Sip, Scoop & Grow

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Audio and Video Studio Orientation - For ages 11 & up

Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am

Homework Center (56)

Learn about the equipment and software in the Audio and Video Recording Studios throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm

South Euclid-Lyndhurst Children's Department

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

Building Foundations of Caregiving - Adults

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Learn about the fundamentals for caregivers of adults. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Poetry Writing Workshop - Cyril A. Dostal Poetry Workshop

Thu, May 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Please note: We will workshop the original, one-page poems of the first 15 poets to give them to the facilitator by the start of the session. Please bring 15-20 copies of your poem.

Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults

Fri, May 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Memory Lab

Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab

Adventure Club - Grades K-5

Sat, May 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Homework Center (56)

In this kid-friendly Dungeons and Dragons club, heroes can explore a creative fantasy world through verbal storytelling, using dice to help them along.

Mon, May 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Sip, Scoop & Grow - For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Tue, May 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room A+B+C (120)

Join our FamilySpace playtime where little ones will enjoy planting and sip a kid-friendly drink while they explore hands-on nature fun.

Big Read: Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution

Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.

Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults

Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Memory Lab

Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab

Teen Innovators - Grades 6 to 12

Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B+C (75)

Join us for a chance to explore exciting technology, techniques, and art forms!

Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

South Euclid-Lyndhurst Children's Department

Boost your baby’s brain through play!

Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

After School Board Game Hour

Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Fri, May 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Relax and unwind with board games and friends!

Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Tue, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up

Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Memory Lab

Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.

When You’re in The Dreaded Trenches - Persevering Through Your Writing Project

Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Advice and tools to keep going

Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Self-Publishing Roundtable

Thu, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Curious about self-publishing?

Fri, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Finding Your Voice in Memoir - Tone, structure, and rhythm on the page

Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Sat, Jun 06, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Half-day workshop for memoir and personal essay writers

Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up

Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Memory Lab

Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.

Playwriting – From the Page to the Stage - Two-part series, June 10 & 24

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Come to this highly interactive session with your ideas, and ready to create.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Taking Your Poetry from Private to Public - Writer in Residence Class

Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

With 2026 Writer in Residence Brad Ricca

Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room B+C (75)

Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.

Fri, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

The Roadmap for Seniors - Making a Plan, Making Decisions and Moving On

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

This event will be held in-person in the Writers' Center meeting room.

Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room A+B+C (120)

With author Lee-Ann Spacek. Books available for purchase and signing.

Writing With Vision Loss - The Start of a New Chapter

Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Practical tools and accessible technology that allow writers with vision loss to write, edit, and publish

Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fiction Writing Workshop - Third Mondays, March--August

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Six-month fiction workshop for writers ready to give and receive feedback

Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!

Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Writer in Residence Office Hours - One-on-one appointments with Brad Ricca

Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Homework Center (56)

Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 8:15pm

Call the Writers' Center up to one month before the office hours date to book an appointment.

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Department

Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!