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Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

Adults
2025-09-18 11:00:00 2025-09-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life How can ancient philosophy help you live a better life today? Berea Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Thursday, September 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-18 11:00:00 2025-09-18 12:00:00 America/New_York Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life How can ancient philosophy help you live a better life today? Berea Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Berea Branch

Large Meeting Room (100)

How can ancient philosophy help you live a better life today?

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

Join us as we explore the principles of stoic philosophy, developed in the ancient Greek and Roman world.

We will see how this ancient philosophy has been revived in the 21st century and the surprising resonance it has in our lives today. 

Presented by Milenko (Miles) Budimir, a technical writer/editor and teacher of philosophy at CSU and Tri-C.

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Berea Branch
beamgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.234.5475
Fax: 440.234.2932
Branch manager
Maryanne Haller
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Opened in 1924, the Berea Branch was the third branch to join the Cuyahoga County Public Library system. It was initially housed in City Hall from 1924-1939 and then a small storefront in 1957 before moving to a standalone building. The branch is located adjacent to beautiful Coe Lake Park.

Upcoming events

Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life - Adults
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
How can ancient philosophy help you live a better life today?
Sphero Mini Golf - Grades 6-12
Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Help us create some mini golf challenges and use a Sphero mini to score a hole in one! Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration required beginning August 1st.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion - West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Mon, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us for a thoughtful and lively discussion. Books will be available at the Berea Branch one month before the discussion. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Create With (Re)Purpose: Decoupaged Containers - Adults
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Relax while you make something beautiful and useful with old book & magazine pages. Registration required.
Blood Drive
Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
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, Sep 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Therapeutic Art for Parent Bereavement - Expressive Group Art Making to Help Parents
Mon, Sep 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Conference Room (16)
Join UH Connor Whole Health's Jess Grimm, ATR-P, for a therapeutic art group.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Craft and Create Club - Grades 6-12
Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Craft and create on the first Wednesdays.  Registration required beginning August 1st. Open to students in grades 6-12. September- DIY Stickers; October- LED Cards; November- Bookfolding;
Music and Movement - Ages 19 months – 5 years with caregiver
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room (100)
Enjoy a high-energy session of music and movement using shakers, bean bags, scarves and more
Super Plant Swap Saturday - Adults
Sat, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Plant-lovers: exchange perennials at TWO great locations. Join the Middleburg swap (10AM), Berea (11:30AM)—or both! Arrive up to 15 mins early to set up. Please register separately for each event.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Computer Basics - Adults
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Learn the basics about computing devices, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings and mobile devices will also be discussed. No prerequisites.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Friends of Berea Library Book Sale: Member Preview
Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100),Small Conference Room (16)
Open to Friends members or join at the door. No electronic devices are permitted during the member preview. Member check-in starting at 1:00.
Friends of Berea Library Book Sale
Sat, Oct 11, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100),Small Conference Room (16)
Friends of Berea Library Book Sale 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friends of Berea Library Book Sale: Bag Sale
Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100),Small Conference Room (16)
Friends of Berea Library Bag Sale 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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