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Whale Weeks

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2023-12-29 00:00:00 2023-12-29 23:59:00 America/New_York Whale Weeks Blue Whales at Your Library kicks off with two weeks of programs, activities and special storytimes in the Children's Room. Parma-Powers Branch -

Friday, December 29
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-12-29 00:00:00 2023-12-29 23:59:00 America/New_York Whale Weeks Blue Whales at Your Library kicks off with two weeks of programs, activities and special storytimes in the Children's Room. Parma-Powers Branch -

Blue Whales at Your Library kicks off with two weeks of programs, activities and special storytimes in the Children's Room.

Blue Whales at Your Library Events

This work is based upon work funded by NSF under grant No. 2115860. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of Parma-Branch of CCPL and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Parma-Powers Branch

[email protected]
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Donna Meyers

Hours
Mon, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Located across from University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and adjacent to city hall, the Parma-Powers Branch offers a full service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and an interactive children’s area featuring artwork by beloved writer/illustrator Rosemary Wells.

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

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy a fun program of song, dance, elaborate costumes, jokes, props, audience participation and more.

Tue, Oct 15, 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 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Make a miniature book necklace and a box to go with it.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, 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.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Orientation class for English to Speakers of Other Languages and Aspire ESOL/Citizenship TABE CLAS-E Testing.

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

Thu, 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.

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Bring the grandkids to a night of family fun and prizes! Join the games the third Thursday of each month. Snacks provided.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, 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.

Fri, Oct 18, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Join our NASA Engineers as we explore the basics of electricity through interactive snap circuit activities!

Mon, Oct 21, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 21, 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 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Discover insider library tips to save money, tackle home repairs, boost your career, safeguard your health, and fuel your creativity. It's all at your fingertips – and it won't cost you a penny!

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 22, 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 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90),Meeting Room B (80)
Bring your questions about new mothers' mood and mental health changes for members of the UH Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program. Learn about treatment, resources and support. Babies welcome.

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A (50)
Join the ACLU of Ohio for a conversation outlining threats to LGBTQIA+ livelihood in the state of Ohio.

Wed, Oct 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Teenager Angela Day is missing. Did she run away, or did someone want her gone because she knew too much? Can you solve the mystery? Refreshments will be served.

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

Thu, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Thu, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join Jamie and Maria on a deep dive into the unusual practices of Victorian medicine and the doctors who changed it!

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, 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.

Fri, Oct 25, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Mon, Oct 28, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Mon, Oct 28, 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 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/28/2024. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us to learn about fire safety tips that could save your life!

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for Bingo fun! Prizes will be awarded!

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Oct 29, 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 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, 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.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Entertainment at its finest from this premier Senior Vaudeville dancing group out of the Donna Smallwood Activity Center.

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

Thu, 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.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full

Fri, 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.

Fri, Nov 01, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Sat, Nov 02, 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!

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from AECOM and ASCE. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 04, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
The AARP Fraud Watch Network is working to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/28/2024. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Nov 06, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Orientation class for English to Speakers of Other Languages and Aspire ESOL/Citizenship TABE CLAS-E Testing.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A (50),Meeting Room D (40)
Learn to make simple salsas.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Nov 07, 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 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Nov 07, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Read a book with the group and take part in fun, hands-on activities. Learn about new library learning resources for phonics and decodables, based on the Science of Reading.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Join the West Side Poetry Workshop at their annual reading and open mic.

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore the life and accomplishments of this iconic and influential filmmaker.

Fri, Nov 08, 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, Nov 08, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Make your own, unique artwork inspired by Squishmallows.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 10/28/2024. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn how a small group of concerned citizens paved the way for the conversion of Parma's landfill to the West Creek Reservation.

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of The Kingdoms of Savannah by George Dawes Green. Books will be available one month in advance.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Get ready to battle...with frosting! We provide the cupcakes; you provide the creativity. Decorate cupcakes based on a theme for a chance to win a prize.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Nov 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Monthly movie discussion group. November film is Citizen Kane.

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Gain an understanding of the origins behind our voting system.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Nov 14, 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 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.

Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a free presentation about kidney health from the National Kidney Foundation.