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Unnatural Ohio: Cryptids, Ghosts & more in the Buckeye State

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2026-04-08 18:30:00 2026-04-08 19:30:00 America/New_York Unnatural Ohio: Cryptids, Ghosts & more in the Buckeye State Authors M. Kristina Smith and Kevin Moore parse urban legends from history as they explore the unnatural side of Ohio’s heritage. Brook Park Branch - Large Meeting Room (72)

Wednesday, April 08
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-08 18:30:00 2026-04-08 19:30:00 America/New_York Unnatural Ohio: Cryptids, Ghosts & more in the Buckeye State Authors M. Kristina Smith and Kevin Moore parse urban legends from history as they explore the unnatural side of Ohio’s heritage. Brook Park Branch - Large Meeting Room (72)

Brook Park Branch

Large Meeting Room (72)

Authors M. Kristina Smith and Kevin Moore parse urban legends from history as they explore the unnatural side of Ohio’s heritage.

Strange things are afoot in the Buckeye State. Join us as M. Kristina Smith and Kevin Moore of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums explore Ohio folklore, legends, and mysterious creatures.

TAGS: | General | Author Event |

Brook Park Branch
bpkmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.267.5250
Fax: 216.267.3776
Branch manager
Gabriel Venditti
Hours
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We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Closed for Easter
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
(Closed for Easter)
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About the branch

The Brook Park Branch offers community meeting space and study rooms.

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

Upcoming events

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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Little Scientists - Preschool STEM Storytime - Ages 4-6 (not yet completed Kindergarten) with caregiver
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Become a little scientist as we read, investigate, discover, and explore!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Music & Movement Storytime - Ages 2-5, with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Music fuels your child's mind!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Artful Impact - Grades K-8
Tue, Apr 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Express yourself and make an impact!
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
What Was it Like? Homeschool History-Spring Series - Ages 12-17 Book Discussion
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
StoryRoom (30)
Go back in time and put yourself in another's shoes to find out what life was like through our homeschool history book discussion.
Homeschool What Was it Like? History Series - Ages 7 - 12 with Caregiver (for younger ages)
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Join us each month for an exciting journey to another time and place to find out "what was it like?"
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Unnatural Ohio: Cryptids, Ghosts & more in the Buckeye State - Adults
Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Authors M. Kristina Smith and Kevin Moore parse urban legends from history as they explore the unnatural side of Ohio’s heritage.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Pajama Time Family Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten! - Ages 3-5, with caregiver
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Have FUN while helping your child prepare for Kindergarten with stories and hands-on activities!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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
Mon, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Big Read: DIY Recipe Box - Adults
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Create a keepsake for your favorite recipes and add your own decorative touch. This is a limited seat/high demand program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Music & Movement Storytime - Ages 2-5, with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Music fuels your child's mind!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Artful Impact - Grades K-8
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Express yourself and make an impact!
Anime & Manga Club
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us if you're interested in anime and manga!
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Discussion - Hybrid
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Join us to discuss titles in the fantasy and science fiction genre. Discussion will meet once a month both in the large meeting room of the Brook Park library and virtually over Zoom.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Pajama Time Family Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten! - Ages 3-5, with caregiver
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Have FUN while helping your child prepare for Kindergarten with stories and hands-on activities!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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
Mon, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Music & Movement Storytime - Ages 2-5, with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Music fuels your child's mind!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Artful Impact - Grades K-8
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Express yourself and make an impact!
VolunTeens Orientation (Grades 9-12)
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about the ways you can help the library and your community while earning volunteer hours for school.
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Wed, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Craft Exchange! - Adult Program
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Bring in unwanted craft items and exchange them for something new. This is a great way to try something new without the expense.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Pajama Time Family Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten! - Ages 3-5, with caregiver
Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Have FUN while helping your child prepare for Kindergarten with stories and hands-on activities!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Magic: the Casualing - A monthly Magic: the Gathering program
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
This group that meets on the last Saturday of every month to enjoy the casual formats of Magic: the Gathering, commander and cube.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Music & Movement Storytime - Ages 2-5, with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Music fuels your child's mind!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Artful Impact - Grades K-8
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Express yourself and make an impact!
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
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, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
StoryRoom (30)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Pajama Time Family Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Boost your child's brain with stories and play!
Ready, Set, Kindergarten! - Ages 3-5, with caregiver
Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Have FUN while helping your child prepare for Kindergarten with stories and hands-on activities!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (72)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
You Can Uke! - Ukulele for Beginners - Ages 5 and up with adult caregiver
Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (72)
Learn how to play the ukulele!
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