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Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
2026-04-22 09:00:00 2026-04-22 13:00:00 America/New_York Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches. Independence Branch - Conference (8)

Wednesday, April 22
9:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 09:00:00 2026-04-22 13:00:00 America/New_York Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches. Independence Branch - Conference (8)

Independence Branch

Conference (8)

Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches. Career Services Counselors/Coaches are available by appointment to help you discover your occupational interests, create an effective job search strategy,  and prepare for job interviews. They can also provide tips that will help you develop top-notch resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Career Counseling/Coaching is available by appointment ONLY! To schedule a FREE appointment at our branch, please call Cuyahoga Works Job &  Career Services at (216) 475-2225.

Link to website: https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/adult-education/cuyahoga-works

Independence Branch
indmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Melanie Rapp-Weiss
Hours
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Mon, Mar 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Independence Branch began as a collection operated out of City Hall. After outgrowing that space, the library moved into its own facility and since 1992 the branch has been a part of the city’s municipal complex that includes a recreational facility and senior center.

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Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Mar 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Focus on 4's and 5's - Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
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Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Mar 30, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 01, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
AI for Seniors
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Join AI for Seniors and discover how artificial intelligence can make everyday life easier and more fun.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Focus on 4's and 5's - Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
Wed, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:20am
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Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:20am
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Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Chill & Create - Grades 5-9
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
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Get creative with art, games, and tech projects in this fun, hands-on afterschool hangout. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 08, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kindergarten Countdown - Goal Setting - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Wed, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on goal setting. Registration is requested.
Focus on 4's and 5's - Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
Wed, Apr 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kindergarten Countdown - Goal Setting - Children entering kindergarten fall 2026 with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on goal setting. Registration is requested.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Tree Tale Tellers - Holden Forests & Gardens
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (75)
What's Arbor Day, anyways? Join a Tree Tale Teller from Holden Forests & Gardens to explore the world of plants and trees in this all-ages family story time and learn more about Arbor Day!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Focus on 4's and 5's - Ages 4-5 not yet in kindergarten
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.
Wednesday Night Book Discussion
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a casual and lively book discussion of The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.
"What's the Deal With Dead Man's Curve?" - with author Jim Sweeney
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for an exploration for what makes Cleveland “Cleveland” with author Jim Sweeney.
Spring Craft Supply Swap
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us at the Library for a fun and friendly Craft Supply Swap! It’s the perfect chance to do a little spring cleaning—clear out those extra arts and crafts supplies and discover something new.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Tween Escape Room: Outer Space - Grades 4-8
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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You are trapped on a space station and must solve puzzles, crack codes, and work as a team to escape before time runs out!
Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
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