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The Expiration Date

Adults
2026-06-11 19:00:00 2026-06-11 20:00:00 America/New_York The Expiration Date A live 50-minute performance of true life stories about getting older, dealing with life's ups and downs, and realizing that I/we/they are all mortal. Orange Branch - The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)

Thursday, June 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 19:00:00 2026-06-11 20:00:00 America/New_York The Expiration Date A live 50-minute performance of true life stories about getting older, dealing with life's ups and downs, and realizing that I/we/they are all mortal. Orange Branch - The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)

Orange Branch

The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)

A live 50-minute performance of true life stories about getting older, dealing with life's ups and downs, and realizing that I/we/they are all mortal.

The Expiration Date is a one-man 'dramedy,' a live 50-minute performance of true life stories about getting older, dealing with life's ups and downs, and realizing that I/we/they are all mortal. A native Clevelander's stories of life on the road less traveled.

Judah Leblang is a Cleveland-raised/Boston based teacher, writer, and storyteller. His essays and commentaries have been carried on 200 ABC radio and NPR stations around the US. He has performed his one-man shows at the BorderLight Festival in Cleveland, and at festivals and community venues in Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, and Edmonton, Calgary, and Halifax, Canada.

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Orange Branch
orgmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.831.4282
Fax: 216.831.0714
Branch manager
Chad Lowther
Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located in Pepper Pike, the Orange Branch offers a cozy fireplace reading area, community meeting spaces and a full service drive-up window. The branch’s interactive children’s area features artwork from the book Aesop’s Fables by the late beloved illustrator Jerry Pinkney.

Upcoming events

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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Stay and play with fun library toys after storytime.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months to 5 years, with caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. After storytime, stay to play with library toys, and engage with other families.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Stay and play with fun library toys after storytime.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the Orange Branch Library Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 12:30pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Friends of the Orange Branch Library monthly meeting.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months to 5 years, with caregiver
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. After storytime, stay to play with library toys, and engage with other families.
The Expiration Date - Adults
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
A live 50-minute performance of true life stories about getting older, dealing with life's ups and downs, and realizing that I/we/they are all mortal.
America250 Exhibition of MMA (Mixed Metrical Arts) - An Hour-Long Epic Poetry Recitation (with popsicles!)
Sun, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
An original American epic poem delivered by Matthew AKA The Orator of Orange-- with red, white, and blue popsicles afterwards!
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Excel Basics ★ - Adults
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Learn the essentials of Excel. Topics include entering data, using autofill and performing calculations using basic formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Sweet & Simple Strawberry Cooking - Adults
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Learn how to make healthy and delicious strawberry recipes. This is a high demand/limited seat program.
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Stay and play with fun library toys after storytime.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room (40)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months to 5 years, with caregiver
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. After storytime, stay to play with library toys, and engage with other families.
Superhero Project Viewing Hours - Everyone
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Join us for a tour of the Superhero Project display, hosted by the project founder Lisa Kollins. These are drop-in hours, and registration is not required.
Blood Drive
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
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).
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
The Power of The Superhero Project - Adults
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Discover how a global League of Extraordinary Artists is harnessing the power of the arts as a tool for healing and empowering youth impacted by serious illnesses, disabilities, and complex needs.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Stay and play with fun library toys after storytime.
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Superhero Project Viewing Hours - Everyone
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a tour of the Superhero Project display, hosted by the project founder Lisa Kollins. These are drop-in hours, and registration is not required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months to 5 years, with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. After storytime, stay to play with library toys, and engage with other families.
Representational Justice & A New Pantheon of Heroes - Teens and Adults
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Discover the critical need for young people to see themselves reflected in art and culture.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Learn to Vote - Teen Voting Information
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Turning 18 soon? Curious about registering to vote, the voting process, or, how to request an absentee ballot? Come to this informational session! Open to all ages!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories. Stay and play with fun library toys after storytime.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hope and Stanley Adelstein Room (A/B) (75)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - Ages 19 months to 5 years, with caregiver
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Programming Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. After storytime, stay to play with library toys, and engage with other families.
Flower Tile Necklaces - Teens, Grades 6-12
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Programming Room (40)
Pick a flower from our garden and use it to make a tile necklace.
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