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Advanced Chess - For Competent and Expert Players

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2026-07-09 19:00:00 2026-07-09 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. North Olmsted Branch -

Thursday, July 09
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 19:00:00 2026-07-09 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. North Olmsted Branch -

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

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 strategy, opening theory, and advanced checkmate patters 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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North Olmsted Branch
nolmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.777.6211
Fax: 440.777.4312
Branch manager
Shayna Muckerheide
Hours
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We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Closed for Independence Day.
Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed for Independence Day.)
Sun, Jul 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

In 1829, Charles Hyde Olmsted promised to donate 500 books from his father’s collection if the residents agreed to change the name of their town from Lenox to Olmsted. They did and the books traveled by oxcart and were housed in individual residents’ homes while being circulated. The “Oxcart Library” is thought to be the first circulating public library in the Western Reserve.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

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Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Sun, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Mon, Jun 29, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 29, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Summer Deep Dive: Leave Your Mark - Clay Creations
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sculpt a one-of-a-kind keepsake out of air dry clay. We will use a combination of tools and found objects to complete our designs. Projects can be left to dry and painted the following week.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Tue, Jun 30, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 30, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Red, White & Zero Proof - Adults
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cocktails to celebrate America's birthday for the sober curious.
Friends of the North Olmsted Library Book Sale
Wed, Jul 01, 9:00am - 8:45pm
Come support our Friends group for just $5 per bag! Inventory is re-stocked daily!
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 01, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 02, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 03, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 06, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Summer Deep Dive: Leave Your Mark - Positive Message Rock Painting
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Make your mark on the community by spreading positive messages in the form of painted rocks. We will hide our creations around the library for others to find.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90),Story Room (50)
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center. Register to be on the wait list, and you will be contacted by staff.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 07, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Internet Basics
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Small Meeting Room (16)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 08, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 09, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Advanced Chess - For Competent and Expert Players - Adults
Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Take your chess game to the next level. Perfect for intermediate players looking to hone their skills.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 10, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 13, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Summer Deep Dive: Leave Your Mark - Cyanotype Printing
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Utilize one of the earliest photographic techniques to create stunning blue images using the sun's rays. We will arrange found objects and botanical elements into unique cyanotype prints.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 14, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 15, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 16, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
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).
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 17, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Culinary Creations - Trinidad & Tobago - Adults
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (90)
Join us in this two part culinary and maker program. We will explore Trinidadian cuisine and learn how to make our own magnets. This is a high demand/limited seat program. Please join the wait list.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 20, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Dinner & A Book - Adults
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for this uniquely local book discussion held every other month at various North Olmsted-area restaurants. Guests are responsible for their own food & drink expenses.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 21, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Serious & Playful Summer Stories for Adults - Western Reserve Storytellers
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Western Reserve Storytellers perform stories from Ohio. Stories are not just for kids. Be enlightened, inspired and learn. (Part of Third Tuesday of the Quarter Storytelling at North Olmsted Library.)
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jul 22, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jul 23, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jul 24, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room (16)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jul 27, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jul 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
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