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"How to Be a Respectable Junkie"
2018-04-19 19:00:00 2018-04-19 20:30:00 America/New_York "How to Be a Respectable Junkie" Join us for a live performance of <em>How to Be a Respectable Junkie</em>, a play that takes an in-depth look into the troubled soul of a man caught in heroin’s deadly grip. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Thursday, April 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2018-04-19 19:00:00 2018-04-19 20:30:00 America/New_York "How to Be a Respectable Junkie" Join us for a live performance of <em>How to Be a Respectable Junkie</em>, a play that takes an in-depth look into the troubled soul of a man caught in heroin’s deadly grip. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Parma-Snow Branch

Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Join us for a live performance of How to Be a Respectable Junkie, a play that takes an in-depth look into the troubled soul of a man caught in heroin’s deadly grip.

Based on real-life events, How to Be a Respectable Junkie is at once eye-opening, heartbreaking, full of humor and ultimately hopeful.

Discussion with Chris Bohan (actor) and Greg Vovos (playwright and director) immediately following the performance.

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Parma-Snow Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.661.4240
Fax: 216.661.1019
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
Hours
Mon, Mar 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Parma-Snow Branch is home to the Sari Feldman Auditorium, a flexible, state-of-the-art venue for theatrical groups, recitals, concerts, meetings, speaker presentations, wedding receptions and other group events.

This branch is a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Mar 24, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 24, 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.
Adult Maker - Muffin in a Mug with Sublimation
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Innovation Center
Join us while you learn to sublimate a mug in the Innovation Center and then bake a mug cake.
This event is full
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Mar 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Virtual Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This program will be held virtually in ZOOM.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, 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.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, Mar 26, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, 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.
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Mar 28, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, 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.
STEAM Expo 2025 - All ages
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Participate in hands-on STEAM activities facilitated by library staff and local partners!
Chef and Author Michael Symon - in conversation with Chef Rocco Whalen
Sun, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
This event is SOLD OUT and the waitlist is FULL.Register
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Mar 31, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Mon, Mar 31, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 31, 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.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 01, 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.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Internet Basics
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computers Basics or experience using a mouse.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Happy Me Preschool Yoga with Ms Halle - (ages 3-6)
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Time to play yoga! We will build strength, courage, social skills, and calmness all while having fun playing on our mats. Please register--sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries   
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 02, 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Apr 04, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
“We, the People” 2025 Series
Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Please join us each Sunday for a three-part spring 2025 series.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 07, 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.
Music Therapy & More - (ages 0 to 6)
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior.  Register
Adult Maker: Spring Tea Towel
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Make a spring-themed tea towel on the direct to garment printer.
This event is full
Author Marie Benedict
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $30 Register
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 0 – 8 years with caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 08, 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.
STEM-ology - (Kindergarten to grade 5)
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Come select Tuesdays for a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities. Building challenges with LEGO bricks and Keva planks, microscope fun & more. Registration requested.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Innovation Center Time - 14-18
Wed, Apr 09, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Innovation Center
Teens must bring their own materials and project ideas. A staff member will be available to answer questions. Please register.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Apr 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 10, 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.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
P.A.L.S. Monthly Meet-Up - Movie Night: Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
P.A.L.S. stands for Programs for All Lives, a series of adapted programs created specifically for customers with disabilities.
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Apr 11, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
CNC Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Apr 14, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 14, 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.
Adult Coloring
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Come and join us for a relaxing evening of coloring and socializing.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Apr 15, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion date at the checkout desk.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 15, 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.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Wed, Apr 16, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
RTA Public Transportation Workshop
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
RTA presents a workshop about the local public transit services.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Thu, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Cancelled
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Apr 18, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Fri, Apr 18, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 18, 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.
Next Chapter Book Club - Older Teens (+16) and Adults
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
NCBC is committed to providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed setting.
Yoga for Teens - Spring sessions - ages 12-18
Sat, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Wear comfortable clothing and join us for yoga.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Mon, Apr 21, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 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.
Monday Evening Book Discussion - Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Mon, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 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.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
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