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"Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs"

with author Annie Zaleski
2025-08-12 19:00:00 2025-08-12 20:00:00 America/New_York "Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs" Learn even more about the songs of Taylor Swift! Parma-Snow Branch - Conference Room A/B (60)

Tuesday, August 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-12 19:00:00 2025-08-12 20:00:00 America/New_York "Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs" Learn even more about the songs of Taylor Swift! Parma-Snow Branch - Conference Room A/B (60)

Parma-Snow Branch

Conference Room A/B (60)

Learn even more about the songs of Taylor Swift!

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

Taylor Swift is a superstar who resonates with multiple generations of Swifties. Her songs are masterclasses in storytelling about growing up and self-discovery. Her songs are rich with elaborate metaphors, religious allusions, historical and literary references, and detailed bridges full of plot twists.

In many cases, Swift’s songs are even deeply self-referential, with imagery and turns of phrase that link her album eras together with delicate, not-so-invisible strings.

In this lively, informative presentation from author Annie Zaleski, we’ll celebrate all of Swift’s eras – and some of her biggest hits – with music, visuals and (of course) friendship bracelets.

Zaleski's book Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs debuted on USA Today's Best-Selling Booklist in October 2024 and made its debut on The New York Times Best Seller list in December 2024. For more information about the author, visit anniez.com.

Book signing and sales to follow the event.

TAGS: | General | Author Event |

Parma-Snow Branch
pasmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.661.4240
Fax: 216.661.1019
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
Hours
Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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

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

Upcoming events

ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 04, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
PowerPoint Basics ★
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Create a simple presentation and learn how to add text, images and transitions to slides. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Therapeutic Art for Parent Bereavement - Expressive Group Art Making for Parents
Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Join an art therapist from UH Connor Whole Health for a therapeutic art group.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 05, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 06, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Pet Pals: First Session - (Grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Middle Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 06, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Pet Pals: Last Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 06, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 06, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
CNC Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the CNC machine in the Innovation Center at the Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 07, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60),Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Next Chapter Book Club - Summer - Older Teens (+16) and Adults
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
NCBC is committed to providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed setting.
Teen Yoga & Self-care DIY (July: Rock Painting) - Ages 12-18
Sat, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60),Innovation Center
Join us for a yoga class, followed by a self-care- themed project in the Innovation Center (supplies provided). Teens may also bring materials to work on other projects independently.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 11, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in for a free blood pressure screening.
Digital Navigator at Parma Snow
Mon, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Music Therapy and More - (ages 0-6 with caregiver)
Mon, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior.Register
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 0 – 8 years with caregiver
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Digital Navigator at Parma Snow
Tue, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Author Jason Reynolds - in conversation with justin a. reynolds
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us when author Jason Reynolds visits to discuss his new audiobook original, Soundtrack.
"Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs" - with author Annie Zaleski
Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Learn even more about the songs of Taylor Swift!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 13, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Pet Pals: First Session - (Grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Middle Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 13, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Last Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 13, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Adult Maker Night - Custom-Cut Photo Mats
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn how to cut board on the Logan Mat Cutter. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Author Karin Slaughter
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $30+feesRegister
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
P.A.L.S. Monthly Meet-Up - Movie Night: Hook
Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
P.A.L.S. stands for Programs for All Lives, a series of adapted programs created specifically for customers with disabilities.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Yoga for Adults
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Resource Room (40)
Join us for yoga.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Light refreshments available.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 19, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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Author Lisa Gardner
Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us when author Lisa Gardner visits to discuss her latest novel, Kiss Her Goodbye.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 20, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Pet Pals: First Session - (Grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Middle Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 20, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Pet Pals: Last Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 20, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 20, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 21, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 22, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Yoga for Adults
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for yoga.
This event is full
The Bubble Lady
Sat, Aug 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
The Bubble Lady Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will make the biggest bubbles you’ve ever seen! Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 25, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Pet Pals: First Session - (Grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Middle Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 27, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Pet Pals: Last Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 27, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Chef Curtis Duffy - in conversation with Farmer Lee Jones
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $30+feesRegister
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Pet Pals: First Session - (Grades 2-5)
Mon, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Middle Session - (grades 2-5)
Mon, Sep 01, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Pet Pals: Last Session - (grades 2-5)
Mon, Sep 01, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Mortgage, Refinancing, and Home Equity 101
Tue, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Trent Gallo from Union Savings Bank will provide an informational class for first home time buyers as well as current homeowners.
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