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Monday Night Book Discussion

The Gown by Jennifer Robson

2019-10-21 19:00:00 2019-10-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Monday Night Book Discussion Books will be available at the circulation desk one month before the discussion. Parma-Snow Branch - Conference Room A (25)

Monday, October 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-10-21 19:00:00 2019-10-21 20:00:00 America/New_York Monday Night Book Discussion Books will be available at the circulation desk one month before the discussion. Parma-Snow Branch - Conference Room A (25)

Parma-Snow Branch

Conference Room A (25)

Books will be available at the circulation desk one month before the discussion.

London, 1947: Besieged by the harshest winter in living memory, burdened by onerous shortages and rationing, the people of postwar Britain are enduring lives of quiet desperation in spite of their nation's recent victory. Among them are Ann Hughes and Miriam Dassin, embroiderers in the famed Mayfair fashion house of Norman Hartnell. Together they forge an unlikely friendship, but their bond, along with their nascent hopes for a brighter future, are tested when they are chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime honor: taking part in the creation of Princess Elizabeth's wedding gown. Toronto, 2011: More than half a century later, Heather Mackenzie seeks to unravel the mystery of a set of embroidered flowers, a legacy from her late grandmother. How did her beloved Nan, a woman who never spoke of her old life in Britain, come to possess the priceless embroideries, so similar to the exquisite motifs that embellished the stunning gown worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her wedding more than sixty years before? And what was her Nan's connection to the celebrated textile artist Miriam Dassin?

The Gown takes us inside the workrooms where one of the most famous wedding gowns in history was created, balancing behind-the-scenes details with a sweeping portrait of a society left reeling by the calamitous costs of victory. Its heroines, whose points of view alternate and intersect throughout its pages, are connected by threads of loss and love, suffering and survival, regret and redemption.

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Parma-Snow Branch

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Mon, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Tue, Mar 19, 9:30am - 12:30pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Tue, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Mar 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion date at the checkout desk.

Tue, Mar 19, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Boost your baby’s brain through play!
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Wed, Mar 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Mar 20, 10:00am - 10:20am
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Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40),Innovation Center
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Wed, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us when author Jenny Jackson visits to discuss her debut novel, Pineapple Street.

Thu, Mar 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
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Thu, Mar 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.

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USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Thu, Mar 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Mar 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
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Fri, Mar 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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TABE CLAS-E testing session for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students attending virtual classes.

Fri, Mar 22, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Explore the unseen world all around us!
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Mon, Mar 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Mar 25, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A music program for children with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills. Registration required.Register

Tue, Mar 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Tue, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Mar 26, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
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Tue, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us when author Percival Everett visits to discuss his latest novel, James, followed by an announcement of the 89th Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners.

Wed, Mar 27, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Wed, Mar 27, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Rescheduled
Wed, Mar 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us when author Percival Everett visits to discuss his latest novel, James, followed by an announcement of the 89th Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Thu, Mar 28, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Come meet other manga and anime enthusiasts!

Fri, Mar 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Resource Room (40)
TABE CLAS-E testing session for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students attending virtual classes.

Fri, Mar 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Light refreshments available.

Fri, Mar 29, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the CNC machine in the Innovation Center at the Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
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Mon, Apr 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Use your I-spy eyes and your clue-reading and rhyming skills to find silly hidden objects around the library in honor of April Fools Day. Pick up a clue sheet at the Children's Desk. No registration.

Mon, Apr 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Apr 01, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $30Register

Tue, Apr 02, 9:30am - 12:30pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Tue, Apr 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Apr 03, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Apr 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Light refreshments available.

Wed, Apr 03, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Thu, Apr 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $30Register

Fri, Apr 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Resource Room (40)
TABE CLAS-E testing session for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students attending virtual classes.

Fri, Apr 05, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Rescheduled
Sat, Apr 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Wednesday, April 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Light refreshments available.

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show is fun, exciting & educational! See exotic animals & learn fascinating facts about them. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries.  
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Mon, Apr 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Apr 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Learn about the solar eclipse; participate in and create solar-themed crafts.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for eclipse stories & some science activities -and with good luck (good weather) a viewing of Ohio's TOTAL solar eclipse at 3:15 from the library's living roof. Registration required.
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Mon, Apr 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for a couple creepy movies on the big screen involving a solar eclipse! 4 PM: Watcher in the Woods (PG, 1980), 5:45 PM: Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13, 1986).

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A music program for children with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills. Registration required.Register

Tue, Apr 09, 9:30am - 12:30pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Tue, Apr 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Canceled
Tue, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 10, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Wed, Apr 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Thu, Apr 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Come meet other manga and anime enthusiasts!

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
P.A.L.S. stands for Programs for All Lives, a series of adapted programs created specifically for customers with disabilities.

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Resource Room (40)
TABE CLAS-E testing session for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students attending virtual classes.

Fri, Apr 12, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Resource Room (40)
Join with your Parma neighbors to celebrate the peoples and cultures of Northeast Ohio!

Mon, Apr 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Apr 15, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
A music program for children with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills. Registration required.Register

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.

Tue, Apr 16, 9:30am - 12:30pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Apr 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion date at the checkout desk.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Get ready to revolutionize the way you think about preparing meals for your kids!

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.

Thu, Apr 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
This event is full