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History of Juneteenth

Adults
2026-06-25 19:00:00 2026-06-25 20:00:00 America/New_York History of Juneteenth Join us for an engaging and educational program exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Thursday, June 25
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 19:00:00 2026-06-25 20:00:00 America/New_York History of Juneteenth Join us for an engaging and educational program exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Parma-Powers Branch

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Join us for an engaging and educational program exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth.

This presentation will examine the events of June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to announce the enforcement of freedom for enslaved people, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln. 


Participants will learn about the historical context of the Civil War era, the delayed enforcement of emancipation in Texas, and how Juneteenth evolved from local community celebrations into a nationally recognized holiday. The program will highlight the cultural traditions, resilience, and ongoing impact of Juneteenth in American history. 


Presented by Jermaine Crayton M.Ed./CTRS/CAM/Reiki Master/Yogi  
 

TAGS: | History | General |

Parma-Powers Branch
pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Jessica Breslin
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Mon, May 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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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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Citizenship Class - Adults
Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
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West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Citizenship Class - Adults
Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 02, 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.
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Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
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Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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Wed, Jun 03, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
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Build Your Own Time Capsule - Families
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Celebrate Parma's Bicentennial! Join a hands-on family workshop to build a real time capsule for your special memories. All supplies provided except for your personal treasures. Registration required.
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Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Parma Area Artists Reception - Everyone
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Saturday, June 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meet the contributing artists for the Parma-Powers Branch Gallery Wall Fall exhibit! Free refreshments will be served!
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Fri, Jun 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.
Flamingo Fling! Summer Kickoff - Everyone
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Dance into summer with music, photo ops and flamingo-themed activities for all ages. Celebrate the Parma Bicentennial and the Summer Reading Challenge, "Unearth a Story"!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
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Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 08, 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, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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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, Jun 08, 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, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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.
Citizenship Class - Adults
Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
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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.
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Meeting Room C (50)
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Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 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.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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 - Adult
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (35)
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Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
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Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Meeting Room A/B (150)
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Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Parma Area Artists Reception - Everyone
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room (35),Meeting Room D (40)
Meet the contributing artists for the Parma-Powers Branch Gallery Wall Fall exhibit! Free refreshments will be served!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Dig In! to Summer Fun - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Mon, Jun 15, 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.
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Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Citizenship Class - Adults
Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
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Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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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, Jun 16, 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.
Finding Hope: Overcoming Addiction Together
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Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn what addiction is and how it can affect a person’s life, relationships, and daily choices. Also learn the different ways people can get help.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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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, Jun 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Excel Basics ★
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Learn the essentials of Excel. Topics include entering data, using autofill and performing calculations using basic formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.
Beach Glass Frame Art Class - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
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Citizenship Class - Adults
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
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Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
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Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Adults are invited to check out the KIC. Explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation and making books. Experience the fun our kids have during the day!
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
BookJoy: A book & goodie bag 4Teen - For Gr. 6-12 Pick Up at the Parma Branch
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Discover your next favorite book. Register for a book pack that contains a hand-selected book for checkout along with GOODIES to keep! Click on "BookJoy" for more info. Pick up at the Parma Branch.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 19, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 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, Jun 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
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Citizenship Class - Adults
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Spiritual Fitness - Adult Program
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
UH Partner Program
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 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
Tue, Jun 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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 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.
Wicked: Part One - Rated PG
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
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Citizenship Class - Adults
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
History of Juneteenth - Adults
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for an engaging and educational program exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 27, 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!
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