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Kid Innovation Center

Grades 1 – 6

2026-06-11 13:30:00 2026-06-11 15:30:00 America/New_York Kid Innovation Center Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration. Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Thursday, June 11
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 13:30:00 2026-06-11 15:30:00 America/New_York Kid Innovation Center Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration. Parma-Powers Branch - Homework Center (49)

Parma-Powers Branch

Homework Center (49)

Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

June 8 to July 31
Mon / 7 PM - 8 PM
Tue - Thu / 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

No registration, but participants sign into the room. 

Children may leave the room at will.  Library staff cannot act in place of parents or caregivers.  All customers must follow the CCPL Code of Conduct.

If the KIC room is full, ask for a waitlist pass.  Stay in the Children’s Room.  Staff will call you in when there is space.

Library staff may ask the kids who have been in the KIC the longest to exit, if there is a waitlist and some participants have been in the KIC more than 60 minutes.

Family welcome.  Siblings under Grade 1 must stay with a supervising caregiver at all times.

Library staff may ask caregivers to park strollers outside the room if the KIC room is crowded.

Construction Center Challenges

Week 1 – Straw Construction - Build big with plastic straws  

Week 2 – Cardboard Construction – Build with ChompSaw and MakeDo tools  

Week 3 – Snap Circuits – Play with electricity

Week 4 – MakerBot Mazes - Build Keva plank mazes for vibrating HexBugs   

Week 5 – Domino Runs - Build and topple together

Week 6 – Cardboard Construction – Build with ChompSaw and MakeDo tools

Week 7 – Snap Circuits Bric – Combine circuit sets and LEGOTM

Week 8 – Squishy Circuits – Build with Play-Doh and add LED lights

(Subject to change)

Summer Lunch is served 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.  All kids eat for free!

Beat the summer slide and get a running start into next school year at Cuyahoga County Public Library.  

This summer we are expanding our FREE summer programs for students. Registration is no longer required. Just drop in and enjoy reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. It's summer fun for everyone! 


This program will use a wide variety of products. By participating in Cuyahoga County Public Library's (CCPL) Summer Fun for Everyone programs, you are agreeing to the terms of CCPL's Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. If your child has allergies, please review the products daily with the children's staff at the host branch. Learn more.

Parma-Powers Branch

pwrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.885.5362
Fax: 440.884.2263
Branch manager
Jessica Breslin

Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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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Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Thu, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Rescheduled
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New date Saturday, June 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meet the contributing artists for the Parma-Powers Branch Gallery Wall Fall exhibit! Free refreshments will be served!

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.

Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Dance into summer with music, photo ops and flamingo-themed activities for all ages. Celebrate the Parma Bicentennial and the Summer Reading Challenge, "Unearth a Story"!

Mon, Jun 08, 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.

Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Jun 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Unearth fun at a new program each week. Exciting guest presenters bring STEAM, art, animals, magic and more to life! See below or calendar for details. No registration. Space limited to room capacity.

Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Orientation and Post-Testing for Aspire ESOL/Citizenship students. Drop-in appointments available in Parma-Powers Technology Learning Center.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Learn how to make different foods from different countries: 6/10: Japan, 7/8: Mexico, 8/12: Italy
This event is full

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (35)
Monthly movie discussion group. Film for June is Bugonia.

Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Thu, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Explore the world of Native Plants and how you can support your local ecosystem while beautifying your backyard.

Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Jun 13, 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!

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room (35),Meeting Room D (40)
Meet the contributing artists for the Parma-Powers Branch Gallery Wall Fall exhibit! Free refreshments will be served!

Mon, Jun 15, 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.

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Unearth fun at a new program each week. Exciting guest presenters bring STEAM, art, animals, magic and more to life! See below or calendar for details. No registration. Space limited to room capacity.

Mon, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A (50)
Join us for a discussion of The Women's March by Jennifer Chiaverini. Books will be available one month in advance.

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn what addiction is and how it can affect a person’s life, relationships, and daily choices. Also learn the different ways people can get help.

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Wed, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Use real Lake Erie beach glass to create a unique piece of art. Supplies provided.

Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Thu, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Adults are invited to check out the KIC. Explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation and making books. Experience the fun our kids have during the day!

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.

Fri, Jun 19, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Discover your next favorite book. Register for a book pack that contains a hand-selected book for checkout along with GOODIES to keep! Click on "BookJoy" for more info. Pick up at the Parma Branch.

Fri, Jun 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Unearth fun at a new program each week. Exciting guest presenters bring STEAM, art, animals, magic and more to life! See below or calendar for details. No registration. Space limited to room capacity.

Mon, Jun 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
UH Partner Program

Tue, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a showing of Wicked: Part One. Magical costumes are encouraged and themed sweet treats will be served.

Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Thu, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.

Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.

Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for an engaging and educational program exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth.

Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Meet enthusiastic birders. Share your birding tips, photos, recordings and stories. Do activities and learn from special guest experts. All experience levels and ages welcomed!

Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Unearth fun at a new program each week. Exciting guest presenters bring STEAM, art, animals, magic and more to life! See below or calendar for details. No registration. Space limited to room capacity.

Mon, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.

Tue, Jun 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!

Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Tue, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a general Deaf Awareness program designed to increase understanding of Deaf culture, communication styles, and accessibility in everyday life.

Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Wed, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a showing of Wicked: for Good. Magical costumes are encouraged and themed sweet treats will be served.

Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room D (40)
Use various shapes, drawing and text tools to create a basic design in Adobe Illustrator. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.

Thu, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Homework Center (49)
Drop in to the KIC to explore robotics, coding, construction, animation and movie making, writing, illustrating and making books, at your own pace. See branch calendar for details. No registration.

Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.

Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Celebrating 200 Years of Parma, Ohio

Fri, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C (50)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.