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Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Meeting Room
Have you had your Benefits Check-up? You may be missing out on federal, state, and Cuyahoga County assistance programs, and/or discount prescription drug programs for which you are eligible. Complete the short questionnaire developed by the National Council on the Aging, in partnership with Cuyahoga County, and discover what benefits you are eligible for and how to claim them. Click on program name for more information and to register.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 3:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Conference Room
Join the debut of the branch's newest senior book discussion group, Forever Young, as we take a look back at some children's classics with a new perspective. This month, we invite you to meet A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond.
Friday, September 03, 2010 11:00 AM
North Royalton Branch: North Royalton Senior Center
Spend a morning at the North Royalton Senior Center with your local librarian and make some new friends while browsing over a selection of popular books, movies and music. Learn about the latest best sellers, discover information about upcoming programs and make requests for the following month. The Senior Center is located at 13500 Ridge Road.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, August 07, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:00 AM
Mayfield Branch: Meeting Room
Need to promote your garage sale or high school reunion? Learn how to make attractive flyers using this desktop publishing program. Prerequisite: Word Essentials or familiarity with Word. Participants must be able to highlight, cut/copy/paste and save a file. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, August 07, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 07, 2010 1:00 PM
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will demonstrate how to use your Excel data to create charts and graphs. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is required. Registration is required and begins August 21. Register in person, online or by calling 440-473-0350 The start time for this program has changed - it now begins at 12:30 PM and ends at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:00 PM
Middleburg Heights Branch: Meeting Room
Psychologist Kathleen Ashton, Ph.D., will discuss various sources of stress, as well as resilience and coping strategies. Find out what you can do to manage stress in your life. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Small meeting room
The child of a scholarly alcoholic father and an eccentric artist mother discusses her family's nomadic upbringing.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 2:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 9:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch
Just as hair turns gray and skin sags with age, the eyes, too, undergo a metamorphosis as you grow older. Although many of these changes are part of normal aging, some set the stage for more serious eye problems. Nurse educator from the Cleveland Sight Center will discuss normal vision changes and the warning signs of eye diseases.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Do you knit or crochet or would like to learn how? Join us Wednesday evenings.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting Room
It’s classic mystery month! Get out your magnifying glass and join our adult book discussion group as it prepares to collect clues to find the murderer as it talks about Grand Dame Agatha Christie classic whodunit, And Then There Were None.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 09, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech Lab
Publisher 2007 Essentials Thursday September 9 10 AM-12 PM
Learn how to make an attractive flyer using this desktop publishing program. Prerequisite: Word Essentials or familiarity with Word. Participants must be able to highlight, cut/copy/paste, and save a a file. Registration required and begins August 9th . Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 1:00 PM
Publisher 2007 Next Steps Thursday September 9 1-3 PM
Utilize Publisher templates to create professional looking certificates, newsletters and brochures. Registration required.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, July 01, 2010 through Thursday, September 09, 2010
Parma-Snow Branch: Meeting Room
Spend a lot of time looking for misplaced items? Forgot why you went into a room? Have trouble thinking of a specific word? Cannot recall a person’s name? Lose your train of thought? Want to learn more effective memory strategies? Interested in developing a good brain workout? Join us for an interesting, inspirational and informative program. Register online or by calling the Parma Snow Branch at 216-661-4240.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Upper Level Meeting Room
Local artist Ed Kagy, retired advertising executive and graphic designer, will be showing oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings; pastel and needlepoint artwork.
Meet the artist, admire his work and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception. Art will remain on view September 3rd through October 28th during library hours.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch: Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird at an artist reception featuring pieces that reflect the heart and ideas of this beloved classic book. Join us as we share community reflections and view an exclusive documentary featuring celebrity responses to Harper Lee's classic American novel.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Meeting Room A
We have all heard it — first impressions count! Appearance can create credibility. Join us for this program and learn about today’s dress codes. Is “dress down” still acceptable? Do you see yourself as others see you? This program will assist you with your visual presence, the importance of self image and how to understand the dress culture of any business. Are you a business owner? If so, pick up tips on how to develop a dress code.
Garfield Heights Branch: meeting room
Get Growing! Enhance your yard with plants! Get free plants by trading some of your own!
Registration Starts: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting room
Basics of Financial Planning Thursday September 9 7-8:30 PM
Mr. Houston of WECO fund will discuss financial planning. Registration Required.
Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us to explore the world of franchising. Is franchising the way to go? Learn the opportunities and challenges of a franchise business. Meet and hear from business owners that have embarked on franchising. Registration requested. Click on program name for more information and to register.
Registration: Monday, July 26, 2010 12:01 AM through Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:30 PM
Parma-South Branch
Please bring up to five labeled plants. Registration: Free and will begin on July 26, 2010: Limited to 25. Call 440-885-5362 or register online at www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Friday, September 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:00 AM
Garfield Heights Branch: Meeting Room
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.Registration is required and begins on Tuesday August 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 10, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Struggling to wade through the sea of information online? Learn how to find what you're looking for and make sure it's from a trusted source on the Internet.Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m.
September 10, 11, & 12, 2010
Orange Branch: Meeting Room
Support the Friends of the Orange Library and build your personal library!
Friday, September 10, 2010 3:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Friends room
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Friday, September 10th 2010 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Parma Libraries at the Parma Ridge Branch for a Friends Preview for Seniors 65 years and older who are members of the Friends. Seniors need to bring ID with age on it plus their Friends membership card, or for $5 they can join the Friends group at the sale.
Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:00 AM
Join the Friends of the Parma Libraries for their booksale. Friends Preview from 9:00-10:00 AM, General Public, 10:00-2:00 .
Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level
Saturday, September 11, 2010 10:00 AM
North Royalton Branch
Learn about planting vegetables for harvest in late winter and spring with Christine Harris of the Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners. Information regarding some annual, biennial and perrennial flowers will also be discussed. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Saturday, September 11, 2010 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 9:00 AM
Word 2007 Essentials Saturday September 11 1-3 PM
For beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse. Registration required and begins August 11. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300
Monday, September 13, 2010 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: September 13th, 2010: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
This book discussion is currently full, however Parma-South also has a book discussion that is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30. If you are interest in being a part of the Wednesday group please click HERE.
Monday, September 13, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 through Monday, September 13, 2010
Brook Park Branch
Licensed Acupuncturist, Ann Driscoll, will discuss the theory of oriental medicine and the many benefits of acupuncture. Ann Driscoll is professionally certified by the State of Ohio Medical Board as well as the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Ann operates her own practice in Lakewood.
Monday, September 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meet author David Justus as he shares the inspiring story of one man's challenges with being a father. With the help of a fictional college-football team, a fatherhood coach and a narrative both informative and entertaining, discover the problems all men face being a father, from enforcing the rules to protecting their children to being a good provider. Registration requested.
Calling all writers in any genre to join the Mayfield Writers' Group, which meets every second Monday of each month from 7 - 8 pm.
Monday, September 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Independence Branch: Conference Room
If you have always wanted to learn how to knit, join our Knitting Basics for Beginners series. Please bring a skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of US 8 knitting needles. Limited class size. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Gates Mills Branch: meeting room
Putting Away childish Things: a Tale of Modern Faith is the fictional tale of Kate, a professor of religion. Marcus J. Borg uses her syllabus to teach readers what she teaches her students.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch: meeting room
All About Alzheimer's Disease Tuesday, September 14 10:00 AM-Noon
Discuss Alzheimer's Disease prevention and management. Registration Required.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Breakfast Books Tuesday September 14 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Are you a morning person? Join us to enjoy coffee and doughnuts and discuss The Children of Men by P.S. James. Registration required.
08/31/2010
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:00 AM
Warrensville Branch
A Benefit Bank Counselor from the Ohio Benefit Bank will offer free help applying for SNAP (formerly called Food Stamps), Home Energy Assistance or Children's Health Care Insurance. Drop in or call for an appointment with Diane (216-276-9092).
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, July 26, 2010
Independence Branch: Meeting Room
Join us for free chios, guacamole, and a movie! This witty and informative program addresses the same ideas behind Chipotle's Food With Integrity philosophy, as well as the importance of supporting local farms and knowing where your food comes from. For ages 10 and up. Registration is required.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 02, 2010 9:00 AM
Gates Mills Branch: Meeting Room
Celebrate 80 years with the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Librarian, Gary Esmonde, and go down memory lane with boathouses, books, and the famous White Elephant sale. This presentation highlights archival photographs of the Garden’s illustrious past.
The Cleveland Botanical Garden presentation is part of the University Circle in the Valley cultural series at the Gates Mills Branch Library.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting Room
The Cleveland Botanical Garden presentation is part of the University Circle in the Valley cultural series at the Chagrin Falls Branch Library.
Registration Starts: Monday, August 16, 2010 9:00 AM
Take a walk down memory lane when Jim Toman presents the history of Public Square, the Lakefront and Doan's Corners. Registration is required beginning August 16th.
