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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
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Library CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Library CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 04 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

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

Mon, Jun 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.

Mon, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

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

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for a magic show with Professor Zap followed by a magic workshop about the science of magic and the principles of illusion.

Tue, Jun 06, 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.

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

Wed, Jun 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.

Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jun 07, 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, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jun 08, 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, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Join us and experiment with different techniques for crafting handmade jewelry.

Thu, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A+B (90)
Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease.

Fri, Jun 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B+C (75)
Join us to learn how to make a nutritious snack with your "tater tot"! We'll learn a no-bake snack each month with Ms. Julie!
This event is full

Fri, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Sat, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Session #9 in Writer in Residence Abby L. Vandiver's yearlong series on writing your novel.

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
Come ask your questions, hear about their new work, and enjoy fine fiction by your new favorite local writers: J.D. Blackrose, Joelle Presby, Mary A. Turzillo, and Marie Vibbert.

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

Mon, Jun 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.

Mon, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

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

Tue, Jun 13, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Orientation sessions last around 20-30 minutes. Make sure to bring your library card.
This event is full

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

Wed, Jun 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.

Wed, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jun 14, 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.

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (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.

Wed, Jun 14, 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, Jun 15, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Learn best practices for recycling right in Cuyahoga County and what you can do to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
One-on-one help in the Memory Lab

Thu, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, Jun 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tech Classroom (16)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
This event is full

Fri, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

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

Mon, Jun 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.

Mon, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Learn about how healthy food is grown!

Mon, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

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

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

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

Wed, Jun 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.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (45)
A talk exploring the many fascinating personal and professional parallels between Mark Twain and Rod Serling of the Twilight Zone. Presented by Mark Dawidziak, author and editor of over 25 books.

Wed, Jun 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
How to get your book onto the most popular selling platform.

Thu, Jun 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B+C (75)
Join us when author Wanda M. Morris visits to discuss her new book Anywhere You Run.

Fri, Jun 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Fri, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Sat, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Join us and experiment with different techniques for crafting handmade jewelry.

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

Mon, Jun 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.

Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

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

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Join us when Blair Kelley visits to discuss her latest book, Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class.

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

Wed, Jun 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.

Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Learn about skunks and see some rescued skunks up close with Skunk Haven.

Thu, Jun 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Study Room 1
Intake sessions for Cleveland Housing Network. Please contact the branch to be forwarded to the specialist.

Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jun 29, 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, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

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

Fri, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Writer’s Center Conference Room (65)
This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Mon, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Mon, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

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