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The Art of Small Talk

Adults
2024-04-23 19:00:00 2024-04-23 20:00:00 America/New_York The Art of Small Talk Gain confidence in speaking with new people in this hands-on workshop presented by Kimberlee Franz, Certified Etiquette Instructor. Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Tuesday, April 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-23 19:00:00 2024-04-23 20:00:00 America/New_York The Art of Small Talk Gain confidence in speaking with new people in this hands-on workshop presented by Kimberlee Franz, Certified Etiquette Instructor. Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Maple Heights Branch

Large Meeting Room (56)

Gain confidence in speaking with new people in this hands-on workshop presented by Kimberlee Franz, Certified Etiquette Instructor.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

Being able to relate to others is essential for building and maintaining positive relationships, whether in professional or personal settings. In this program we will explore the various aspects of social etiquette to help you feel confident in any situation: 

  • Introductions
  • Remembering names
  • Showing confidence in communication 
  • Being an active listener 
  • Ease of transition within topics of conversation 
  • Being mindful of personal presence 
  • Confidence in any situation 

The art of small talk is about making others feel comfortable and valued in your presence. By learning these tips, you can build confidence and create positive connections in any situation.

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Maple Heights Branch
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Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Deva Walker
Hours
Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 30 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

Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Computer Basics
Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn the basics about computing devices, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings and mobile devices will also be discussed. No prerequisites.
Toddler Explorers - Ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 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.  Open to ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 27, 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.
Small Business Speaker Series
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Meet and learn from local entrepreneurs in our community. This month we welcome Carmita Smiles, owner of Smiles Yoga Wellness and Meditation.
Paint Everything - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore different kinds of paint and various surfaces throughout the month - watercolor, acrylic, fabric and more!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 31, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 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.
Green Kids - Grades K - 3
Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
We’ll explore a variety of sustainable projects for kids that are not only fun but also contribute to a greener future.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Let's Jam! - Grades K - 3
Thu, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Kids will listen to a story and get to play various percussion instruments and make a drum to take home.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 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.
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
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.
Weekend Wind Down
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Decompress at the end of the week with an open craft hour for teens.
Introduction to Hand Sewing
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Extend the life of your wardrobe by learning the basics of using a needle and thread.
This event is full
Family Kitchen: Roasted Chickpeas - Families
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Homework Center (100)
Roasted chickpeas are a portable, protein-filled, budget-friendly snack. Try them sweet or spicy in this family cooking program.
This event is full
Sew Creative - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn basic sewing techniques and leave with handmade treasures you will love. Open to Grades 4 - 8. Registration required beginning January 2, 2025.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, Apr 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
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 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.
Green Kids - Grades K - 3
Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
We’ll explore a variety of sustainable projects for kids that are not only fun but also contribute to a greener future.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 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.
Empowering Epilepsy - Adults
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn about epilepsy, how to better manage your treatment, and resources available from Empowering Epilepsy with founder and Executive Director, Leigh Goldie.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 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.
STEM Earth Day: "Seed Bombs" - Ages 3-5, with a caregiver
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Homework Center (100)
Celebrate Earth Day by making your own "seed bombs," which combine soil and wildflower seeds into a portable ball that you can plant anywhere.
Sew Creative - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn basic sewing techniques and leave with handmade treasures you will love. Open to Grades 4 - 8. Registration required beginning January 2, 2025.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 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.
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 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.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 4
Join us for an always-interesting discussion of The Thread Collectors: A Novel by Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman. Attend in-person or virtually!
Word Mail Merge and Inserting Objects
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Organize documents in Microsoft Word by inserting and modifying tables and images and creating letters and mailing labels using the Mail Merge feature. Prerequisite: Word Basics.
Green Kids - Grades K - 3
Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
We’ll explore a variety of sustainable projects for kids that are not only fun but also contribute to a greener future.
Small Business Financial Stability Series
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
In partnership with LISC Cleveland, small businesses will receive guidance through the critical phases of business development.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 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.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Fri, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Sew Creative - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn basic sewing techniques and leave with handmade treasures you will love. Open to Grades 4 - 8. Registration required beginning January 2, 2025.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 21, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Poets of Ohio - Adults
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Come learn about some of Ohio's influential poets (and try writing a poem of your own!) A journal will be included for attendees to take home.
Green Kids - Grades K - 3
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
We’ll explore a variety of sustainable projects for kids that are not only fun but also contribute to a greener future.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 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.
Internet Basics
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computers Basics or experience using a mouse.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Toddler Explorers - Ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 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.  Open to ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 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.
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