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Author Jon Meacham

7 pm Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma-Snow Branch, 2121 Snow Road, Parma, OH 44134

2026 Student Independent Exhibition Opening Reception    

6 pm     Reinberger Gallery, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106  

Windows of Hope: A Joy Filled Art Project

7 pm     CCPL Beachwood Branch, 25501 Shaker Boulevard, Beachwood, Ohio 44122

Imagine being in a room with one window—what view would keep your spirit alive? In this program, participants will create a layered collage made of stacked frames, creating the illusion of looking through a window to the space beyond. Through color, texture, and creativity, you’ll craft a personal piece that reflects your vision of interior freedom.  

This event is sponsored by Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Family Canvas: Art in Nature

12 – 2:30 pm moCa Cleveland, 11400 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106    

A Chemical Free Backyard

7 pm Cuyahoga County Public Library, Olmsted Falls Branch, 8100 Mapleway Drive, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

Understanding the School to Prison Pipeline  

7 pm CCPL Garfield Heights Branch, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125

Learn the root causes behind this economic phenomenon that disproportionally affects marginalized communities.

A Chemical Free Backyard

7 pm Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville Branch, 18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville, OH 44136

Teen Write N Mic: Free to Speak

3:30 pm MLK Jr. Cleveland Public Library, 10601 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

Lake Erie Ink and Sparrow’s Fortune invite teens to a drop-in writing workshop and open mic inspired by the theme FREEDOM. We’ll write, vent, imagine, and tell the truth about what freedom means, what gets in the way, and what you wish people understood. Come to write, come to share, or just come to listen and vibe. We’ll have prompts, snacks, and space for your voice. 

Book a Chat with the Chief: The Dream Hotel by Lalia Lalami

7:00 pm Rocky River Public Library, Purple Room,1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, OH 44116    

In this discussion led by Police Chief Lichman, read The Dream Hotel by Lalia Lalami, and share your thoughts on what it means to be free from observation in the digital age, and the consequences of assumed criminal wrongdoing.

This event is sponsored by Rocky River Public Library and is free and open to the public.

Fake News vs Real News – Freedom to Information (for Teens)

4:30 pm Rocky River Public Library, Community Room,1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, OH 44116    

Can you escape the Digital Newsroom by identifying reliable websites? Will you be able to label the conspiracies and misinformation before it’s too late. Shift through the websites to find the 4 clues to unlock the newsroom door and escape to truth and freedom! 

This event is sponsored by Rocky River Public Library.

Registration is required. Register HERE.