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Nate the Great the Musical - Brecksville Theatre

Grade K - 5
2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Nate the Great the Musical - Brecksville Theatre Live musical theater production based on the popular books by Marjorie Sharmat. This play is a fun, interactive experience for elementary students. Please register and count all guests attending. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Thursday, May 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/New_York Nate the Great the Musical - Brecksville Theatre Live musical theater production based on the popular books by Marjorie Sharmat. This play is a fun, interactive experience for elementary students. Please register and count all guests attending. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Parma-Powers Branch

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Live musical theater production based on the popular books by Marjorie Sharmat. This play is a fun, interactive experience for elementary students. Please register and count all guests attending.

Nate the Great, the world's greatest boy detective, investigates the theft of his best friend's painting.  Nate the Great is a funny, sweet, rollicking good time that celebrates art, friendship, creative thinking, and of course, pancakes.

Read more from the Nate the Great series!

                   

Sponsored by the Friends of Parma Libraries

Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture this program’s effectiveness. Learn more about parent options at www.cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options.

Parma-Powers Branch
pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Donna Meyers
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 17 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

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis.  Books will be available one month in advance.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
Registration is now closed
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 13, 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.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
This event is full
Cooking 4Teens - For 6-12
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn how to make treats and drinks. 6/18 Candy Pops, 7/9 Rainbow Fruit Skewers, 8/13 Dirt Cups. Make Italian Sodas at all program dates.
This event is full
MOVED TO AUGUST 20 Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
MOVED TO AUGUST 20 Monthly movie discussion group. August film is Les Misérables.
Summer English Language Learning with CCPL - ELL Instruction for Kindergarten Readiness
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for ESL Summer Programming led by ESL teachers! Registered students age 4-6 (Entering/Exiting Kindergarten) will enjoy lessons and activities to help prepare them for Kindergarten.
This event is full
Second Thursday Fiction Writing Workshop - March through August
Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Six-month fiction writing workshop focused on short stories. Led by Eric Anderson.
Registration is now closed
Tessellation Art - Adults
Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn the secrets behind this mathematical art form. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Cancelled
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 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.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 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.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
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, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (35)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
MOVED FROM AUG 13 Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
MOVED FROM AUG 13: Monthly movie discussion group. August film is Les Misérables.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 21, 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.
Excel: Tables and Charts - Adults
Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 22, 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.
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Aug 23, 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!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Cancelled
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Aug 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.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Aug 26, 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.
Mental Health and Older Adults
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
This presentation will provide an overview of common mental health conditions and considerations specific to the population of older adults
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
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, Aug 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition & Swap
Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Compete with other teams and swap puzzles.
This event is full
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Aug 29, 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.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 01, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Cancelled
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Digital Navigator at Parma Powers
Tue, Sep 02, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 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.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Sep 03, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
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, Sep 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 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.
Flight Path: STEM Storytime about Birds - Grades 1 - 3
Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Stories and hands-on activities about birds, migration and local wildlife. Registration required.
"Surviving Soccer" with author Karen Scholl - Adult
Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join author Karen Scholl as she discusses her book "Surviving Soccer: A Chill Parent's Guide to Carpools, Calendars, Coaches, Clubs and Corner Kicks."
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Sep 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.
Photoshop Basics - Adults
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Use tools and features such as layers and correctional commands to do some basic editing to images in Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 08, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Cancelled
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
This is a free, 12-week certification program funded by an Aspire grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The next cohort starts on 7/21/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Birding: The Basics and More - Adults
Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn how to identify birds by size, color and patterns, behaviors, habitats, and suggestions about tools and equipment that help with identification.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier. Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 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 Center Open House - Grades K – 8 with their families
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Join the Center staff to find out all about the center and the help it can offer your child. The entire family is welcome.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
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, Sep 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 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!
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Triple P: Strategies for Misbehavior - Parents
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (80)
Learn practical strategies to manage behavior and prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Light refreshments. You may bring children with you. Please register.
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. September film is Licorice pizza.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 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!
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
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