Autumn Harvest Grain Bowls

West Side Poetry Writing Workshop

Thu, May 22, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Students must be registered prior to attending class. For more information call Aspire Greater Cleveland at (833) 277-4732.

Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Conference Room (35)

This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

This event is full

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

This event is full

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class

Mon, May 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Cancelled

Bookworms Reading Challenge: Spring Into Poetry - Adults

Mon, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Unthaw your frozen heart with amazing poetry selected for our themed book club! Pick up a packet with a handpicked selection of reads, and don't miss out on our rhapsodic discussion night.

Senior Bingo - Adults

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room C/D (90)

Join us for a morning of Bingo! Prizes will be awarded, and fun will be had!

Bookworms Reading Challenge: Spring Into Poetry

Tue, May 27, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Students must be registered prior to attending class. For more information call Aspire Greater Cleveland at (833) 277-4732.

Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Conference Room (35)

Thaw your frozen heart with amazing poetry selected for our themed book club! Pick up a packet with a handpicked selection of reads, and don't miss out on our rhapsodic discussion night.

Intro to Longform Improv: The Basics - Adults

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Explore this style of improv and have some laughs in this workshop taught by Jo Rou.

This event is full

Instrument Petting Zoo with Cleveland Repertory Orchestra - Grades K - 5

Thu, May 29, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Students must be registered prior to attending class. For more information call Aspire Greater Cleveland at (833) 277-4732.

Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

A fun and interactive experience where children can explore the magical world of music up close! Registration required.

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

This event is full

Summer Reading Kickoff with the Wizard of Oz - Everyone

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150),Meeting Room C/D (90)

Splash into summer with colorful activities for all ages. Stevens Puppets presents "The Wizard of Oz" marionette show at 2 PM. Seating is limited. Tickets in Children's Room on May 31 after 11 AM.

Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class

Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

The Colors of Oz Tea Party - Adults

Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Join us for a Wizard of Oz themed tea party that will include a presentation on the history and making of the iconic film.

This event is full

Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 10:55am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 03, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Students must be registered prior to attending class. For more information call Aspire Greater Cleveland at (833) 277-4732.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 10:55am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 05, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Students must be registered prior to attending class. For more information call Aspire Greater Cleveland at (833) 277-4732.

Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Summer Family Bingo - Families with Children Age 4 to Grade 5

Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Bring all the generations to play Bingo together, eat treats and win prizes!

Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Digital Navigator at Parma Powers

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class

Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Conference Room (35)

Join us for a discussion of Independence: three sisters, their deep bond and the struggle for India's freedom by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Books will be available one month in advance.

Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 10:55am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Digital Navigator at Parma Powers

Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 10, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Students must be registered prior to attending class. For more information call Aspire Greater Cleveland at (833) 277-4732.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 10:55am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Game Coding: Color Splat - Gr. 6-12

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

Love video games? Learn how to code a colorful, interactive one inspired by paintball but designed by you! We'll use Scratch, free software from MIT.

Cancelled

Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion

Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Monthly movie discussion group. June film is Perfect Days

Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion

Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Monthly movie discussion group. June film is Perfect Days.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 12, 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room D (40)

Students must be registered prior to attending class. For more information call Aspire Greater Cleveland at (833) 277-4732.

Second Thursday Fiction Writing Workshop - March through August

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Thu, Jun 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

Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.

Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Jun 14, 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!

Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:15am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

NOPEC Presents: Energy 101 - Adults

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Learn how to save money on your energy bill!

Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 10:55am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

ZooMobile : Animals and Color - Children entering Grades 1 - 6

Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Meet and touch live animal ambassadors from Akron Zoo! Learn about animals and their colors in a small group. Space is limited and first come, first serve. Release Form required. Kid Innovation Center

ZooMobile : Animals and Color - Children entering Grades 1 - 6

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Meet and touch live animal ambassadors from Akron Zoo! Learn about animals and their colors in a small group. Space is limited and first come, first serve. Release Form required. Kid Innovation Center

Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver

Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 10:55am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Cooking 4Teens - For 6-12

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Canva Basics - Adults

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Create designs and graphics for print or digital media with this free website. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Account with Canva.com (bring your password!).

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room C/D (90)

Learn how to make treats and drinks. 6/18 Candy Pops, 7/9 Rainbow Fruit Skewers, 8/13 Dirt Cups. Make Italian Sodas at all program dates.

Author Amy Daws

Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Join us when author Amy Daws visits to discuss her latest novel, Seven Year Itch.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C (50)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Energy Bike Electricity - Grades 1 – 6

Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Story/Craft Room (49)

Ride the NOPEC energy bike to generate real power! Learn about electricity, circuits and lightbulbs. Next door to the Kid Innovation Center. No registration required.

Dharma Lecture - Mandalas - Adults

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Tibetan Buddhist monks will give a lecture on the significance of the mandala and how it serves as a symbolic representation of Dharma.

BookJoy: A book & goodie bag 4Teens - For Gr. 6-12 Pick Up at the Parma Branch

Fri, Jun 20, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Discover your next favorite book. Register for a book pack that contains a hand-selected book for checkout along with GOODIES to keep! Click on "BookJoy" for more info. Pick up at the Parma Branch.