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Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026

ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
2026-08-11 10:00:00 2026-08-11 12:00:00 America/New_York Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten. Parma-Powers Branch - Story/Craft Room (49)

Tuesday, August 11
10:00am - 12:00pm

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Parma-Powers Branch

Story/Craft Room (49)

Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.

Aug 3 - August 13, 2026
Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

A.     Kindergarten Readiness for ages 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten): Supplemental academic classroom and social language instruction for English Learners to hone English literacy skills.

B.     ELL lessons and activities with simple, fun games, crafts and discovery-related projects added in. Individual attention, combined with group activities and projects, will offer the chance for ELL students to enjoy summer learning with their summer-school classmates while improving their English skills.

C.    Everyday activities will enrich academic vocabulary, increase social vocabulary and give ELL students an opportunity to learn about culture and life in the U.S. while improving their conversation skills.

Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture this program’s effectiveness. Learn more about parent options at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options.

Parma-Powers Branch
pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Jessica Breslin
Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 26 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.

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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Excel: Financial Functions Basics
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to use some of the practical financial functions in Excel to calculate loan or interest payments, or the future value of an investment. Also, get an introduction to What-If Analysis tools.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Ice Cream Social - Everyone
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a grand celebration of our Parma community with an ice cream social. Enjoy live music, fun activities, and Good Humor ice cream treats. 
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Parma-Powers Birding Club - Adults & Families with kids age 6 and up
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Meet enthusiastic birders. Share your birding tips, photos, recordings and stories. Do activities and learn from special guest experts. All experience levels and ages welcomed!
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Dig In! to Summer Fun - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Unearth fun at a new program each week. Exciting guest presenters bring STEAM, art, animals, magic and more to life! See below or calendar for details. No registration. Space limited to room capacity.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.
Bingo: Fun for All! - Adults
Tue, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Parma Maps, Photos, Trivia and More...
Thu, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us as we celebrate Parma's Bicentennial with maps, photos, trivia questions and more. Test your Parma knowledge and share some memories.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Drive-In Movie & Car Build - Ages 6 and up with a caregiver
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Kids build and decorate their own cardboard cars, then cruise into our indoor theater to park and enjoy a lineup of Pixar short films. Registration required.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Aug 05, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Aug 08, 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!
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Adults
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict. Books will be available one month in advance.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Excel: Tables and Charts
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to format a range of data as a table, how to summarize a large data set with a pivot table and how to use charts to visually represent data.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Aug 12, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.
Cooking 4Teens Around the World - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Learn how to make different foods from different countries: 6/10: Japan, 7/8: Mexico, 8/12: Italy
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Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion Group
Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Monthly movie discussion group. Film for August is Black Bag.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL 2026 - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Dinosaur Stomp - Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Wiggle and boogie at the dinosaur dance! No registration required.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
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Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 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.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 19, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 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.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Aug 19, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.
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Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 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.
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