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Self-Publishing Roundtable

Special All-Poetry Edition for National Poetry Month
2023-04-06 19:00:00 2023-04-06 20:30:00 America/New_York Self-Publishing Roundtable Curious about self-publishing? South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch - Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Thursday, April 06
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch

Writers Center Conference Room (65)

Curious about self-publishing?

If you're curious about or considering self-publishing, come to the Self-Publishing Roundtable and get advice from a panel of local poets who have self-published one or more books of poetry. Listen to their stories, ask your questions, and even buy a book. Please register.

Featured authors:

John Burroughs, The Wrest of the Worthwhile (due out March 2023) from his Crisis Chronicles Press
Juliet Cook, Short Poems About Violence and Chickens from her BloodPuddingPress
Michelle R. Smith, The Vagina Analogues 

TAGS: | Writing | Author Event |

South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch
seumgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216-382-4880
Fax: 216-382-4584
Branch manager
Steve Haynie
Hours
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Mon, Oct 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Oct 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch is home to the William N. Skirball Writers' Center, a welcoming space for writers for all ages and levels of experience. The Writers' Center offers free access to private writing rooms, laptops, writing workshops and a special collection of materials on the art of writing.

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

Upcoming events

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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Innovators - Grades 6 to 12
Sat, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for a chance to explore exciting technology, techniques, and art forms!
Senior Box Pickup - Adults 60 years and older
Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Free curated meals of cheese and shelf-stable items. Pick-up in the Writing Center Conference Room.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Recess with Aspen: Move, Listen, Grow! - For children ages 2-8 and their families
Mon, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Join FamilySpace for a fun movement class led by a certified play-based instructor. The program focuses on enhancing coordination, listening abilities, confidence, and social interaction.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Recess with Aspen: Move, Listen, Grow! - For children ages 2-8 and their families
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Join FamilySpace for a fun movement class led by a certified play-based instructor. The program focuses on enhancing coordination, listening abilities, confidence, and social interaction.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Writer in Residence Office Hours - One-on-one appointments with Brad Ricca
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 8:15pm
Call the Writers' Center up to one month before the office hours date to book an appointment.
Family Foodies - Families
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B+C (75)
Come explore cooking with your loved ones.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Power Poster Design - Tweens and Teens
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Learn how to use design to communicate meaningful messages using a digital design software, Adobe Express
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Author D.M. Pulley
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Join us when author D.M. Pulley visits to discuss her latest novel, Stone Mad.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Memory Lab
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Poetry Writing Workshop - Cyril A. Dostal Poetry Workshop
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Writers Center Conference Room (65)
Please note: We will workshop the original, one-page poems of the first 15 poets to give them to the facilitator by the start of the session. Please bring 15-20 copies of your poem.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
The Nightmare Before Christmas | Movie & Treats - Families
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Enjoy a holiday classic and prepare a treat based on the movie! This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Author Vanessa Miller
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Join us when author Vanessa Miller visits to discuss her latest novel, The Ladies Hall.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
LEGO WeDo Robotix - Grades K-5
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room (40)
Build and code your own robot using LEGO bricks!
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Canva for Authors
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Writers Center Conference Room (65)
For authors who want to strengthen their visual marketing and create professional promotional materials without hiring a designer.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Greater Cleveland Volunteer Fair
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A+B+C (120)
Interested in giving back through volunteering?
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation + Maker - For adults
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Memory Lab
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab and get hands on maker experience.
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Translating Thoughts Into Words That Resonate - Reigniting Clarity & Confidence for Stuck Writers
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Writers Center Conference Room (65)
Interactive workshop for writers struggling with confidence, direction, or creative burnout.
Teen Innovators - Grades 6 to 12
Sat, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for a chance to explore exciting technology, techniques, and art forms!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Oct 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
National Chemistry Week: Chemistry Under Construction - For Grades 2-6
Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B+C (75)
Come join us for fun, hands on activities that let you get close to the action! Be prepared to get in and get messy. Led by volunteers from the American Chemical Society.
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Preschool Writing Group - Ages 2 - 5 with caregiver
Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room (40)
Have fun with various hand strengthening activities to help your child get ready to write!
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Big Read: Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Stop Motion Camp - Grades 3-6
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A (45)
Explore stop motion technology with iPads and make your own short film! This 2-day camp builds upon it's self, you will be registered for both days.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Self-Publishing and Promotion Success - Lessons from Mathey Girls: A Novel
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Writers Center Conference Room (65)
Author Melody Chu and publicist Mara Leventhal share their DIY launch and promotion experience. Learn how to identify your book's potential audience, connect with readers, and create a marketing plan.
Virtual Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch Zoom 1
This program will be held virtually in ZOOM.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Stop Motion Camp - Grades 3-6
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A (45)
Explore stop motion technology with iPads and make your own short film! This 2-day camp builds upon it's self, you will be registered for both days.
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Thyme to Meal Prep - Adults
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Writers Center Conference Room (65)
Chef Wanda will lead an engaging cooking demonstration on meal preparation.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Canva Basics
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Classroom (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!).
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Oct 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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
Mon, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Nov 03, All day
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Nov 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Space - For children from birth to age 5
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Department
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to services you need. Join the fun!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Tricky Trivia Time - Grades 4 to 12
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B+C (75)
Get ready to test your knowledge! Compete in teams and win fun prizes!
Student Success Centers (Fall Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (56)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Nov 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (56)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Memory Lab
Learn about the equipment and software in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Adventure Club - Grades K-5
Sat, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center (56)
In our kid-friendly Dungeons & Dragons club, heroes can explore a creative fantasy world through verbal storytelling, using dice to help them along.
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