Registration Starts: Monday, August 23, 2010
Warrensville Branch: Large meeting room
This class is an introduction to Microsoft Word 2007. Registration is required and begins Monday, August 23rd. Space is limited.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Berea Branch
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, July 01, 2010 through Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Licensed Acupuncturist Ann Driscoll will discuss the theory of oriental medicine and the many benefits of acupuncture. Ann Driscoll is professionally certified by the State of Ohio Medical Board as well as the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Ann operates her own practice in Lakewood.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:00 AM
Brecksville Branch: Meeting Room
Calling all Civil War buffs! Harold George, historian and author, will present a fascinating presentation on his book, Civil War Monuments. Why the war monuments were built, who built them, how much they cost, the materials used, and the different types of monuments erected are just a few of the subjects that will be discussed. A display of monuments, in a “then” and “now” format, will be shown using turn-of-the-century post cards. Copies of the book, "Civil War Monuments of Ohio", will be available for purchase following the talk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brecksville Library. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Strongsville Branch: Conference Room
The Wednesday Evening Book discussion is open to all adults with an interest in reading and discussing books. Click on program name for more information.
Bay Village Branch
John Tidyman author of Gimme Rewrite sweetheart: Tales from the Last Glory Days of Cleveland Newspapers will talk about what it was like to be a newspaper reporter in Cleveland in it's hayday. Book sale and signing to follow the presentation. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Bay Village Friends of the Library
Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room
Explore the night sky with the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association and learn about the stars, constellations and planets that you can see from your backyard. In case of inclement weather, come inside the library to learn how telescopes work and what's in the night sky. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:15 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, May 01, 2010 9:00 AM
Independence Branch: Meetng Room
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J. R. Moehringer. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: meeting room
Unlock the magic of music that The Cleveland Orchestra will perform for its 2010-11 Opening Night at Severance Hall (Stravinsky's Rite of Spring). This FREE preview, geared to both new and experienced music lovers, will include background on the composers and compositions, plus guided listening to musical excerpts. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about this Cleveland Orchestra program with other music lovers in an informal setting!
Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 9:00 AM through Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Want to stay in shape and increase your metabolism without worrying about aching bones and joints? Come join us for a series of fitness programs involving chair exercises. Loose fitting clothing and comfortable shoes are all you need. Plus, gain helpful hints on hot topics such as Celiac disease, healthy cooking, and diabetes. Healthy snack will be provided. Registration requested.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J.R. Moehringer. Please register if you are new to the group. All are welcome!
Thursday, September 16, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Find a wonderful selection of bargains at our Friends Book Sale on Thursday, September 16th (Friends of the Library Only Preview) 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Friday September 17th from 9:00 a.m. --4:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 18th from 9:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The website LinkedIn is one of the most popular business networking tools in the world today. Targeted for beginners, join a Library Career Counselor to learn how to set up a profile, find groups to join and create a network. Registration requested.
Friday, September 17, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10 AM
Want to stay in shape and increase your metabolism without worrying about aching bones and joints? Join us for an hour of low impact aerobics and chair exercises. Plus, learn how to make homemade weights using items from your kitchen. Registration requested.
Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:00 PM
Warrensville Branch: Small Meeting Room
Attention Urban and Black Fiction lovers! Come join us as we discuss Ashley Antoinette's Moth to a Flame.
Saturday, September 18, 2010 3:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch
Join us for a lively discussion of mysteries by award winning authors. New members welcomed. Our group meets every third Saturday of the month at 3pm. Registration encouraged.
Face Down in the Marrow-bone Pie by Kathy Lynn Edwards
Monday, September 20, 2010 1:00 PM
Join us at the Berea Recreation Center as we read and discuss a wide variety of titles.
Monday, September 20, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Just as hair turns gray and skin sags with age, the eyes, too, undergo a metamorphosis as you grow older. Although many of these changes are part of normal aging, some set the stage for more serious eye problems. Nurse educator from the Cleveland Sight Center will discuss normal vision changes and the warning signs of eye diseases. Registration is requested.
Monday, September 20, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parma-Snow Branch: Conference Room
Register for this discussion by picking up a copy of the book at the Parma Snow Branch beginning August 23rd.
Monday, September 20, 2010 7-8 PM
Registration: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:00 PM through Monday, September 20, 2010 6:00 PM
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan will be discussed. Copies will be available at the Mayfield Library Information Desk one month prior to the discussion.
Click here for book summary.
Monday, September 20, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, July 01, 2010 through Monday, September 20, 2010
Does the thought of public speaking petrify you? Worry no more. Learn from an expert speaking coach. Use your presentation skills to persuade, inform and motivate. Understand the essentials of voice tone, delivery, pace and speed. What about those dreadful “ums?” Does appearance really matter? Learn how to reduce bad presentation habits. Examine how body language, eye contact and other facial expressions can be interpreted by your audience.
Monday, September 20, 2010 7:00 PM
Berea Branch: Large Meeting Room
A registered nurse discusses what you need to know about medical tests that are important for women as well as when to get them and how often. Registration requested.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:00 AM
Tables in Excel 2007 Tuesday September 21 10 AM- 12 PM
Learn how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequistie: Excel Essentials. Registration is required and begins August 21. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:00 PM
Charting with Excel Tuesday September 21 1-3 PM
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will demonstrate how to use your Excel data to create charts and graphs. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is required. Registration is required and begins August 21. Register in person, online or by calling 440-888-4300.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
We will be sharing titles read over the summer. The reading list for the upcoming year will be presented.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Meeting Room
Evening Book Discussion Tuesday September 21 7-8 PM
Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Registration requested. books available beginning August 17 at the Parma Ridge reference desk.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:15 AM
Brecksville Branch: meeting room
Unlock the magic of music with a Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Group led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brook Park Branch: Large Meeting Room
All ages are invited to play some BINGO after school. Children 6 and younger--please bring a grown-up with you. We'll start at 3:00 but if you can't get here until a little later, that's okay--we'll be playing until 5:00 . . . just come on in and join the next game of BINGO! Walk in--no registration required.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Do you knit or crochet or would like to learn how? Like to participate in charitable projects? Join us Wednesday evenings. Bring a current project. New knitters/crocheters bring worsted weight yarn and size US 7, 8, 9 or 10 needles or size F, G, H or I crochet hook.
Are you a Baby Boomer? A Gen Xer? A Millennial? Career Counselor Beth Wilson from Cuyahoga County Public Library's Career Center will lead an informative and interactive program designed to enhance workplace interactions with people of all ages. It is time to close the generation gap!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:00 PM
The Skunk: Neighbor, Nuisance, or Pet? Wednesday, Setpember 22 7-8:30 PM
Meet live skunks! Registration required.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:00 AM
Strongsville Branch: Large Meeting Room
Mark DeSilvio, a registered investment advisor from Sandpiper Advisory Group, LLC will be here to share information for women on investing in the stock market. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Thursday, July 22nd at 9:00 a.m.
Registration: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00 AM through Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:00 PM
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first Oktoberfest with lively music presented by Tom Mroczka and the Music Box! Sure to be a toe-tapping event! Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Registration required.
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Registration is required and begins Monday, August 23rd. Space is limited.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Peony in Love by Lisa See.
Thursday, September 23rd from 9:30-1:30
Are you eligible for government benefits that can help with groceries, health care and other needs? Access Your Benefits is designed to cut through the barriers and provide help to residents of Cuyahoga County's 60 and over population. Representatives from MetroHealth will help seniors fill out applications and provide follow-up assistance.
Thursday, September 23, 2010 10:00 AM
Brook Park Branch: large meeting room
Browse new books and audiobooks. Refreshments provided.
Thursday, September 23, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 23, 2010 9:00 AM
Solon Branch: Meeting Room
An overview of Microsoft PowerPoint, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word will be helpful. Registration begins on August 23.
Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, July 23, 2010 9:00 AM
Join us for a free resumé writing workshop, and learn how to make your resumé stand out from the rest! Registration is required. Click on program name to register and for more information. Registration begins on Friday, July 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 24, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:00 AM
Sign up for a free Gmail account that can be checked from any Internet computer. Gmail is Google's email service, and offers spam filters, ways to organize your messages, and more.
Registration is required and begins Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 24, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Geared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft Power Point 2007, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows for business, school, or personal use. Create a simple presentation and learn how to use this program to produce effective printed materials.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Southeast Branch: Large Meeting Room
REGISTRATION FOR SENIORS:
Under the supervision of library staff, teens and seniors will be paired for one-on-one computer help. Teens will assist seniors in practicing skills for basic computer, Internet, and emailing, learned in the classes taught by library staff.There are 4 one-hour class sessions. Friends of the Southeast Library will provide one free flash drive to every senior in the program.
Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m.
Registration Starts: Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:00 AM
Celebrate National Grandparents' Week with a special storyhour just for kids and their wonderful grandparents. Join us as we share stories, music, crafts, and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Registration begins Wednesday, September 8th.
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Parma-South Branch: Meeting Room
Wildlife photographer Jim Roetzel will introduce you to the special skills needed to photograph birds. He’ll share tips and hints for taking great pics! Just one of many events at For the Birds: Celebrating Our Feathered Friends.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Solon Branch
Join us as we celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival with music, martial arts deomonstrations, crafts and food. Registrations Suggested. For all ages
Monday, September 27, 2010 11:00 AM
North Royalton Branch: event held at the North Royalton Senior Center
Monday, September 27, 2010 2:30 PM
Join us for our afternoon adult book discussion. Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome! Click on program name for more details.
