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Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Oct 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

1-2-3 Read copy - Not publicly promoted unless specified by Stdnt Success Mgr

Mon, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Entrepreneurship Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room D (40)

A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

1-2-3 Read copy - Not publicly promoted unless specified by Stdnt Success Mgr

Wed, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Conference Room (35)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Aging in Place: A Guide to Accessibility - Adults

Thu, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

The Heritage Home Program will show you how to design your home to remain accessible to older adults.

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

This event is full

AARP Social Security Basics

Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Need some clarity on Social Security? AARP presents a program to understand your benefits.

Fri, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Woodland Creatures Watercolor Wreath

Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Have fun with watercolors by designing a wreath full of festive leaves and woodland creatures. Be sure to wear old clothes, as things may get messy!

This event is full

Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 Only

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Teen (49)

Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!

Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Oct 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Entrepreneurship Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room D (40)

A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Conference Room (35)

Join us for a discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Books will be available one month in advance.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Meet Author Ben Fountain - in conversation with Thrity Umrigar

Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Join us when authors Ben Fountain and Thrity Umrigar visits to discuss Fountain's new novel, Devil Makes Three.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Brick Building Drop In - Gr K - 4

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A (50)

Stop in for LEGO play and practice your construction skills.

1-2-3 Read copy - Not publicly promoted unless specified by Stdnt Success Mgr

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion

Wed, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

Monthly movie discussion group. October film is Woman King.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Conference Room (35)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Second Thursday Fiction Writing Workshop - September through February

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Six-month fiction writing workshop focused on short stories. Led by Eric Anderson.

Registration is now closed

Reducing Stress and Building Resilience

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Learn how to reduce stress and build personal resilience with corporate health coach Viktoria Lévay.

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

This event is full

Fri, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Paranormal: The Pursuit of the Afterlife - Adults

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Explore the paranormal in this informative presentation by the Ohio Researchers of Banded Sprits.

Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids - Grades 2 - 5

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Registration required.

Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Oct 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

1-2-3 Read copy - Not publicly promoted unless specified by Stdnt Success Mgr

Mon, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Entrepreneurship Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room D (40)

A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Writing with Creative Constraints - Adults

Mon, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Conference Room (35)

Join us for a night of freewriting using creative constraints.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Vintage Rose Folio Workshop

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

Make a beautiful vintage rose folding folio

This event is full

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

1-2-3 Read copy - Not publicly promoted unless specified by Stdnt Success Mgr

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Conference Room (35)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

This event is full

Fri, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Celebrate 10 Years: The Comedy Juggling Show - Families

Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Celebrate the library's birthday with a big show and treats! Matt Jergens, Comedy Juggler, will astonish and entertain with skills and humor in this interactive show for families of all ages.

Celebrate 10 Years: Parma Scavenger Hunt - Ages 3 - 10 with a caregiver

Mon, Oct 23, All day

Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Oct 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

1-2-3 Read copy - Not publicly promoted unless specified by Stdnt Success Mgr

Mon, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Entrepreneurship Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room D (40)

A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Riverside Cemetery's Symbols & Stories - Adults

Mon, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Fascinating stories about the symbolism found in Riverside Cemetery.

Celebrate 10 Years: Parma Scavenger Hunt - Ages 3 - 10 with a caregiver

Tue, Oct 24, All day

Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Celebrate 10 Years: Parma Scavenger Hunt - Ages 3 - 10 with a caregiver

Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 25, All day

Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Oct 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Google Apps Basics

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Technology Learning Center (16)

The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

1-2-3 Read copy - Not publicly promoted unless specified by Stdnt Success Mgr

Wed, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:45pm

Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Celebrate 10 years with Tales from Beyond - Teens & Adults

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

A fantastical exploration of Assorted Eerie Oddities of artifacts, stories murder, mayhem, mental powers and the macabre.

Celebrate 10 Years: Parma Scavenger Hunt - Ages 3 - 10 with a caregiver

Thu, Oct 26, All day

Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Celebrate 10 Years: Meet Our Neighbors - Everyone

Thu, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Help us celebrate the Parma-Powers Branch 10th Anniversary with a program that showcases the many talents of our local community.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Thu, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Celebrate 10 Years: Girls with Squirrels - Everyone

Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Join us as the dynamic singing duo, Girls with Squirrels, helps celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Parma-Powers Branch.

West Side Poetry Writing Workshop - Adults

Thu, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Celebrate 10 Years: Parma Scavenger Hunt - Ages 3 - 10 with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 27, All day

Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Fri, Oct 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

This event is full

Fri, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Celebrate 10 Years: Parma Scavenger Hunt - Ages 3 - 10 with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 28, All day

Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Celebrate 10 Years: Parma Scavenger Hunt - Ages 3 - 10 with a caregiver

Sun, Oct 29, All day

Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Oct 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.

Mon, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.