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Advanced Chess - For Competent and Expert Players
2026-06-25 19:00:00 2026-06-25 20:30:00 America/New_York Advanced Chess - For Competent and Expert Players Take your chess game to the next level. Perfect for intermediate players looking to hone their skills.  Registration required. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Thursday, June 25
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 19:00:00 2026-06-25 20:30:00 America/New_York Advanced Chess - For Competent and Expert Players Take your chess game to the next level. Perfect for intermediate players looking to hone their skills.  Registration required. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Middleburg Heights Branch

Meeting Room A/B (120)

Take your chess game to the next level. Perfect for intermediate players looking to hone their skills.  Registration required.

This class will teach students to truly excel at the game of chess. Catered towards the more competent and proficient player, this program involves teaching complex chess tactics, opening theory, and advanced checkmate patterns of the game through structured, interactive lessons and practice sessions. 
Presented by National Chess Expert, Damon Rucker, has a unique background of 24 years of chess 
coaching and decades of entertainment experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This special combination ensures that classes are both impactful, and absolutely a blast! 

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Middleburg Heights Branch
mdhmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.234.3600
Fax: 440.234.0849
Branch manager
Ronald Block
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
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About the branch

First opened in 1969, the Middleburg Heights Branch moved into a new building in 2018, which features public meeting rooms, a special sensory friendly children’s area, quiet study rooms and a full-service drive-up window.

Upcoming events

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Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Unearth a Story Kickoff Celebration - For families
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12),Meeting Room A/B (120)
Dig into summer reading with a giant excavation site and other fun activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 08, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Read and then come to discuss The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. Registration requested.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Unearth a Story: Teen Terrariums X 2 - For Teens In or Entering Grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Make a small terrarium using greenery and popular culture-themed decorations...and a terrarium-themed dessert, too! Registration and Release Form required - click program title for more information.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Brick Builders - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Beyond Lemonade: Refreshing Summer Beverages
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn how easy it is to createa delicious and refreshing summer beverage! Registration required. This is a high demand/ limited seat event.
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Little Ukrainian Building Challenge - For Grades K-5
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Take on brick-building challenges and connect with the Ukrainian community.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Fun Friday - Grades 1 – 6
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Grand & Me Makers: Book Totes - For grades K-5 and grandparents
Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Kick off summer reading by crafting a customized book tote.
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Circle Time - For 18-36 months with caregiver
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Circle up for movement-based stories and songs around our stretchy band.
PowerPoint Basics ★
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Create a simple presentation and learn how to add text, images and transitions to slides. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Brick Builders - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Campfire Storytime - For Children & Families
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Meet us outside for a special family storytime filled with campfire stories, songs, and a snack.
Just Write Teen Writing Group: Teens In/Entering Grades 6-12 - June Session
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Meet other teen writers and expand your writing skills through games, exercises, and prompts. All levels of writing experience welcome.
Adapted Adult Get Together
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Adults 18+ with caregiver. Join us for fun, adapted programs featuring stories, art, music, and more, specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Fall Risk Management: Tips for Staying on Your Feet
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
This program will help seniors understand their fall risk, what can increase the chances of falling, and tips to improve strength and balance.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Fun Friday - Grades 1 – 6
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Kindergarten Boot Camp - For Children Entering Kindergarten Fall 2026
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a fun-filled, five-day program designed to give rising kindergarteners the opportunity to experience a classroom setting and practice being a student before starting school.
Living History with Abigail Adams
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn about Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, 2nd President of the United States and mother of John Quincy Adams, 6th President. Registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Kindergarten Boot Camp - For Children Entering Kindergarten Fall 2026
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a fun-filled, five-day program designed to give rising kindergarteners the opportunity to experience a classroom setting and practice being a student before starting school.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Kindergarten Boot Camp - For Children Entering Kindergarten Fall 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a fun-filled, five-day program designed to give rising kindergarteners the opportunity to experience a classroom setting and practice being a student before starting school.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Brick Builders - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Author Aimie Runyan
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us when author Aimie Runyan visits to discuss her latest novel, Missed Connections.
Kindergarten Boot Camp - For Children Entering Kindergarten Fall 2026
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a fun-filled, five-day program designed to give rising kindergarteners the opportunity to experience a classroom setting and practice being a student before starting school.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Advanced Chess - For Competent and Expert Players
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Take your chess game to the next level. Perfect for intermediate players looking to hone their skills.  Registration required.
Kindergarten Boot Camp - For Children Entering Kindergarten Fall 2026
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a fun-filled, five-day program designed to give rising kindergarteners the opportunity to experience a classroom setting and practice being a student before starting school.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Fun Friday - Grades 1 – 6
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Paper Quilled Flowers
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Make beautiful paper quilled flowers to brighten up your space. Registration is required. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
This event is full
Gen Zen Hangout: June Session - Tweens of All Abilities In/Entering Grades 4-6
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Play games, tinker, make art, and just hang out at our inclusive monthly meet-up. Please let us know if tween needs any accommodations to attend program.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Surf's Up: Summer Beach Music
Mon, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Bill Brauning will take you back with the California Sound of the 1960's summer music which paved the way for so many fond memories.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Ukrainian Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs, and more in this storytime presented in Ukrainian.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Summer Fun for Everyone: Brick Builders - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
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