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Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs

2026-10-20 19:00:00 2026-10-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Tuesday, October 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Parma-Powers Branch

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music

In a career spanning 75 glorious years, Dolly Parton has written some of the greatest songs in music history. Join award-winning author Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard) as she uncovers the fascinating inspiration behind more than 150 of Dolly's finest compositions from across her long and hit-filled career. 


From her biggest hits to hidden gems, Zaleski explores and explains the details of each song, from “Jolene” and “9 to 5”, to “Here You Come Again” and the timeless “I WIll Always Love You”. 


A journey through some of the biggest songs ever written - plus some surprising, lesser-known deep cuts - this is the story of a true country legend, told through her music. 


Annie Zaleski is an award-winning music author and journalist. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, the LA Times, Salon and Time magazine. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs. Annie lives in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. 


Book signing and sales to follow  

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Located across from University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and adjacent to city hall, the Parma-Powers Branch offers a full service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and an interactive children’s area featuring artwork by beloved writer/illustrator Rosemary Wells.

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

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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Baby Club - Fall - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay and Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Stay to play and socialize.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Oct 07, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.
Scary Makeup Techniques Workshop - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Ever wondered how to do scary, creepy special effects makeup? Join professional makeup artist Katie Lane for a demonstration.
It's Mandala Time Again - Adult
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Discover the meditative magic of Mandalas !
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
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Baby Club - Fall - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Oct 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay and Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Stay to play and socialize.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Adults
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of TBD. Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pasta Makes Perfect - For Teens and Adults
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Celebrate Pasta Month! Get your hands dirty & learn how to make & shape homemade pasta noodles from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. Program is high demand/limited seat. Join the wait list.
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Oct 14, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.
Family Pasta Workshop - Ravioli - Families with children Gr K - 5
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Work together to make pasta dough. Roll, shape and fill ravioli. Each family will take home some sauce and their ravioli to cook and eat! Registration required.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Baby Club - Fall - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (49)
Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Oct 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay and Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Stay to play and socialize.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs
Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Oct 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Oct 21, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.
Hocus Pocus Movie Viewing - All ages
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a free viewing of the film Hocus Pocus. We will be watching the first film.
Hocus Pocus Movie Viewing - All ages
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a free viewing of the film Hocus Pocus. We will be watching the first film.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A (50)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
BookJoy: A book & goodie bag 4Teens - For Gr. 6-12 Pick Up at the Parma Branch
Fri, Oct 23, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Discover your next favorite book. Register for a book pack that contains a hand-selected book for checkout along with GOODIES to keep! Click on "BookJoy" for more info. Pick up at the Parma Branch.
Baby Club - Fall - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Parma-Powers Birding Club - Adults & Families with kids age 6 and up
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Meet enthusiastic birders. Share your birding tips, photos, recordings and stories. Do activities and learn from special guest experts. All experience levels and ages welcomed!
Messy Art - Ages 5 - 7 with a caregiver
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Listen to a story and paint. Dress for a mess! Please register.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay and Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Stay to play and socialize.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Bingo: Fun for All! - Adults
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a morning of Bingo! Prizes will be awarded and fun will be had!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Drop-in Orientation and Testing - Adults
Wed, Oct 28, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Baby Club - Fall - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150),Story/Craft Room (49)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
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