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Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
2025-09-16 19:00:00 2025-09-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of the award-winning novel James by Percival Everett. Attend in-person or virtually! Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Tuesday, September 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 19:00:00 2025-09-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of the award-winning novel James by Percival Everett. Attend in-person or virtually! Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Maple Heights Branch

Large Meeting Room (56)

Join us for a discussion of the award-winning novel James by Percival Everett. Attend in-person or virtually!

James by Percival Everett

"From Percival Everett-a recipient of the NBCC Lifetime Achievement Award and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and numerous PEN awards-comes James, a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view."

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Maple Heights Branch
mhrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Deva Walker
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day August 31st - September 1st)
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About the branch

The Maple Heights Branch serves as the headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive adult education services in Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Pearson Vue testing services are also offered at this location.

The Maple Heights Branch is also home to The Centers for Families and Children’s Debra Ann November Early Learning Center, the first early learning center to be located inside a public library in the State of Ohio.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

Spice Up Your Life - August: Tarragon
Mon, Aug 25, All day
During 2025, try a new spice with the Maple Heights branch of CCPL! Pick up a sample-sized packet of the spice of the month with suggested recipes. 1 per household, available while supplies last.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This class is part of a 12-week U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification course. The next session starts on July 21st, 2025. Please call or text (216) 990-8271 with individual questions.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
On Stage: Music - Grades K-3
Wed, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Make music with the Beck Center for the Arts!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This class is part of a 12-week U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification course. The next session starts on July 21st, 2025. Please call or text (216) 990-8271 with individual questions.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Digital Navigator at Maple Heights
Mon, Sep 08, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Stepping/Body Percussion with Blakk Jakk - Grades 4-8
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the specific techniques, vocabulary, creative processes, dynamics, and musicality of Stepping or body percussion technique with teaching artists from the Blakk Jakk Dance Collective.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Digital Navigator at Maple Heights
Tue, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Student Success Center Open House - Grades K – 8 with their families
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Join the Student Success Center staff to find out all about the center and the help it can offer your child. The entire family is welcome.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
On Stage: Music - Grades K-3
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Make music with the Beck Center for the Arts!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mary Oliver Birthday Tribute - Adults
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Come celebrate Maple's own award-winning poet, Mary Oliver on what would have been her 90th birthday! Learn about her life and work, then write a poem in her nature-focused style.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This class is part of a 12-week U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification course. The next session starts on July 21st, 2025. Please call or text (216) 990-8271 with individual questions.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Mental Health Workshop
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Explore the mind and body and what is at the heart of mental health conditions with Dr. Terry A. Webb.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Stepping/Body Percussion with Blakk Jakk - Grades 4-8
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the specific techniques, vocabulary, creative processes, dynamics, and musicality of Stepping or body percussion technique with teaching artists from the Blakk Jakk Dance Collective.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us for a discussion of the award-winning novel James by Percival Everett. Attend in-person or virtually!
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
On Stage: Music - Grades K-3
Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Make music with the Beck Center for the Arts!
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This class is part of a 12-week U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification course. The next session starts on July 21st, 2025. Please call or text (216) 990-8271 with individual questions.
Meet at Maple: A Small Business Networking Event
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Meet entrepreneurs, connect with resources, and learn what the library can do for your small business.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Music Therapy & More - Ages 0 – 6 years (and their parents/caregivers)
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6) with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills.Register
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Stepping/Body Percussion with Blakk Jakk - Grades 4-8
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore the specific techniques, vocabulary, creative processes, dynamics, and musicality of Stepping or body percussion technique with teaching artists from the Blakk Jakk Dance Collective.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Classroom (12)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Please text (216) 990-8271 to register.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (100)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Spirit Photography in Cleveland - Adults
Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Unearth how 19th-century Clevelanders embraced Spiritualism.
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