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Gear Up for Kindergarten

Kids entering Gr K in 2025 with a caregiver

2025-08-04 13:00:00 2025-08-04 13:45:00 America/New_York Gear Up for Kindergarten Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one. Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Monday, August 04
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 13:00:00 2025-08-04 13:45:00 America/New_York Gear Up for Kindergarten Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one. Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Parma-Powers Branch

Homework Center (49)

Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one.

Practice school skills and teacher expectations like following directions, paying attention, lining up and cooperating in a group.

Register for each day you plan to attend.

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, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

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.

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.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

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.

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

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.

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

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.

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

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.

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.

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.

Tue, Jul 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

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.

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

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.

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.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

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.

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing and making books at your own pace. See branch calendar for weekly building challenges and special events.

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.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Fri, Jul 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
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

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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.

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Become an expert at streaming movies and television and learn about free streaming resources available with your library card.

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
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

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Join us for a morning of Bingo! Prizes will be awarded and fun will be had!

Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
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

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
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

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Jul 31, 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.

Thu, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Join us for a celebration of Summer, as we close out the Summer Reading Challenge with an ice cream social. Enjoy fun activities and free Honey Hut Ice Cream.

Fri, Aug 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Homework Center (49),Meeting Room C/D (90),Story/Craft Room (49)
Drop in for activities, bingo and crafts to celebrate Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man. Learn about real spiders with a Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist. Costumes are welcome.

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 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

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Homework Center (49)
Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one.

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 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

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Homework Center (49)
Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 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

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Homework Center (49)
Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one.

Thu, Aug 07, 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

Thu, Aug 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Homework Center (49)
Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one.

Fri, Aug 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.

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Homework Center (49)
Launch your child into school with a week of fun, hands-on activities. Practice following classroom rules. Work on skills side-by-side and in groups. Pick your sessions and register for each one.

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore colorful stories with music and movement.

Mon, Aug 11, 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.

Mon, Aug 11, 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

Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free GED® high school equivalency classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.

Mon, Aug 11, 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.

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.
This event is full

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.

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.

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

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.

Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. August film is Les Misérables.

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

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

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn the secrets behind this mathematical art form.