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Apollo: Shining Triumph for America and the World

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2026-05-02 14:00:00 2026-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Apollo: Shining Triumph for America and the World Join local astronomer Don Himes to learn about the Apollo mission and how and why 12 American astronauts walked on the Moon. Chagrin Falls Branch - Meeting Room (Main Floor) (32)

Saturday, May 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-02 14:00:00 2026-05-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Apollo: Shining Triumph for America and the World Join local astronomer Don Himes to learn about the Apollo mission and how and why 12 American astronauts walked on the Moon. Chagrin Falls Branch - Meeting Room (Main Floor) (32)

Chagrin Falls Branch

Meeting Room (Main Floor) (32)

Join local astronomer Don Himes to learn about the Apollo mission and how and why 12 American astronauts walked on the Moon.

Don Himes will describe the dazzling 1960's and the space age...the danger of great powers in rivalry and how President Kennedy arrived at the moon challenge. Don will describe how we went to the moon, who went and what they found and left behind. 

Don Himes witnessed the Apollo 11 moon walk July 20, 1969. He has been a Chagrin Falls resident since 1968. Don has been actively sharing his love of astronomy with the public during his sidewalk observations at Riverside Park.

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Chagrin Falls Branch
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Kayln Kappelman
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The Chagrin Falls Branch traces its roots all the way back to 1921, when a group of women formed the Chagrin Falls Memorial Association. After selling 44 shares of stock for $10 a piece, the women rented a room on the second floor of a building to support a library service. The branch joined the Cuyahoga County Public Library system in 1924.

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Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Lower Level) (28)
Boost your toddler's brain through play! Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Connect with your kids, community experts and other families.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Craft Room (20)
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Remember When - Adults
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (32)
Join others who have grown up in Chagrin Falls to share your memories of your childhood in Chagrin Falls Village.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Homeschool STEM Lab - Grades 6-12
Wed, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Big Read: Mason Jar Salads - Adults
Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
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The Book Club Play: Performance and Discussion - Adults
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
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Celebrate the love of reading by joining this play discussion and enjoying a short performance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wednesday Evening Virtual Book Discussion - Adult
Wed, Apr 15, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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4/15 The Caretaker: A Novel by Ron Rash
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Homeschool STEAM - Ages 5-12 with a caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Get hands-on with science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
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Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (32)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. 3/20 Art of Celebration; 4/17 Goal Setting; 5/15 Counting
60 Second Challenges – Baby Edition - Ages birth to 12 months with a caregiver
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Join us for a series of challenges, each challenge only 60 seconds long! Babies will roll, grasp, and sit their way to prizes.
Remember When - Adults
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join others who have grown up in Chagrin Falls to share your memories of your childhood in Chagrin Falls Village.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fling Flyer Workshop - Grades 2-3
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Design, build, test, improve and launch. Brownie Girl Scouts will work toward the Mechanical Engineering: Fling Flyer badge. All 2nd-3rd graders welcome.
Teen Chefs: Ramen - Grades 6-12
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Learn the art of ramen-making while testing out recipes and flavor combinations. Registration is required.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion - Chagrin Falls Branch
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Blood Drive
Thu, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (32)
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).
Apollo: Shining Triumph for America and the World - Adults
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (32)
Join local astronomer Don Himes to learn about the Apollo mission and how and why 12 American astronauts walked on the Moon.
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