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What’s Behind that Big Grey Wall?

A Walk Through Gardenview Horticultural Park
2025-04-17 19:00:00 2025-04-17 20:00:00 America/New_York What’s Behind that Big Grey Wall? The Strongsville Historical Society and Strongsville Branch Library have partnered to host What’s Behind that Big Grey Wall? A Walk Through Gardenview Horticultural Park’s Past, Present, and Future Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Thursday, April 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-17 19:00:00 2025-04-17 20:00:00 America/New_York What’s Behind that Big Grey Wall? The Strongsville Historical Society and Strongsville Branch Library have partnered to host What’s Behind that Big Grey Wall? A Walk Through Gardenview Horticultural Park’s Past, Present, and Future Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Strongsville Branch

Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

The Strongsville Historical Society and Strongsville Branch Library have partnered to host What’s Behind that Big Grey Wall? A Walk Through Gardenview Horticultural Park’s Past, Present, and Future

The Strongsville Historical Society and the Strongsville Branch Library have partnered to offer this special presentation. Speakers Dain D. Finke and Marla Tooman will be at the Library to share What’s Behind that Big Grey Wall? A Walk Through Gardenview Horticultural Park’s Past, Present, and Future. If you have never been to this hidden gem, join us to learn all about the Gardenview Horticultural Park as they prepare for their Spring Grand Re-Opening. 

A brief historical society business meeting will begin this presentation. 

Registration is requested. Register here or call (440) 238-5530. 

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Strongsville Branch
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Phone: 440-238-5530
Fax: 440-572-8685
Branch manager
Megan Barrett
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

Grassroots library service in Strongsville dates back to 1881, when 400 books were located in the Town Hall. More than 120 years later, the Strongsville Branch of CCPL is home to the Kathleen Cochrane DePiero Recording Studio where visitors can make their own tracks, green screen videos, podcasts or audiobook recordings for free.

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Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
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School Age Craft - Ages 9-11
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
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Monday Afternoon Book Discussion - Strongsville Branch
Mon, Apr 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Study Room 4
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Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
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Learning from our Gardening Mistakes - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:25am
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
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Rug Tufting Craft for Adults - Strongsville Branch
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Play, Learn, and Grow - Ages 1-3, siblings from birth through 5 welcomed
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Kindergarten Countdown: All About Me - Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
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Teen Knit and Crochet Club
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (30)
For Teens (grades 6-12): Bring your own project and come hang out with other teens who also love to make things!
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Tue, May 06, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for May's discussion is Ferris by Kate DiCamillo. Please call the branch to register.
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Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, May 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Canva Basics - Strongsville Branch
Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Create designs and graphics for print or digital media with this free website. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Account with Canva.com (bring your password!).
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Audio and Video Studio Orientation - For ages 11 & up
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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STV Historical Society - The History of the STV Police Dept. - Strongsville Branch
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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iMovie Basics
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Blood Drive
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Mon, May 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
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Wednesday Evening Book Discussion
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
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