Monday, September 27, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, September 27, 2010 7:00 PM
Come out and celebrate Terry McMillan's new book, "Getting to Happy".
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:00 AM
An introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register.Registration begins on Monday, August 30th at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 10:30 AM
Solon Branch: Solon Senior Center
The Piano Teacher by Janice K. LeeNo one escapes the past, in this Hong Kong tale of war, betrayal, and two tangled, tortured love stories.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A beginner course on Charting with Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins Monday, August 30th at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 1:30-2:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, June 05, 2010 3:00 PM through Tuesday, September 28, 2010 12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
George Shinas will discuss his travels with Road Scholars (Elderhostel). Join us for coffee and conversation. Registration required.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6:00 PM
Administrative Office Building Branch: Auditorium
Regular Board Meetings are held monthly (except summer)on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at our Administrative Office Building. All Board meetings are open to the public. Call 216-398-1800 to verify times, locations, dates of meetings.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6:30 PM
Bay Village Branch: Large Meeting room
Learn how to plan for a career change. Join our Career Center Counselor to map out your future. This workshop is aimed at those making a major career change and job seekers in transition. This program includes career assessments with a licensed or certified counselor. Registration is required.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cleveland women have added much to our history and heritage. Learn about several of our most interesting ladies when we take a tour of selected sites in the Lake View Cemetery. Registration is requested beginning Monday, August 30th.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 10:15 AM
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
A beginner course on Computer Essentials. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins Monday, August 30th.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register for this discussion by picking up the book at the Parma Snow Branch beginning September 1st.
Wednesday, September 30, 2010 2:00 PM
Thursday, September 30, 2010 7:00 PM
Ever hear the spooky legends that surround the Cuyahoga Valley? Sonya Horstman tells us about the mythology of Northeast Ohio's National Park.
Eat your fruits and vegetables! Mom always said it and it is one of the tried and true recommendations for a healthy diet. Understand why fruits & vegetables are so essential in obtaining optimal health and building a strong immune system. Learn delicious ways to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Friday, October 01, 2010
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: great hall
Lewis Marino, home-schooled teenager will exhibit drawings and paintings. He has been drawing “since he could hold a pencil” and prefers landscapes, birds and insects as subjects. Lewis says once he’s looked at and drawn something he really knows it.
work will be displayed from October 1st - October 31st during library hours.
Friday, October 01, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:00 AM
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday Sept. 1, at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, October 01, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration is required and begins Wednesday Sept. 1, at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Check out our Fall Book sale. Click on Program name for more details.
Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Meeting room
Bonné de Blas from Art Books Cleveland will teach you how to make your own hand-made books. In this workshop, you'll create books from a single sheet of paper using simple tools. You'll leave the workshop with two or three of your own books and numerous ideas. All materials provided. No previous experience is necessary. Reservations required (440-423-4808)
Part of Cleveland's Octavofest celebrating the book and paper arts.
Saturday, October 02, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday, October 02, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 9:00 AM
The Brook Park branch will host a volunteer fair. Many local, non-profit organizations will be present. The fair is open to volunteers of all ages. Refreshments will be provided. Entertainment by folk muscial duo Heather and Lisa Malyuk from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Southeast Branch: Large meeting room or outside
Fall is a great time to divide perennials. Bring in your plants to exchange with others. Talk shop. Trade ideas.
Sunday, October 03, 2010 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Check out our Fall Bag of Books sale. Click on Program name for more details.
Sunday, October 03, 2010 2:00 PM
Brecksville Branch: Brecksville Community Center
Join us for a great afternoon of music and fun as the New Orleans Stompers entertain us once again!
Monday, October 04, 2010 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday, October 04, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:00 AM
Monday, October 04, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, July 01, 2010
Join Bill Brauning for a fun and interactive media presentation on the history of the sound of Young America.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 7 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, August 01, 2010 9:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Tech lab
Antiques and Collectibles on eBay Tuesday October 5th 7-8:30 PM.
Join Bob Musat to learn how to wheel and deal on Ebay! Registration required.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:15 AM
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 1:00 PM
Southeast Branch
The Southeast Branch holds a monthly book discussion on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ellenwood Recreation Center, 124 Ellenwood Avenue in Bedford. Copies of the book will be available at both the Ellenwood Center and at the Southeast Branch one month before the meeting.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 1:30 PM
Bay Village Branch: Conference Room
Join a lively afternoon discussion on current books of interest.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Lynn Sebring will show her slides of Mexico.
Registration requested. Click on the program name for details.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 7:00 PM
In Celebration of the City of Brook Park's 50th Anniversary, local Historian, Betsy Menzel, will discuss the history of the City of Brook Park. Join us for this lively presentation and light refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Brook Park Library.
Registration: Friday, August 06, 2010 through Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Harry Guinther, like many young men of his generation, was on the brink of manhood when the War of the Century broke out. He enlisted, trained as a radio operator, was instructed in air gunnery and promptly packed off for combat missions in Europe. Little did Harry know all that was in store for him --parachuting from a burning plane, being captured and held prisoner --we'll let Harry tell you about it!
Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:00 AM
Computer Essentials Thursday October 7 10 AM-12 PMThis class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Registration required and begins September 7th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Registration: Sunday, August 01, 2010 through Thursday, October 07, 2010
Parma Heights Branch: Parma Hts. Senior Center
Depression is a leading cause of disability in the United States. A licensed social worker from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will teach how to recognize the risk factors for depression and how to seek help. This program is held at and in partnership with the Parma Heights Senior Center, 9275 North Church Drive.
Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:00 PM
Word 2007 Essentials Thursday October 7th 1-3 PMFor beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse. Registration required and begins September 7th. Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300
Thursday, October 07, 2010 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join the new North Royalton Branch Senior Book Discussion Group, Forever Young, as it takes a look back at some classic children's books with new eyes. This month, the group opens the closet to take a closer look at the Eleanor Estes' title, The Hundred Dresses.
Thursday, October 7th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Members of the Middleburg Heights Friends group may preview the book sale on Thursday, October 7th. Children of Friends Members from 6:00 to 6:30 and Friends Members from 6:30 to 8:30. Open to the public on Saturday October 9th.
Thursday, October 07, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Find a large selection of bargains at our Friends of the Library book sale!Friends PreviewThursday, October 7th6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPublic SaleFriday, October 8th &Saturday, October 9th9:00 AM – 5:00 PMPublic Sale and Bag SaleSunday, October 10th1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, October 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
An introduction to using LinkedIn for business and career networking. Click on program name for more information and to register. Registration begins on Monday, August 9th.
Thursday, October 07, 2010 7:00 PM
Do you lose things, only to find them later? Is the clutter taking control? Learn some secrets from a professional organizer on how to tame the clutter and regain those lost areas in your home, garage or basement.
Friday, October 08, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Looking! Finding! Bidding! Buying! Selling! Paying! Shipping! Receiving?Robert Musat will present the Ins & Outs of eBaY.
Saturday, October 09, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Independence Branch
Saturday, October 9th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Members of the Middleburg Heights Friends group will host a book sale open to the public on Saturday October 9th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Saturday, October 09, 2010 10:00 AM through Saturday, October 02, 2010 11:00 AM
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Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Members of the Middleburg Heights Friends group will host a dollar bag sale on Sunday, October 10 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Monday, October 11, 2010 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: October 11th, 2010: Something Red by Jennifer GilmoreThis book discussion is currently full, however Parma-South also has a book discussion that is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30. If you are interest in being a part of the Wednesday group please click HERE
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:00 AM
Breakfast Books Tuesday October 12 10 AM-12 PM
Are you a morning person? Join us to enjoy coffee and doughnuts and discuss The House at Riverton by Kate Morton. Books available September 14th. Register at the Parma Ridge reference desk.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 11:30 AM
Our popular Lunch & Learn Heath Series returns!
Tuesday, October 12th from 1-4
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Monday, September 13, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, October 12, 2010 6:30 PM
Learn the basics of using a computer, operating in a Windows environment, and "surfing" the web. Valuable information available on the Cuyahoga County Public Library's home page will be covered. A great place to learn about computers and the World Wide Web for the first time. Registration begins on September 13.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hey, Group! Meet local author Tom Feran, as he shares both on-screen and behind-the-scenes memories from his book Ghoulardi: Inside Cleveland TV's Wildest Ride. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:00 PM
Maid of Murder: an India Hayes mystery by Amanda Flowers will be the topic of our Tuesday book discussion on October 12 at 7:oo PM.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
For the beginner, an introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Excel. Registration required.
Learn how to prepare for the citizenship test. What you need to know and practical tips will be discussed. Speaker will be from A Second Chance Immigration Services.
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m.
