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The Florist of Millionaires' Row
2025-05-08 19:00:00 2025-05-08 20:00:00 America/New_York The Florist of Millionaires' Row Celebrate gardening and women’s history with this fascinating presentation about this local green thumb. Brooklyn Branch - Large Meeting Room B (60)

Thursday, May 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 19:00:00 2025-05-08 20:00:00 America/New_York The Florist of Millionaires' Row Celebrate gardening and women’s history with this fascinating presentation about this local green thumb. Brooklyn Branch - Large Meeting Room B (60)

Brooklyn Branch

Large Meeting Room B (60)

Celebrate gardening and women’s history with this fascinating presentation about this local green thumb.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

Explore the rich history of gardening through the life of Ella Grant Wilson, the celebrated Florist of Millionaires' Row. Known for her exceptional work with Cleveland’s elite, she was instrumental in shaping horticultural practices of her time.

This engaging talk blends her gardening expertise with her legacy as a pro-women advocate.

Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

TAGS: | History |

Brooklyn Branch
bklmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.398.4600
Fax: 216.398.1545
Branch manager
Mary Schreiber
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Library closed in observance of Memorial Day.)
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About the branch

CCPL’s popular toy collection got its start as a special collection located in the Brooklyn Branch. The collection was housed exclusively at the Brooklyn Branch from 1992 until 2007, when access was expanded throughout the county. Today, anyone with a CCPL library card can request toys from the collection and have them delivered to the CCPL branch of their choice for pick-up.

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

Upcoming events

Summer Fun and Toy Giveaway
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us as we kickoff our Summer Fun with Toyrific Giveaways in partnership with the Goods Bank and Toys for Tots. Come learn about the resources available at the library and in your community.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Help (48)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Let's Discover: Adapted Adult Programs - Adults with caregiver
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room A (60)
Designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, our fun adapted programs feature stories, art, and music.
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Help (48)
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
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Help (48)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Cooking Anime - Make Japanese food from your favorite anime
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room B (60)
Love anime and Japanese cooking? Learn what it takes to make foods inspired by your favorite anime in our new series of cooking classes.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Help (48)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Play Dungeons & Dragons at the Library! - For 3rd-5th graders
Sat, May 24, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Classroom (45),Combined Large Meeting Room A/B (150),Homework Help (48),Innovation Center,Youth Programming Room (110)
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, all are welcome! Learn to play, join a new group, or use our rooms for your existing group as we dive into this awesome hobby.
This event is full
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 11:45am
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 02, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Brooklyn Adult Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for a lively discussion of the book The Hunter by Tana French.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Author Kristy Woodson Harvey
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Large Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us when author Kristy Woodson Harvey visits to discuss her latest novel, Beach House Rules.
This event is full
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jun 04, 9:30am - 11:45am
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 04, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Brooklyn Knit Night
Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (45)
All crafters welcome! Whether you knit, crochet, or cross stitch, bring your current project and sit around and chat while we craft.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room (110)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
How to Innovate: Direct to Garment - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Innovation Center
Watch a demonstration of the Direct to Garment Process followed by Hands on Help in the Innovation Center.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 09, 9:30am - 11:45am
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 09, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
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Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jun 11, 9:30am - 11:45am
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 11, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room (110)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom (45)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Excel: Tables and Charts
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn how to format a range of data as a table, how to summarize a large data set with a pivot table and how to use charts to visually represent data.
Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten next fall and a caregiver
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
We’ll help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s early childhood standards. Please register once per family.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Cleveland Board Gamers
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room A (60)
Join The Cleveland Board Gamers group and try out some fun games. There will be multiple games running with different skill levels.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Club Otaku: Anime & Manga Club - For grades 5-12
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room B (60)
Do you love anime and manga? Come and join us and watch some of the latest anime on the big screen and meet new Otaku anime friends at our monthly group.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 16, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Digital Navigator at Brooklyn
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Digital Navigator at Brooklyn
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Let's Discover: Adapted Adult Programs - Adults with caregiver
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room B (60)
Designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, our fun adapted programs feature stories, art, and music.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Mario Kart Nintendo Switch Tournament - For grades 1-6
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
See if you've got what it takes to be the best Mario Kart player!
Explore the World of Theater Costume Design
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room B (60)
Learn about the creation of costumes from sketch to stage.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room (110)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Classroom (45)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help (48),Youth Programming Room (110)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
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