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Teen Deep Dive: Build a Backpack
2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:30:00 America/New_York Teen Deep Dive: Build a Backpack For Grades 6-12: Learn how to sew a mini backpack! [This is a sewing program, recommended for intermediate teen sewists, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register!] Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Tuesday, July 14
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:30:00 America/New_York Teen Deep Dive: Build a Backpack For Grades 6-12: Learn how to sew a mini backpack! [This is a sewing program, recommended for intermediate teen sewists, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register!] Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Strongsville Branch

Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

For Grades 6-12: Learn how to sew a mini backpack! [This is a sewing program, recommended for intermediate teen sewists, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register!]

For Grades 6-12: Come in to learn how to sew a backpack, from measuring and cutting, to pressing and sewing! This is 4 part program. While you do not HAVE to attend all 4 dates, know that if you do not attend all 4 dates, you may not complete your project during the deep dive.

This is recommended as an intermediate teen sewing project, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register! 

In order to participate in youth programs that could be considered harmful, Cuyahoga County Public Library requires parents to complete a Release & Hold Harmless Form. The Release & Hold Harmless Form must be completed and returned one week prior to the start of the program. The completed form must be returned to the program location.

You may drop the completed form off in person, send it by fax or email a copy to the attention of the Branch Manager
at the program location.

The Release & Hold Harmless Form can be found here.

Strongsville Branch
stvmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440-238-5530
Fax: 440-572-8685
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
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Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jun 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Grassroots library service in Strongsville dates back to 1881, when 400 books were located in the Town Hall. More than 120 years later, the Strongsville Branch of CCPL is home to the Kathleen Cochrane DePiero Recording Studio where visitors can make their own tracks, green screen videos, podcasts or audiobook recordings for free.

Upcoming events

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Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Benjamin Rose Workshop - Taking Control of Credit and Debt
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B (65)
A representative from Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, will present on understanding credit and debt.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion - Adult Book Discussion
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Adult Book Discussion
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Jun 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
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).
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion - Strongsville Branch
Mon, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (30)
The Monday Afternoon Book Discussion meets at 2:30 p.m. in the Library on the 4th Monday of each month. No registration required. New members always welcome!
Cancelled
Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 23, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pet Pals: First Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Pet Pals: Second Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 23, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Pet Pals: Third Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 23, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Benjamin Rose Workshop - Planning for the Future
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
A representative from Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, will present on Planning for the Future.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Origami Dinosaur Reading Buddy - Ages 8- to 12-year-olds
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Smash your reading goals this summer by creating an origami dinosaur reading buddy. No origami experience necessary. Registration is required.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jun 29, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Audio and Video Studio Orientation - For ages 11 & up
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Learn about the equipment and software in the Audio and Video Recording Studios throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pet Pals: First Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Pet Pals: Second Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 30, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Pet Pals: Third Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jun 30, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Cutting the Cord - Getting Rid of Cable TV
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join Joe the Coupon Guy to learn how to cut the cord and save money on your television bills.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 01, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Author David Ellis
Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us when author David Ellis visits to discuss his latest novel, Keep Them Close.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jul 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jul 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Southwest General Health Talk: Heart Healthy Habits - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
Join us for this special health talk presented by Rammy Korkor, MD from Southwest General Medical Group.
Pet Pals: First Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 9:00am
Pet Pals: Second Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jul 07, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 9:00am
Pet Pals: Third Session
Tue, Jul 07, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 22 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 08, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Talk with Ideastream Public Media
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Study Room 1
Ideastream Public Media will be holding "office hours" at CCPL to hear what the community has to say about local, state, and national politics.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Mon, Jul 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Word Basics ★ - Strongsville Branch
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Learn Microsoft Word using tools such as entering and formatting text, copying, pasting, saving and printing. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Teen Deep Dive: Build a Backpack
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
For Grades 6-12: Learn how to sew a mini backpack! [This is a sewing program, recommended for intermediate teen sewists, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register!]
Cuyahoga Works - Job & Career Services - Strongsville Branch
Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
Schedule an individual career coaching session at the Strongsville Branch with one of our Career Coaches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jul 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Pet Pals: First Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Teen Deep Dive: Build a Backpack
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
For Grades 6-12: Learn how to sew a mini backpack! [This is a sewing program, recommended for intermediate teen sewists, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register!]
Pet Pals: Second Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jul 14, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Pet Pals: Third Session - For Grades 2 - 5
Tue, Jul 14, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Storytime Room (30)
Children who struggle with reading will have the opportunity to read aloud to a very special dog. Pet Pals will be held in our Storytime Room.
Registration opens Monday, June 29 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:25am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 11:55am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Teen Deep Dive: Build a Backpack
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
For Grades 6-12: Learn how to sew a mini backpack! [This is a sewing program, recommended for intermediate teen sewists, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register!]
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion - Adult Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Adult Book Discussion
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Teen Deep Dive: Build a Backpack
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
For Grades 6-12: Learn how to sew a mini backpack! [This is a sewing program, recommended for intermediate teen sewists, but all levels of teen sewing enthusiasts are welcome to register!]
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (30)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B (130)
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).
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