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The 38th Annual Western Reserve Writers' Conference 

2023-03-25 09:00:00 2023-03-25 16:30:00 America/New_York The 38th Annual Western Reserve Writers' Conference  A day of writing information and inspiration! South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch -

Saturday, March 25
9:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-25 09:00:00 2023-03-25 16:30:00 America/New_York The 38th Annual Western Reserve Writers' Conference  A day of writing information and inspiration! South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch -

A day of writing information and inspiration!

AGENDA

9:00-9:30 AM / CHECK-IN, LIGHT BREAKFAST, COFFEE & TEA
Writers' Center

For anyone interested in having their work read anonymously at the First Page Critique Panel at 1:45 PM: Drop off FOUR COPIES of the first page of your work-in-progress (prose only, fiction or nonfiction) at check-in before noon. Your work must be double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with Title and Genre written at the top of the page. Do NOT include your name anywhere on the page. We'll randomly select first pages and read them aloud starting at 1:45 p.m. Each panelist will raise a hand at the point where they would stop reading and then comment on what stopped them. First Page Critique writers will remain anonymous.

9:30 AM / WELCOME & CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Meeting Room A/B/C

Deanna R. Adams, Conference Coordinator
Laurie Kincer, William N. Skirball Writers' Center 

9:40-10:20 AM / KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Meeting Room A/B/C

Multi-published author Abby L. Vandiver speaks on Building a Writing Community.

Writing is not a solitary endeavor. Fellowship, support and sharing with other writers is the foundation of writing success. 

Note: Sessions with an asterisk (*) include a writing exercise.

10:30-11:30 AM / BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1. Publish Your Pain / Deante Young. Looking back on painful, emotional traumas of the past, it’s easy to feel resentment. What if you channeled that raw anger into something uplifting and life-changing? In this session, Young explores how you can write about setbacks and challenges with real world examples to illustrate his message of using life experiences to serve yourself and others in positive ways.

2. Publishing with Small Presses / Deanna Adams. Most writers harbor dreams of publishing with a big agent and publisher who will launch their book to the best seller’s list. And yet, it’s a hard dream to fulfill in today’s book industry. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be published through other means. Small presses are a great way to get many of the benefits of a big publisher and maintain more control over your product.

*3. Building Your Natural Talent for Writing Prose or Poetry / Marion Starling Boyer. Gregory Orr proposes that writers are born with a natural gift for Music, Structure, Story, or Imagination. In this session, learn ways to complement your natural ability and gain practical ideas for making your writing more powerful, alive, and memorable.

11:30-11:45 AM / BREAK & PREARRANGED EDITING SESSIONS

Individual, prearranged editing sessions with editors Amy Dragga or Eryka Parker.

11:45 AM-12:45 PM / BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1. Writing and Researching True Crime / James Renner. Are you fascinated by true crime and want to write a book about it? Should you write it as a work of nonfiction or turn it into a novel? How do you approach a source for an interview? What do you need to know about the law to protect yourself and your book? Crime writer James Renner shares his methods and experience writing about unsolved mysteries in Ohio.

2. Publishing Industry Insider / Julie Anne Lindsey. Join award-winning and bestselling author Julie Anne Lindsey as she pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry and shares what it takes to move your story from pen to paperback. She'll answer questions, bust some myths, and shed light on what you need to know about today’s traditional publishing.

*3.  Honing Your Craft through Various Techniques / Kevin P. Keating. Most writers find something deeply gratifying in the oftentimes arduous process of putting pen to paper, and getting their characters to come to life on the page. During his talk, award-winning author Kevin Keating will examine craft techniques that will help give your fiction greater depth and meaning, including a closer examination of character, setting, details and structure.

12:45-1:45 PM / LUNCH BREAK, BOOK SALE & AUTHOR SIGNINGS
You may bring lunch and eat it in the Writers' Center. You may also picnic outdoors or in your car. Local restaurant map available at check-in table.

1:30-1:45 PM / PREARRANGED EDITING SESSIONS

Individual, prearranged editing sessions with editors Amy Dragga or Eryka Parker.

1:45-2:45 PM / FIRST PAGE CRITIQUE PANEL 
Panelists Abby L. Vandiver, Deanna Adams, and Julie Anne Lindsey.

We'll randomly select anonymous first pages of work-in-progress and read them aloud. Each panelist will raise a hand at the point where they would stop reading and then comment on what stopped them. First Page Critique writers will remain anonymous.

2:45-3:00 PM / BREAK & PREARRANGED EDITING SESSIONS  

Individual, prearranged editing sessions with editors Amy Dragga or Eryka Parker.

