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Rock'n Read Spring Session 2 - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
This event is full
Mother's Day Craft Stations - All ages with caregiver
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room (50)
Drop in and join us for a special self paced Mother's Day crafting event at the library!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 05, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Maker Monday - Making things fun at the library!
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story Room (50)
Make fun while engaging your creativity, ingenuity, and engineering skills! Come each week to make a new adventure!
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Therapeutic Art for Parent Bereavement - Expressive Group Art Making to Help Parents
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join UH Connor Whole Health, Jess Grimm, ATR-P, for a therapeutic art group.
Culinary Creations: International Edition - Adults
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Join us for this two-part culinary/maker program. Part 1 (5/5) at Fairview Park - Laser engrave a spice jar. Part 2 (5/12) at North Olmsted - Learn about and make berbere spice and Shiro Wat.
This event is full
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 06, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 07, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
This program will lead scholars through hands on experiences in using art to make an impact on themselves and others. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration Requested.
This event is full
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 08, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Friday Free Play - Ages birth - 5 with caregivers
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room (50)
Enjoy some free play at the library where you play with toys, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 09, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Rock'n Read Spring Session 2 - for ages 3 years to 2nd grade with a caregiver
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room (50)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, May 12, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Culinary Creations: International Edition - Adults
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Join us for this two-part culinary/maker program. Part 1 (5/5) at Fairview Park - Laser engrave a spice jar. Part 2 (5/12) at North Olmsted - Learn about and make berbere spice and Shiro Wat.
This event is full
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
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
Tue, May 13, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 14, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Making Produce Last Longer - Smart Strategies to Save Money and Reduce Waste - Adults
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Join the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to discover simple ways to keep your food fresher for longer and make the most of your groceries! Learn strategies that can transform how you enjoy your food.
Aspire Greater Cleveland - ESOL - Adults
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, May 15, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Friday Free Play - Ages birth - 5 with caregivers
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room (50)
Enjoy some free play at the library where you play with toys, meet new friends, and have a lot of fun!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 16, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
NASA Young Innovators: Communications and Magnets - Grades 5-12
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join our NASA Engineers as we explore the basics of communications and magnets!
Registration opens Saturday, April 19 2025 at 9:00am
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