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Story Time Room
Author Shelley Pearsall will be sharing the entertaining Elvis research behind her new book, All Shook Up. Registration starts Sept. 8th.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:15 AM
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Clare and Henry vow to hold onto each other as they struggle with the effects of Chrono-Displacement Disorder, a condition that casts Henry involuntarily into the world of time travel.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 2 PM
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hey, Teddy Roosevelt! You just lost the 1912 Presidential election, what are you going to do now?- I’m going to the Amazon jungle!Join the branch's popular monthly book discussion group and be one of the brave souls who venture along with us on The River of Doubt by Candice Millard.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:30 PM
Introduction to GIMP- GIMP is free image editing software that you can download to your home PC. Learn how to create, retouch, and convert images to different file formats. Prerequisite: Computer Essentials, Word 2007 Essentials.Registration begins on September 14.
October 14, 2010 7:00 PM
Come hear Richard Paul Evans, author of The Christmas Box and 14 other New York Times best sellers, share his experiences as a writer, speaker and philanthropist. Books available for purchase and signing.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration: Monday, August 30, 2010 12:01 AM through Thursday, October 14, 2010 6:30 PM
Join us for an entertaining evening in the company of historical figure Elizabeth Cady Stanton, as performed by local actress and educator Jacquelyn Mayer.
Join Shannon Finkovich RN Coordinator of a Women's Health program at Southwest General as she discusses what medical tests women need throughout their lives and when and how often they should be performed. Light refreshements will be served.
Join us for an entertaining and educational evening with Teddy Roosevelt portrayed by local historian Bob Hodder. Participants will celebrate the President's birthday and learn why Mr. Roosevelt may have led the most interesting life of all the American Presidents. Registration Required. Sponsored by the Independence Friends of the Library.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Pop culture music historian Bill Brauning brings this multi-media presentation. Join us for an interactive review of 40's and 50's big band music. Click on program name to register and for more information. Registration begins on August 16th.
Friday, October 15, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Garfield Heights Branch
Are you 55 or older? Meet with a Benefits Check-Up Specialist from the National Council on Aging.
Learn if you qualify for numerous community and government assistance programs, including prescription drug discounts, property tax discounts, home energy assistance programs, financial assistance, telephone discounts and more. It's fast and free!
October 15,16, & 17, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Find fabulous bargains and a wonderful selection of great reads at our Friends Book Sale on Saturaday, October 16 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday, October 16, 2010 12:00 PM
Attention Urban and Black Fiction lovers! Come join us as we discuss Nikki Turner's novel Relapse.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:00 AM
Excel 2007 Essentials Saturday October 16th 1-3 PMThis introductory session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets. Learn basic Excel functions and build a simple budget spreadsheet. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Excel. Registration required and begins September 16th . Register in person, online or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, October 18, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:00 AM
Excel 2007 Essentials Monday October 18th 10 AM-12 PMThis introductory session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets. Learn basic Excel functions and build a simple budget spreadsheet. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Excel. Registration required and begins September 18th . Register in person, online or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, October 18, 2010 1:00 PM
Powerpoint 2007 Essentials Monday October 18th 1-3 PMGeared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Create a simple presentation and learn how to use this program to produce effective printed materials. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word. Registration begins September 18th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, October 18, 2010 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Let them eat cake! ...and cookies and all sorts great things from your kitchen with help from local author Chef Bev Shaffer, who is back and ready to share her culinary expertise. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Monday, October 18, 2010 7-8 PM
Registration: Saturday, June 05, 2010 4:00 PM through Monday, October 18, 2010 6:00 PM
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay will be discussed. Copies will be available at the Mayfield Library Information Desk one month prior to the discussion.
Monday, October 18, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00 AM through Monday, October 18, 2010 7:00 PM
From 1875 to 1930, Euclid Avenue's Millionaire's Row was considered to be the greatest in the world. Hear about the lifestyles, fortunes and tragedies of its families from local historian Dan Ruminski. See actual photos, inside and outside, of some of the finest homes on the world. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Registration required.
Register for this discussion by picking up a copy of the book at the Parma Snow Branch after September 20th.
Dale Thomas, author of North Olmsted and a member of the Olmsted Historical Society, will discuss the Oxcart Library and the history of North Olmsted.
Registration required. Click on the program name for details.
Learn what you need to know to get your business idea off the ground from experts from Business Advisers of Cleveland. Registration is requested.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse. Registration required.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Try the Library’s Lunch and Learn program, How to Feel Great Everyday with a physician and pharmacist from Marymount Hospital Tired of hearing conflicting information about food, juices, vitamins, and supplements? Learn what’s hype and what’s accurate from the experts. Cleveland Clinic staff will help you minimize stress, optimize energy and sleep peacefully. This program is in partnership with Cleveland Clinic, Marymount Hospital, and City of Independence.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A class on tabs and tables using Microsoft Word 2007. Prerequisite: Previous experience with Microsoft Word is required. Registration is required.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity For Women Worldwide / Nicholas D. Kristof And Sheryl WuDunn
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 2:00 PM
Kathy Simcox brings to life the history and landscape of England.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:00 AM
Join "Coupon Mommie" Julie Davey as she shares her expertise in this workshop. She will teach how to effectively organize coupons for maximum savings, how to look for great coupons, and how to use the internet to keep you "savings saavy." Click on program name to register and for more information. Registration begins on Thursday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 7:00 PM
Parma-Ridge Branch
Acupuncture and Health Tuesday October 19 7-8 PM
Licensed Acupuncturist, Ann Driscoll, will discuss the theory of oriental medicine and the many benefits of acupuncture. Ann Driscoll is professionally certified by the State of Ohio Medical Board as well as the National Commission for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Ann operates her own practice in Lakewood. Registration required.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration Starts: Friday, August 20, 2010 9:00 AM
A library open house speaker series of programs for Seniors and residents of Strongsville. Meets periodically through the year at 10 a.m. Click on program name for more details and to register.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:15 AM
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:00 PM
Southeast Branch: Large meeting room
This class offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, as well as providing an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, August 01, 2010 through Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Meet the filmmaker! Producer Valda Lewis will show the documentary and a Q&A session will follow. New Straitsville, located in the foothills of the Appalachians in Ohio’s Hocking Valley, is home to the "Devil's Oven" — a still-burning century-old mine fire, set during a labor dispute in 1884. This movie documents the boom-to-bust era of the Hocking Valley Coal Fields of Southeastern Ohio.
Registration Starts: Monday, September 20, 2010 9:00 AM
An introduction to GIMP - a free image editing software that you can download onto your home PC. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A beginner course on Microsoft Word 2007 Essentials. Click on program name for more details and to register.Registration begins on Monday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Registration: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:00 AM through Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:00 AM
Richmond Branch: RCH Meeting Room
For beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse. Registration required.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 12:45 PM
Parma Heights Branch: Parma Heights Senior Center
Just as hair turns gray and skin sags with age, the eyes, too, undergo a metamorphosis as you grow older. Although many of these changes are part of normal aging, some set the stage for more serious eye problems. Nurse educator from the Cleveland Sight Center will discuss normal vision changes and the warning signs of eye diseases. This program is held at the Parma Heights Senior Center, 9275 North Church Drive.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:00 AM through Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:00 PM
You need to do a large mailing project including creating letters and mailing labels. Oh no, what to do!? Come to this class to learn how to merge documents to assist you with any project. This is a free computer class but registration is required (starting one month before the event). Click on the class name above for details and to register online.
A class on tabs and tables using Microsoft Word 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins Monday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid. Please register if you are new to the group. All are welcome!
Thursday, October 21, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All ages are invited to join us for an afternoon of celebrity readers reading their favorite stories, including Brook Park Mayor Mark Elliott, Mr. Mike Kostyack (Principal of Brook Park Memorial Elementary School), and Ms. Donna Zmrazek (School Librarian of Brook Park Memorial and Brookview Elementary Schools). Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join our Career Counselor to learn fresh approaches for writing modern cover letters. Registration is required. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 @ 7:00 PM ( Dusk)
Registration Starts: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:00 AM
Take a closer look at the Earth's nearest neighbor, our own beautiful moon! The Cuyahoga Astronomical Association will help you study the features of the moon through a telescope. Feel free to bring your own telescope to get tips on using it to view objects in the night sky. Party will be held rain or shine.
***Important - All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 7:00 PM through Saturday, October 23, 2010 2:00 PM
Thursday, October 21 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friends preview evening.
Friday, October 22 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Open to all library customers.
Saturday, October 23 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Bag Day. Only $3 per bag of books.
Friday, October 22, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Gates Mills Branch
The Friends of the Gates Mills Branch Library book sale will be October 23 - 26, 2010. A special member preview will be held Friday October 22nd.
Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Book Sale.
Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The Friends of the Gates Mills Branch Library book sale will be October 23 - 26, 2010.
Saturday, October 23, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet some pet skunks and learn about these misunderstood creatures in this program presented by SkunkHaven, an international rescue group for skunks based in North Ridgeville, Ohio (visit their website at www.skunkhaven.net). Registration is required. Click on program name for details.
Monday, October 25, 2010 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday, October 25, 2010 11:00 AM
Monday, October 25, 2010 2:30 PM
Monday, October 25, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
A monthly coupon swap club. Bring your unwanted coupons and swap with other coupon clippers. Click on program name for more details.
Monday, October 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00 AM through Monday, October 25, 2010 7:00 PM
Join a visiting naturalist from the Rocky River Nature Center to learn more about these amazing animals and their adaptations for life after dark. Registration required.
