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Synagogue to Sanctuary

Cleveland's Historic Jewish/African American Connection
2023-04-24 14:00:00 2023-04-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Synagogue to Sanctuary Learn about the deep cultural heritage contained within these special places of worship and the work being done today to preserve them and share their remarkable stories. Beachwood Branch - Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)

Monday, April 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-24 14:00:00 2023-04-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Synagogue to Sanctuary Learn about the deep cultural heritage contained within these special places of worship and the work being done today to preserve them and share their remarkable stories. Beachwood Branch - Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)

Beachwood Branch

Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)

Learn about the deep cultural heritage contained within these special places of worship and the work being done today to preserve them and share their remarkable stories.

Across Cleveland many historic sacred structures were constructed as synagogues by Jewish congregations that are now home to Black churches of various Christian faiths. Each of these places has made history whether for their significant architectural contribution or role in the Civil Rights movement.

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Beachwood Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216-831-6868
Fax: 216-831-0412
Branch manager
Amia Wheatley
Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Beachwood Branch first opened to the public on October 31, 1982. At the time, it was the first branch in the CCPL system to have an automated circulation system. Located just a few hundred yards from the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, the branch offers a drive-up window where customers can pick up requested materials, dedicated spaces for kids and teens, and a beautiful outdoor reading garden.

Upcoming events

Family Music & Movement - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Rock 'n' Read - for ages PreK-2nd grade with a caregiver
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
This event is full
Author Lauren Pacini
Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Join us when author Lauren Pacini visits to discuss his new book, Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Sweringen Brothers.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months-5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/caregiver
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
STEAM Club - For children grades 2-5
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Join us for fun monthly STEAM activities! 
This event is full
Tuesday Book Chat - "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Please join us for a discussion of "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Hebrew Language Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement and rhymes in Hebrew and English. Presented in collaboration with Cleveland Shin Shinim and the Mandel Jewish Community Center.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Art Explorers - Grades K-5
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Get creative while learning something new!
This event is full
Through the Eyes of the Artist - Gustav Klimt
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman presents her series on the lives and works of beloved artists.
Blood Drive
Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Family Music & Movement - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Rock 'n' Read - for ages PreK-2nd grade with a caregiver
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
This event is full
Toddler/Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months-5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/caregiver
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Read & Wonder Book Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (B) (18)
Join us for a fun chat and themed activities about a different chapter book each month. Books available at the Youth Desk one month before each session.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Third Wednesday Book Discussion - "Biography of X" by Catherine Lacey
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Monthly book discussion led by library staff.
Candy Sushi
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Love sushi but also have a sweet tooth? Make some candy sushi to eat and share.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Debbie Darling Plays the Great American Songbook - The Music of Johnny Mathis
Fri, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Debbie Darling presents her series of musical talks that are both entertaining and informative.
Digital Navigator at Beachwood
Mon, Oct 21, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Family Music & Movement - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Rock 'n' Read - for ages PreK-2nd grade with a caregiver
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
Knit and Lit
Mon, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Informal fiber arts and book recommendation sharing circle.
Digital Navigator at Beachwood
Tue, Oct 22, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Toddler/Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months-5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/caregiver
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Digital Navigator at Beachwood
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Arabic Tea and Arabic Coffee
Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Explore and taste the unique teas and coffees of the Arabic Peninsula.
This event is full
Read with a Therapy Dog - Grades 1 – 5
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Practice reading judgement free with a certified Therapy Dog
Family Music & Movement - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Wings of Fire Fan Club - Grades 5 - 9
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Do you love Wings of Fire? Join us for crafts, snacks and trivia about this beloved series.
Rock 'n' Read - for ages PreK-2nd grade with a caregiver
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
Toddler/Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months-5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/caregiver
Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Library Resources for Businesses - Small Business Education Series
Tue, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
This is a collaboration between CCPL, BauerGriffith, Beachwood Chamber of Commerce, City of Beachwood, John Carroll University, and Tri-C. Attend this series to learn about local business resources.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club - Grades 5 - 8
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
9/24 - Another Kind by Cait May and Trevor Bream; 10/29 - Buzzing by Samuel Sattin; 11/19 - Speak Up by Rebecca Burgess
Upcycled Greeting Cards - Adults
Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Repurpose greeting cards into handy gift boxes just in time for the holiday season.
This event is full
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Conquering Credit
Wed, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Presented in partnership U.S. Bank Beachwood.
The Future of the Monarchy
Wed, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
British-born Julie Koenig is a keen observer and lifelong student of the British monarchy. She is well-versed in the colorful history and traditions of the British royal family.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
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