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2026-05-20 19:00:00 2026-05-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Suffragettes - USA! Explore the friendship of two iconic women's rights leaders. Parma Heights Branch - Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)

Wednesday, May 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-20 19:00:00 2026-05-20 20:00:00 America/New_York Suffragettes - USA! Explore the friendship of two iconic women's rights leaders. Parma Heights Branch - Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)

Parma Heights Branch

Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)

Explore the friendship of two iconic women's rights leaders.


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


Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were close friends for 50 years. They collaborated fighting for women’s rights and advocated for the rights of others.

Join us to hear about their challenges, setbacks and legacies. Discover how their pioneering significantly contributed to the passing of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. 

“Men with their rights and nothing more, women with their rights and nothing less.” –Susan B. Anthony 

Presented by British born Julie Koenig, a keen observer and fascinating storyteller, highlighting aspects of historical periods and sharing how they can relate to us all. Koenig lives in NE Ohio and shares her insights around the region, having gained a wonderful fan base.

TAGS: | History | General |

Parma Heights Branch

pahmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.884.2313
Fax: 440.884.2713
Branch manager
Krista Tokarz

Hours
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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
(Library closed in observance of Memorial Day.)

About the branch

Known for its distinctive futurist look, the Parma Heights Branch is located on city-owned property near the Parma Heights Pool and Greenbriar Commons. Designed in the Googie style by John Lipaj, the branch opened to the public on June 17, 1963.

Upcoming events

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Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)
Explore the friendship of two iconic women's rights leaders.

Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.

Mon, Jun 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storyroom (new)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storyroom (new)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Jun 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storyroom (new)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storyroom (new)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 11:30am
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Jun 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storyroom (new)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storyroom (new)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storyroom (new)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Jun 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A/B (90)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.

Fri, Jun 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storyroom (new)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.