Maple Heights Branch: Civic Center
Do you have old books stored in your attic or basement and wonder if they are valuable? Michael Zubal, of Zubal Books, one of the largest antiquarian book dealers (in business since 1963), will be on hand to talk about what makes a book rare and valuable. The audience is invited to bring in a limit of three books for evaluation. To register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-475-5000.
Learn how to write a solid business plan or proposal that could help you get the support and money you’ll need to get your business started. Registration requested.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 10:30 AM
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie BarrowsLondon is emerging from the shadow of World War II, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for new inspiration. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she’s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who chanced upon her name….
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:30-2:30 PM
Registration: Saturday, June 05, 2010 4:00 PM through Tuesday, October 26, 2010 12:00 PM
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
A career counselor will show participants how to answer competency-based or behavior-based interview questions that are popular with hiring managers today. This program will include a session with mock interviews.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn how to find and play your favorite free internet games including puzzles, cards, board games, and classics, like Sonic and Mario. Registration is required and begins Monday, August 23rd.
So, you have an idea. You want to turn it into a business. Come to this workshop and learn how to assess the feasibility of your idea as well as next steps. What do you need to know to get your business off the ground? Join us to find out how to research and develop your business concept with experts from Business Advisers of Cleveland. Registration requested. Cick on program name for more information and to register.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:00 PM through Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:59 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 9:00 AM
Evening Book Discussion Tuesday October 26 7-8 PM
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. Registration requested. books available beginning September 20 at the Parma Ridge reference desk.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 10:15 AM
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 9:00 AM
Dr. James Banks, director of the Crile Archives and Center for History Education at Cuyahoga Community College, presents Artifacts From World War II. He will show and discuss simple items from World War II that tell a compelling story. A documentary film will also be shown. Registration begins on September 15.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, September 27, 2010 9:00 AM
A beginner course on Microsoft Power Point 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register.Registration begins on Monday, September 27th at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:30 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters.
Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:00 AM
Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register for this discussion by picking up the book at the Parma Snow Branch beginning September 30th.
Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Enjoy a pop culture evening with author Peter Chakerian. He is an award-winning author whose byline has appeared in The Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, Cleveland Magazine, Scene and dozens of other publications across the Midwest. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library
Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration: Thursday, September 02, 2010 3:00 PM through Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Great Hall
Join two popular Canadian mystery writers, Mary Jane Maffini and Brenda Chapman, who will discuss the art and craft of writing adult mysteries. Mary Jane is a lapsed librarian, a former mystery bookstore owner and a lifelong lover of mysteries. Brenda is the author of the Jennifer Bannon mystery series for young adults and "In Winter's Grip", her first adult murder mystery will be released in September.
Saturday, October 30, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:00 PM
NOTE: DATE CHANGED TO 10/30/10.
Facebook: it's not just teens and college students! Come and learn how to sign up for Facebook and learn how social network sites can help you stay in touch with the people in your life.
Registration is required.
Monday, November 01, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00 AM through Monday, November 01, 2010 7:00 PM
Get ready for holiday entertaining with this informational seminar presented by Cindy Goode from VinoMatique. Learn about wine varieties as well as wine pairings. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middlebug Heights Library. Registration required.
Monday, November 01, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:00 AM
Knead Some Bread?Susan Aldrich will show how easy it is to make yeast breads and flavored butters. She'll bring tasty samples and recipes to share. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brecksville Library. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:00 AM
This class offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Saturday, October 02, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, November 02, 2010 1:00 PM
For the beginner, this class is an introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Prerequisite: Word basics or some experience using MS Excel. Registration required
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 10:15 AM
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 1:30 PM
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brook Park Branch: Storytime Room
Being away from home during the holidays can be a lonely time for our soldiers overseas. All ages are invited to join us as we make holiday greeting cards to send them just in time for the holidays. Preschoolers--please bring a grown up with you. Walk in--no registration required.
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, October 04, 2010 9:00 AM
Build on what you learned in our Power Point 2007 Essentials class, and take your presentation to the next level. Click on program name to register and for more details.Registration begins on Monday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 4, 2010 12:45 @ Parma Heights Senior Center
Parma Heights Branch: Senior Center
Want to stay in shape and increase your metabolism without worrying about aching bones and joints? Join us for an hour of low impact aerobics and chair exercises. Plus, learn how to make homemade weights using items from your kitchen.This program will be held at the Parma Heights Senior Center, 9275 North Church Drive. Registration requested.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
For those already familiar with Excel 2007, participants will enhance the view, style and printing of an Excel worksheet through hands-on exercises. Click on program name for more details and to register.Registration begins on Monday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 3:00 PM
Life seems pretty quiet to Tommy and Annika until Pippi moves in next door with her monkey, her horse, a suitcase full of gold coins and a yearning for adventure! Join the branch's new senior book discussion group as talks about the Astrid Lindgren novel, Pippi Longstocking.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Chagrin Falls Branch: Lower Level
The next Friends of the Chagrin Falls Branch Library book sale will be November 4-6, 2010. Hours will be 10:00AM - 4:00 PM on Friday November 5th and Saturday November 6th (which will also be a bag-sale day).
A special Chagrin Falls Friends member's preview sale will be Thursday, November 4th from 4:00-8:00 PM. If you are not a member you may join that night.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Students of well known local watercolor painter Jan Mettee will be exhibiting their watercolor paintings. Some show participants have studied with Mettee for years while others are fairly new students.
Meet the artists, admire their work and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception. Art will remain on view from November 1 through December 22.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Need help designing your resume? Join us as one of our Career Center librarians will show job seekers how to navigate the library's online Optimal Resume program. Participants will have the opportunity to start building a resume as well. If you have a resume saved feel free to bring it along. Participants must have basic computer skills and a working e-mail address.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Starts: Sunday, August 01, 2010
Depression is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Join a licensed social worker from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as participants learn how to recognize the risk factors for depression and discover how they can seek help. Registration requested.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:00 PM
Carol Spears, a certified Reiki Master Practitioner, of Heart in Hands will give an introduction to Reiki: its history, the supporting theory behind it, how it is administered, and some of the scientific research results on its effects. A demonstration of Reiki will be offered to audience volunteers. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
November is National Adoption Month. Join author and adoption expert, Regina Kupecky as she speaks on the core issues of adoption for the triad (adoptee, adoptive parent, and birth parent.) A question and answer session will follow. Click on program name to "Register" and for more information. Registration is requested and begins on Tuesday, September 7th.
Friday, November 05, 2010 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 06, 2010 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 06, 2010 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, July 09, 2010 11:00 AM
Orange Branch: meeting room
Meet local authors and hear about their works
Saturday November 6th/12:00 noon-5:00pm
Saturday, November 06, 2010 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Open to all ages. Jeffery Buchman, chess instructor, will teach multi-level chess classes. Open chess play also. Please bring a chess board if you have one, otherwise one will be provided.
Sunday, November 07, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Training a new puppy? Trying to teach an old dog new tricks? Spend a few hours with Lisa Slama of K9Coaches: Training and Behavior Services to learn proven canine training methods. These proven communication techniques will make training your pooch a pleasure! Includes a Q and A period so you can ask the expert about your training challenges. Please do not bring your pet - this program is for humans only!
Monday, November 08, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 08, 2010 9:00 AM
A beginner course on Microsoft Publisher 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, November 08, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
In this class, you will utilize Publisher 2007 templates to create professional looking certificates, newsletters and brochures. Click on program name for more details and to register.Registration begins on Friday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, November 08, 2010 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: November 8th, 2010: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel BarberyThis book discussion is currently full, however Parma-South also has a book discussion that is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30. If you are interest in being a part of the Wednesday group please click HERE
Monday, November 08, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 9:00 AM
Breakfast Books Tuesday November 9th 10 AM-12 PM
Are you a morning person? Join us to enjoy coffee and doughnuts and discuss The Postmistress by Sarah Blake. Books available October 12. Register at the Parma Ridge reference desk.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Program is a partnership with Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce & Marymount Hospital. Join Marymount Hospital’s chef, to learn how to make a simple, healthy meal and enjoy your favorite foods.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tired of revising the same resume over and over again? Looking for modern styles and new approaches? Join us for a free resume writing workshop, and learn how to make your resume stand out from the rest! Registration required.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 7:00 PM through Tuesday, October 12, 2010 11:59 PM
Candice Millard focuses on an episode in Teddy Roosevelt's seach for adventure that nearly came to a diastrous end in her book The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey. A year after he lost a bid for the White House in 1912, he accepted an invitation for a South American trip that quickly evolved into an il-prepared journey down an unexplored tributary of the Amazon.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Geared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft Power Point 2007, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word. Registration is required.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 2:00 PM
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come join us for a special visit by author Charlise Lyles as she discusses her memoir of race and education, the story of a girl who grew up and out of the Cleveland projects in the 1960s and 1970s.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Alice Marlowe is a 48 year-old woman living a lonely life in Cleveland, whose life is about to change when she receives a late-night phone call. Join your friends and neighbors as the popular North Royalton book discussion group talks about The Sound of Us by Sarah Willis.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Add some holiday sparkle to your home as we explore the internet for fun and creative ways to make the seasons bright. Prerequisite: Some experience using a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required and begins Monday, August 23rd.
