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Pottery and Poetry in Black History

Grades K -5
2026-02-07 14:00:00 2026-02-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Pottery and Poetry in Black History Join us as we share the fascinating story of enslaved potter, David Drake, and create some pottery and poetry of your own. Warrensville Heights Branch - Homework Center (104)

Saturday, February 07
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 14:00:00 2026-02-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Pottery and Poetry in Black History Join us as we share the fascinating story of enslaved potter, David Drake, and create some pottery and poetry of your own. Warrensville Heights Branch - Homework Center (104)

Warrensville Heights Branch

Homework Center (104)

Join us as we share the fascinating story of enslaved potter, David Drake, and create some pottery and poetry of your own.

Pottery and Poetry in Black History

Grades K -5

Join us as we share the fascinating story of enslaved potter, David Drake, and create some pottery and poetry of your own. 

Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture the program’s effectiveness. Learn more.

Warrensville Heights Branch
wvhmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.464.5280
Fax: 216.464.6475
Branch manager
Ali Boyd
Hours
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Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jan 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Warrensville Heights Branch offers community meetings spaces, a full service drive-up window, an audio recording studio and a beautiful children’s area featuring artwork from the book Let It Shine by beloved writer/illustrator Ashley Bryan.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

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Music & Movement - Ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (58)
Dance to your favorite kids’ songs using shakers, bean bags, scarves and more.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 12, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Soul Food, A Taste of Freedom - Grades 3-5
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story/Craft Room (58)
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with activities, stories, and a cooking project.
Registration opens Monday, January 12 2026 at 6:30pm
Poetic Power
Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 13, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Teen Sewing Series
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (20),Story/Craft Room (58)
Join local fashion designer Cokovenda J. Collection to learn how to sew your own dress. All supplies provided.
Registration is now closed
Book Lovers' Club - Adults
Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room B (24),Warrenville Heights Branch Zoom 1
Clear by Carys Davies.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 14, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 15, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Connecting Threads - Adults
Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Learn how to mend and repair clothes, and even finish your sewing project from home in these sewing classes
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Celebrate MLK - All Ages
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room North & South (150)
Celebrate MLK Day with the Association of African American Cultural Gardens.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 19, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Poetic Power
Mon, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 20, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Teen Sewing Series
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (20),Story/Craft Room (58)
Join local fashion designer Cokovenda J. Collection to learn how to sew your own dress. All supplies provided.
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Audio and Video Studio Orientation - For ages 11 & up
Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A (24)
Learn about the equipment and software in the Audio and Video Recording Studios throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 21, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 22, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Senior Arts: Embroidered Constellations - Adults
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Come join us at the library every Friday morning and chase away the winter blues. For this week, embroider constellations! This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Long Arm Quilting Machine Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Join us for an introduction to the long arm quilting machine in the Innovation Center at the Warrensville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Jan 26, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Poetic Power
Mon, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Jan 27, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Teen Sewing Series
Tue, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (20),Story/Craft Room (58)
Join local fashion designer Cokovenda J. Collection to learn how to sew your own dress. All supplies provided.
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Jan 28, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Excel Basics ★
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
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
Thu, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Jan 29, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Senior Arts: Design a Mug - Adults
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center (20)
Come join us at the library every Friday morning and chase away the winter blues. For this week, design your own mug! This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
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
Sat, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Play-Doh Factory - Ages 3-5 years with a caregiver.
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Mix up a batch of salt dough, add colors and scents, and try out different molds and Play Doh toys!
Registration opens Saturday, January 31 2026 at 2:00pm
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 02, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Anime Club
Mon, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Story/Craft Room (58)
Talk anime and manga, eat snacks, test your knowledge, and be immersed in Japanese culture.
Poetic Power
Mon, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 03, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Teen Sewing Series
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center (20),Story/Craft Room (58)
Join local fashion designer Cokovenda J. Collection to learn how to sew your own dress. All supplies provided.
Registration is now closed
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Wed, Feb 04, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Thu, Feb 05, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Canva and Sublimation Printing - Adults
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Innovation Center (20),Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to use the Sublimation Printer, and the basics of Canva software.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Long Arm Quilting Machine Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Center (20)
Join us for an introduction to the long arm quilting machine in the Innovation Center at the Warrensville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Pottery and Poetry in Black History - Grades K -5
Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (104)
Join us as we share the fascinating story of enslaved potter, David Drake, and create some pottery and poetry of your own.
Music & Movement - Ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver
Mon, Feb 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (58)
Dance to your favorite kids’ songs using shakers, bean bags, scarves and more.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Mon, Feb 09, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Baked with Love: DIY Cookie Jars
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens will learn how to bake sugar cookies and make their own cookie jars to give as gifts.
Registration opens Tuesday, January 13 2026 at 9:00am
Poetic Power
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B (24)
Step up to the mic and express yourself!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Feb 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Homework Center (104)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Centers (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8 - Free homework help and academic enrichment!
Tue, Feb 10, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Homework Center (104)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
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