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Bridging the Divide: History and Civic Conversation
2026-06-20 11:00:00 2026-06-20 14:00:00 America/New_York Bridging the Divide: History and Civic Conversation Join PBS Western Reserve, the Braver Angels and the Parma-Snow Library for a special program that explores history, civic dialogue, and how we engage with one another across political differences. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Saturday, June 20
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-20 11:00:00 2026-06-20 14:00:00 America/New_York Bridging the Divide: History and Civic Conversation Join PBS Western Reserve, the Braver Angels and the Parma-Snow Library for a special program that explores history, civic dialogue, and how we engage with one another across political differences. Parma-Snow Branch - Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Parma-Snow Branch

Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)

Join PBS Western Reserve, the Braver Angels and the Parma-Snow Library for a special program that explores history, civic dialogue, and how we engage with one another across political differences.

This event will begin with a preview screening of Ken Burns’ newest film, The American Revolution.

Following the screening, participants will take part in the Depolarizing Within Workshop led by Braver Angels. This workshop helps participants look within to see how they are engaging or participating in polarizing ways. The workshop offers participants the tools to develop strategies for engaging in political discussion without demonizing the other side. It also shows how to constructively intervene in social conversations with likeminded peers.

 

This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Spots are limited so reserve yours today: Bridging the Divide: History and Civic Conversation | Buy Tickets in Parma | Ticketbud

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Parma-Snow Branch
pasmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 216.661.4240
Fax: 216.661.1019
Branch manager
Eboni Dickerson
Hours
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Mon, May 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, May 31 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Parma-Snow Branch is home to the Sari Feldman Auditorium, a flexible, state-of-the-art venue for theatrical groups, recitals, concerts, meetings, speaker presentations, wedding receptions and other group events.

This branch is a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

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P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie - How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Rated PG
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable! Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 01, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 02, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Rescheduled
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, June 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 03, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 04, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 05, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
The Bubble Lady
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
The Bubble Lady Sue Durante, aka the Bubble Lady, will make the biggest bubbles you’ve ever seen! Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Parma Libraries.
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
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
Mon, Jun 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 08, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Author Austin Kleon
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us when author Austin Kleon visits to discuss his latest book, Don't Call It Art.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Adapted Storytime  - Ages 0 – 8 years with caregiver 
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. 
Summer Lunch - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 09, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Pocket Gardens: Create Seed Balls
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn how to create seed balls—small balls of clay, soil, and seeds that can grow into beautiful wildflowers. This is a limited seat/high demand program. Please join the wait list.
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ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jun 10, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
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
Wed, Jun 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
PowerPoint Basics ★
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a simple presentation and learn how to add text, images and transitions to slides. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 10, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 11, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
P.A.L.S. Monthly Meetup - Bingo Night
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
P.A.L.S. stands for Programs for All Lives, a series of adapted programs created specifically for customers with disabilities.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 12, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Plant Exchange
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Swap, Share, and Grow!
Learn About Volunteering in Greater Cleveland
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Conference Room A/B (60)
Greater Cleveland Volunteers will present information about many opportunities to share your time and talents to help others. Learn how to get started in making a difference in your community.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Jun 15, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
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
Mon, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 15, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Under the Sea: An Inclusive & Adaptive Theatre Experience - Adults
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Open to adults with developmental disabilities, this workshop explores the magical world “Under the Sea” to life through theatre, music, and movement.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Resource Room (40)
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
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 17, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 18, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Sensory Friendly Movie: - Ice Age
Fri, Jun 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable!
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 19, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Excel: Sorting, Filtering and Functions
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
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.
Bridging the Divide: History and Civic Conversation
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sari Feldman Auditorium (400)
Join PBS Western Reserve, the Braver Angels and the Parma-Snow Library for a special program that explores history, civic dialogue, and how we engage with one another across political differences.
Art for All - Community Color In
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
An afternoon of coloring, refreshments, music and relaxation.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Jun 22, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Bee Keeping in the City - Adults
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room A/B (60)
Learn about urban beekeeping and how honeybees can thrive in backyards, community gardens, rooftops, and small urban spaces while benefiting both people and pollinators.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Jun 23, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
3-D design class-Flamingo lithophane night light cover - adults
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Learning Center (20)
Celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day and "Light Up Parma Pink." by designing your flamingo designed 3-D printed lithophane night light cover.
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Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Jun 24, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime - Families
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story/Craft Room (40)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone STEAM Family Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for a STEAM storytime and activities.
Summer Fun for Everyone - Grades 1 – 6
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop in for reading, art, science, technology, engineering and math challenges. No registration required.
Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Jun 25, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Thu, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
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Summer Meal - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Jun 26, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free lunch provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Next Chapter Book Club - Ages 14 & Up!
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Next Chapter Book Club is a NO-HOMEWORK book discussion for ALL ABILITIES where we read aloud together from a book. No need to read ahead!
Teen Yoga and DIY Craft - Ages 13-18
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:45pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room (80)
Join us for a free yoga class, followed by a fun activity. A Release & Hold Harmless is required.
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