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Free Entrepreneurship Class

12-week Cohort with Certification Exam
2024-08-06 18:00:00 2024-08-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Free Entrepreneurship Class This is a 12-week class running July 8-September 24, 2024. Please text/call 216-990-8271 for more information. Maple Heights Branch - Small Meeting Room (12)

Tuesday, August 06
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-06 18:00:00 2024-08-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Free Entrepreneurship Class This is a 12-week class running July 8-September 24, 2024. Please text/call 216-990-8271 for more information. Maple Heights Branch - Small Meeting Room (12)

Maple Heights Branch

Small Meeting Room (12)

This is a 12-week class running July 8-September 24, 2024. Please text/call 216-990-8271 for more information.

Have you always dreamed of starting your own business?

Do you have a side hustle that you want to grow? An idea or solution to a common problem that you think people would pay money for?

Do you want to be in control of your life and be your own boss?

Topics covered in this entrepreneurship class:

·       Creating a business plan

·       Testing your idea

·       Permits & licenses

·       Bookkeeping

·       Marketing

·       Customer service & sales

You will also have the opportunity to work with a business mentor!

Participate Virtually or In Person

Class schedule:

Monday, 6:00-8:30 PM, attend via Zoom or at the Parma Library, 6996 Powers Blvd, Parma, OH 44129, Meeting Room D

Tuesday, 6:00-8:30 PM, attend via Zoom or at the Maple Heights Library, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights, OH 44137, Aspire Classroom.

In-person mentoring is also available by appointment. 

Please text/call 216-990-8271 or email [email protected] to register.

Maple Heights Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Deva Walker
Hours
Mon, Mar 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 23 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

Paint Everything - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore different kinds of paint and various surfaces throughout the month - watercolor, acrylic, fabric and more!
Black Barbie: A Documentary - Screening and Q&A with filmmaker, Lagueria Davis
Mon, Mar 24, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Explore the origins of the first Black Barbie doll by enjoying this fascinating Netflix documentary and take part in a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 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.
Rescheduled
Black Barbie: A Documentary - Screening and Q&A with filmmaker, Lagueria Davis
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, March 24, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Explore the origins of the first Black Barbie doll by enjoying this fascinating Netflix documentary and take part in a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Mar 25, 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.
Brick Builders - Grades K - 3
Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Show off your LEGO skills with weekly challenges!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Mar 26, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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