Parma Heights

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host a virtual program Picasso & Paper on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about artist Pablo Picasso who created engaging works of art with a paper medium for a prolonged period of time. The virtual program highlights this exciting new exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art. This Picasso Paper exhibition was organized by the Cleveland Musuem of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts, London, in partnership with the Musee Nationale Picasso-Paris.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Blanton & the Browns: How the 1964 Team Won a World Title—with Author Vince Guerrieri on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Author Vince Guerrieri will talk about Blanton Collier, Head Coach of Cleveland Browns from 1963-1970, and how Blanton’s 1964 Browns team won the NFL Championship. Blanton Collier, a Kentucky native who was hired by Paul Brown, led the 1964 Browns to win a professional sports title with his team of assistant coaches, including Don Shula, and standout players. Mr. Guerrieri, an award-winning journalist for the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram and Medina Gazette. Guerrieri is the author of Weird Moments in Cleveland Sports: Bottlegate, Bedbugs and Burying the Pennant – and More! Book sale and signing following this author event. Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Shop at the library! The Friends of Parma Heights Library will have an ongoing Holiday Sale – Adult Fiction Books with special pricing at $.25 per book this month through January 7th, 2025. New inventory weekly for a great selection of recent bestsellers and old favorites of Adult Fiction Hardback books! Visit the Parma Heights Library located at 6206 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130 in the Greenbrier Commons during library hours. Proceeds from Holiday Sale support library programming at the Parma Heights Library. For additional information about this Holiday Sale or interested in joining The Friends of Parma Heights Library, please call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Some students are excited to be back at school and some are not. The reason for this just might be that bullies are back too! Bullies are a roadblock that interferes with the goal of learning. To help kids deal with bullies they have to build their self-confidence. First, a child must understand a few things. For instance why do bullies torment others? This is an ongoing question because there are many answers. Bullies might have a bad home life or they might be jealous of what another student has, or they might be trying to impress someone else.Whatever the case, a child must understand that they are not to blame and there is nothing wrong with them. The answer is to stand up to the bully but, don’t bully back. This is one rule that my students must follow. Violence begets violence, which is to say we must throw some water onto the fire to put it out. When you respond to the bully, you must respond in a way that he does not expect. Your reaction to his bullying should not add bullets to his gun. For instance, if he says words that anger you then you must not show your emotion. When you show him that you are upset, mad, or fearful he will use it against you. But, if you respond by simply saying something like, “Okay, see ya”, then he will not understand why you are not angry or afraid. Also, when you become angry you can lose control and say or do things that you regret later. Using calming words first, before fists, is always best, which is the second rule.

A trio of new businesses are breathing new life into the Pearl Road commercial district in Parma Heights, offering visitors a variety of culinary adventures.  

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Shop at the library!  The Friends of Parma Heights Library will have an ongoing Holiday Sale – Adult Fiction Books with special pricing at $.25 per book from November 1st, 2024 through January 7th, 2025.  New inventory weekly for a great selection of recent bestsellers and old favorites of Adult Fiction Hardback books! Visit the Parma Heights Library located at 6206 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130 in the Greenbrier Commons during library hours.  Proceeds from Holiday Sale support library programming at the Parma Heights Library.  For additional information about this Holiday Sale or interested in joining The Friends of Parma Heights Library, please call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

Mmm…pizza. Nothing unites quite like a piping hot pizza pie with bubbly cheese and a perfectly charred crust. Looking for a quick and easy dinner, a game day fan favorite feast, or the perfect party meal? Order up a hot and fresh pizza because October is National Pizza Month!  The best way to observe National Pizza Month is by eating pizza. No matter what your favorite pizza is, Parma Heights local pizzerias has you covered and smothered with toppings, crusts, and  styles to satisfy all pizza lovers.

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, October 16th from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon for customers who are in need.  Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host AARP Downsizing & Decluttering: You Can’t Take it with You on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Trying to discard unwanted stuff at home? Need a streamlining plan to own less stuff that may improve your productivity and boost your happiness? AARP will offer organizational tips for downsizing and decluttering. Why is stuff important to people and how does owning too much stuff prevent people from having a positive outlook on their lives? AARP will talk about the answers to these questions.  

