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General History of Cleveland

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2026-06-18 19:00:00 2026-06-18 20:15:00 America/New_York General History of Cleveland A visually engaging journey through Cleveland’s past and present with historic photos and stories covering neighborhoods, Millionaires’ Row, sports, entertainment, landmarks, and local memories. North Olmsted Branch -

Thursday, June 18
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 19:00:00 2026-06-18 20:15:00 America/New_York General History of Cleveland A visually engaging journey through Cleveland’s past and present with historic photos and stories covering neighborhoods, Millionaires’ Row, sports, entertainment, landmarks, and local memories. North Olmsted Branch -

A visually engaging journey through Cleveland’s past and present with historic photos and stories covering neighborhoods, Millionaires’ Row, sports, entertainment, landmarks, and local memories.

A visually engaging journey through Cleveland’s past and present with historic photos and stories covering neighborhoods, Millionaires’ Row, sports, entertainment, landmarks, and local memories.  You will go down “memory lane” and we will include interesting facts and great pictures of Cleveland throughout its history too.

Presented by the Baldwin-Wallace Institute for Learning In Retirement

TAGS: | History | General |

North Olmsted Branch
nolmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.777.6211
Fax: 440.777.4312
Branch manager
Shayna Muckerheide
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

In 1829, Charles Hyde Olmsted promised to donate 500 books from his father’s collection if the residents agreed to change the name of their town from Lenox to Olmsted. They did and the books traveled by oxcart and were housed in individual residents’ homes while being circulated. The “Oxcart Library” is thought to be the first circulating public library in the Western Reserve.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jun 02, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 02, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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
Wed, Jun 03, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Chemical-Free Backyard - Adult
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join Good Nature Organic Lawn to learn about how to care for your lawn without resorting to using harmful chemicals.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 04, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Computer Basics - Adults
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room (16)
Learn the basics about computing devices, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings and mobile devices will also be discussed. No prerequisites.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 05, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 08, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center. Register to be on the wait list, and you will be contacted by staff.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 09, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Arabic Language Storytime - Ages 4-9 with caregiver
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts in Arabic and English. Families of all ages are welcome!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 10, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 11, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 12, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Blood Drive
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
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).
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 15, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 16, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Wed, Jun 17, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 17, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Homework Center (25)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 18, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
General History of Cleveland - Adults
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
A visually engaging journey through Cleveland’s past and present with historic photos and stories covering neighborhoods, Millionaires’ Row, sports, entertainment, landmarks, and local memories.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00am - 5:15pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 19, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
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).
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Sat, Jun 20, 9:00am - 5:15pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Mon, Jun 22, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 22, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Summer Deep Dive: Leave Your Mark - Block Printing
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Come learn how to make your own custom stamp blocks using traditional printmaking techniques. We will then use our blocks to decorate a t-shirt or tote bag.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 23, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 23, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Author Betty Weibel - Day Trip Discoveries Along Ohio's Literary Trail
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Local author Betty Weibel shares highlights about nearby places on the Ohio Literary Trail.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Wed, Jun 24, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Be Red Cross Ready: Disaster Preparedness - Adults
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Learn how to respond to disasters in this American Red Cross Preparedness program.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 24, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 25, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Fri, Jun 26, 9:00am - 5:15pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 26, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Sat, Jun 27, 9:00am - 5:15pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Cozies & Crafts - Adults
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Do you like cozy mysteries & crafts? Clue into this book club where we suspect you will have a great time. This month only, we will be meeting at the Fairview Park Library's Innovation Center.
This event is full
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 29, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Summer Deep Dive: Leave Your Mark - Clay Creations
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sculpt a one-of-a-kind keepsake out of air dry clay. We will use a combination of tools and found objects to complete our designs. Projects can be left to dry and painted the following week.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 30, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Red, White & Zero Proof - Adults
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cocktails to celebrate America's birthday for the sober curious.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Wed, Jul 01, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 01, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 02, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
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