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Toni Morrison: Her Way with Words

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2026-08-05 19:00:00 2026-08-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Toni Morrison: Her Way with Words Celebrate the brilliance of Toni Morrison in this one-hour literary workshop devoted to the richness, rhythm, and power of her language. Parma Heights Branch - Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)

Wednesday, August 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Parma Heights Branch

Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)

Celebrate the brilliance of Toni Morrison in this one-hour literary workshop devoted to the richness, rhythm, and power of her language.

This interactive workshop honors the power and beauty of language in Toni Morrison's canon.  Bring your favorite Toni Morrison book to discuss.  

Michelle Rankins, founder/president of M. Rankins Creative Enterprises, LLC, is a published poet, creative professional, and an educator for over 20 years.  She was a featured poet for for Word on The Street - Summer Block Party for Literary Cleveland, The BLAX Museum, The Cleveland Public Theatre, READING RACE: Poetic Expressions of Identity at MOCA Cleveland, and the International Conference on 20th Century American Poetry in Wuhan, China.

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Phone: 440.884.2313
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Krista Tokarz
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Opened April 11, 2026, this state-of-the-art, one-of-a-kind library branch features everything from the materials, programs, and services CCPL customers have come to expect and rely on, to an early learning space to be operated by The Centers, and the new home of Aspire Greater Cleveland which focuses on adult education that supports critical workforce development.

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Toni Morrison: Her Way with Words - Adults
Wed, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)
Celebrate the brilliance of Toni Morrison in this one-hour literary workshop devoted to the richness, rhythm, and power of her language.
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