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Whispers from the Past

Victorian Symbols and Stories from Riverside Cemetery
2026-02-05 18:30:00 2026-02-05 19:45:00 America/New_York Whispers from the Past Discover the fascinating tales beneath the surface of this local resting place. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Thursday, February 05
6:30pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-05 18:30:00 2026-02-05 19:45:00 America/New_York Whispers from the Past Discover the fascinating tales beneath the surface of this local resting place. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

Discover the fascinating tales beneath the surface of this local resting place.

Join us for 'Whispers from the Past”, an intriguing journey into the hidden language of Victorian grave symbolism. We'll explore the fascinating meanings behind the monuments and markers at Riverside Cemetery, uncovering the stories and lives of the individuals interred there through the symbols they left behind.
 
Jamie and Maria have been researching and guiding tours for Riverside Cemetery together since 2021. Jamie is an employee of the cemetery and Maria is the volunteer docent; both sharing the love of history and cemeteries. 

To register, go to cuyahogalibrary.org or contact any of our branches.

TAGS: | History | General |

Solon Branch
slnmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
Hours
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Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located adjacent to Solon Community Park, the Solon Branch of CCPL offers community meeting spaces, public computer stations and dedicated areas for children and teens.

Upcoming events

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Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Online Genealogy Research - Digital Literacy
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Come learn about digital library resources for conducting genealogy research.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Libraries Are For Everyone!
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for a fun, interactive program of stories, art, music and games specifically designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Dark Fabric Direct-to-Garment Printing
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn how to pre-treat and print directly on dark cotton fabric using the Epson SureColor D2G printer. Make sure to select t-shirt size below when you register.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teens Create
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Dive into hands-on projects and unleash your creativity in the Innovation Center!
Registration opens Thursday, January 22 2026 at 6:00pm
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Book Discussion
Mon, Jan 26, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Superhero Academy
Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Do you have what it takes to become a superhero? Join the CCPL Solon Superhero Academy! Grades K-5.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Feb 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Teens Create
Thu, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Dive into hands-on projects and unleash your creativity in the Innovation Center!
Registration opens Thursday, February 5 2026 at 6:00pm
Whispers from the Past - Victorian Symbols and Stories from Riverside Cemetery
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room (70)
Discover the fascinating tales beneath the surface of this local resting place.
Excel: Sorting, Filtering and Functions
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will introduce a variety of functions. Additionally, learn about paste special, sorting and filtering with data. Prerequisite: Excel Basics.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Tote Bags
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Get a tour of the Swagelok Innovation Center. Then, design your own tote bag with pre-printed designs made with our sublimation printer. For those in 2nd-5th grade.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
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