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Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking the “Science of Reading”
2025-05-06 18:00:00 2025-05-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking the “Science of Reading” 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. Maple Heights Branch -

Tuesday, May 06
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-06 18:00:00 2025-05-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking the “Science of Reading” 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. Maple Heights Branch -

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.

Join Dr. Lori Wilfong of Kent State University for a panel discussion with local classroom teachers and school administrators to learn more about important changes to literacy curriculum and the evidence-based research behind these shifts. Panelists will also answer audience questions.

Support for this program was provided through the generosity of the CCPL Foundation.

TAGS: | Parenting | General |

Maple Heights Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Deva Walker
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Library closed in observance of Memorial Day.)
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About the branch

The Maple Heights Branch serves as the headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive adult education services in Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Pearson Vue testing services are also offered at this location.

The Maple Heights Branch is also home to The Centers for Families and Children’s Debra Ann November Early Learning Center, the first early learning center to be located inside a public library in the State of Ohio.

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

Upcoming events

Making Vareniki (Ukrainian Pierogies) - Adults
Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
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
Light Up Your Summer - All ages
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Register for our 2025 Summer Reading Adventure and get access to our exclusive kick-off party! Play games, take silly photos, dance & have fun with us after you sign up for summer reading.
Quick and Colorful Collage Workshop
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Create fun and funky postcards as we grab-n-glue our way through this collage workshop!
This event is full
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
This event is full
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art and Color Therapy
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us as we discover peace through art and color therapy! This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
iPhone Photography: Fireworks and Night Photography
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Just in time for July 4th-capture fireworks with your iPhone!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Excel Basics ★ - Adults
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn the essentials of Excel. Topics include entering data, using autofill and performing calculations using basic formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Children with varied learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. Registration starts 5/14/25 9:00 AM
Mental Health Workshop
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Explore the mind and body and what is at the heart of mental health conditions with Dr. Terry A. Webb.
All About Me: Collage - Grades K-5
Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Create mixed media collage art that celebrates all the unique and wonderful traits, interests, and hopes that make you, you!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Tada Magician - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy Tada Magician's interactive magic show packed with laughter, wonder, and fun, engaging children of all ages with colorful tricks, playful illusions, and plenty of audience participation.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us for a discussion of the novel Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. Attend in-person or virtually!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Internet Basics
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Juneteenth Celebration
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Celebrate Juneteenth with a production of an original play entitled The Chair of Stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Learn the Basic Steps of Salsa and Merengue - Adults
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (56)
Get on the dance floor and learn the basic steps of these two Latin dances. Perfect for beginners.
Summer Solstice Storytime - Families
Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a special Summer Solstice storytime.
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