Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Summer Fun for Everyone - Kid Innovation Center

Summer Fun for Everyone - Kid Innovation Center

Grades 1 – 6

2023-06-29 13:00:00 2023-06-29 14:00:00 America/New_York Summer Fun for Everyone - Kid Innovation Center Grades 1 – 6. Drop in to explore robotics, construction, animation, writing and making books at your own pace. Monday to Thursday. No registration required, but participants sign in to the room. Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Thursday, June 29
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-29 13:00:00 2023-06-29 14:00:00 America/New_York Summer Fun for Everyone - Kid Innovation Center Grades 1 – 6. Drop in to explore robotics, construction, animation, writing and making books at your own pace. Monday to Thursday. No registration required, but participants sign in to the room. Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Parma-Powers Branch

Homework Center (49)

Grades 1 – 6. Drop in to explore robotics, construction, animation, writing and making books at your own pace. Monday to Thursday. No registration required, but participants sign in to the room.

The KIC room offers kid-directed STEAM activities four days a week in June and July.  There are hands-on group STEAM activities on certain days at 2:00 p.m.  Check the Parma-Powers Branch Events Calendar to see the day's schedule.

If your child needs one-on-one assistance or supervision, we ask that you stay and work with them.  If you leave your child, you must provide a telephone number for a parent or responsible party at sign in.  Families are welcome.  Siblings under 6 must be supervised continually.

This program will use a wide variety of products. By participating in Cuyahoga County Public Library's (CCPL) Summer Fun for Everyone programs, you are agreeing to the terms of CCPL's Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. If your child has allergies, please review the products daily with the children's staff at the host branch. Learn more.

The KIC Construction Center changes each week.  Create a big build with the whole group:

June 4 - 8 / Cardboard Castle

June 12 - 15 / Domino Toppling

June 19 - 22 / LEGOTM Worlds: Beach & Ocean

June 26 -29 / Cardboard City

July 3 - 6 / LEGOTM Worlds: Space

July 10 - 13 / Domino Toppling

July 17 - 20 / LEGOTM Worlds: Prehistoric World

July 24 - 27 / Squishy Circuits

__________________________________________________________________

Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Beat the summer slide and get a running start into next school year at Cuyahoga County Public Library.  

This summer we are expanding our FREE summer programs for students. Registration is no longer required. Just drop in and enjoy reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. It's summer fun for everyone! 

Parma-Powers Branch

[email protected]
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Holly Camino

Hours
Mon, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Thu, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
The Heritage Home Program will show you how to design your home to remain accessible to older adults.

Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Need some clarity on Social Security? AARP presents a program to understand your benefits.

Fri, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Have fun with watercolors by designing a wreath full of festive leaves and woodland creatures. Be sure to wear old clothes, as things may get messy!
This event is full

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (49)
Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!

Mon, Oct 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Books will be available one month in advance.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us when authors Ben Fountain and Thrity Umrigar visits to discuss Fountain's new novel, Devil Makes Three.

Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (50)
Stop in for LEGO play and practice your construction skills.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Wed, Oct 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. October film is Woman King.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Six-month fiction writing workshop focused on short stories. Led by Eric Anderson.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn how to reduce stress and build personal resilience with corporate health coach Viktoria Lévay.

Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore the paranormal in this informative presentation by the Ohio Researchers of Banded Sprits.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Registration required.

Mon, Oct 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Mon, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a night of freewriting using creative constraints.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Make a beautiful vintage rose folding folio
This event is full

Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Celebrate the library's birthday with a big show and treats! Matt Jergens, Comedy Juggler, will astonish and entertain with skills and humor in this interactive show for families of all ages.

Mon, Oct 23, All day
Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Mon, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Mon, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Fascinating stories about the symbolism found in Riverside Cemetery.

Tue, Oct 24, All day
Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 25, All day
Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
A fantastical exploration of Assorted Eerie Oddities of artifacts, stories murder, mayhem, mental powers and the macabre.

Thu, Oct 26, All day
Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Help us celebrate the Parma-Powers Branch 10th Anniversary with a program that showcases the many talents of our local community.

Thu, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Thu, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us as the dynamic singing duo, Girls with Squirrels, helps celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Parma-Powers Branch.

Thu, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Fri, Oct 27, All day
Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good.

Sat, Oct 28, All day
Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Sun, Oct 29, All day
Search the Parma-Powers Branch for ten symbols of Parma to celebrate ten years of service. Prize available while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Mon, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
A free 12-week class teaching how to start a small business from the ground up. This cohort runs July 10th through September 28th.

Tue, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Explore the world of LatinX Horror and Fantasy and find new titles to add to your TBR list.

Wed, Nov 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Nov 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Story/Craft room setup with tables and chairs. October 2-May 17. No 1-2-3 if PCSD is closed. Afterschool classroom-style reading support program for grades 1, 2, and 3. By registration only.

Wed, Nov 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Create a scratch art drawing fit to be framed. Etch it your way to create stunning art !
This event is full

Thu, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Thu, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Thu, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (50)
In this program we will teach you how to make healthy, hearty, and delicious autumn grain bowls with fresh seasonal ingredients that will fill your tummy and lift your spirits.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 4 2023 at 9:00am