Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
2026-06-08 14:00:00 2026-06-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of The Names by Florence Knapp. Mayfield Branch - Medium Meeting Room (45)

Monday, June 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-08 14:00:00 2026-06-08 15:00:00 America/New_York Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of The Names by Florence Knapp. Mayfield Branch - Medium Meeting Room (45)

Mayfield Branch

Medium Meeting Room (45)

Join us for a discussion of The Names by Florence Knapp.

Please join us for a discussion of The Names by Florence Knapp. Copies of this book will be available at the Mayfield Branch reference desk one month prior to the discussion. Registration is not required.

Description:

A mother’s hesitation to name her son triggers three alternate paths over thirty-five years, revealing the lasting impact of domestic abuse and the complexities of family in her search for autonomy and healing.

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

Mayfield Branch
myrmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.473.0350
Fax: 440.473.0774
Branch manager
Julie Liedtke
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
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.)
previous
this week
next
About the branch

The branch’s children’s area features oversized artwork from the book In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming. Interactive stations encourage children to explore the wonders of the natural world.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Embroidery Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Join us for an introduction to the embroidery machine in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
This event is full
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Blood Drive
Tue, May 26, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
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).
Teen Makers: Grades 6 to 12 - Lego Printmaking
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
Join us in the Medium Meeting Room for a chance to explore exciting technology, equipment, and art!
Excel: Sorting, Filtering and Functions - Adults
Wed, May 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Learning Center (25)
For those already familiar with Excel, this class will introduce a variety of functions. Additionally, learn about paste special, sorting and filtering with data. Prerequisite: Excel Basics.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
VolunTEENs - Playdough Playdate
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Volunteers 13 and older (at least 8th grade) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping in the library's Playdough Playdate program for ages 3-6.
Playdough Playdate - Ages 3 - 6 Years Old with Caregiver
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids and caregivers will make their very own batch of playdough, then bring their creations to life with a variety of fun tools and accessories!
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Sublimation Mugs - Adults
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn to use the sublimation printer and mug press. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Bat Dog! - Training a Canine Star of the Lake County Captains
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Meet Mokoro, the local Lake County Captains minor League Baseball's bat dog!
American Sign Language - Intermediate - Adults 
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room (100)
6-week Intermediate American Sign Language series.
Summertime Sing-along - For families
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Drop in for a morning sing-along program, with instruments, rhythm and movement, and lots of fun for families of all ages.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Prepare for Success with the Digital HSPT Practice Test - Presented by Huntington Learning Center of Mayfield Heights
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Technology Learning Center (25)
Getting ready for private or Catholic high school applications? Take the guesswork out of the HSPT (High School Placement Test) with a full-length HSPT practice exam!
VolunTEENs - Summer Fun for Everyone
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
High Schoolers (incoming 9th through 12th graders) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping with the library's Summer Fun for Everyone program!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
Join us for a discussion of The Names by Florence Knapp.
VolunTEENs - Teen Volunteers | Book Sale Set-Up
Mon, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Help The Friends of the Mayfield Branch Library by setting up their bimonthly book sale from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Students who volunteer earn volunteer service hours.
Friends of the Mayfield & Richmond Heights Libraries - One Day Book Sale
Tue, Jun 09, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Browse a great selection of books for all ages, DVDs, audio books and more. Proceeds support initiatives and programs funded by The Friends of the Mayfield & Richmond Heights Libraries.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
VolunTEENs - Teen Volunteers | Book Sale Clean Up
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Help The Friends of the Mayfield Branch Library by cleaning up their bimonthly book sale from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Students who volunteer earn volunteer service hours.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Memory Care Support Group - for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Medium Meeting Room (45)
Are you a caregiver or know someone experiencing memory loss? You are not alone. This hour provides a place to share, ask questions, and gain knowledge to support your loved ones.
Prepare for Success with the Digital ISEE Practice Test - Presented by Huntington Learning Center of Mayfield Heights
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Learning Center (25)
Applying to private or independent high schools? Give your student a confident start with a full-length ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) practice exam!
Laser Basics - For adults ages 18 & up
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Join us for an introduction to the Laser Engraver/Cutter in the Innovation Centers throughout Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
American Sign Language - Intermediate - Adults 
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room (100)
6-week Intermediate American Sign Language series.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
VolunTEENs - Summer Fun for Everyone
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
High Schoolers (incoming 9th through 12th graders) can earn volunteer credit hours by helping with the library's Summer Fun for Everyone program!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Innovation Center & Memory Lab Orientation - For adults
Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Center (25)
Learn about the equipment and software in Cuyahoga County Public Library's Innovation Centers and Memory Lab
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Combined Digital HSPT and ISEE Scores Back Seminar - Presented by Huntington Learning Center of Mayfield Heights
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Receive your scores from the both "Prepare for Success with the Digital HSPT" from June 8, 2026 and "Prepare for Success with the Digital ISEE" from June 10, 2026.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (80)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
See all events