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Successful Aging: Your Curiosity Matters!

2026-07-30 19:00:00 2026-07-30 20:00:00 America/New_York Successful Aging: Your Curiosity Matters! Keep your mind sharp by exploring your curiosity and why it encourages cognitive health. Registration requested. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Thursday, July 30
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Middleburg Heights Branch

Meeting Room A/B (120)

Keep your mind sharp by exploring your curiosity and why it encourages cognitive health. Registration requested.

Curiosity is one of the many components for supporting your cognitive health. Keep your brain active by exploring new areas or even revisiting prior interests but taking them to another level. Learn ways to enhance your curiosity that can enhance the quality of your days while providing support for the other essential pillars of your brain health routine.

Presented by Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A., Geriatric Life Enhancement Consultant, Memory Fitness Specialist and Speech Language Pathologist.  

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Middleburg Heights Branch
mdhmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.234.3600
Fax: 440.234.0849
Branch manager
Ronald Block
Hours
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Mon, Jul 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

First opened in 1969, the Middleburg Heights Branch moved into a new building in 2018, which features public meeting rooms, a special sensory friendly children’s area, quiet study rooms and a full-service drive-up window.

Upcoming events

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Patriotic Wreaths
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us to make patriotic paper straw wreaths. Registration Required. This is a high demand/limited seat program.
This event is full
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Google Docs Basics ★
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn how to use Google Docs. This class will discuss tools and features to create and format documents. (Note: A Google account is needed to participate in the class).
Summer Fun for Everyone: Brick Builders - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Little Ukrainians Off to School - For Children Attending School for the First Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Get ready for the start of the school year with stories, songs, and activities that teach functional language and emotional resiliency.
Play, Learn, & Grow - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
Thu, Jul 30, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child.
Successful Aging: Your Curiosity Matters!
Thu, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Keep your mind sharp by exploring your curiosity and why it encourages cognitive health. Registration requested.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Fun Friday - Grades 1 – 6
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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.
Savoring Summer's Bounty - Fresh veggies (featuring mystery mocktail recipes )
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Ron and Steve square off again in a culinary battle, this time using delicious summer veggies. Registration Required. This is a high demand/limited seat program.
This event is full
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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 English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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 English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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.
Play, Learn, & Grow - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
Thu, Aug 06, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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 English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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.
Teen Makers: Hanging Jellyfish Light - For Teens In or Entering Grades 6-12
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Make a customized glowing jellyfish light for your room! All supplies provided. Registration and Release Form required - click on program title for more information.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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.
Living History with Sacagawea
Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn about Sacagawea, Shoshone Native American woman who traveled the Louisiana Purchase with Lewis and Clark​. Registration required.
Campfire Storytime - For Children & Families
Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Meet us outside for a special family storytime filled with campfire stories, songs, and a snack.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for PreK and Kindergarten Readiness
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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.
Play, Learn, & Grow - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
Thu, Aug 13, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child.
Internet Basics
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.
Just Write Teen Writing Group: Teens In/Entering Grades 6-12 - August Session
Wed, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Meet other teen writers and expand your writing skills through games, exercises, and prompts. All levels of writing experience welcome.
Adapted Adult Get Together
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Adults 18+ with caregiver. Join us for fun, adapted programs featuring stories, art, music, and more, specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Play, Learn, & Grow - Ages 1-3 with caregiver
Thu, Aug 20, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families, plus get information about your growing child.
Gen Zen Hangout: August Session - Tweens of All Abilities In/Entering Grades 4-6
Sat, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Play games, tinker, make art, and just hang out at our inclusive monthly meet-up. Please let us know if tween needs any accommodations to attend program.
Patriotic Plant Pots
Mon, Aug 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a relaxing night of painting terra cotta pots. Registration Required. This is a high demand/limited seat program.
This event is full
Excel: Financial Functions Basics
Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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.
Under the Sea -An Inclusive & Adaptive Theatre Experience
Wed, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Open to adults with developmental disabilities, this workshop explores the magical world “Under the Sea” to life through theatre, music, and movement.
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