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Cleveland’s Union Terminal

Adult program
2024-03-18 19:00:00 2024-03-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Cleveland’s Union Terminal Explore the history behind this iconic Cleveland hub in Public Square. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Monday, March 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-18 19:00:00 2024-03-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Cleveland’s Union Terminal Explore the history behind this iconic Cleveland hub in Public Square. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

Explore the history behind this iconic Cleveland hub in Public Square.

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

In the 1930s, Cleveland saw terrific change. Despite the Great Depression, our city held on with jobs and progress.

Much of this progress was tied to the building of the Terminal Tower by the Van Sweringen brothers. These brothers had a future vision of Cleveland that hinged on its success as a railroad terminal. They saw a future in rail shipping and made certain that Cleveland was positioned to benefit from the building of a big, new terminal that welcomed commerce and personal travel.

Today we’ll show you some of the fascinating aspects of the Tower and the brothers who built it – along with the railroads that used this efficient, new terminal!

TAGS: | History | General |

Solon Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Mar 18, 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 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
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, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Music Therapy & More
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Solon Branch Expansion Celebration
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us as we celebrate the expanded Solon Branch, featuring the new Innovation Center in collaboration with Swagelok.
Blood Drive
Fri, Mar 21, 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 Testing and Aspire Orientation
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Testing and Orientation for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students attending virtual classes and new students registering.
Paper Mosaics
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Learn how to make a mosaic out of paper!
Innovation Center Orientation - Adult patrons 18 & up
Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Innovation Center Orientation - Adult patrons 18 & up
Mon, Mar 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Innovation Center Orientation - Adult patrons 18 & up
Mon, Mar 24, 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 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Book Discussion
Mon, Mar 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Mar 25, 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 - Adult patrons 18 & up
Tue, Mar 25, 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
Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
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, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
The Sly-Fanner Murders with author Allan R. May - Adults
Wed, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Explore local true crime history in this presentation by historian Allan May.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock 'n Read
Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
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
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
Meeting Room (70)
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
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
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
Story/Craft Room (25)
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 Testing and Aspire Orientation
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Testing and Orientation for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students attending virtual classes and new students registering.
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
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
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
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
Meeting Room (70)
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
Meeting Room (70)
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
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
Join us for an introduction to the Wazer waterjets in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
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
Meeting Room (70)
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
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
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