Thursday, November 11, 2010 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Kids of all ages . . . join the students from St. Ignatius High School Circus Company for a dazzling 45 minutes of juggling and magic. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Registration Starts: Monday, September 13, 2010 9:00 AM
Retired Librarian Tom Szudy will share information on how to make money for your organization through grant seeking. Click on program name to register and for more information. Registration begins on Monday, September 13th.
Friday, November 12, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Prerequisite: Participants should be proficient using a computer mouse and keyboard. Prior experience with the internet preferred.
Registration is required and begins October 12, at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, November 12, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Geared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Create a simple presentation and learn how to use this program to produce effective printed materials.
Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m.
November 12, 13, & 14, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010 3:00 PM
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Southeast Branch: meeting Room
Join us for a day of games and gaming as we celebrate National Gaming Day @ your library. Click on the program title for more information.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:00 AM
Friends Booksale Saturday November 13th 2010 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join the Friends of the Parma Libraries for their booksale. Friends Preview from 9:00-10:00 AM, General Public, 10:00-2:00 at the Parma Ridge Branch, 5850 Ridge Rd.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Looking for something good to read to call your own? Looking for that early holiday stocking-stuffer? Join your friends and neighbors at our popular Friends of the North Royalton Library book sale!
Saturday, November 13, 2010 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration Starts: Monday, October 11, 2010 9:00 AM
Are your out-of-town relatives and grandkids pestering you to join Facebook? Are you just curious what this enormous social networking website is all about? Come and get an informative overview of Facebook—how it works, what it can do for you, plus a discussion of privacy concerns and a basic “how-to” demonstration. What do those 500 million users do with Facebook? Come and see! Registration is required beginning Monday, October 11th.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 12:00 PM
Attention Urban and Black Fiction lovers! Come join us as we discuss Carol Taylor's novel, The Ex-Chronicles.
Saturday, November 13, 2010 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 9:00 AM
Powerpoint 2007 Essentials Saturday November 13th 1-3 PMGeared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Create a simple presentation and learn how to use this program to produce effective printed materials. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using MS Word. Registration begins October 13th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Saturday, November 13 from 2-4 PM
Beachwood Branch
Stop by to play Eye Toy Play 2 on the PS2.
Monday, November 15, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 15, 2010 9:00 AM
Tabs and Tables in Word Monday November 15th 10 AM-12 PMFor those already familiar with Word, this class will show how to add tables and tabs to your repertoire. Previous experience with Microsoft Word is required. Registration begins on October 15th. Register in person, online, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, November 15, 2010 1:00 PM
Internet Essentials Monday November 15th 1-3 PMStruggling to wade through the sea of information online? Learn how to find what you're looking for and make sure it's from a trusted source. Register starting October 15th online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Join retired U.S. Air Force Major and Cleveland Clinic physician assistant, Patrick J. Ginley III, as he gives a personal account of his recent deployment serving the injured soldiers and civilians of the Iraq War. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Wednesday, September 15th.
Monday, November 15, 2010 7-8 PM
Registration: Sunday, June 06, 2010 9:00 AM through Monday, November 15, 2010 6:00 PM
The Help by Kathryn Stockett will be discussed. Copies will be available at the Mayfield Library Information Desk one month prior to the discussion.
Monday, November 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Register for this discussion by picking up the book at the Parma Snow Branch beginning October 18th.
Registration Starts: Friday, October 01, 2010 9:00 AM
Chef Beverly Shaffer will demonstrate holiday desserts and do a book signing of her latest cookbook, Cakes To Die For.
Registration required! Click on Program name for details.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
For the beginner, this class is an introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Prerequisite: Word basics or some experience using MS Excel. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sign up for a free Gmail account that can be checked from any Internet computer. Gmail is Google's email service, and offers spam filters, ways to organize your messages, and more. Prerequisite: Some experience using a keyboard and mouse. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Myth Of You And Me / Leah Steward
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 2:00 PM
Join us as historical interpreter Linda Laronge brings Eleanor Roosevelt to life!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 10:15 AM
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, October 18, 2010 9:00 AM
This class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2007. This introductory session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Computer Essentials. Registration begins on October 18.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:01 AM
Learn the basics of crocheting from instructor Beth Ross. Learn to make a slip knot, chain stitch and single crochet stitch en route to making their own scarf. Registrants will need to provide their own materials. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 7:00 PM
Learn how to use Internet Explorer, perform a basic Google search, and save your favorite Websites. PREREQUISITE: familiarity with computers or a Computer Essentials course.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 7:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Thursday, November 18, 2010 10:00 AM
Browse new books and audiobooks.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Monday, October 18, 2010 9:00 AM through Thursday, November 18, 2010 10:00 AM
Don't know where to start or what to look for when purchasing a PC? This class will help you zero in on the right computer for you!
Thursday, November 18, 2010 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register for this discussion by picking up the book at the Parma Snow Branch beginning October 28th.
Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Monday, October 18, 2010 9:00 AM through Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:00 PM
GIMP is free image editing software that you can download on to your home PC. Learn how this powerful software will allow you to create, retouch and even convert your images to different file formats.Prerequisite: Computer Essentials, Word 2007 Essentials
Thursday, November 18, 2010 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah. Please register if you are new to the group. All are welcome!
Thursday, November 18, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Brecksville Branch
Find a wonderful selection of bargains at this Friends Only Book Sale Preview. (No scanners please).
Thursday, November 18, 2010 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Are you curious if you should include a cover letter when applying for a job?
The answer is: Yes! You do have to send a cover letter with your résumé. Join a Career Counselor to learn fresh approaches for writing modern cover letters.
Friday, November 19, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Find a wonderful selection of bargains at our Friends Book Sale.
Friday, November 19, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 9:00 AM
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. Click on "Register" or call (216) 475-8178 for more information.
Friday, November 19, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ready to go shopping for a computer but don't know where to start?
Learn what to look for to a purchase that matches your needs! A "Real Computers for Real People" program.
Space is limited. Registration required
Saturday, November 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, November 20, 2010 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Grown-ups and children ages 3 to 5 . . . join us for Thanksgiving stories, fingerplays, and a Thanksgiving craft. Registration required. Click on program name for details.
Monday, November 22, 2010 2:30 PM
Monday, November 22, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, November 22, 2010 7:00 PM
Monday, November 22, 2010 7:30 PM
Half Broke Horses by Jeanette WallsLily Casey Smith is one astonishing woman, a half-broke horse herself, no-nonsense, resourceful, hard working and compelling. Her granddaughter tells her hardscrabble story as a “true-life novel”.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:30 AM
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 1:30-2:30 PM
Registration: Sunday, June 06, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:00 PM
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:00 PM
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:00 AM
Evening Book Discussion Tuesday November 23 7-8 PM
Truth and Beauty by Anne Patchett. Registration requested. books available beginning Ocotber 19 at the Parma Ridge reference desk.
Monday, November 29, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 29, 2010 9:00 AM
Word 2007 Essentials Monday November 29th 10 AM-12 PMFor beginners, this class introduces the basic features of Microsoft Word. You will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing tips will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Some experience using a mouse. Registration required and begins October 29th. Register online, in person, or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, November 29, 2010 11:00 AM
Monday, November 29, 2010 1:00 PM
Email with Gmail Monday November 29th 1-3 PMGeared toward those who are new to communicating electronically. Learn basic email terminology and how to creat a Google email account. Class session will also help you recognize email scams and filter spam messages. Registration required and begins October 29th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Monday, November 01, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:30 PM
Set up and learn to use a free e-mail account, which allows you to send and receive electronic messages. After your account is created, it can be checked from any computer with Internet access. Registration begins on November 1.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come and discover how social networking platforms such as Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter can be used to incubate business ideas, identify venture opportunities, find employees and market your product. Registration requested. Click on program name for more details and to register.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 1:00 PM
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 01, 2010 9:00 AM
A beginner course on Computer Essentials. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010 7:30 PM
Join us for a lively and fun night of book sharing!
Thursday, December 02, 2010 10:00 AM
Thursday, December 02, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A class on tabs and tables using Microsoft Word 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins Monday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 02, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
An advanced class on using mail merge with Microsoft Word 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register.Registration begins on Monday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 02, 2010 3:00 PM
Dive into the holiday spirit as the branch's new senior citizen book discussion group takes a look at the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
12/02/2010
Berea Branch: large meeting room
Learn how to complete online job applications to get that all-important interview. Registration requested.
Thursday, December 02, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, June 05, 2010 9:00 AM
Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy the scintillating sound of the Brecksville United Methodist Church Handbell Choir. The audience will be invited to participate at the end of the program. Registration required. All are welcome! Sponsored by the Independence Friends of the Library.
Friday, December 03, 2010 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, December 03, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
An introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, December 03, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A beginner course on Charting with Microsoft Excel 2007. Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 04, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Queensbridge Consort will be playing holiday music with their assorted recorders in the library garden.
