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"Petro: Cleveland’s Handsomest Public Enemy"

with author Allan R. May
2024-05-01 19:00:00 2024-05-01 20:00:00 America/New_York "Petro: Cleveland’s Handsomest Public Enemy" Enjoy a presentation about the history of this elusive Cleveland criminal. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Wednesday, May 01
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-01 19:00:00 2024-05-01 20:00:00 America/New_York "Petro: Cleveland’s Handsomest Public Enemy" Enjoy a presentation about the history of this elusive Cleveland criminal. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

Enjoy a presentation about the history of this elusive Cleveland criminal.

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

Julius Petro was one of Cleveland's most active burglars between 1946 and 1952. After being sentenced to die for a murder in 1946, he sat on death row for 15 months before being acquitted at a second trial. He soon became Public Enemy #1 in the city and was arrested on sight.

He pulled major robberies in the Mahoning Valley, including the second largest in Warren history, for which he was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison. After release, he moved to Los Angeles, where in 1969 he was murdered by a hit man that nearly every Clevelander is familiar with.

Following the event there will be an opportunity for book signing and purchase.

TAGS: | History | General |

Solon Branch
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Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
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Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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About the branch

Located adjacent to Solon Community Park, the Solon Branch of CCPL offers community meeting spaces, public computer stations and dedicated areas for children and teens.

Upcoming events

Innovation Center Orientation - Adult patrons 18 & up
Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Innovation Center Orientation - Adult patrons 18 & up
Mon, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 01, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Laser Basics - Adult patrons 18 & up
Wed, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Laser Basics - Adult patrons 18 & up
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Maker Program - Succulent Potting
Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Get your hands dirty at this Earth Day program geared toward the green and not-so-green thumb.
This event is full
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Container Gardening 101 for Teens
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Learn about plant development and start your own container garden.
Digital Navigator at Solon
Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers? - Adults
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Discover the story of African American soldiers on the Western frontier after the Civil War.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Digital Navigator at Solon
Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Digital Literacy - Pixel Pages: Numbers
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Explore the theme of numbers with digital books and interactive apps. Ages 4-5.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
GenZen Hangout
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Play games, tinker, make art, and just hang out at our inclusive monthly meet-up. For tweens of all abilities in grades 4-6.
Ohio's Big Trees
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Learn about some of the largest trees in Ohio and the efforts to preserve them.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Google Apps Basics
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Explore Google’s web-based apps: Docs, Sheets & Slides. Organize files in the cloud using Google Drive. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Google account with password.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (70)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Libraries Are For Everyone! - Adult Adapted Program
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for a fun, interactive program of stories, art, music and games specifically designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Kindergarten Countdown - All About Me
Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on "All About Me".
Wazer Waterjet Basics - Adult patrons 18 & up
Mon, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Wazer waterjets in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Wazer Waterjet Basics - Adult patrons 18 & up
Mon, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Wazer waterjets in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Teens Create: Coffee Art
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Be creative and make art with coffee, coffee beans, coffee grounds and more!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Music Therapy & More
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6) with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills.Register
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Blood Drive
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Earth Day Recycled Crafts
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Celebrate Earth Day by creating fun and functional crafts using recycled materials! Ages 3-11.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for songs and musical activities that integrate music and literacy skills!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Member Preview Night - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale-Teachers -20% discount w/ID - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Fri, Apr 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Half-Price Day - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Day - Sponsored by the Friends of Solon Branch
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and more.
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