Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Akron, OH. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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About the author: Annie Zaleski is a Cleveland, Ohio-based author, journalist, and editor. She is an award-winning writer with profiles, interviews, and criticism in a variety of publications. Bylines include Rolling Stone , NPR Music , The Guardian , Salon , Time , Billboard , The A.V. Club ,...
This program is designed for families and their children, ages 0 - 6 years, who have concerns about development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. This program is..
KOA Holiday campground near Streetsboro — family-focused with upgraded amenities, activities, and deluxe cabins.
Sit back and enjoy the outstanding barbershop and a cappella harmonies of the Greater Cleveland Chorus, part of the Sweet Adelines International organization! Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library. Greater Cleveland Chorus includes over 50 talented...
The Cleveland Museum of Art comes to you! Interact with authentic works of art from around the world and across 5,000 years of human history. We focus on objects as primary source material, witnesses to history that participants can handle and examine. Guided by their curiosity and wonder,...
Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum is a public branch library in Peninsula, OH. Open 780 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,457 square feet.
See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar . Calling all dance lovers, drama fans, and curious minds! Join Nigel Burgoine, former principal dancer with the London Festival Ballet (now English National Ballet) and award-winning artistic director, for an unforgettable...
About the author: Mary Kay Andrews is The New York Times bestselling author of Bright Lights , Big Christmas , The Homewreckers , The Santa Suit , The Newcomer , Hello , Summer , Sunset Beach , The High Tide Club , The Beach House Cookbook , The Weekenders , Beach Town , Save the Date ,...
About the author: Jack Marchbanks is a professional historian, lecturer, and longtime host of Jazz Sunday, a weekly three-hour radio program on 90.5 FM WCBE in Columbus, Ohio. He has written, narrated, and produced nationally broadcast public radio documentaries, including features on Sam Cooke and.
Stop in to see model trains from the Olmsted Falls Depot and Model Railroad Museum. No registration necessary.
Create, explore and innovate every month with a new maker project. May's project is DIY music boxes. This program will use a wide variety of products. By participating in Cuyahoga County Public Library's (CCPL) programs, you are agreeing to the terms of CCPL's Release and Hold Harmless Agreement....
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and the Silk Road Cultural Collective will visit the Solon Branch, bringing an immersive “living history” program. Come to see and learn about armor demonstrations, traditional Chinese hanfu fashion, and cultural storytelling. Deepen your...
About the author: Bob Spitz is the award-winning author of the biographies Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child and The Beatles , both New York Times bestsellers, as well as seven other nonfiction books and a screenplay. He helped manage Bruce Springsteen and Elton John at crucial points in...
This program is designed for families and their children (ages 0-6 years) with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. This program...
Join us for the kick-off of our annual Teen Art Show, hosted in collaboration with the North Olmsted Arts Commission! Local youth will proudly showcase the artistic pieces they created throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar . Listen to Chinese traditional music and cultural explorations. The musicians will engage in dialogue with the audience, sharing cultural explorations of the music and answering audience questions. The ensemble will celebrate a..
All living things require the same basic needs in order to survive, but each species has unique adaptations to help them. Students will use animal beaks, skulls, and furs to figure out how local Ohio animals get their food in the wild. By comparing many Museum specimens, students will be able...
Bill Brauning will take you back with the California Sound of the 1960's summer music which paved the way for so many fond memories. Sponsored by the Friends of Middleburg Heights Branch Library. Registration required.
FROGS RULE! Discover the many species of frogs and toads that live in our area and how to ID them with our friends from the Metroparks plus hear a couple fun frog & toad stories and songs. All ages welcome--registration requested.
FROGS RULE! Discover the many species of frogs and toads that live in our area and how to ID them with our friends from the Metroparks plus hear a couple fun frog & toad stories and songs. All ages welcome--registration requested.
Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. More information can be found here .
This interactive workshop honors the power and beauty of language in Toni Morrison’s canon. Bring your favorite Toni Morrison book to discuss. Michelle Rankins, founder/president of M. Rankins Creative Enterprises, LLC, is a published poet, creative professional, and an educator for over 20...
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration is required. New members always welcome. We welcome all adults interested in reading and discussing great books! Our next discussion title will be So Far Gone by Jess Walter....
An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar . Imagine being in a room with one window—what view would keep your spirit alive? In this program, participants will create a layered collage made of stacked frames, creating the illusion of looking through a window to the...
An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
Support the Friends of the Solon Branch and grow your home library at the same time! Browse an incredible selection of books for all ages, along with DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and more.
Join us to celebrate Earth Day and the start of spring by making your own seed bombs.
Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. More information can be found here: https://cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. 3/20 Art of Celebration; 4/17 Goal Setting; 5/15 Counting
Registration and release form required. Join us in the Innovation Center to create your own mini diorama using the equipment. You must attend all sessions to complete the project. The skills learned each week will build on the ones before. This program may include activities that could be...
Adults 18+ with caregiver. Join us for fun, adapted programs featuring stories, art, music, and more, specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Registration requested.
Building blocks galore - stack, topple, and build to your heart's content!
Make a welcoming sign for your door using wood and vinyl cut in our Innovation Center. This event is a high demand/limited seat program. All customers that register will automatically be added to the wait list. Customers who have not attended a high demand/limited seat program in the past 90 days...
Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture program’s effectiveness. More information can be found here: https://cuyahogalibrary.org/parent-options
Join us for a fun, interactive program of stories, art, music and games specifically designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Register at www.cuyahogalibrary.org or by contacting any of our branches.