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host America’s Electoral College on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 from 7:00– 7:45 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Learn about the Electoral College, why it was created, and how it works in the voting system to choose the President of the United States. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Putting Your Garden to Bed on Monday, October 7th, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A.  Noelle Akin of Petitti Garden Centers will talk about preparing and putting your garden to bed for Fall. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

For the first time, Young Professionals of Parma is bringing Parma area residents and neighbors an event like no other. Presented in part with partners Nick Battilana State Farm and Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union, Parma Heights Frights will take place Saturday, November 2nd at Greenbrier Commons at 6200 Pearl Road in Parma Heights.

I am very passionate when it comes to the young and old. I believe that if more decision-makers could relate to the needs of the disenfranchised living in neighborhoods without access to recreational activities, perhaps they would be more likely to offer opportunities for positive engagement. 

Incarnate Word Academy educators Traci Borden and Anne Hribar recently participated in an intensive study seminar, Poland Personally, presented by Classrooms Without Borders. The purpose of the seminar was to increase their understanding of the value of diversity and the results of prejudice. Accompanied by Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler, participants spent over a week visiting many historical sites, including the Warsaw and Krakow ghettoes, as well as Treblinka, Majdanek, and Auschwitz.  

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, September 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Native North American Art: Before, During and After Colonization on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. The Cleveland Museum of Art will talk about Native American Art in this hands-on experience with art objects. The artists, who represent the diverse cultures and tribes of Indigenous peoples in North America, created functional and beautiful art objects with spiritual significance. Please note: Participants will be required to have clean hands when handling the art objects. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services team of Professional Career Counselors will present Tips for Success for Job Seekers Over 40 as a hybrid program held virtually on Zoom and held in-person at the Parma Heights Branch on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Choose to attend via Zoom or in-person at Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library.  September is International Update Your Resume Month. Celebrate by attending this hybrid program presented by a Career Counselor from Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Cuyahoga Works: Job & Career Services. Over age 40?  Learn how to increase your marketability in today’s competitive job market as a career seeker over age 40. This informative and motivational program will also include tips for success among your competition regardless of experience, age and additional factors that concern you. Gain a new viewpoint to continue your search in the job market with success. Register for the hybrid option or register for the in-person option. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313.   

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Small Business Series Workshop on Thursday evenings in September 2024 in Meeting Room C.  Are you thinking of starting a small business? Are you a small business owner exploring ways to develop? This four-part series is designed for people with a small business idea who are seeking information and are interested in launching or growing a successful small business. Local small business community leaders and entrepreneurs will share their experiences and Q&A following the presentations. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Cleveland’s Union Terminal Tower on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Cleveland's Union Terminal Tower changed Cleveland's skyline, businesses, transportation and reputation. Doug Kusak, Historical Interpreter at Cleveland Metroparks, hopes to build upon what you know about the iconic complex planned by the Van Sweringen Brothers.  Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

Is getting outside and exploring one of your favorite things to do?  Then join the 2ND Fridays Parma Heights Scavenger Hunt which will send adventurers all over Pearl Road in Parma Heights, if they choose.  The scavenger hunt was meant to bring people out to "discover Parma Heights". If you haven't been to Parma Heights lately, come see all the new stores, head up Pearl Road, and discover some interesting things about the city. The 4th Annual 2ND FRIDAYS Scavenger Hunt goes from Aug 5-10th. It could be a solo challenge or a collaborative activity with a friend or two. It could even be a competition if you have a large enough group and can split into teams. Highlights of the scavenger hunt include visiting spots that locals may or not be aware of, all along Pearl Road in Parma Heights which can win you or your team gift certificates and prizes from local businesses. This year the scavenger hunt will encourage participants to pinpoint landmarks, small businesses, and a few curious places in Parma Heights. It's a stroll with an entertaining (and sometimes educational) purpose, shedding light on Parma Heights and small businesses around you! It all begins Monday Aug 5th. Pick up a FREE 2nd Friday Scavenger Hunt Clue Sheet at the Parma Heights Library, 168 Optical at 6656 Pearl Rd, Heidy's Nail Salon, Gamers Haven, Stop N Go Brew Thru, Smoke World, Hair & Stuff 216, Village Cards & Gifts  or copy it from the Parma Heights 2ND FRIDAY Facebook page beginning Aug 5th. (which will also list the cool prizes). 100% sponsored by residents and small Parma Heights businesses. There are no hard and fast rules, only an invitation to slow down, enjoy a Summer day and open your eyes to the little things Parma Heights has to offer.   

