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The Magic of Harry Houdini
2026-06-24 19:00:00 2026-06-24 20:00:00 America/New_York The Magic of Harry Houdini Unlock the secrets of this famous magician's past, from his birth in Budapest to his rise to fame as the world-renowned escape artist known as "The Great Houdini." Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Wednesday, June 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-24 19:00:00 2026-06-24 20:00:00 America/New_York The Magic of Harry Houdini Unlock the secrets of this famous magician's past, from his birth in Budapest to his rise to fame as the world-renowned escape artist known as "The Great Houdini." Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Maple Heights Branch

Large Meeting Room (56)

Unlock the secrets of this famous magician's past, from his birth in Budapest to his rise to fame as the world-renowned escape artist known as "The Great Houdini."

TAGS: | History | General |

Maple Heights Branch
mhrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Ginaya Willoughby
Hours
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Mon, May 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 31 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Maple Heights Branch serves as the headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive adult education services in Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Pearson Vue testing services are also offered at this location.

The Maple Heights Branch is also home to The Centers for Families and Children’s Debra Ann November Early Learning Center, the first early learning center to be located inside a public library in the State of Ohio.

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

Upcoming events

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iPhone Photography: Fireworks and Night Photography
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Just in time for July 4th-capture fireworks with your iPhone!
Music Therapy and More - Ages 0 – 6 years (and their parents/caregivers)
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6 years) with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills.Register
Crochet Club - Adults
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Bring your crochet projects and share tips, patterns, and conversation with other crochet enthusiasts! Don't know how? Don't worry, we'll teach you!
This event is full
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
Let's Play! - Ages 0-5, with a caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Come and play at the library! Meet new friends and learn during this relaxed, open-ended playtime. While kids explore new toys and socialize with peers, adults can connect with other caregivers. 
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Adult Activities for All Abilities A.M.
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
This event is full
Summertime Shimmy and Dance - Ages 2 – 5 years with caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Put on your dancing shoes and boogie to new and old favorites!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Side Quest Summer - Hobby Trials
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Trial a new beginner-friendly craft, just for tweens and teens.
Cancelled
Enrtrepreneurship Class Orientation
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is a registration session for our free 10-week entrepreneurship certification class starting July 20th. Walk-ins welcome.
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - A program presented by Case Western Reserve
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia and strategies for each.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Braiding 101 for Adults - Adults
Sat, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
A professional will teach adults the basics of braiding. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Bluey Party - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Come celebrate your favorite Bluey moments with stories, songs, and games.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Cancelled
Entrepreneurship Class Orientation
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is a registration session for our free 10-week entrepreneurship certification class starting July 20th. Walk-ins welcome.
Cancelled
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Side Quest Summer - Hobby Trials
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Trial a new beginner-friendly craft, just for tweens and teens.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Children of all abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. Registration requested beginning May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mental Health Workshop - Adults
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Explore the mind and body and what is at the heart of mental health conditions with Dr. Terry A. Webb. This workshop will take place on the second Saturday of each month.
Detective Academy - Grades 2 - 5
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids will work together to solve clues, crack patterns, put events in order and solve the mystery. Registration requested beginning May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Senior Box Pickup - Adults 60 years and older
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free curated meals of cheese and shelf-stable items.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Toni Morrison: Her Way with Words - Adults
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Celebrate the brilliance of Toni Morrison in this one‑hour literary workshop devoted to the richness, rhythm, and power of her language.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Side Quest Summer - Hobby Trials
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Trial a new beginner-friendly craft, just for tweens and teens.
Entrepreneurship Class Orientation
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (12)
This is a registration session for our free 10-week entrepreneurship certification class starting July 20th. Walk-ins welcome.
Clues & Cozies - A Cozy Mystery Discussion
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room (12)
Help us piece together the clues as we chat about our latest cozy mystery with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! (Discussion can also be accessed on Zoom by registering for Virtual "Clues & Cozies")
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Cancelled
Entrepreneruship Class Orientation
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is a registration session for our free 10-week entrepreneurship certification class starting July 20th. Walk-ins welcome.
Talk with Ideastream Public Media
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Study Room 1
Ideastream Public Media will be holding "office hours" at CCPL to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Canva Basics
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Create designs and graphics for print or digital media with this free website. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Account with Canva.com (bring your password!).
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
The Magic of Harry Houdini
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Unlock the secrets of this famous magician's past, from his birth in Budapest to his rise to fame as the world-renowned escape artist known as "The Great Houdini."
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Let's Jam! - Adults
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn to make quick & simple lower sugar strawberry jam.
This event is full
Toddler Explorers - Ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for hands-on, sensory learning. We have the potential to get messy, so please wear play clothes.  Open to ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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