Name: Kwanzaa Celebration
Start: 2024-12-30T18:30
End: 2024-12-30T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Maple Heights Branch

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Kwanzaa Celebration

2024-12-30 18:30:00 2024-12-30 20:00:00 America/New_York Kwanzaa Celebration Join The Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers as we celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa. On this day we celebrate Nia which means purpose. Maple Heights Branch - Homework Center (100)

Monday, December 30
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-30 18:30:00 2024-12-30 20:00:00 America/New_York Kwanzaa Celebration Join The Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers as we celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa. On this day we celebrate Nia which means purpose. Maple Heights Branch - Homework Center (100)

Maple Heights Branch

Homework Center (100)

Join The Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers as we celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa. On this day we celebrate Nia which means purpose.

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Maple Heights Branch

Hours

About the branch

The Maple Heights Branch serves as the headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive adult education services in Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Pearson Vue testing services are also offered at this location.

The Maple Heights Branch is also home to The Centers for Families and Children’s Debra Ann November Early Learning Center, the first early learning center to be located inside a public library in the State of Ohio.

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

Upcoming events

Music Therapy and More - Ages 0 – 6 years (and their parents/caregivers)

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room (30)

A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6 years) 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

Short Films, Big Stories: Celebrating Black Voices in Cinema - Adults

Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Large Meeting Room (56)

Enjoy a short-film screening and discussion to celebrate black stories and creative storytelling in film.

Saturdoodle - Grades 6 - 12

Sat, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Homework Center (100)

A weekend spot for teens to relax, color, and create.

World of Dance - Grades 4-8

Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room (30)

Explore global styles of dance with the Beck Center for the Arts.

Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5

Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.

Adult Activities for All Abilities

Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Large Meeting Room (56)

Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Adult Activities for All Abilities - A.M.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Large Meeting Room (56)

Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

This event is full

Let's Dance - Grades K-3

Wed, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Storytime Room (30)

Try a new style of dance each week with presenters from the Beck Center for the Arts.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room (30)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Entrepreneurship Certification Class

Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Classroom (12)

This event is part of a free 10-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org or text (216) 990-8271 for more info.

Let's Play! - Ages 0-5, with a caregiver

Fri, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Room (30)

Come and play at the library! Meet new friends and learn during this relaxed, open-ended playtime.

Crochet Club

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Large Meeting Room (56)

Bring your crochet projects and share tips, patterns, and conversation with other crochet enthusiasts!

World of Dance - Grades 4-8

Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room (30)

Explore global styles of dance with the Beck Center for the Arts.

Let's Dance - Grades K-3

Wed, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Storytime Room (30)

Try a new style of dance each week with presenters from the Beck Center for the Arts.

Fresh Spring Rolls - Adults

Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Large Meeting Room (56)

Learn how to make this customizable and delicious Vietnamese appetizer. This is a limited seat/high demand program. Please join the wait list.

This event is full

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room (30)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Entrepreneurship Certification Class

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Classroom (12)

This event is part of a free 10-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org or text (216) 990-8271 for more info.

Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver

Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room (30)

Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.

Mental Health Workshop - Adults

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Explore the mind and body and what is at the heart of mental health conditions with Dr. Terry A. Webb. This workshop will take place on the second Saturday of each month.

Saturdoodle - Grades 6 - 12

Sat, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

A weekend spot for teens to relax, color, and create.

World of Dance - Grades 4-8

Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room (30)

Explore global styles of dance with the Beck Center for the Arts.

Teen Tuesday

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.

Tuesday Evening Reader's Circle

Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 4

Meet with fellow readers to discuss thought-provoking books by diverse authors. Join the conversation in-person or virtually.

Tuesday Evening Reader's Circle (Virtual)

Tue, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Maple Heights Branch Zoom 2

Meet with fellow readers to discuss thought-provoking books by diverse authors. Join the conversation in-person or virtually.

Google Sheets

Wed, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Large Meeting Room (56)

Learn how to enter, modify and organize data using Google’s free web-based spreadsheet application. (Please note, a Google account is needed to participate in the class).

Let's Dance - Grades K-3

Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Storytime Room (30)

Try a new style of dance each week with presenters from the Beck Center for the Arts.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room (30)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Entrepreneurship Certification Class

Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Classroom (12)

This event is part of a free 10-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org or text (216) 990-8271 for more info.

Crochet Club

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Large Meeting Room (56)

Bring your crochet projects and share tips, patterns, and conversation with other crochet enthusiasts!

World of Dance - Grades 4-8

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Storytime Room (30)

Explore global styles of dance with the Beck Center for the Arts.

For the Win! - Grades K-5

Tue, Mar 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Homework Center (100)

Compete in short and silly challenges for the chance to win prizes and bragging rights.

Internet Basics

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Large Meeting Room (56)

Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.

Playing with Paper - Grades K-5

Wed, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Homework Center (100)

Transform paper with scissors, folding, paint and more.

Let's Dance - Grades K-3

Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Storytime Room (30)

Try a new style of dance each week with presenters from the Beck Center for the Arts.

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver

Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Storytime Room (30)

Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Toddler Explorers - Ages 1-3, with a caregiver

Thu, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room (30)

Join us for hands-on, sensory learning. We have the potential to get messy, so please wear play clothes.

Readaloud Afternoon - Grades K-5

Thu, Mar 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Homework Center (100)

Ignite your imagination with a relaxing afternoon listening to tales of wonder, adventure, and discovery.

Entrepreneurship Certification Class

Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Classroom (12)

This event is part of a free 10-week certification class covering how to start a business from scratch. Please contact Jessica at juntch@cuyahogalibrary.org or text (216) 990-8271 for more info.

Music Therapy and More - Ages 0 – 6 years (and their parents/caregivers)

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime Room (30)

A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6 years) 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

Mon, Feb 23	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 24	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 25	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 26	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 27	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 28	9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 01	1:00PM to 5:00PM

Kwanzaa Celebration

Monday, December 306:30pm - 8:00pm

Maple Heights Branch

Maple Heights Branch

Upcoming events

Monday, December 30
6:30pm - 8:00pm