The Adult Services staff atParma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will teach Creativebug 101 on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. to adults age 18 years and older. Creativebug, created by JoAnn (formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores), is a subscription database available at Cuyahoga County Public Library and remotely at home using a computer. Creativebug has many craft projects and ideas. In this beginner-friendly digital maker class, library staff will demonstrate how to use Creativebug which requires a library card & PIN along with a valid email address.  Following the demonstration, library staff and the audience of registered customers will make a crafty, fun project together using Creativebug. Registered customers need to bring their library card number & PIN and their valid email address & email password. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Seed Saving Workshop on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Learnabout the basic, introductory techniques to save your seeds. The movement to save seeds encourages gardeners and farmers to grow heirloom, open-pollinated and other diverse varieties. No seed saving knowledge or experience needed.  Geared for Adults ages 18 years and older.  Sponsored by The Cleveland Seed Bank. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Ten-Cent Beer Night: a Date which will Live in Infamy with Author Vince Guerrieri on Tuesday, July 23rd , 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. One of the most infamous MLB games in baseball history happened on June 4, 1974 when the Cleveland Indians hosted the Texas Rangers. Author Vince Guerrieri will talk about the events of that baseball game that included “bad blood” between these two baseball teams, a retrospective look back at an unwise promotion and a full moon. Book signing following the presentation. Mr. Guerrieri is an author who wrote Weird Moments in Cleveland Sports: Bottlegate, Bedbugs and Burying the Pennant – and More! Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, in partnership with The Adoption Network, will host Author Marianne Novy on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Marianne Novy will talk about her book Adoption Memoirs and share inside stories of adoption not widely reported by the media. Learn about same-race and transracial adoptions in recent times from memoirs from birthmothers, adoptees and adoptive parents. Ms. Novy is a Professor Emerita of English and Gener, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. This in-person author event takes place in partnership with he Adoption Network. Book sale will follow the presentation. Books available for purchase are courtesy of Mac’s Backs – Books on Coventry. Registration required.To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

We as Americans spend a lot of time sitting, and Parma Heights does its fair share. Maybe you've never considered which seat on RTA will make your ride better or which barstool is the best barstool. I'll unveil these seat secrets and more, so you might get the most out of your dinner, your day at the park, the library. So read up, have a seat and settle in.

July is National Ice Cream month and with temperatures heating up, it’s never been a better time to cool down with a tasty treat from Lumpy's Shake Shop! Lumpy’s Shake Shack has new owners, Abe and Tim who just took over in May of 2024.  This charming neighborhood nook distinguishes itself with a focus on carefully sourced ingredients and a discerning spread of flavors. Mainstays include vanilla, deluxe chocolate, butter pecan, and mint chocolate chip, and rotating flavors include the indulgent coconut avalanche, majestic Mississippi Mud, sensational "Superman", delicious Peanut Butter Overdose Rx, Banana Foster, and I was all shook up after trying the Chubby Elvis!

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Banl, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Wow Factor: 150 Years of Collecting Bold Clothes on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Learn about Cleveland’s fashion and trends from presenters from Western Reserve Historical Society who will share images and stories from its extensive costume collection. Who were the fashionable Cleveland trendsetters and where did they shop? Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, Juen 19th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon for customers who are in need.  Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information.  

