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Monday Evening Book Discussion

Isola by Allegra Goodman
2025-09-15 19:00:00 2025-09-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Monday Evening Book Discussion Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Parma-Snow Branch - Conference Room A/B (60)

Monday, September 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-15 19:00:00 2025-09-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Monday Evening Book Discussion Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Parma-Snow Branch - Conference Room A/B (60)

Parma-Snow Branch

Conference Room A/B (60)

Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.

"Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian--an enigmatic and volatile man--spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. That journey takes a unexpected turn when Marguerite, accused of betrayal, is brutally punished and abandoned on a small island.

Once a child of privilege who dressed in gowns and laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she'd never before needed.

Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola is the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival."

Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries.

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Parma-Snow Branch
pasmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.661.4240
Fax: 216.661.1019
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day August 31st - September 1st)
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About the branch

The Parma-Snow Branch is home to the Sari Feldman Auditorium, a flexible, state-of-the-art venue for theatrical groups, recitals, concerts, meetings, speaker presentations, wedding receptions and other group events.

This branch is a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Pet Pals: First Session - (Grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Middle Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 27, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Pet Pals: Last Session - (grades 2-5)
Wed, Aug 27, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Chef Curtis Duffy - in conversation with Farmer Lee Jones
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $30+feesRegister
USCRI Immigration Legal Services for Ukrainians
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - Cleveland) is available to provide immigration legal advice and representation for newly arrived Ukrainians.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Pet Pals: First Session - (Grades 2-5)
Mon, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
This event is full
Pet Pals: Middle Session - (grades 2-5)
Mon, Sep 01, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Pet Pals: Last Session - (grades 2-5)
Mon, Sep 01, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. 
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Mortgage, Refinancing, and Home Equity 101
Tue, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Trent Gallo from Union Savings Bank will provide an informational class for first home time buyers as well as current homeowners.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Sep 03, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Happy Me Preschool Yoga with Ms Halle - (ages 3-6)
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Time to play yoga! We will build strength, courage, social skills, and calmness all while having fun playing on our mats. Please register--sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries   
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 03, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Excel Basics ★
Fri, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Sep 05, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Next Chapter Book Club - Fall - Older Teens (+16) and Adults
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
NCBC is committed to providing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to read, learn and make friends in a relaxed setting.
Teen Yoga - Fall Sessions - Ages 13-18
Sat, Sep 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Join us for a yoga class.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 08, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Maker: Spice, Spice Baby - Etched Spice Jar and Grilling Spice Rub
Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Use etching cream to make a spice jar and then create a grilling spice rub to put in it! This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Music Therapy and More - (ages 0-6 with caregiver)
Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
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.Register
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Adapted Storytime - Ages 0 – 8 years with caregiver
Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
CNC Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the CNC machine in the Innovation Center at the Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Innovation Time - Fall - 14-18
Wed, Sep 10, 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Innovation Center
Teens must bring their own materials and project ideas. A staff member will be available to answer questions. Please register.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
P.A.L.S. Monthly Meet-Up - Movie Night: Aquaman
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
P.A.L.S. stands for Programs for All Lives, a series of adapted programs created specifically for customers with disabilities.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Sep 12, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Hands in Hands American Sign Language Learning series - Adults (6-week series)
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room B (25)
Join us for a 6-week series of in-person instruction.
Perennial Plant Swap
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join members of the community as they exchange plants.
Playdough Palooza!
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Explore what you can make with playdough using different colors, techniques, and tools. Sculpt and squish and play! Ages 3-8. Registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 15, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Navigating the right Medicare Supplement Insurance
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room A/B (60)
A representative from Weiss Financial will go over the basics of how to pick the right supplemental plan for you and get the best rate.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 15, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Monday Evening Book Discussion - Isola by Allegra Goodman
Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Tue, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Books will be available for pick up one month before the discussion date at the circulation desk.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Peruvian Cuisine: Causa - Adults
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Explore Peruvian cuisine and learn how to make this popular dish with helpful time saving tips! This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 17, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Aspire ESOL/Citizenship Orientation and Testing
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Sep 19, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Hands in Hands American Sign Language Learning series - Adults (6-week series)
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Resource Room (40)
Join us for a 6-week series of in-person instruction.
Brushes & Books - Grades K-5
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Discover the magic of books with our read-aloud art sessions!  
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Books & Bites featuring Samin Nosrat - A Culinary Literary Affair & Annual Fundraiser
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $40 - $150 +feesRegister
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Sep 22, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Sep 22, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Author Jill Lepore
Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
TICKETED EVENT: $35 +fees Register
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Sep 23, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
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 - For adults
Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Resource Room (40)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Sep 24, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Dog Behavior 101: - Understanding, Managing and Enriching Your Dog's Life
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
This introductory talk covers the basics of dog behavior and how to build a strong relationship with your dog using science-backed methods. This program is for humans only.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Sep 25, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries.
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