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Faux Watercolor

Adult Art Program
2023-09-27 18:30:00 2023-09-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Faux Watercolor Join us for a fun night of art! Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Wednesday, September 27
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-27 18:30:00 2023-09-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Faux Watercolor Join us for a fun night of art! Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Strongsville Branch

Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Join us for a fun night of art!

Love that watercolor vibe but hesitant to dive into the world of watercolor painting? This class introduces an inexpensive, easy-to-learn alternative to abstract watercolors that’ll get you hooked! Your instructor will demonstrate the basic technique and several options for finishing pieces, then you’ll be free to play around with the media and press to bring your own visions to life. Participants typically make 3-5 pieces in this two hour class.

TAGS: | Arts & Crafts |

Strongsville Branch
stvmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440-238-5530
Fax: 440-572-8685
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
Hours
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Mon, May 25 Closed
(Library closed in observance of Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 31 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Grassroots library service in Strongsville dates back to 1881, when 400 books were located in the Town Hall. More than 120 years later, the Strongsville Branch of CCPL is home to the Kathleen Cochrane DePiero Recording Studio where visitors can make their own tracks, green screen videos, podcasts or audiobook recordings for free.

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Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Play, Learn, & Grow - Ages 1 – 3 years old with adult caregiver
Thu, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Boost your toddler’s brain through play! Join us for a 5-week series and connect with your kids, community experts, and other families, plus get information about your growing child.
This event is full
67 Book Club - Grades 3 - 5
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Lock in, chat. Forget brain rot! Instead pick up a book at the library beginning the 1st of each month and join us in discussion and a light snack. Registration is required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Visit Jurassic Park, oops, the library, to spot these wild (but probably plastic) dinosaurs. Receive a small prize for finding them all.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Audio and Video Studio Orientation - For ages 11 & up
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Learn about the equipment and software in the Audio and Video Recording Studios throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
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Young at Heart 2026
Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (30)
A book club for adults who love Children's and Teen books. The title for June discussion is- Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner, 2025. Please call the branch to register.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Benjamin Rose Workshop - Scams and Fraud
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
A representative from Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, will present on scams and fraud.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Talk with Ideastream Public Media
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Study Room 1
Ideastream Public Media will be holding "office hours" at CCPL to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Sandals Resort 101 - Adults
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
An Educational Introduction to Luxury-Included Caribbean Travel.
Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 09, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Southwest Health Talk: Are You in Alignment? - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join Dr. Trish Strazar, PT, Physical Therapist from Southwest General Physical Therapy as she discusses the value of ideal posture on balance and joint health.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pet Pals: First Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog.
Pet Pals: Second Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 09, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Pet Pals: Third Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 09, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Author Jess Walter
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us when author Jess Walter visits to discuss his latest novel, So Far Gone.
Benjamin Rose Workshop - Benefitting from Benefits
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
A representative from Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, will present on Benefitting from Benefits.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
InDesign Basics - Strongsville Branch
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Learn the basics of the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media with Adobe InDesign. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
The Royal Jewelry - Strongsville Branch
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us for a fascinating presentation on the Royal Jewelry of Britain.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class.
Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
ESOL Class for registered students. To register, call: 1-833-277-4732.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 16, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pet Pals: First Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Pet Pals: Second Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 16, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Pet Pals: Third Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 16, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
STV Historical Society Presents - Passing the Constitution
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Local Strongsville resident Bert Fassett will present the debate over the form and specific elements of the U. S. Constitution as conducted during the process of its ratification.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Benjamin Rose Workshop - Taking Control of Credit and Debt
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (65)
A representative from Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, will present on understanding credit and debt.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion - Adult Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Adult Book Discussion
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Jun 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion - Strongsville Branch
Mon, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (30)
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration required. New members always welcome!
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Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pet Pals: First Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
Pet Pals: Second Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 23, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
Pet Pals: Third Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 23, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Benjamin Rose Workshop - Planning for the Future
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
A representative from Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, will present on Planning for the Future.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Origami Dinosaur Reading Buddy - Ages 8- to 12-year-olds
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Smash your reading goals this summer by creating an origami dinosaur reading buddy. No origami experience necessary. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
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