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History of Ohio City

2026-11-24 19:00:00 2026-11-24 20:00:00 America/New_York History of Ohio City More Than a Neighborhood: Learn the History of Ohio City Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Tuesday, November 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

More Than a Neighborhood: Learn the History of Ohio City

In just a few square miles on Cleveland's west side, you'll find the oldest continuously operating public market in America, a stop on the Underground Railroad, Ohio's most haunted building, a boulevard of Victorian mansions that once rivaled anything in the city, and a brewing tradition stretching from 19th-century German lager empires to today's nationally celebrated craft breweries. Author Thomas Kaschalk brings rare historic photographs and stories that reveal just how much history — and how much heart — is packed into Cleveland's Ohio City. 

Tom Kaschalk is the founder of My Cleveland History and a volunteer researcher at the Cuyahoga County Archives. Through his books, presentations, and research, he works to preserve and share the stories of Cleveland’s neighborhoods and the people who built them. 

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Solon Branch
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Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
Hours
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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Nov 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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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Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Registration is now closed
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
History of Morgan Litho - Cleveland's Print History
Thu, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Learn a slice of Cleveland history through the story of Morgan Litho and northeast Ohio's print production since the 1800s.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Libraries Are For Everyone!
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for a fun, interactive program of stories, art, music and games specifically designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
QUILT BLOCKS 101
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
In this intermediate class, you'll learn to make three beginner quilt blocks and should be able to thread your machine and bobbin and sew a straight seam. Sewing machines and supplies are provided.
This event is full
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Nov 10, 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 .
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Tue, Nov 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
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Word Basics ★
Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Learn Microsoft Word using tools such as entering and formatting text, copying, pasting, saving and printing. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Nov 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teens Create: Sweatshirt Making
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Print a design on a sweatshirt using our direct to garment printer! Sweatshirts will be provided.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Printing On The Dark Direct-To-Garment Printer - Demonstration Class
Fri, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
This demonstration class will cover the steps to printing dark-colored t-shirts on the Epson Dark Garment Printer.
This event is full
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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
Tue, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Nov 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Wazer Basics - Ages 18 & up
Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Wazer Waterjet in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Teens Create: Poster Making
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Print a custom poster using the Roland vinyl printer/cutter!
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
LEGOs
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (70)
Use your imagination to build with LEGOs! For those in Kindergarten-5th Grade.
Sublimation Jigsaw Puzzle - Innovation Center Maker Program
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Learn the basics of the sublimation process while making a customized jigsaw puzzle.
This event is full
Book Discussion
Mon, Nov 23, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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.
History of Ohio City
Tue, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (70)
More Than a Neighborhood: Learn the History of Ohio City
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Blood Drive
Fri, Nov 27, 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).
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Dec 01, 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 .
Fabric Gift Wrap Workshop - Maker Program
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Use the Innovation Center's sewing machines and direct-to-garment printers to upcycle reusable fabric gift wrap.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Dec 01, 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.
Madrigal Choir Holiday Performance
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join the Solon High School Madrigal Choir at the Solon Library on Dec. 2 to add cheer to your holiday season through their music. Supported by the Friends of the Solon Public Library.
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