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How to Start a Small Business:

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2023-10-23 19:00:00 2023-10-23 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Start a Small Business: You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business. Six-week series. Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Monday, October 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-23 19:00:00 2023-10-23 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Start a Small Business: You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business. Six-week series. Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Maple Heights Branch

Large Meeting Room (56)

You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business. Six-week series.

You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business.  Where do you find your customers? Where do you find support?  What do you do next?  What organizations can help you on this journey? This series will answer your questions about starting a business and help you move forward. Reserve your seat. Space is limited and the material covered is cumulative.

 

Week 1: Welcome and Overview

Week 2: Learn customer needs.

Week 3: Gaining customers!

Week 4: Values!

Week 5: Customer problems and solutions.

Week 6: Go to Market and Sales

 

All classes are In Person.

Monday classes have a virtual option.

**Please only register if you plan on making all dates as space is limited and the material covered is cumulative.**

 

Dates

Week 1 - Wednesday, Oct 11, 7pm (in person/virtual option)

Week 2 - Monday, Oct 16, 7pm   &   Tuesday, Oct 17, 7pm 

Week 3 - Monday, Oct 23, 7pm   &   Tuesday, Oct 24, 7pm

Week 4 - Monday, Oct 30, 7pm   &    Tuesday, Oct 31, 7pm

Week 5 - Monday, Nov 6, 7pm    &    Tuesday, Nov 7, 7pm

Week 6 - Monday, Nov 13, 7pm   &   Tuesday, Nov 14, 7pm

Maple Heights Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Deva Walker
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Maple Heights Branch serves as the headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive adult education services in Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Pearson Vue testing services are also offered at this location.

The Maple Heights Branch is also home to The Centers for Families and Children’s Debra Ann November Early Learning Center, the first early learning center to be located inside a public library in the State of Ohio.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

GameBOT - Grades 4-8
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn to code as you create video games and program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Monday Evening Book Discussion - Adults
Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Please join us for a lively and thoughtful discussion either in person or virtually!
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Free Entrepreneurship Class - 12-week Cohort with Certification Exam
Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
This is a 12-week class running July 8-September 24, 2024. Please text/call 216-990-8271 for more information.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Activities for All Abilities - Mini Therapy Horse Visit
Wed, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Enjoy a visit with a mini therapy horse from Fieldstone Farm! Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the mini horse and chat with Fieldstone Farm's expert handlers.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Aspiring Artists - Grades K-3
Wed, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore a different art medium or artist each week.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
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
Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Canva Basics
Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
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
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
GameBOT - Grades 4-8
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn to code as you create video games and program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia - and how to Acti-v8 Your Brain
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Interactive brain health educational program. *Brain health and caregiver resources will be provided
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
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, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Free Entrepreneurship Class - 12-week Cohort with Certification Exam
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
This is a 12-week class running July 8-September 24, 2024. Please text/call 216-990-8271 for more information.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pretzels - Adults
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn the basics of fundamental pretzel-making during this hands-on culinary workshop.
This event is full
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Aspiring Artists - Grades K-3
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore a different art medium or artist each week.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
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
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Toddler Explorers - Ages 1-3
Thu, Sep 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for hands-on, sensory learning. We have the potential to get messy, so please wear play clothes.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
GameBOT - Grades 4-8
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn to code as you create video games and program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robots.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
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 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
3 M’s: Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement - Adults
Wed, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn how to incorporate these three wellness principles to improve your mental state and decrease stress.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Young Engineers - Grades K-3
Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Tackle a new engineering challenge each week and build something amazing!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
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
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mini Painted Barn Quilt
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Barn quilts have a long, colorful history in the United States. Ours will be a smaller version of the Ohio star using a wood canvas and acrylic paints. All supplies provided.
This event is full
Weekend Wind Down
Fri, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Decompress at the end of the week with an open craft hour for teens.
Science Storytime - Ages 3-5, with a caregiver
Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the wonders of the natural world with books, songs, and rhymes.
Yarn Art - Grades 4-8
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the diverse world of textile arts with a wide variety of projects, from hand-sewing to crocheting to weaving.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
This event is full
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Front Porch Pop Up Session with Signal Cleveland
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
Join Signal Cleveland and share your thoughts on key issues in the election.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Young Engineers - Grades K-3
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Tackle a new engineering challenge each week and build something amazing!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
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
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
DIY Puzzles - Grades K-5
Fri, Oct 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Design your own jigsaw puzzle!
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Mental Health 101 - Adults
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Explore the mind and body and what is at the heart of mental health conditions with Dr. Terry A. Webb.
Digital Navigator at Maple Heights
Mon, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Yarn Art - Grades 4-8
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the diverse world of textile arts with a wide variety of projects, from hand-sewing to crocheting to weaving.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Mon, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Digital Navigator at Maple Heights
Tue, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Word Mail Merge and Inserting Objects
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Young Engineers - Grades K-3
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Tackle a new engineering challenge each week and build something amazing!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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