Saturday, December 04, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Registration: Friday, October 15, 2010 9:00 AM through Saturday, December 04, 2010 5:00 PM
Gates Mills Branch: Burton Court
Widely acclaimed, three-octave South Euclid-Hillcrest United Methodist Handbell Choir returns with their very popular performance of sacred and secular holiday music. Sing along with holiday tunes. Learn the history of handbells and even take a turn ringing them yourself! This lively, informal and family-friendly program is made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Gates Mills Library. Please register online or call 440-423-4808.
A musical performance by local handbell choir, Celebration Ringers. Click on program name to register and for more details. Registration begins on Monday, October 4th.
Monday, December 06, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Saturday, November 06, 2010 9:00 AM
Mail Merge with Word 2007 Monday December 6th 10 AM -12 PMIn this advanced class, participants will learn how to use lists of information (ex. names and addresses) to quickly create letters, mailing labels and certificates in Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Word Essentials and Excel Essentials. Registration Required and begins November 6th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, December 06, 2010 1:00 PM
Intermediate Excel 2007 Monday December 6th 1-3 PMFor those already familiar with Excel, participants will enhance the view and style of an Excel worksheet through hands-on exercises. This session will introduce the concepts of relative and absolute formulas and functions. Prereq: Excel 2007 Essentials. Registration required and begins November 6th. Register online, in person or by calling 440-888-4300.
Monday, December 06, 2010 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:00 AM through Monday, December 06, 2010 1:30 PM
The group meets 1:30-3:00 PM on the first Monday of the month, September-December and February-May, except for September when it meets on the second Monday. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation desk one month before the discussion. Newcomers are welcome and asked to register in person, by phone (440-234-3600) or online. Join us and make our Library your destination place for connecting with reading, lifelong learning and community life.
Monday, December 06, 2010 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:00 AM
Parma-Ridge Branch: Technology Learning Center
Social Networking for Your Job Search Monday December 6, 6:30-8:30 PM
Let the Librarian from the Career Center show you how to use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace in your job search. Registration required.
Monday, December 06, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Friday, June 11, 2010 9:00 AM through Monday, December 06, 2010 7:00 PM
Celebrating the holidays with "classic" TV favorites! Take a fun look back at Christmastime from the 1960's. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Registration required.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, November 07, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, December 07, 2010 10:00 AM
Learn how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Excel Essentials.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Sunday, November 07, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:00 PM
For those already familiar with Excel, participants will enhance the view, style, and printing of an Excel worksheet through hands-on exercises. This session will introduce the concepts of relative and absolute formulas.Prerequisite: Excel 2007 Essentials.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, December 07, 2010 7:00 PM
Do you have an oddly shaped gift and no idea how to wrap it? Let our expert show you the tricks of the wrapping trade! Bring a pair of scissors to creat a unique bow for your holiday wrapping. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Registration required.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Surprising transformations take place when a newspaperman, his elderly aunt and his two daughters decide to move back to their family home on the coast of Newfoundland.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 6:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 08, 2010 9:00 AM
In this advanced class, participants will learn how to use lists of information (ex. names and addresses) to quickly create letters, mailing labels, and certificates in Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Computer Essentials, Word 2007 Essentials. Registration begins on November 8.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Life takes us to unexpected places as Helen Ames is about to discover. Join us as we read Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn how to use single crochet to make a beautiful crochet ornament! Click on program name to register and for more details. Registration begins on Friday, October 8th.
Thursday, December 09, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Registration required.
Thursday, December 09, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn how to find what you're looking for in trusted sources. Registration required.
Friday, December 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 9:00 AM
In this introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, students will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing will also be discussed.
Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, December 10, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Need to promote your garage sale or high school reunion? Learn how to make attractive flyers using this desktop publishing program.
Prerequisite: Participants should be proficient using a mouse and keyboard before signing up for this class. Prior experience with Microsoft Word preferred.
December 10 ,11, & 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010 1:00 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, November 11, 2010 9:00 AM
Saturday, December 11, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:00 PM
Geared toward those who are new to communicating electronically. Learn basic email terminology and how to create a Yahoo email account. Class sessions will also help you recognize email scams and filter spam messages. Prerequisite: Some experience using a keyboard and mouse
Registration: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:00 PM through Saturday, December 11, 2010 1:00 PM
South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch: Main Floor
Join us for a joyous program that celebrates the historical and cultural differences that define us, as well as illustrating the values we share. When the snowy weather arrives, "December Celebrations around the World" is the perfect spark to warm up your winter season.
Monday, December 13, 2010 7:00 PM
Join pop culture historian Bill Brauning as he takes an entertaining look back at some of the classic Christmas TV moments of the 1960s! Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:00 AM
Are you a morning person? Join us to discuss A Christmas Memory, by Truman Capote. Registration required.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 9:00 AM through Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of acoustical guitar and clarinet presented by the local musical duet, "Sunday in the Park." Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Registration required.
In this introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 for beginners, students will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing will also be discussed. Registration required.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Registration: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 through Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Spend a lot of time looking for misplaced items? Forgot why you went into a room? Have trouble thinking of a specific word? Cannot recall a person’s name? Lose your train of thought? Want to learn more effective memory strategies? Interested in developing a good brain workout? Join us for an interesting, inspirational and informative program.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Children of all ages . . . join us after school and make a special ornament for the holidays! Preschoolers--please bring a grown-up with you. Walk-in--no registration required.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 7:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:00 AM through Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:00 AM
Geared toward the beginner, this class offers an overview of Microsoft PowerPoint, a software program for designing creative presentations and slideshows. Create a simple presentation and learn how to use this program to produce effective printed materials. Prerequisite: Word Basics or some experience using Microsoft Word.
Thursday, December 16, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Take what you learned in the PowerPoint Essentials class and learn how to add sound and animation to your presentations. Prerequisite: Power Point Essentials. Registration is required.
Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Please register if you are new to the group. All are welcome!
Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Large Meeting Room
Looking to buy a computer or looking to upgrade your old one? Join Library Technology Trainer Mike Niederhausen as he explains what to look for when buying the right computer for your needs. Registration required.
Saturday, December 18, 2010 11:00 AM
Registration Starts: Friday, October 01, 2010 12:01 AM
Celebrate the season as the South Euclid-Hillcrest United Methodist Church Handbell Choir presents a holiday concert for the entire family. Sing-along, learn the history of handbells and even try your hand at ringing. Registration required.
Monday, December 20, 2010 1:00 PM
Monday, December 27, 2010 11:00 AM
Monday, December 27, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:00 AM
Evening Book Discussion Tuesday December 28 7-8 PM
Home, by Julie Andrews. Registration requested. Books available beginning November 23 at the Parma Ridge reference desk.
Saturday, January 08, 2011 10:30 AM
Did you get an e-book reader for the holidays or want to listen to audio books on your iPod? Join CCPL Internet Specialist Joe Salamon for this workshop and learn how to use your home computer to navigate the Library's downloadable collection. Registration required.
Sunday, January 09, 2011 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Registration: Friday, December 09, 2011 9:00 AM through Sunday, January 09, 2011 11:30 AM
eBay expert Bob Musat will demonstrate how to buy and sell items on the biggest online tag sale ever! Whether you're a novice or an online regular, Mr. Musat has valuable tips for you. Great finds and treasures abound and there's a good chance you'll make money on many items you no longer use. This program is for adults age 18 and older. It is not sanctioned by eBay. Seating is limited and registration is required.
Monday, January 10, 2011 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: January 10th, 2011: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
This book discussion is currently full, however Parma-South also has a book discussion that is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30. If you are interest in being a part of the Wednesday group please click HERE
Monday, January 10, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Eliot Ness served as one of Cleveland’s Safety Directors for Mayor Harold Burton during the years of 1935 to 1941. In these short years, he made an impact on the city of Cleveland that had lasted for generations. Rebecca McFarland, an internationally recognized expert on the life and times of Eliot Ness, will share the Eliot Ness that you won’t get from the movies. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Monday, January 10, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for an evening discussion filled with lively conversation about books you'll love to talk about.
This month's title is Homer and Langley by EL Doctrow.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 9:00 AM
Breakfast Books Tuesday, January 11 10-11 AM
Are you a morning person? Join our staff for coffee and doughnuts and discuss The Little Stranger, by Sarah Waters. Register and pick up your book at the Parma Ridge reference desk December 14th.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:00 PM
Join Jim Toman, co-author of the book Cleveland and Its Streetcars, for a look back at the once-popular form of public transportation on the North Coast. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Four women.
Four different stories of survival.
Kick off the New Year with us as we discuss Anita Diamant's Day After Night.
Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Learn how to complete online job applications to get that all-important interview.
We’ll show you how to copy and paste your resume into an application and how to answer some of those difficult questions.
Registration required.
Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:00 PM
If you have questions about Social Security retirement, spouses, or survivor benefits, then this information session is just for you. A representative from the Social Security Administration will provide clear and concise information regarding these benefit programs. Medicare and Social Security's online services will also be topics of discussion. Registration required.
