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The History of Parma Schools

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2026-07-16 19:00:00 2026-07-16 20:00:00 America/New_York The History of Parma Schools Join Jim Menche from the Parma City Schools Historical Museum to learn about the growth of Parma City Schools from the 19th century to mid-1970s. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Thursday, July 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 19:00:00 2026-07-16 20:00:00 America/New_York The History of Parma Schools Join Jim Menche from the Parma City Schools Historical Museum to learn about the growth of Parma City Schools from the 19th century to mid-1970s. Parma-Powers Branch - Meeting Room A/B (150)

Parma-Powers Branch

Meeting Room A/B (150)

Join Jim Menche from the Parma City Schools Historical Museum to learn about the growth of Parma City Schools from the 19th century to mid-1970s.

Join Jim Menche from Parma City Schools Historical Museum for an eclectic audiovisual presentation with maps, photos and narrative, and learn how Parma, the fastest growing city in the United States in the 1960s, grew from 10 one-room schoolhouses in the 19th century to the budding school districts we know today. 

 

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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 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 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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Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
Wicked: Part One - Rated PG
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.
Citizenship Class - Adults
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
History of Juneteenth - Adults
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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
Parma-Powers Birding Club - Adults & Families with kids age 6 and up
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!
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Dig In! to Summer Fun - Grades 1 – 6
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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
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.
Citizenship Class - Adults
Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room D (40)
To be eligible, attendees must be Aspire Greater Cleveland students.
Bingo: Fun for All! - Adults
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!
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
Deaf Awareness - Adults
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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
Wicked: For Good - Rated PG
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.
Illustrator Basics
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.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Looking Back: Celebrating 200 Years of Parma’s History - Bicentennial Program
Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Celebrating 200 Years of Parma, Ohio
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
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.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Dig In! to Summer Fun - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
Airlines 101
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B (80)
Demystify the complicated world of air travel and learn about the ins and outs of loyalty programs, pricing, delays and cancellation policies, and how to prepare for common travel frustrations.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 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.
Cooking 4Teens Around the World - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Jul 08, 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
Parma-Powers Monthly Movie Discussion - Adult
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Monthly movie discussion group. Film for July is Wicked: For Good
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 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.
Discover Digital Health Services - Adult Program
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Learn how to take charge of your health information.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 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.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Dig In! to Summer Fun - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 13, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 13, 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.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 13, 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.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Adults
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (35)
Join us for a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Books will be available one month in advance.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Can You Dig It! Dirt Cups - For Teens and Adults
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Decorate a flowerpot with Cricut vinyl, fill it with dirt pudding, and then make a patriotic dirt cup. Eat & enjoy!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jul 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.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 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.
Healthy Snacks and Smoothies - For Gr. 6-12
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Learn how to make easy healthy snacks and several different kinds of healthy smoothies from banana peanut butter to Citrus Power Punch.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 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.
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
The History of Parma Schools - Adults
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join Jim Menche from the Parma City Schools Historical Museum to learn about the growth of Parma City Schools from the 19th century to mid-1970s.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 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.
Parma Area Arts Coloring Contest Awards Ceremony - Everyone
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D (90)
Join us as we admire and celebrate the beautiful artwork created by local community members who participated in the 2nd Annual Parma Area Arts Coloring Contest.
Baby & Me Storytime with Stay & Play - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Dig In! to Summer Fun - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Computer Basics
Mon, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn the basics about computing devices, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings and mobile devices will also be discussed. No prerequisites.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 20, 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.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
Excel: Financial Functions Basics
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (16)
Learn how to use some of the practical financial functions in Excel to calculate loan or interest payments, or the future value of an investment. Also, get an introduction to What-If Analysis tools.
Toddler & Preschool Storytime - 19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 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.
Kid Innovation Center - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 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.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 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.
Summer Ice Cream Social - Everyone
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (150)
Join us for a grand celebration of our Parma community with an ice cream social. Enjoy live music, fun activities, and Good Humor ice cream treats. 
Music and Movement - Ages 2 - 5
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (49)
Join us for music, stories and movement.
West Side Poetry Writing Workshop
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (35)
This event will be held in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch.
Summer Café - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 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.
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