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Entrepreneurship Certification Class
2026-07-30 18:00:00 2026-07-30 20:30:00 America/New_York Entrepreneurship Certification Class This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info. Maple Heights Branch - Classroom (12)

Thursday, July 30
6:00pm - 8:30pm

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Maple Heights Branch

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This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info.

The next session of this certification class starts on July 13th, 2026 and will cover the fundamentals of starting a business including developing your idea, conducting market research, obtaining a business license, basic marketing concepts, bookkeeping, and more. There will be an exam at the end of the class that will provide you with a U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification credential (https://www.ctecs.org/usece/), which can be helpful if you are planning to seek funding for your business idea in the form of grants and/or loans. 

The class schedule is as follows, with a class overview/orientation being conducted on your first night of class. 

Mondays / 6-8:30 PM: Attend via Zoom or at the Parma Heights Branch, 6188 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, Technology Classroom

Thursdays / 6-8:00 PM – Attend via Zoom or at the Maple Heights Branch, 5225 Library Lane, Maple Hts., Aspire Classroom
The class will run through Thursday, October 1st.

If you are interested in attending this class, you will need to fill out the online registration form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1juFBMnSP5h2RFvoQ6-tEidcwegNvcE3-te5u3Hkqs9o/viewform?edit_requested=true. An office team member will then contact you to complete the process. 

Maple Heights Branch
mhrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Ginaya Willoughby
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 19 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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Senior Box Pickup - Adults 60 years and older
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free curated meals of cheese and shelf-stable items.
College Now ACT/SAT Boot Camp
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
College Now of Greater Cleveland will administer an ACT/SAT boot camp. Register
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Tada Magician - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Enjoy Tada Magician's interactive magic show packed with laughter, wonder, and fun, engaging children of all ages with colorful tricks, playful illusions, and plenty of audience participation.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 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
Wed, Jul 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.
College Now ACT/SAT Boot Camp
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
College Now of Greater Cleveland will administer an ACT/SAT boot camp. Register
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 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
Thu, Jul 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
Thu, Jul 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.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info.
Cancelled
Entrepreneruship Certification Orientation
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is a registration session for our free 10-week entrepreneurship certification class starting July 20th. Walk-ins welcome.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Fri, Jul 17, 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, Jul 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.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summertime Shimmy and Dance - Ages 2 – 5 years with caregiver
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Put on your dancing shoes and boogie to new and old favorites!
Our Stories: Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 4
Meet with fellow readers to discuss thought-provoking books by diverse authors. (Discussion can also be accessed on Zoom by registering for Virtual "Our Stories: Book Discussion")
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 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
Wed, Jul 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
Wed, Jul 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.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 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
Thu, Jul 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
Thu, Jul 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.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (12)
This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info.
Toddler Explorers - Ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver
Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 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.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 27, 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, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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, Jul 28, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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 Side Quest - Hobby Trials Wrap-Up
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Homework Center (100)
Did you miss Side Quest Summer in June? Join us for a last chance trial.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (12)
This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 31, 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 Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Aug 03, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 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.
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 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.
Back-to-School Pencil Case - Grades 4 - 8
Wed, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Use our sewing machines and our fabric to create your own, unique pencil case for the new school year! Open to grades 4 - 8. Registration requested beginning July 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Aug 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.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (12)
This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Sensory Summer - Ages 0-5, with a caregiver
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a fun morning of sensory activities that support development and encourage open-ended, creative, play! 
Mental Health Workshop - Adults
Sat, Aug 08, 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.
Cancelled
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Aug 11, 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.
Self-Portraits 101
Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn how to draw a portrait of yourself using a photo you bring from home! No supplies needed. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Thu, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (12)
This event is part of a free 12-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org for more info.
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