3:00-4:00 PM / BREAKOUT SESSIONS

*1. From Idea to Story: Crafting the Personal Essay / Marsha McGregor. This hands-on workshop will guide you through a step-by-step process that helps build your idea into a meaningful essay. You’ll discover the small details that bring your thoughts to life and lead you to bigger discoveries. As your story unfolds on the page, learn how to tell it with the candor and heart that connect to readers. 

2. Writing a Book in 30 Days / Abby L. Vandiver. Writing a novel can be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to take years or unending drafts to get that manuscript finished. Learn what it takes to get a first draft completed in thirty days! This can help all writers, aspiring or advanced.

3. Picture Books from Start to Finish / Lindsay Ward. Join picture book author and illustrator Lindsay Ward as she discusses the step-by-step process of making a picture book. She will discuss ideas, where hers come from, the drafting and writing phase, submission process, revisions and edits, sale and production, and finally the finished product—a book!

4:00-4:15 PM / PREARRANGED EDITING SESSIONS

Individual, prearranged editing sessions with editors Amy Dragga or Eryka Parker.

4:00-4:30 PM / DOOR PRIZES, BOOK SALE & AUTHOR SIGNINGS

 

TODAY’S PRESENTERS

Deanna Adams is a writer, speaker, and author of eight books, both fiction and nonfiction. She is the longtime coordinator of this conference, the “Book Whisperer” for Cuyahoga County Public Library, and teaches online writing courses for the Pennwriters organization. Her book, The Writer’s GPS: A Guide to Writing & Selling Your Book, instructs aspiring writers on how to get their book written from beginning to end. 

Marion Starling Boyer is a professor emeritus and author of five poetry collections. Her most recent book, Ice Hours, won the 2021 Wheelbarrow Books Poetry Prize, sponsored by Michigan State University Press. Boyer lives in Twinsburg, Ohio and leads workshops for Lit Cleveland and Lit Youngstown.

Amy Dragga is an experienced editor who specializes in the Chicago Manual of Style (the style guide used by most trade publishers in the US), and a member of both ACES: The Society for Editing and the Editorial Freelancers Association. Through her company, Blue Hyphen Creative, LLC, she helps nonfiction and fiction authors polish their manuscript to get it ready for submission.

Kevin P. Keating is a writing instructor who has taught fiction at Cleveland State University, Baldwin Wallace University, and others. His first novel, The Natural Order of Things (Vintage Contemporaries), was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes First Fiction Award. His second novel, The Captive Condition (Pantheon), was launched at the San Diego Comic Con. He’s received numerous awards, including the Cleveland Arts Prize, and was a James Thurber House Writer-in-Residence. 

Julie Anne Lindsey is an award-winning and bestselling author of mystery and romantic suspense. She’s published more than fifty novels since her debut in 2013 and currently writes as herself, as well as under multiple pen names. She’s represented by Erin Niumata at Folio Literary Agency. When Julie's not creating new worlds, she can be found plotting murder with her shamelessly enabling friends.

Marsha McGregor’s personal essays have been published in BrainChild, Zone 3, Kenyon Review Online, Fourth Genre, Literary Mama, and four anthologies. Her work most recently appeared in A Harp in the Stars: An Anthology of Lyric Essays. More than 30 of her first-person essays have appeared in Cleveland Magazine. She leads writing workshops for Literary Cleveland and The International Women’s Writing Guild (iwwg.org). 

Eryka Parker is a book coach and award-winning developmental editor at Legacy Book Coaching & Consulting. She believes in simplifying the independent publishing process, helping authors maximize book sales, and generating reader engagement. Eryka has partnered with libraries, writing groups, and independent publishing companies to facilitate custom writing and book marketing workshops. She is a freelance journalist for Indie Author Magazine and is currently working on her third novel under the pen name, Zariah L. Banks.

James Renner is a local journalist and author of several works of nonfiction, including True Crime Addict and the upcoming book, Little, Crazy Children, based on the unsolved murder of Lisa Pruett. He currently hosts two podcasts: "True Crime This Week" and "The Philosophy of Crime."

Abby L. Vandiver is the William N. Skirball Writers' Center's Writer in Residence, and a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. The prolific Abby writes under several pen names. As Abby L. Vandiver, she has approximately 20 self-published books as well as the traditionally published Romaine Wilder Mysteries from Henery Press. As Cade Bentley, she debuted her novel, Where Wild Peaches Grow. And as Abby Collette, she has two mystery series and a crime trilogy. Her latest novel is Soul of a Killer, released in 2022. 

