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America 250!

Maker Program
2026-06-04 19:00:00 2026-06-04 20:30:00 America/New_York America 250! Experience two different painting methods while creating patriotic items to celebrate America250! Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Thursday, June 04
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-04 19:00:00 2026-06-04 20:30:00 America/New_York America 250! Experience two different painting methods while creating patriotic items to celebrate America250! Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

Experience two different painting methods while creating patriotic items to celebrate America250!

Show your patriotism by screen printing the American flag on burlap and do some basic hand sewing to display your creation.  Then use the shaving cream paint method to create a marbleized patriotic tote. Celebrate America250! with rustic signage and a patriotic tote bag. All materials are provided. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Solon Library. Registrants must be 18yrs or older.

Please note that paints can stain clothing - dress appropriately for this program.

TAGS: | Arts & Crafts |

Solon Branch
slnmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
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Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
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Located adjacent to Solon Community Park, the Solon Branch of CCPL offers community meeting spaces, public computer stations and dedicated areas for children and teens.

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Ice Cream Social
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Let's kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with ice cream and sidewalk chalk. Ice cream is while supplies last. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Branch Library.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Play, Learn, & Grow
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (70)
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week club for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3, connect with your kids and other families, plus get answers about your growing child.
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Tie-dye T-shirts - Grades 6 - 12
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Make a tie-dye t-shirt! Bring your own white t-shirt or use one provided.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Teens Create: Make A Mug
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Dive into hands-on projects and unleash your creativity in the Innovation Center! This week we will use the sublimation printer and mug press.
This event is full
America 250! - Maker Program
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Experience two different painting methods while creating patriotic items to celebrate America250!
This event is full
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Be a Book Buddy!
Mon, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Volunteer to help younger kids practice their reading skills. Orientation on Monday June 8th at 1:30 PM is mandatory. For those entering grades 6-12 in the Fall.
This event is full
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Be a Book Buddy!
Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Volunteer to help younger kids practice their reading skills. Orientation on Monday June 8th at 1:30 PM is mandatory. For those entering grades 6-12 in the Fall.
This event is full
Book Buddies
Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Practice reading for half an hour with a Teen Buddy. Then, play literacy games for the remaining fifteen minutes. For those entering grades 1-3 in the Fall.
This event is full
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
True Raiders - The Expedition to Find The Ark of the Covenant
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
True Raiders: The Untold Story of the 1909 Expedition to Find the Legendary Ark of the Covenant with author Brad Ricca.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Google Apps Basics
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Learn how to navigate and use Google’s cloud-based storage and software tools to create, upload and save files. Some of Google’s most popular apps will also be discussed.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Teens Create: Sticker Making
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Dive into hands-on projects and unleash your creativity in the Innovation Center! This week we will use Adobe Illustrator and Roland vinyl printer/cutter to design and print stickers.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Be a Book Buddy!
Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Volunteer to help younger kids practice their reading skills. Orientation on Monday June 8th at 1:30 PM is mandatory. For those entering grades 6-12 in the Fall.
This event is full
Book Buddies
Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Practice reading for half an hour with a Teen Buddy. Then, play literacy games for the remaining fifteen minutes. For those entering grades 1-3 in the Fall.
This event is full
The Roadmap for Seniors - Making a Plan & Moving On
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Learn about transitioning into older age by developing your own personal life roadmap that will guide your decisions and allow you to live your best retirement.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Learn even more about the songs of Stevie Nicks.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
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