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Reading Through the Galaxy

Galactic Gathering in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls

2025-05-03 12:00:00 2025-05-03 17:00:00 America/New_York Reading Through the Galaxy May the 4th Be With You on May 3rd!! -- Pickup a Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership Galactic Gathering event passport, collect your library stamp, and participate in our out-of-this-world activities. Cuyahoga Falls Library -

Saturday, May 03
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 12:00:00 2025-05-03 17:00:00 America/New_York Reading Through the Galaxy May the 4th Be With You on May 3rd!! -- Pickup a Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership Galactic Gathering event passport, collect your library stamp, and participate in our out-of-this-world activities. Cuyahoga Falls Library -

May the 4th Be With You on May 3rd!! -- Pickup a Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership Galactic Gathering event passport, collect your library stamp, and participate in our out-of-this-world activities.

Read through the galaxy at the Cuyahoga Falls Library stop of the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership's Galactic Gathering.

  • Pickup up an event passport
  • Collect your CFL stamp
  • Make meteor crafts in our MakerSpace
  • Pose for pics with our space mural in Children's
  • Browse and borrow books, movies, and more from across the galaxy

More about Galactic Gathering:

𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐎𝐡𝐢𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝! It’s a “space” where you will be transported to multiple galaxies—from our universe—to far, far away—and even into the multiverse.

Pubs, shops, and eateries will transform into galactic outposts for the day. Navigate the downtown galaxy and punch your Intergalactic Passport at the participating outposts. 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐫. 𝐅𝐮𝐧’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭. J𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐳 𝐚𝐭 noon 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭. Wear your favorite space, alien, or galactic themed costume to win out-of-this-world prizes!

ᒪET TᕼE ᖴOᖇᑕE GᑌIᗪE YOᑌ along the way as you meet beloved heroes and dreaded villains on your journey through the final frontier. Photo stations with costumed characters to be announced.

It’s sure to be a “pun-tastically” fun day for all of those who boldly go where no one has gone before in our downtown galaxies!

** 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 & 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! **

(500) passports will be printed + available sponsored by Commonwealth Properties.

𝘞𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 + 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵!

Daytime events are geared toward space travelers of all ages and span from noon to 6pm. Seasoned travelers are encouraged to stay on the dark side of the moon for the afterparty at all participating afterhours outposts.

“𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿” & 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂!

AGE GROUP: | Family | Everyone |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Special Event | Non-Profit & Community | Arts/Crafts |

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Cuyahoga Falls Library

Phone: 330-928-2117

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Cuyahoga Falls Library connects people with the world of ideas, information, and imagination. Serving the community since 1912.

Upcoming Events

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Join us to discuss various health related topics while snacking on light refreshments.  

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Participate in the discussion as we dissect this month’s book, “Happiness Falls,” by Angie Kim.

Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Join us for a bi-weekly walking group for all ages.

Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Create your own story and dive into a world of magic when you participate in our monthly Teen D&D campaign.

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
Join us for an introductory demonstration of our MakerSpace equipment!

Mon, May 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Learn how to identify and use AI!

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room,Virtual Room
Join us for a relaxing art activity in person at the library or virtually from your home!

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Cuyahoga Falls Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein
Register

Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
Enjoy snacks, video games, and more when you visit the Falls Library's Teen Lounge.

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Learn new crochet skills by completing a project with us every month in this two-part workshop!
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Fri, May 23, All day
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Reading and prizes await! Join the Summer Reading Program starting Fri., May 23. All ages are welcome!

Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Create your own story and dive into a world of magic when you participate in our monthly Teen D&D campaign.

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Enter the world of fantasy as we play the card game Magic.

Tue, May 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Looking to meet other local writers and get feedback on your work?

Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Computer Lab
Take it slow and learn the specifics of some computer concepts!

Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
Read books at your own pace and converse with your community.

Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Enjoy some friendly competition and play chess with friends.

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
Learn the basics of sewing by completing a simple project wit
This event is full

Thu, May 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room,Graefe Room,Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Celebrate Summer Reading 2025 with all day activities including crafts for all ages, snacks, and an "otterly" adorable scavenger hunt!

Sun, Jun 01, All day
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Explore new flavors and cultures with our monthly take and make spice club kit.

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Stop by the library's upper level the first Monday of the month to connect with a case manager from Summit County Job and Family Services.

Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Roll up your sleeves and help save lives! We're partnering with the American Red Cross to hold blood drives.

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join Colorina, our most colorful librarian, for family stories, games, snacks, and crafts centered around the color of the week.

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Enjoy a yoga class for all levels taught by instructors from HARVEST Yoga + Wellness Studio.
This event is full

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Participate in the discussion on this month’s book, "The Lies of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch.

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
In the Community
Songs and stories at Lions Park! (Storytime will be moved to the library if rainy conditions are predicted.)

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
K-5th graders will explore the science of air with crafts and experiments, presented by the library in partnership with PBS Western Reserve.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Make an adorable, beaded otter!

Tue, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children who have completed grades K-2 will explore various art forms and be inspired to unleash their imaginations while creating their own original pieces.

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists
Register

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
Enjoy snacks, video games, and more when you visit the Falls Library's Teen Lounge.

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Create beautiful and unique handcrafted greeting cards at our Handmade Art Cards program.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and playtime for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Board Room
This is to discuss the policies of the Library.

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
LEGO at the library!

Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Join us for a bi-weekly walking group for all ages.

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lions Park
Come celebrate the Storywalk® at Lions Park, brought to you by the City of Cuyahoga Falls and Cuyahoga Falls Library!

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join Colorina, our most colorful librarian, for family stories, games, snacks, and crafts centered around the color of the week.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
In the Community
Songs and stories at Oak Park! (Storytime will be moved to the library if rainy conditions are predicted.)

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to build their own terrarium with Bryce Pulley, Public Utilities and Community Outreach Coordinator with the City of Cuyahoga Falls.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 27 2025 at 10:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
Register

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for wooden birdhouse painting!

Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Volunteer at the library and earn some volunteer hours!

Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room B
Come play Dungeons & Dragons with us! This campaign will play The Fire Fades. Level 5 characters will be provided or bring your own. Takes place in Graefe until May.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room A
Come play Dungeons & Dragons with us! This campaign will play “The Shadowed Keep on the Borderlands” by Raging Swan Press. Level 1 characters will be provided or bring your own!
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Connect with a representative from OhioMeansJobs Summit County. Job Seekers, find help with your job search, resumes, and training opportunities. Employers, learn all about OMJ's recruitment services.

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Strengthen your hand-eye coordination and grip strength by playing with sticks!

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
Read books at your own pace and converse with your community.

Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children who have completed grades 3–5 will explore various art mediums and artistic styles and be inspired to use their creativity while coming up with their own original pieces.

Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Chat about your favorite anime and manga with friends!

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Create your own Mini Glass Terrariums with upcycled materials!

Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and playtime for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months and their caregivers!

Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Project Learn of Summit County offers free assistance for those who wish to earn their Ohio High School Equivalency Diploma.

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
LEGO at the library!

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Starting kindergarten this fall? Come to the library to practice kindergarten readiness skills!