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Starting Your Business

Entrepreneur Road Map Programs
2026-04-29 19:00:00 2026-04-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Starting Your Business Learn the essentials to launch your business with confidence! Bay Village Branch - Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)

Wednesday, April 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-29 19:00:00 2026-04-29 20:00:00 America/New_York Starting Your Business Learn the essentials to launch your business with confidence! Bay Village Branch - Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)

Bay Village Branch

Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)

Learn the essentials to launch your business with confidence!

This workshop covers market validation, legal basics, funding options, and the first steps to set up for long-term viability. Expect practical checklists and actionable milestones to get your idea off the ground.
 
Jimmie Gray is a seasoned leadership coach and business executive with almost three decades of leadership experience. He partners with executives and leaders to elevate leadership effectiveness and design solutions for organizational challenges. He is the founder of Gray Management, an executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, and the President of the Stepstone Academy Board. 

Bay Village Branch
baymgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440-871-6392
Fax: 440-871-5320
Branch manager
Maryann Blaylock
Hours
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We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Closed for Easter
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
(Closed for Easter)
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About the branch

The Bay Village Branch features a rooftop terrace with a view of Lake Erie, two cozy fireplace seating areas, an interactive children's play, learn and grow space, study rooms, public meeting spaces and an Innovation Center.

Upcoming events

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Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Mon, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:25am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Scrape Paint Art - Grades 1 - 5
Tue, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Come learn a new way to experiment with paint and color by making scrape painting art - an exciting, hands-on technique that creates bold, vibrant and textured designs. Registration required.
This event is full
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Spring Break Movie
Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Enjoy a movie on the big screen at the library. Popcorn provided! Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Spring Break Windsocks - Grades 1 - 5
Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Design a colorful windsock to celebrate Spring! Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.
This event is full
Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten Fall 2026 and their caregiver
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on community. Registration required.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Jr. Innovators - Grades 3 - 5
Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center,Story Room (50)
Tinker with technology using equipment in the Innovation Center and other hands-on STEAM activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:25am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Library for All: Adapted Adult Program - Adults 18+ with caregiver
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for fun, adapted programs featuring stories, art, music, and more, specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Homeschool Innovators - Grades 5 - 8
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center,Story Room (50)
Tinker with technology using equipment in the Innovation Center and other hands-on STEAM activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.
Kart Racers - Grades 3 - 4
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Make a mini Mario-style kart and race against others on Rainbow Road. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Tracing with Procreate - This class is high demand/limited seats. Join the wait list.
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room (50)
This is a high demand/limited seat program. All customers that register will automatically be added to the wait list for this program.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:25am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Innovators - Ages 11 - 18
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center
Registration and release form required. Join us in the Innovation Center to tinker with technology and equipment. Explore creative opportunities with staff guidance.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Teen Zone - Grades 5 - 12
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room (50)
Hang out with something fun to do after school- gaming, art, technology, and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Library.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Thursday Evening Book Discussion
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
Friday Morning Book Discussion
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for our monthly book discussion.
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 10:25am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Play, Learn and Grow - Ages 1 – 3 with caregiver
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Boost your toddler’s brain through play! Join us for a 5-week series for caregivers and children ages 1 to 3. Registration required.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Starting Your Business - Entrepreneur Road Map Programs
Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Learn the essentials to launch your business with confidence!
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Homeschool Innovators - Grades 5 - 8
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Innovation Center,Story Room (50)
Tinker with technology using equipment in the Innovation Center and other hands-on STEAM activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.
Music with Judy - Adults
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A-116+B-117(75)
Come and enjoy the live music by Judy.
Jr. Innovators - Grades 3 - 5
Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Innovation Center,Story Room (50)
Tinker with technology using equipment in the Innovation Center and other hands-on STEAM activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Branch Library. Registration required.
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