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Voyage to a New World

Pilgrims of the Mayflower and the Birth of Self-Governance
2026-11-19 19:00:00 2026-11-19 20:00:00 America/New_York Voyage to a New World Join Julie Koenig from Royally Amused to explore the remarkable journey of the Mayflower's passengers across the Atlantic in 1620. Registration is requested. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Thursday, November 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Middleburg Heights Branch

Meeting Room A/B (120)

Join Julie Koenig from Royally Amused to explore the remarkable journey of the Mayflower's passengers across the Atlantic in 1620. Registration is requested.

Julie offers insight into the lives and motivations of the individuals who undertook the perilous Atlantic crossing in 1620.
The program examines the significance of the Mayflower Compact as a foundational step toward democratic
governance and concludes with a vivid look at daily life in the early Plymouth Colony, revealing the
resilience, challenges, and community spirit that shaped one of America’s earliest settlements. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.

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Middleburg Heights Branch
mdhmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.234.3600
Fax: 440.234.0849
Branch manager
Ronald Block
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

First opened in 1969, the Middleburg Heights Branch moved into a new building in 2018, which features public meeting rooms, a special sensory friendly children’s area, quiet study rooms and a full-service drive-up window.

Upcoming events

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Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Mon, Nov 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Excel: Sorting, Filtering and Functions
Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will introduce a variety of functions. Additionally, learn about paste special, sorting and filtering with data. Prerequisite: Excel Basics.
Adapted Adult Get Together
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
CHOOSE ONE SESSION PER MONTH. Adults 18+ with caregiver. Join us for fun, adapted programs specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Registration required.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Delicious Deruny (Ukranian Potato Pancakes)
Thu, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us to make and sample Ukrainian potato pancakes and learn more about Ukrainian culture. Registration is required. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
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Family Photo Day - For minor children and their families
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Have free digital family portraits taken by library staff against a cozy winter backdrop.
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Book Discussion for Adults
Mon, Nov 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Read and then come to discuss The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. Registration requested.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Makers: No-Sew Vinyl Mini Tote Bags - For Teens in Grades 6-12
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Repurpose a vinyl library banner into a mini no-sew tote bag - perfect for small day-to-day items or holiday gifts. All materials provided. Click on program title for release form information.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Just Write Teen Writing Group: November Session - For Teens in Grades 6-12
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Meet other teen writers and expand your writing skills through games, exercises, and prompts. All levels of writing experience welcome.
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Adapted Adult Get Together
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
CHOOSE ONE SESSION PER MONTH. Adults 18+ with caregiver. Join us for fun, adapted programs specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Registration required.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Little Mozarts Music Club - 18 months - age 4 with caregiver
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Make music, move your body, and get your wiggles out in this high energy, interactive storytime!
Music Therapy & More - Ages 0 – 6 years (and their parents/caregivers)
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6) with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills.Register
Grand and Me Kitchen: Fry Bread - For grades K-5 and grandparents
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn to make Native American fry bread in this interactive cooking demo.
Gen Zen Tween Hangout: November Session - For Tweens of All Abilities in Grades 4-6
Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Play games, tinker, make art, and just hang out at our inclusive monthly meet-up. Please let us know if tween needs any accommodations to attend program. Click program title for release form info.
Hometeam STEAM - For K-4
Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Bring the whole crew for hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Nov 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
AI for Seniors
Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Discover the essentials of how AI works and how to use it safely and confidently. Patrons are encouraged to bring their smartphones. Registration required.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Ukrainian Storytime: Ukrainian kids Give Дякую - For families
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for Ukrainian stories, songs, and activities centered around thankfulness.
Sublimation Pot Holders
Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn the basics of this new way to craft! All materials provided. This is a high interest/limited seating program. Please join the waiting list upon registration.
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Adapted Adult Get Together
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
CHOOSE ONE SESSION PER MONTH. Adults 18+ with caregiver. Join us for fun, adapted programs specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Registration required.
This event is full
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Voyage to a New World - Pilgrims of the Mayflower and the Birth of Self-Governance
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join Julie Koenig from Royally Amused to explore the remarkable journey of the Mayflower's passengers across the Atlantic in 1620. Registration is requested.
Excel Basics ★
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
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.
Family Photo Day - For minor children and their families
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Have free digital family portraits taken by library staff against a cozy winter backdrop.
This event is full
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Nov 23, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Little Ukrainian Builders - For Grades K-5
Tue, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Build bricks and connect with the Ukrainian community.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Play, Learn, and Grow   - Ages 1-3 with caregiver  
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Boost your toddler’s brain through play! Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3.
Holiday Resin Craft
Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for an evening of holiday resin. All materials supplied by the library. This event is a limited seat/high demand program. Please join the waitlist. Choose one session only, Tues or Wed.
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Holiday Resin Craft
Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a morning of holiday resin. All materials supplied by the library. This event is a limited seat/high demand program. Please join the waitlist. Choose one session only, Tues or Wed.
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Swinging Holidays: - A Hip 1960's Christmas
Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Relive the style, music, and fashion of a 1960's Christmas in this multi-media presentation, filled with holiday laughter and seasonal music. Registration required.
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