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God and Your Brain

Adults
2026-02-23 19:00:00 2026-02-23 20:00:00 America/New_York God and Your Brain Explore the effects that God and faith have on humans from a neurological perspective. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Monday, February 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 19:00:00 2026-02-23 20:00:00 America/New_York God and Your Brain Explore the effects that God and faith have on humans from a neurological perspective. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Parma-Powers Branch

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Explore the effects that God and faith have on humans from a neurological perspective.

Is God just in your head? The amazing answer might be ‘yes,’ but not how an atheist 
might believe. Neurological evidence suggests our brains have evolved a neuro-physical 
ability to perceive beyond our sense of self to a greater Presence. An encounter with 
God is a “neurologically real” experience. Let’s explore how the brain perceives God and how the mind interprets the encounter. 

Parma-Powers Branch
pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Jessica Breslin
Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Feb 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located across from University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and adjacent to city hall, the Parma-Powers Branch offers a full service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and an interactive children’s area featuring artwork by beloved writer/illustrator Rosemary Wells.

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

Upcoming events

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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Glass Etching & Hot Chocolate for Valentine’s Day - For Teens and Adults
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Learn to weed vinyl to create a stencil for etching a Valentine themed gift, and make and taste some hot chocolate. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.     
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Broccoli & Cheddar Soup for the Soul - Adults
Wed, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Learn how to make a delicious, home-made Broccoli & Cheddar Soup recipe! This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
An Evening with Ella Fitzgerald - Adult
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for an evening with "Ella Fitzgerald" as Debra Rose of Women in History brings Ella's songs and history to life.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Fri, Feb 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.
Family Bingo Donut Day - Families with Children Age 4 to Grade 5
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Bring the generations together to play bingo, have a treat and win prizes! Drop-in. Donuts, water and coffee provided. Click "Add to Calendar" to receive a reminder message. 
Ready Set Create! Engineering Challenges for Kids - Gr 2 - 5
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from AECOM and ASCE. Registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Feb 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Feb 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Inkscape Basics - Adults
Mon, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to create a vector design using this free open-source editor comparable to Adobe Illustrator.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Adults
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. Film for February is A Haunting in Venice.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Fri, Feb 13, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Feb 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Stress Management - Adult
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore a healthy and balanced approach for responding to life's anxieties and tension.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Fri, Feb 20, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (49)
Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!
Polar Bear Art - Gr 1 - 3
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Learn some fun facts about polar bears and create a polar bear painting. Registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Feb 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Feb 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kindergarten Countdown - Kids entering K in fall 2026
Mon, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Help your child prepare for school. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
God and Your Brain - Adults
Mon, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore the effects that God and faith have on humans from a neurological perspective.
Senior Bingo - Adults
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Join us for a morning of Bingo! Prizes will be awarded and fun will be had!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Karaoke Night at the Library - Aduilts
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for an amazing night of karaoke fun! If you'd like to watch rather than sing, please sign up here.
Karaoke Night -- Singer Signup - Adult
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an amazing night of karaoke fun! This is the signup page for karaoke singers. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Artful Impact - Grades K – 8
Fri, Feb 27, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Fridays at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL.
Winter Reading Game Ends - Age 3 to Grade 5
Sat, Feb 28, All day
Read all winter long for fun and prizes. Only at Parma-Powers Branch from Dec 1 - Feb 28.
Stories & Stitches: Adult Craft & Listen Hour - Adults - Adults
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Unwind, create, and get swept away by a good story. Join us for a cozy hour where audiobooks meet hands-on creativity. Prefer to just listen and relax? That’s perfectly fine. Drop-ins welcome.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Mar 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class - Adults
Mon, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
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 03/02/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Mar 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
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