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Stephen King and The Shawshank Redemption with Author Mark DawidziakonTuesday, June 18th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Largely Literary co-founder and author Mark Dawidziak will talk about his 2019 book entitled The Shawshank Redemption Revealed: How One Story Keeps Hope Alive, which was published on the 25th anniversary of the blockbuster 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption adapted from Stephen King’s novella. Filmed in Ohio, directed by Frank Darabont and starring actors Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, Dawidziak interviewed numerous talented people involved in the making of this film. A book signing will follow this presentation. Registration required. To register, please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

Whether your Dad is the low-key type or someone who wants to know you put some effort into the search, these are the best affordable gifts that Parma Heights small businesses have to offer. Give Dad the gift of a great haircut from Suburban Hair Cutting, 6595 Pearl Road. Rich and Tony specialize in precision haircuts and Dad will feel invigorated after a shave and haircut. Not only can he get a trendy cut, but he can also get the hair products he needs for that perfect look.    

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Journalist and Author James Renner on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A. Dive into a cold case with journalist James Renner. 16-year old Lisa Pruett was murdered behind a mansion in Shaker Heights, Ohio in 1990. Learn about the suspects and investigation in this special presentation by James Renner, author of Little, Crazy Children. Book sale & signing following presentation. Sponsored by The Friends of Parma Heights Branch Library.Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

Start your morning with a good book and conversation! Join the Adult Services Librarian at the Parma Heights Branch Library of Cuyahoga County Public Library for a staff-led book discussion Friday morning, May 3rd, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Join us as we discussBanyan Moon by Thao Thai. Books are available for checkout at the circulation desk of the Parma Heights Branch. Registration requested. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, partnering with The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will offer a monthly Mobile Food Distribution on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Parma Heights Branch Library, 6206 Pearl Road, on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. -12 Noon for customers who are in need. Please visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313 for additional information. 

In case it wasn’t apparent, Parma Heights goes all-out for Mother’s Day. Lots of local shops are putting all of their energy in providing the best gift options for every type of mom out there. If you haven't found the right gift for her yet, don't fret. These creative gift-giving stores are bound to make a sure-fire hit!    From jewelry, to handmade crafts, to curated gift boxes, there is something for all moms to enjoy on her special day.

The 2nd Annual Wheels for Meals Cruise-In will be held at Yorktown Lanes on Wednesday, June 5th. Whether you come to show off your car or just stop in to experience a blast from your past, all are welcome to this family friendly event to benefit All Faiths Pantry. Last June, over 55 cars and trucks – classic, custom, hot rod, rat rod and convertibles - cruised in to Yorktown Lanes in Parma Hts. It was a great first effort with beautiful weather, plenty of parking and three Choice Awards given out.  

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host The Transformation and History of Parma City Schools: Mid-1970s to the Present Day on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C. Join presenters from Parma City Schools Historical Museum who will discuss how the mid-1970s brought changes to Parma and how the Parma City Schools adapted.  Several factors include lower birth rates, declining enrollment, declining & aging population, and State of Ohio control of PSCD’s curriculum and testing.  Using an audiovisual presentation with maps, photos and narrative, learn how Parma City Schools transformed to meet the needs of its changing society and culture to the present day. Registration required.  To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.orgor call the Parma Heights Branch Library at 440.884.2313. 

The Parma Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library will host a virtual program, A Conversation with Author Sarah Cart, on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Author Sarah Cart will talk about her new book On My Way Back to You, which is her first-hand account of the journey that she and her husband faced while coping with his devasting illness during the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn about Sarah Cart’s struggles and challenges to save her husband’s life, their marriage and her mental health while embracing the gift of time, life, family and friends. This event will be held virtually on Zoom.  Registration required. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or contact a librarian at the Parma Heights Branch at 440.884.2313. 

John hurried down the dark street when it began raining. The streetlights were dim and made it even harder for him to see his way home with his bag of groceries. Suddenly, a man jumped out of the darkened alley and pointed a gun at him! “Give me your wallet! Now!” John, startled and frightened, fidgets for the wallet and hands it over. The man grabs the wallet as his finger slides back on the trigger and fires a bullet into John’s chest. He falls to the ground holding his chest. The man runs off into the night rain.