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Celebrating Jane Austen at 250

Her life, her writing, and her legacy

2025-12-10 19:00:00 2025-12-10 20:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating Jane Austen at 250 Enjoy a presentation by Members of the Jane Austen Society of North America to celebrate the birthday of this beloved literary legend. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Wednesday, December 10
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 19:00:00 2025-12-10 20:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating Jane Austen at 250 Enjoy a presentation by Members of the Jane Austen Society of North America to celebrate the birthday of this beloved literary legend. Solon Branch - Meeting Room (70)

Solon Branch

Meeting Room (70)

Enjoy a presentation by Members of the Jane Austen Society of North America to celebrate the birthday of this beloved literary legend.

Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, England. As a child Jane wrote stories and plays, including parodies, and developed a distinctive style. As an adult, Jane completed six novels including her most famous work, Pride and Prejudice. Jane died on July 18, 1817, in Winchester, Hampshire, at age 41.

At this program the presenters will describe Jane's life, the culture of the 18th century that informed her novels, and the popularity and influence of Jane's body of work in the world up to our own time.  Presented by members of the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Ohio North Coast region, including Dr. JoAnne Podis of Ursuline College and Jennifer Weinbrecht, owner of Jane Austen Books. 

To register, go to cuyahogalibrary.org or contact any of our branches.

TAGS: | History | General |

Solon Branch
slnmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.248.8777
Fax: 440.248.5369
Branch manager
Darlene Davis
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Mon, Nov 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Nov 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Located adjacent to Solon Community Park, the Solon Branch of CCPL offers community meeting spaces, public computer stations and dedicated areas for children and teens.

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Thu, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Fri, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
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Book Discussion
Mon, Nov 24, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Nov 25, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
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
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (25)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Career Counseling - Cuyahoga Works
Tue, Dec 02, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Innovation Center Orientation - For adults ages 18 & up
Thu, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
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Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
Dive into hands-on projects and unleash your creativity in the Innovation Center!
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Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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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.
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Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
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Tue, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Celebrating Jane Austen at 250 - Her life, her writing, and her legacy
Wed, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (70)
Enjoy a presentation by Members of the Jane Austen Society of North America to celebrate the birthday of this beloved literary legend.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
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Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Dec 16, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Study Room
To schedule an appointment with a certified career counselor at the Solon branch, call Cuyahoga Works at 216-475-2225 .
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Teens Create
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Swagelok Innovation Center
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Registration opens Thursday, December 18 2025 at 6:00pm
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friends of the Solon Library Meeting Room (32)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
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Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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