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Summer Camp

Grades 1 – 6

Drop-in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Beat the summer slide and get a running start into next school year at Cuyahoga County Public Library.  

This summer we are expanding our FREE summer camps for students. Registration is no longer required. Just drop-in during camp hours and enjoy all of the same reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities you know and love. It's summer fun for everyone! 

For a complete list of our 2020 camps, visit cuyahogalibrary.org/summer-fun. 

This program will use a wide variety of products. By participating in Cuyahoga County Public Library's (CCPL) summer camps, you are agreeing to the terms of CCPL's Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. If your child has allergies, please review the products daily with the children's staff at the host branch. Learn more.

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Parma-Powers Branch
pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Donna Meyers
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 29 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

Senior Bingo - Adults
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Chatting with ChatGPT - Adults
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Get hands-on experience with ChatGPT in this interactive session! Gain the skills to use this tool as fuel for personal and professional development, content creation, translation, coding, and more!
Registration is now closed
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Creepy Campout Escape Room - For Grades 6-12
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen (49)
Sit around our campfire & listen to a spooky story about a woman who found a big, hairy toe & mysteriously disappeared. Help your team solve the clues to unlock the mystery. S’mores provided!
This event is full
Color Your World - Mandala Style - Adult
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Stressed? Need to Relax? Spending too much time in front of electronic devices ?
This event is full
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mad Science: Colors of Our World - Children entering Grades 1 - 6
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Discover the science of color with Mad Science of Northeast Ohio's vibrant chemical reactions and experiments. Kid Innovation Center
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
The Victorian Era on Franklin Blvd - Adults
Mon, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn about the wealthy residents of Franklin Blvd who chose the Riverside Cemetery as their final resting place.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Excel Basics ★ - Adults
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
This event is full
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jul 07, 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 & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of Booth by Karen Joy Fowler.  Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jul 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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Cooking 4Teens - For 6-12
Wed, Jul 09, 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
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. Film for July is Nightmare Alley
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Second Thursday Fiction Writing Workshop - March through August
Thu, Jul 10, 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
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Family Bingo - Families with Children Age 4 to Grade 5
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Bring all the generations to play Bingo together, eat treats and win prizes!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jul 14, 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 & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Summer Artists' Reception - Adults
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Meet the contributing artists for the Parma-Powers Branch Gallery Wall Summer show!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Healthy Snacks & Desserts 4Teens - For Grades 6-12
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Come and join us for an exciting & educational class where we explore the art of making healthy snacks & desserts for teens.
Warriors Speak presented by Wounded Warrior - Adults
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
Cindy Parsons son was serving in Iraq and received catastrophic injuries. Cindy will discuss the challenges of being a caretaker for an injured veteran.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jul 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.
Excel: Sorting, Filtering and Functions - Adults
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Digital Navigator at Parma Powers
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Genealogy - Shaking the Family Tree - Adults
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Join us for a genealogy workshop. A presentation on photographs and genealogy, with time set aside for attendees to pursue their own genealogical endeavors. Basic computer skills required.
This event is full
Digital Navigator at Parma Powers
Fri, Jul 18, 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
Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Preschool Paints - Ages 3 - 5
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Explore the world of messy painting using various objects such as marbles, toy cars, shaving cream, and more! Registration required.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jul 21, 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 & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
GED Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 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.
Author Kristina McMorris
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us when author Kristina McMorris visits to discuss her latest novel, The Girls of Good Fortune.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
A History of Queer Comic Books - Adults
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn how the LGBTQ community has been portrayed in this popular medium and explore its evolution throughout history.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 24 2025 at 9:00am
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 - 6
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustrating and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for special events.
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease - Adults
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
In this program you'll gain insight into Alzheimer's Disease, and learn about treatment options and the role of the pharmacy in Alzheimer's care.
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
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