Library - Parma Branch

At the Parma-Powers Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, we strive to offer high quality programming that is both informative and entertaining, in addition to providing valuable information resources, help with obtaining critical social services, comfortable spaces to study, gather, or hold an important meeting, and ready access to a wide variety of literature and media ranging from the brand new to classic.

At the Parma-Powers Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, we strive to offer high quality programming that is both informative and entertaining, in addition to providing valuable information resources, help with obtaining critical social services, comfortable spaces to study, gather, or hold an important meeting, and ready access to a wide variety of literature and media ranging from the brand new to classic.

Alive Inside is a documentary film directed by Michael Rossato Bennett released in 2014 that explores the miraculous power of music to help re-kindle memories for Elders living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of Dementia regardless of how far advanced the fatal disease is. The trailer for the film features "Henry"
Excerpt from a Recode.net article posted July 19,2014:
Audiences first encounter Henry hunched over in his wheelchair, head down, hands clasped firmly together, unresponsive to the world around him.As soon as a pair of headphones are placed on his head, the 94-year-old dementia patient opens his eyes, sits up straight and begins swaying and humming along with the music. Henry speaks animatedly about his favorite band leader, Cab Calloway, and even begins to emulate the jazz artist’s style of scat singing — at one point launching into a rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The dramatic transformation, which takes place against the bleak institutional setting of the nursing home where Henry has spent the last decade of his life, is a powerful set piece for Alive Inside.
Last seen in the Cleveland area in March 2014 during the Cleveland International Film Festival at Tower City Cinemas the 2014 Sundance Audience Award winner for Best Documentary will be screened at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma-Snow Branch Auditorium as part of the annual Make Music Day celebration that takes place around the world on June 21st of every year. There will be multiple musical performances by local musicians beginning at 10 AM and ending at 6:30 PM culminating in the screening of Alive Inside at 7 PM followed by a short discussion.
If you or anyone you know or love have been directly or indirectly affected by Alzheimer's / Dementia , if you are a Care-Giver or a Healthcare professional or even a musician looking to make an impact we recommend attending this event, supporting your local musicians and seeing this movie.
Drop-In anytime from 10 Am on to hear some great musical talent
Register here to reserve a seat for the film
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/666240
Kleenex will be provided,we guarantee you'll need it.
Sponsors :
Cuyahoga County Public Library 
The City Of Parma
Parma Area Chamber Of Commerce
with help from the Alive Inside Foundation and Parma's own DBA Worldstock Entertainment / Promotions
   

Cuyahoga County Public Library now offers passport application, renewal and photo services on a walk-in basis (no appointment necessary) in seven of its branches, including the Parma-South Branch (7335 Ridge Road / 440.885.5362).

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required for some programs. To register, call the host branch or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

To register, call the host branch or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required for some programs. To register, call the host branch or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

The public is invited to Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Parma-South Branch (7335 Ridge Road) on Thursday, January 14th at 6:30 p.m. to meet local author Rhonda Stapleton and celebrate the launch of Stupid Cupid, the first book in her new teen fiction series published by Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers. Join us for a fun and festive party with contests, give-a-ways and refreshments. Books will be available for purchase and autographs courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers. To register, call 440.885.5362 or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

Stupid Cupid tells the tale of Felicity Walker. Felicity believes in true love. That’s why she applies for a gig at the matchmaking company Cupid’s Hollow. But when Felicity gets the job, she learns that she isn’t just a matchmaker – she’s a cupid! Armed with a hot pink, tricked-out PDA infused with the latest in cupid magic (love arrows shot through email), Felicity works to meet her quota of successful matches. But when she bends the rules of cupidity by matching her best friend Maya with three different boys at once, disaster strikes. Felicity needs to come up with a plan to set it all right, pronto, before she gets fired – and before Maya ends up with her heart split in three.

Kick Up Your Heels… With Dancing Wheels at Cuyahoga County Public Library

Cuyahoga County Public Library Events 

All programs are free and open to the public. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the host branch.

All programs are free and open to the public. To register, visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call the host branch.

 Packing Healthy, Safe & Fun Lunches & Snacks 

Parma-Snow Branch

2121 Snow Road / 216.661.4240

Saturday, September 19th / 10:00 a.m.