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Stop-Motion Animation Center

Gr 1 - 6
2026-01-02 13:00:00 2026-01-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Stop-Motion Animation Center Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies! Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Friday, January 02
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-02 13:00:00 2026-01-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Stop-Motion Animation Center Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies! Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Parma-Powers Branch

Homework Center (49)

Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies!

No registration, but participants sign into the room.  Click "Add to Calendar" above to receive a reminder.

Sponsored by the Friends of Parma Libraries.

Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture the program's effectiveness. More information can be found here.

Parma-Powers Branch
pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Jessica Breslin
Hours
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We're closed Wednesday December 24 due to The library CLOSED for Christmas Eve.
We're closed Thursday December 25 due to The library is CLOSED on Christmas Day.
Mon, Dec 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 Closed
(The library CLOSED for Christmas Eve.)
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(The library is CLOSED on Christmas Day.)
Fri, Dec 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Dec 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (49)
Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!
Registration opens Saturday, December 27 2025 at 11:00am
Stop-Motion Animation Center - Gr 1 - 6
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies!
Stop-Motion Animation Center - Gr 1 - 6
Mon, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class - Adults
Mon, Dec 29, 6:30pm - 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 10/27/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Stories & Stitches: Adult Craft & Listen Hour - Adults - Adults
Mon, Dec 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Unwind, create, and get swept away by a good story. Join us for a cozy hour where audiobooks meet hands-on creativity. Prefer to just listen and relax That’s perfectly fine. Drop-ins welcome.
Senior Bingo - Adults
Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a morning of Bingo! Prizes will be awarded and fun will be had!
Stop-Motion Animation Center - Gr 1 - 6
Tue, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Stop-Motion Animation Center - Gr 1 - 6
Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Stop-Motion Animation Center - Gr 1 - 6
Sat, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in during winter break to create your own animated movies!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jan 05, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Excel: Sorting, Filtering and Functions - Adults
Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
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.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class - Adults
Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 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 10/27/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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
Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Bingo Donut Day - Families with Children Age 4 to Grade 5
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Bring the generations together to play bingo, have a treat and win prizes! Drop-in. Donuts, water and coffee provided. Click "Add to Calendar" to receive a reminder message. 
Ready Set Create! Engineering Challenges for Kids - Gr 2 - 5
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from AECOM and ASCE. Registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jan 12, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Digital Navigator at Parma-Powers
Mon, Jan 12, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class - Adults
Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 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 10/27/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Adults
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Digital Navigator at Parma-Powers
Tue, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jan 14, 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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Birds of a [Paper] Feather - Grade 6-12
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore simple but stunning techniques to create birds from paper scraps! OPTIONAL: bring a well-loved book that is ready to take flight as a work of art.
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Monthly movie discussion group. Film for January is Ten Killer
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
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 15, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Be the Fire: Rewriting Stress with Science and Soul - Adults
Thu, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
What if your stress wasn’t a flaw, but a fire waiting to be understood? In this empowering/approachable workshop, author, published researcher and health educator Libbey Pelaia-Krumhansl shares tools.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Dinosaurs and Birds with The Museum of the Rockies - Gr 3 - 6
Fri, Jan 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room B (80)
Investigate the link between dinosaurs and birds with a paleontologist and real fossils at The Museum of the Rockies in Montana. Interactive, live virtual program. Registration required.
Pokemon, Games and More - For Gr. 6-12 /Release & Hold Harmless form required.
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Teen (49)
Play Pokemon, swap cards, play board games and the Nintendo Switch or bring your tabletop games. Prizes and refreshments!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jan 19, 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.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jan 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Entrepreneurship Certification Class - Adults
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 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 10/27/2025. Text (216) 990-8271 for more information.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jan 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Short Films, Big Stories: Celebrating Black Voices in Cinema - Adults
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Enjoy a short-film screening and discussion to celebrate black stories and creative storytelling in film.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jan 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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jan 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
We offer homework assistance, academic enrichment and access to computers that have internet, databases and free printing.
Cozy Creative Family Game Night - Families with Kids Gr K - 5
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Make your own family board game! Drink hot chocolate and spend some time playing together. Register once for your whole family.
Teen Iron Chef: Battle of After-School Snacks - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Put your skills to the test in the ultimate showdown of culinary creativity!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
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, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (49)
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, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
The Science of "Jurassic World" - Gr 3 - 6
Fri, Jan 23, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
How real is "Jurassic World?" Dive into the science with paleontologists and fossils at The Museum of the Rockies. Interactive, live virtual class. Registration required.
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