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Meet Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winner Adrian Matejka
2023-04-03 19:00:00 2023-04-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Meet Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winner Adrian Matejka Join us as award-winning poet Adrian Matejka announces the new class of Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Monday, April 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-03 19:00:00 2023-04-03 20:00:00 America/New_York Meet Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winner Adrian Matejka Join us as award-winning poet Adrian Matejka announces the new class of Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Parma-Snow Branch

Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Join us as award-winning poet Adrian Matejka announces the new class of Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners.

Acclaimed poet Adrian Matejka won an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in 2014 for The Big Smoke, a marvelous, nuanced, polyphonic exploration of the life of boxer Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight world champion.

He'll join us to read selections from his work, and announce the winners of the 88th Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards honoring the 2022 books that excel in confronting racism and exploring human diversity.

Previous winners include Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Gunnar Myrdal, Toni Morrison, Marilyn Chin, Sandra Cisneros and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.

Adrian Matejka is the Ruth Lilly Professor of Poetry at Indiana University Bloomington. He is the author of four collections of poems, including The Big Smoke and Map to the Stars.

Among Matejka’s other honors are fellowships from the Academy of American Poets, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Lannan Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation and a Simon Fellowship from United States Artists. His latest collection of poems is Somebody Else Sold the World, published in July 2021. Last on His Feet is his first graphic novel.



This event is in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation and The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards.

Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations for individuals with hearing, visual or mobility impairments, please email [email protected].

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Parma-Snow Branch
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Phone: 216.661.4240
Fax: 216.661.1019
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
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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

Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 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.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Family Storytime  - All ages with caregiver 
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Oct 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, Oct 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.
P.A.L.S. Monthly Meet-Up - Arts and Crafts Night - Doodle Workshop
Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Fri, Oct 11, 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, Oct 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.
Fire Fire Hurry Hurry - Fire Safety Storytime
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for some fiery fun with stories, songs and activities about firefighters and fire safety. Fireman Preston will share a book too! Registration required--preschool-3nd grade.
Digital Navigator at Parma Snow
Mon, Oct 14, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home - Adults
Mon, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Learn how to protect your finances when preparing for a new season of life.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 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.
Music Therapy & More - (ages 0-6 with caregiver)
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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
An evening with Valerie Mayén
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:05pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and join us for an unforgettable evening with the Project Runway alumna and founder of Yellowcake Shop Clothing Company.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Oct 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.
Digital Navigator at Parma Snow
Tue, Oct 15, 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 & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
Tue, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:40pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Digital Navigator at Parma Snow
Wed, Oct 16, 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 Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Excel Functions Overview
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
CNC Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Oct 16, 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
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 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, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
The Bell Witch Project with author Katherine Kerestman - Adults
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Creepy Cat travels through BLM ritos and Pandemic Louisville, in search of the Bell Witch of Adams, TN, who terrorized the Bell Family in the early 19th century.
Innovation Station: Cricut Maker Demo Hour - Must be 18 or older
Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center
Watch a demo of the Cricut Maker machine.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Oct 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 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.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
This event is full
Community Meal & Resource Fair for the Ukrainian Community - All ages welcome
Thu, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for food and community, and connect with local resources. This event is sponsored by United Healthcare Community Plan.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 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.
Word Basics ★
Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
This event is full
Next Chapter Book Club - Older Teens (+16) and Adults
Sat, Oct 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.
Design Your Own Comic Characters - Ages 13 and up
Sat, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Love comics? Join us for a series of workshops focusing on comic character design, storyboarding, and hands-on clay modeling. Click for more information.
Yoga for Teens - ages 12-18
Sat, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Join us for yoga. Attend 3 yoga sessions from January to June 2024, OR from July to December 2024, and receive a free Auggie Tervis cup!
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in for a free blood pressure screening.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 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 - Killing the mob by Bill O'Reilly
Mon, Oct 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, Oct 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, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 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.
Author Timothy Snyder
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us when author Timothy Snyder visits to discuss his latest book, On Freedom.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Happy Me Preschool Yoga - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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    Description
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Pretzels
Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Learn the basics of fundamental pretzel-making during this hands-on culinary workshop.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 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.
Apple Fest - (family/all ages)
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Celebrate everyone's favorite fall fruit with stories, activities and food--we will make caramel apples, taste different apple varieties, bob for apples and more. Registration required.
This event is full
World in Your Backyard Series
Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Join with your Parma neighbors to celebrate the peoples and cultures of Northeast Ohio!
RTA Public Transportation Workshop
Mon, Oct 28, 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
Mon, Oct 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.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 29, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Oct 31, 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, Oct 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 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.
Wizard Of Oz - Movie and More
Sat, Nov 02, 1:55pm - 3:50pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400),Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for a presentation of the 1939 classic, "The Wizard of Oz"--we'll make popcorn during the movie & create our own munchkin mix. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries. Please register.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Light refreshments available.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Nov 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.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Raspberry Pi Coding Program - For children in 1st grade through 3rd grade
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
We will learn how to code with the Raspberry Pi computer.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Happy Me Preschool Yoga - ages 3+
Wed, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Adult Maker Night - Custom-Cut Photo Mats
Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn how to cut board for framing and for crafts on the Logan Mat Cutter.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 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.
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PowerPoint Basics ★
Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Innovation Station: Sublimation Demo Hour - Must be 18 or older
Fri, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center
Watch a demo of the Sawgrass sublimation printer, heat press and mug press.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 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.
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