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Magnificent Microscopes!

For Grades: K-5
2024-03-23 11:00:00 2024-03-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Magnificent Microscopes! Explore the unseen world all around us! Parma-Snow Branch - Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)

Saturday, March 23
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-23 11:00:00 2024-03-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Magnificent Microscopes! Explore the unseen world all around us! Parma-Snow Branch - Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)

Parma-Snow Branch

Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)

Explore the unseen world all around us!

Come learn about microscopes through hands-on play and exploration.  Using digital microscopes, we will observe materials from the natural world as well as view household objects in a whole new way.  We will also create art with some of the magnified images we collect! 

Parma-Snow Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.661.4240
Fax: 216.661.1019
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
Hours
Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Parma-Snow Branch is home to the Sari Feldman Auditorium, a flexible, state-of-the-art venue for theatrical groups, recitals, concerts, meetings, speaker presentations, wedding receptions and other group events.

This branch is a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Excel Basics ★
Mon, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
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
Music Therapy & More - (ages 0-6 with caregiver)
Mon, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. Register
Ethnicity and Local History - Adults
Mon, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the various cultures and ethnicities that make up Northeast Ohio.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Sep 10, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 0 – 8 years with caregiver
Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Innovation Station: Sublimation Demo Hour - Must be 18 or older
Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center
Watch a demo of the Sawgrass sublimation printer, heat press and mug press.
Family Storytime  - All ages with caregiver 
Wed, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 12, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
P.A.L.S. Monthly Meet-Up - Movie Night: Pee Wee's Big Adventure
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
P.A.L.S. stands for Programs for All Lives, a series of adapted programs created specifically for customers with disabilities.
Computer Basics
Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
The Library offers FREE computer classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Sep 13, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
VCarve Basics - Prerequisite: CNC Basics
Sat, Sep 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Join us for an introduction to the VCarve design software used for the CNC ShopBot in the Innovation Center at the Parma-Snow Branch.
This event is full
Medicare Supplement Insurance Buyers’ Guide - Adults
Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A/B (60)
This program will give you helpful guidance to navigate your Medicare supplement options with the Medicare Supplement Insurance Buyers' Guide.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Mon, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in for a free blood pressure screening.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Light refreshments available.
Monday Evening Book Discussion - None of this is true by Lisa Jewell
Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Sep 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - The Women by Kristin Hannah
Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up at least one month before the discussion date at the checkout desk.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 17, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
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 17, 6:30pm - 7:40pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
CNC Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the CNC machine in the Innovation Center at the Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
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 
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 19, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Resource Room (40)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
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
Fri, Sep 20, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Perennial Plant Swap
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join members of the community as they exchange plants.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 23, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Script Your Family's Future: Why You Need an Estate Plan - Adults
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Scott Marsh, financial advisor, will help individuals understand how important a well-executed estate plan is to ensure their strategy remains aligned with their goals.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Sep 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 24, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 25, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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 
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Tea Tasting - Adults
Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Join Julie Koenig from Royally Amused as she presents a tea tasting.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 26, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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
Fri, Sep 27, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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
Mon, Sep 30, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Maker: Sewing and Sublimating a Garden Flag - Adults
Mon, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn how to make a simple pocket stitch for your garden flag on our sewing machine in the Innovation Center and then sublimate a fall design on it.
This event is full
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Oct 01, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 01, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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 01, 6:30pm - 7:40pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Actor, Director, and Author Ed Burns
Tue, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us when actor, filmmaker, and author Ed Burns visits to discuss his debut novel, A Kid from Marlboro Road.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Parma Fire Department Presents Fire & EMS Safety - Adults
Wed, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Join us for an educational program taught by Parma firefighter, Preston Bures, as he discusses fire and EMS safety tips.
Happy Me Preschool Yoga - ages 3+
Wed, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Time to play yoga! We will build strength, courage, social skills, and calmness all while having fun playing on our mats. Please register--sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries  
Innovation Station: Direct to Garment Demo Hour - Must be 18 or older
Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center
Watch a demo of the Roland Direct to Garment machine.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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 
Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Front Porch Pop Up Session with Signal Cleveland
Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room A (25)
Join Signal Cleveland and share your thoughts on key issues in the election.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 03, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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
Fri, Oct 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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
Mon, Oct 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Maker: Marbled Wine Glass - Adults
Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Let your creativity flow! The program will use nail polish to create an artistic marbled drinking glass. Supplies provided.
This event is full
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Tue, Oct 08, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 0 – 8 years with caregiver
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
3-D Design Basics - Adults
Tue, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Learn the basics of the 3D design software Tinkercad.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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 08, 6:30pm - 7:40pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Family Storytime  - All ages with caregiver 
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays. 
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