Friends of the North Olmsted Library

09/21/2026

Our hearts are heavy over the recent isolated incidents in North Olmsted. As our community comes together to support the families, we invite you to learn more about one another through our Building Bridges of Understanding program. Learn About Hajj will be presented by the West Cleveland Muslim Association (WCMA) THIS Saturday, Sept. 26th (10:30-12) at the North Olmsted branch. Please join us!

Join us for an informational presentation on the Islamic pilgrimage Hajj presented by the West Cleveland Muslim Association (WCMA).. Event starts at September 26, 2026 10:30 AM EDT

08/15/2026

North Olmsted Garden Club Flower Show at North Olmsted Branch Library - Saturday, August 22, 2026. Free and open to the public. Friends of the North Olmsted Library thanks the North Olmsted Garden Club for maintaining the library's indoor garden.

07/28/2026

1st-6th graders - Join us for a NASA GVIS Lab that is out of this world!
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16995183

07/23/2026

Stop by and say, "Hello!" The North Olmsted Library will be in attendance at this Saturday's Westside Flea on 7/25 offering a Kids' Craft and more!

07/04/2026

06/20/2026

Don't miss this week's events for adults...

* On Tues., June 23rd @ 6:30pm join us when local author Betty Weibel discusses nearby places on Ohio's Literary Trail -- a tribute to authors, poets, illustrators, libraries, and creative influencers of the written word who have called Ohio home c/o Ohioana Library Association and Ohio History Connection. Book sales & signing follow. Registration requested, but not required: https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16024056

* On Wed., June 24th @ 10:30, join us for Be Red Cross Ready: Disaster Preparedness with American Red Cross of Northern Ohio and learn how to respond to disasters with simple steps you can take now, to help prepare and protect your family. Registration requested, but not required: https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16025810

06/10/2026

BIG TRUCKS. BIG FUN. BIG SMILES.

Mark your calendars for North Olmsted's Touch-A-Truck event on Friday, June 12, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the North Olmsted Recreation Center!
If weekdays don't work for you, here's a list of other Touch a truck events around the area with other days available. https://northeastohiofamilyfun.com/northeast-ohio-touch-a-truck-events/

This free, family-friendly event gives children and adults the chance to get up close with some of the biggest and coolest vehicles around. Climb into the driver's seat, honk a horn, explore emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and more while meeting the people who help protect, serve, and build our community every day.

Whether your little one dreams of driving a fire truck, operating heavy equipment, or simply loves anything with big wheels, this is an event you won't want to miss!

📅 June 12, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 North Olmsted Recreation Center

Admission is FREE. Bring the family and come touch, climb, explore, and discover!

06/08/2026

Unearth Your Story @ Cuyahoga County Public Library

Check out these upcoming programs for adults at the North Olmsted branch:

* 2026 Unearth a Story Summer Reading Challenge (June 1-July 31) Adults Included. Learn more: https://cuyahogalibrary.org/summer

* Wed., June 10th at 7pm -- Lymphedema: What It Is and What Can Be Done (Virtual Talk w/ MetroHealth). Register here for the link: https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16432338

* Thurs., June 18th at 7pm -- General History of Cleveland presented by the Institute for Learning in Retirement - Baldwin Wallace University. Register here: https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16553143

* Wed., June 24th @ 10:30 -- Be Red Cross Ready: Disaster Preparedness with American Red Cross of Northern Ohio. Register here: https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/16553143

Join CCPL's Summer Reading Challenge for kids, teens and adults to help grow literacy and learning skills in fresh, fun, no-pressure ways. Pre-registration began May 1 and the program runs from Jun 1 - Jul 31.

06/03/2026

Join us next Wednesday, June 10th at 10:30am for Arabic Language Storytime!