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Winter Reading Challenge Starts!

Age 3 - Grade 5
2026-12-01 00:00:00 2026-12-01 23:59:00 America/New_York Winter Reading Challenge Starts! Read all winter long to earn fun new Brag Tags. The kid who reads the most in each age group will win a trophy! Only at Parma-Powers Branch from Dec 1 - Feb 28. Parma-Powers Branch -

Tuesday, December 01
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Read all winter long to earn fun new Brag Tags. The kid who reads the most in each age group will win a trophy! Only at Parma-Powers Branch from Dec 1 - Feb 28.

Sponsored by the Friends of Parma Libraries.

Parma-Powers Branch
pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Jessica Breslin
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 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.

Upcoming events

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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Nov 02, 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, Nov 02, 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, Nov 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Nov 02, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 03, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Nov 03, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Nov 04, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Nov 04, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
After School Snacks Made Easy - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Learn how to make quick & tasty homemade snacks such as mug cakes and smoothies. Signed Release form required.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Nov 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Nov 05, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 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.
Artful Impact - Grades K - 8
Fri, Nov 06, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration requested.
West Side Poetry Workshop Reading and Open Mic
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Join the West Side Poetry Workshop at their yearly reading and open mic.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Nov 09, 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, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. Stay to play and socialize.
Google Forms and Slides Basics - Adults
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to build and format interactive forms using Google Forms and create presentations with Google Slides. (Note: A Google account is needed to participate in the class.)
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Nov 09, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Nov 09, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Author Andrew Joseph White
Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us when author Andrew Joseph White visits to discuss his latest YA mystery, You're No Better.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Adults
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth. Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Nov 10, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Nov 11, 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, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Nov 11, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Nov 11, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
AI for Seniors - Adults
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Discover how artificial intelligence can make everyday life easier and more fun.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Nov 12, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Rescheduled
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Poems - Generative Poetry Workshop
Thu, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, December 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Write along with poets of all skill levels.
Preschool Yoga and Play - Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Breathe and stretch at the library. Learn yoga poses while listening to a story. Stay to move and play with the group. Please register.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 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.
Artful Impact - Grades K - 8
Fri, Nov 13, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration requested.
This event is full
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Nov 14, 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!
NEW TIME! Parma-Powers Birding Club - Everyone! Age 6 and up
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (50)
Do activities and learn from special guest experts. Meet enthusiastic birders. Share birding tips, photos, recordings & stories. All experience levels and ages welcome! Oct 24- Birds & Day of the Dead
Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids - Gr 2 - 5
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from AECOM and ASCE. Registration required.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Nov 16, 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, Nov 16, 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, Nov 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Nov 16, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Canva Basics - Adults
Mon, Nov 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Create designs and graphics for print or digital media with this free website. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Preferred: Account with Canva.com (bring your password!).
Bingo: Fun for All! - Adults
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Nov 17, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Nov 18, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Art Explorers: Masks - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Try new art techniques, express yourself through hands-on projects, and connect with other teens. Build confidence, make friends, and explore your creativity in a welcoming space.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Nov 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Nov 19, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 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.
Artful Impact - Grades K - 8
Fri, Nov 20, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Homework Center (49)
Art isn't just about making something beautiful, but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. Lead by Art Therapy Studios. Registration requested.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay and Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Nov 23, 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, Nov 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Nov 23, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 24, 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Nov 24, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Nov 25, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 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.
Mix Up in the Library Escape game - For Gr. 6-12
Sat, Nov 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
The person restocking shelves mixed up all the books. Help a very frazzled librarian sort the books and break out our genre badges.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Nov 30, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Nov 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Nov 30, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Winter Reading Challenge Starts! - Age 3 - Grade 5
Tue, Dec 01, All day
Read all winter long to earn fun new Brag Tags. The kid who reads the most in each age group will win a trophy! Only at Parma-Powers Branch from Dec 1 - Feb 28.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Dec 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Dec 01, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Dec 02, 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Dec 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.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Dec 02, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Beach Glass Holiday Ornament Craft Class - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Create two unique holiday/winter-inspired ornaments using real Lake Erie beach glass. Design a gift for someone special or for your Christmas tree. All supplies are included in this program.
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