Lindsay Ward is the author and illustrator of over two dozen picture books for children. She is also the founder of Critter Lit, a free critique service for up-and-coming authors and illustrators. Lindsay lives in Peninsula, Ohio with her family. Her latest books are The Capitol: A Meet the Nation’s Capitol Book (Harper Collins) and Jessie: Queen of the Road

Deante Young is founder and Chief Creative Architect at Dirty Truth Publishing, LLC, as well as its head author. He is the author of seven nonfiction books, including co-writer of Wayne Dawson’s memoir.  He specializes in writing and speaking about personal development and has twenty years of multi-media experience, as well as filmmaking and podcast production. He is also the executive producer and host of the digital series, “Deante Speaks to Cleveland.” 

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South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch

[email protected]
Phone: 216-382-4880
Fax: 216-382-4584
Branch manager
Steve Haynie

Hours
Mon, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The City of South Euclid will conduct a resurfacing project on South Green Road between Mayfield Road and Cedar Road that we anticipate will result in travel delays. The resurfacing project is expected to begin Monday, April 3, 2023, and continue through late fall. During that time, we encourage all visitors to the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library to plan accordingly and allow themselves ample travel time. The South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch will remain open for normal hours of operation during construction.  

Click here for more information about the Green Road resurfacing project from the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works.

Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

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

Thu, Mar 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Thu, Mar 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C (30)
Recycle old torn up paper to make new paper sheets!

Thu, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Mar 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (45)
Meet live animals and learn about Ohio's wildlife and native plants. A Cleveland Metroparks speaker will join us to share their knowledge. After, we will create starter pots to take home and plant.

Thu, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Fri, Mar 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Mar 31, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Fri, Mar 31, 10:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Attend a Spanish lesson focused on a different grammar or cultural topic each session.

Mon, Apr 03, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Mon, Apr 03, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Mon, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Mon, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Apr 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C (30)
MYCOM youth councils are composed of young people age 10+.  The goal is to engage the youth through educational initiatives.

Tue, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Wed, Apr 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Wed, Apr 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B+C (75)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
In support of Cleveland Humanities Festival's 2023 theme of "Wellness."

Thu, Apr 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Thu, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by after school for fun activities, games, or art projects! 

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Thu, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Curious about self-publishing?

Fri, Apr 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Apr 07, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Fri, Apr 07, 10:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Free "Poem for Cleveland" writing workshops for adults 55 and above on the first Friday of the month from October through June.

Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Check in at the Writers' Center desk starting at 1:45 p.m. to get your name on the list to meet with Abby today.

Fri, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Session #7 in Writer in Residence Abby L. Vandiver's yearlong series on writing your novel.

Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Ohio Poets Laureate reading from their work for National Poetry Month

Mon, Apr 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Mon, Apr 10, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
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).

Mon, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Mon, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Apr 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Apr 11, 10:45am - 11:45am
Meeting Room B+C (75)
Join other families for a monthly play group to engage your little one's mind and body with fun new toys and activities.

Tue, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Wed, Apr 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Wed, Apr 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Storytime Room (40)
This is a curriculum-based program that promotes language, literacy, and movement by engaging students through tactile learning, creative thinking, and imagination by Dance Cleveland.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Wed, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Six-month fiction writing workshop focused on short stories and novel chapters. Led by Isaiah Hunt.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Thu, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (45)
Learn about the equipment and software in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Memory Lab at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Thu, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (30)
Get ready to test your pop cultural knowledge!

Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Fri, Apr 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Apr 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Fri, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
One-on-one appointments.

Sat, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Attend a Spanish lesson focused on a different grammar or cultural topic each session.

Mon, Apr 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Mon, Apr 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Mon, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Mon, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Apr 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Wed, Apr 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Wed, Apr 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Thu, Apr 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Thu, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (30)
Learn to work with real leather and create your own custom bracelet.

Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, Apr 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Apr 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Fri, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Stop by after school for fun activities, games, or art projects! 

Sat, Apr 22, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for a special storytime about your favorite authors, complete with a snack and craft!

Mon, Apr 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Mon, Apr 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Mon, Apr 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Mon, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A+B (90)
If you or someone you know is or has been faced with domestic violence, join us for this live webinar where you will learn more about ways you can help someone in need.

Mon, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Apr 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free pantry packages or fresh produce to those in need.

Tue, Apr 25, 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 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Wed, Apr 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Wed, Apr 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Wed, Apr 26, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Wed, Apr 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Thu, Apr 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Thu, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Fri, Apr 28, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Apr 28, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 2
Schedule a time with an Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Career Counselor. They can connect businesses to job seekers and provide career services to all Ohioans.

Fri, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Join us to watch a film on Emily Dickinson, followed by a poetry writing workshop.