Friday, January 14, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this introduction to Microsoft Word 2007, students will learn how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, and copy and paste text. Saving and printing will also be discussed.Prerequisite: Participants should be proficient using a mouse and keyboard before signing up for this class.Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 14, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
For the beginner, this class is an introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007. This session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets. Learn basic Excel functions and build a simple budget spreadsheet.Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The answer is: Yes! You do have to send a cover letter with your resume. Join a Career Center Counselor to learn fresh approaches for writing modern cover letters.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 9:00 AM
Evening Book Discussion Tuesday January 18 7-8 PM
Registration requested. books available beginning December 21 at the Parma Ridge reference desk.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
A library open house speaker series of programs for Seniors and residents of Strongsville. Meets periodically throughout the year at 10 a.m. Click on program name for more details.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 7:15 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 9:00 AM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Thursday, January 20, 2011 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. Please register if you are new to the group. All are welcome!
Saturday, January 22, 2011 2:00 PM
Join Dave Wolf and some of his animal friends from the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center as he explains about the different ways wildlife copes with the cold. Sponsored by the Friends of the North Royalton Library. Registration required.
Monday, January 24, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, January 24, 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, January 24, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Reverend Thomas W. Tifft, President - Rector of the St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, will discuss the founding of ethnic parishes within the immigrant experience of Cleveland. For the immigrants, these parishes played an important role in the Americanization process.Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Library.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, November 22, 2010 9:00 AM
George Shinas from Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) will share information about his travels around the world and how you to can see the world while also learning something! Click on program name for more details and to register. Registration begins on Monday, November 22nd.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 9:00 AM
In the past and present there are interesting and unusual mammals that have evolved interesting and unusual adaptations. Included here are camel humps, kangaroo pouches, skunk odor, flying bats, extreme size as in whales, just to name a few. Learn about some amazing mammals including a few that live right in your neighborhood. This free family presentation is in conjunction with the Extreme Mammals exhibit at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Thursday, January 27, 2011 10:00 AM
Friday, January 28, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 9:00 AM
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, December 28, at 9:00 a.m. Click on "Register" or call (216) 475-8178 for more information.
Friday, January 28, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Struggling to wade through the sea of information online? Learn how to find what you're looking for and make sure it's from a trusted source on the Internet.
Prerequisite: Participants should be proficient using a mouse and keyboard before signing up for this class.
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, December 28, at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Are you looking to make a major career change or are a job-seeker in transition? Join a library Career Counselor to learn how to best make this change, including the opportunity to take a career assessment test. Registration required.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011 7:00 PM
Looking for great recipe ideas that won't break your diet? Then join cook and culinary instructor Susan Aldrich as she shares her delicious reduced-fat recipes. Plenty of tasting and lots of recipes included. Mmm, yummy! Registration required. Sponsored by the Independence Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday, February 07, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:00 AM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 9:00 AM
Are you a morning person? Join our staff for coffee and doughnuts and discuss The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova. Register and pick up your book at the Parma Ridge reference desk beginning January 11th.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A chilling and vividly rendered ghost story set in postwar Britain, by the bestselling and award-winning Sarah Waters.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
North Royalton Branch: Craft Room
During 2002, William’s hand-built contraption would successfully power four light bulbs and two radios at his family’s African compound: now that’s a bright idea! Join the branch's book discussion group as it sheds some light on William's accomplishment when it discusses The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by Kamkwanba & Mealer.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, December 09, 2010 9:00 AM
Those tasty treats don't have to be full of calories. Home Economist Susan Aldrich will share some of her favorite reduced-fat recipes. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, December 9th at 9:00 a.m. Click on program name for more details and to register.
Thursday, February 10, 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
North Royalton Branch: Meeting room
This workshop, presented by CCPL Career Counselor Maureen Paulett, will cover both verbal and non-verbal cues through several phases of the interview process. There will be an opportunity to practice the phases of interviewing. Registration required.
Friday, February 11, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Registration is required and begins Tuesday January 11, at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, February 11, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 14, 2011 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: February 14th, 2011: A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a special lunch time presentation from Kathryn Schulz, author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. This program is presented in partnership with the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the Crowne Plaza Cleveland South, 5300 Rockside Road. Register for the program on the Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce website. www.cuyahogavalleychamber.org
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Life and Times of the Thunderbold Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7:30 PM
Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:00 AM
Staff member, Judy Suchocki will be leading an interesting and lively discussion of David Chaon book, "Await Your Reply"
Registration requried.
Click on program name for details.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Friday, February 18, 2011 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:00 AM
Friday, February 25, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:00 AM
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. Click on "Register" or call (216) 475-8178 for more information.
Friday, February 25, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, Jan 25, at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, February 28, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, March 07, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is Strength in What Remains byTracy Kidder.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011 7:00 PM
Registration Starts: Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:00 AM
Do you lose things, only to find them later? Are your possessions everywhere? Does the “stuff” keep growing? Is the clutter taking control? Learn some secrets from professional organizer Sue Lyons from Home Organizing Angels on how to tame the clutter and regain those lost areas in your home, garage, or basement. Topics will include how to get started, creating a plan, what to do with paperwork, and more! Registration required.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The book dust jacket cautions us :
"Do not judge this book by it's cover. Contents under pressure."
It's a beach vacation gone horribly awry and we will see it to the end!
Join us as we discuss Little Bee by Chris Cleave.
Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
If you have questions about Social Security retirement, spouses, or survivor benefits, this program is for you. A Social Security Administration representative will provide clear and concise information regarding these benefit programs.
Friday, March 11, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, February 11, 2011 9:00 AM
Registration is required and begins on Friday, Feb. 11, at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, March 11, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Monday, March 14, 2011 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: March 14th, 2011: The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane AckermanThis book discussion is currently full, however Parma-South also has a book discussion that is held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30. If you are interest in being a part of the Wednesday group please click HERE
Monday, March 14, 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Career Center Librarian will discuss organizing your job search, including choosing an occupation, creating a resume, deciding on job search strategies and interviewing.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, January 14, 2011 9:00 AM
In honor of Women's History Month, join us as Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis comes to life when portrayed by local actress Carol Starre-Kmiecik. Registration is requested for this event and begins on Friday, January 14th at 9:00 a.m. Click on program name to register and for more information.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:00 AM
Join Cuyahoga County Public Library's Genealogy Specialist, Joni Mihelich, in a beginner's genealogy class. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, December 16th at 9:00 a.m. Click on program name for more details and to register.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:15 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:00 AM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Please register if you are need to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Thursday, March 17, 2011 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Please register if you are new ot the group. All are welcome!
Monday, March 21, 2011 7:00 PM
Celebrate Women's History Month as Linda Wilson brings Ohio's own "Little Sure Shot," Annie Oakley, to life. Registration required. Sponsored by the Independence Friends of the Library.
Friday, March 25, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, February 25, 2011 9:00 AM
This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system.Registration is required and begins on Friday, Feb 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, March 25, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration is required and begins on Friday, February 25th, at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, March 28, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, April 04, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon.
Monday, April 11, 2011 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: April 11th, 2011: The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Monday, February 14, 2011 9:00 AM
Learn how to search effectively some of the most popular Genealogy websites. Registration is requested and begins on Monday, February 14th at 9:00 a.m. Click on program name to register and for more details.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
When a white servant girl violates the order of plantation society, she unleashes a tragedy that exposes the worst and best in the people she has come to call her family.
Pull up a chair and discuss with us the Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.
Thursday, April 14, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Thursday, July 15, 2010 5:00 PM
Join us at the Brook Park Library to learn about the history of square dancing, see some square dancing demonstrations and then try it out for yourself. To register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216-267-5250.
This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Brook Park Library
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:00 AM
Certified gemologist Catherine Lee will share information about costume jewelry and answer your questions. Click on program name to register and for more information. Registration begins on Friday, February 18th at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Thursday, April 21, 2011 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Please register if you are new to the goup. All are welcome!
Monday, April 25, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday, April 29, 2011 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Have you recently found yourself out of work in the prime of your life?
Join our Career Center Counselor to explore new resources and tips to find employment. Registration required.
Monday, May 02, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is No, I Don't Want to Join a Book Club by Virginia Ironside.
Monday, May 09, 2011 2:00 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion: May 9, 2011: The Postmistress by Sarah Black
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
How far will a mother go to save her child? Join the popular monthly book discussion group as it focuses its attention upon Mothers and Other Liars by Amy Bourett.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman. Please register if you are new to the discussion group. All are welcome!
Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:15 PM
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman. Please register if you are new to the group. All are welcome!
Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Registration Starts: Friday, March 18, 2011 9:00 AM
Join us as national speaker, image expert, and author Dawn Waldrop, shares information with us about how what colors you wear helps you to look and feel your best. Registration is required and begins on Friday, March 18th at 9:00 a.m. Click on program name for more details and to register.
Monday, May 23, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, June 06, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for an evening discussion filled with lively conversation about books you'll love to talk about. This month is a special treat, as our adult discussion dives into a teen read.
This month's title is the critically-acclaimed book Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, June 27, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, July 11, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is the award-winning novel Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday, July 25, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, August 01, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's selection is the children's title Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, August 22, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, September 12, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is Dog On It by Spencer Quinn.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, September 26, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, October 03, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, October 24, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, November 07, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, November 28, 2011 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday, December 05, 2011 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This month's title is The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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