Upcoming Events
Ben Franklin Community Garden Spring Fling Fundraiser *tickets required*
Come support your local community garden at Spring Fling!
Tickets are $40 each, and includes dinner, beer, & wine. Enjoy basket raffles, sideboard, a 50/50 raffle, and more!
Tickets are available from Rick Gall 216-375-5104.
Ward 13 Community Meeting
Each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm, Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. Meetings are at Estabrook Rec Center, 4125 Fulton Road- lots of parking!
Better Streets Committee Meeting
Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. 🌳 Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! 🚴🏻
The committee will meet monthly in partnership with @bike_cle. Light refreshments will also be provided. Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for an RSVP link.
Homebuyer Education Series: Unlocking Equity in Your Home for Repairs
Register for these events at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homebuyer-education-classes.
Join OBCDC and PNC for our Homebuyer Education Series! Throughout the next few months, you can learn all about different aspects of the homebuying process.
March 8 - 203(k) loans - buy and rehab a home
April 12 - Unlocking equity in your home for repairs
May 10 - Understanding the science behind home loans
June 14 - Industry networking mixer
Sponsored by PNC!
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate! hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Young Brooklyn: Bingo
Join us for Bingo at Never Say Dive!
Enjoy drinks and good times connecting with your neighbors and friends.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate! hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Commercial Corridor Collab April Meeting
Connect with small businesses and commercial property owners of Old Brooklyn at OBCDC's new Commercial Corridor Collab hosted at The Splatter Loft!
Hear from JAC Creative about strategic marketing.
Share about your recent experiences as a business or property owner and see how the community can support you.
Learn from OBCDC about resources, events, grant opportunities, and other relevant information.
Network with your peers to build a deeper connection.
Stay tuned for more quarterly meetings in 2025.
The Commercial Corridor Collab is generously sponsored by Dollar Bank. RSVP Here.
Better Streets Committee Meeting
Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. 🌳 Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! 🚴🏻
The committee will meet monthly in partnership with @bike_cle. Light refreshments will also be provided. Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for an RSVP link.
Old Brooklyn Historical Society Talk
The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn would like to invite you to enjoy a talk given by Jamie Lynne Owens and Maria P. Moldovan of Riverside Cemetery entitled "Naming the Roads to Riverside". They will meet Friday, May 9, 2025, at Pearl Road United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Road, at 7 p.m. Inquires call museum at (216) 337-8200.
Homebuyer Education Series: Understanding the Science Behind Home Loans
Register for these events at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homebuyer-education-classes.
Join OBCDC and PNC for our Homebuyer Education Series! Throughout the next few months, you can learn all about different aspects of the homebuying process.
March 8 - 203(k) loans - buy and rehab a home
April 12 - Unlocking equity in your home for repairs
May 10 - Understanding the science behind home loans
June 14 - Industry networking mixer
Sponsored by PNC!
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Ward 13 Community Meeting
Each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm, Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. Meetings are at Estabrook Rec Center, 4125 Fulton Road- lots of parking!
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Homebuyer Education Series: Industry Networking Mixer
Register for these events at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homebuyer-education-classes.
Join OBCDC and PNC for our Homebuyer Education Series! Throughout the next few months, you can learn all about different aspects of the homebuying process.
March 8 - 203(k) loans - buy and rehab a home
April 12 - Unlocking equity in your home for repairs
May 10 - Understanding the science behind home loans
June 14 - Industry networking mixer
Sponsored by PNC!
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Brick Builders Challenge
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Tree Talk: Spring Refresh
Get inspired for the planting season while rejuvenating with aromatherapy! Learn about the Old Brooklyn Tree Planting Program, how you can get a free tree, and why trees are so important. Ask us your tree questions!
Registration is encouraged: www.oldbrooklyn.com/tree
Brick Builders Challenge hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate! hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Young Brooklyn: After Paddy’s Happy Hour
Join us for an After Paddy's Happy Hour at Murphy's Law!
There will be drinks, snacks, and good times connecting with your neighbors and friends.
Henritze Pocket Park Open House
OBCDC is happy to announce that we are working on a new pocket park for the neighborhood, which will be located at the corner of Pearl Rd and Henritze Ave!
We are hosting a community open house located at the park site on Tuesday, March 18th, from 5:30 - 7 PM. At this open house, we'll have our initial plans available, as well as a representative from our design firm to answer any questions you might have.
We also have an online survey available to give your feedback. The survey is available now through March 24th. https://rebrand.ly/henritzeparksurvey
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
Tree Talk: Spring Refresh
Get inspired for the planting season and share a drink with your local tree stewards! Learn about the Old Brooklyn Tree Planting Program, how you can get a free tree, and why trees are so important. Ask us your tree questions!
Registration is encouraged: www.oldbrooklyn.com/tree
Old Brooklyn Historical Society Talk
The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn invites you to join them for a talk given by Tony Romito, an Old Brooklyn resident and interpreter of Native American Culture on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Pearl Road United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Road, at 7 p.m. Inquiries call museum at (216)377-8200.
Ward 13 Community Meeting
Each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm, Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. Meetings are at Estabrook Rec Center, 4125 Fulton Road- lots of parking!
Health & Human Services Resource Fair
Join the Cuyahoga County Department of Health and Human Services for a community resource fair.
Sign your children up for summer activities, receive onsite help with public benefits, review your child support case, enjoy free food, and more!
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Homebuyer Education Series: 203(k) Loans & Buy and Rehab a Home
Register for these events at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homebuyer-education-classes.
Join OBCDC and PNC for our Homebuyer Education Series! Throughout the next few months, you can learn all about different aspects of the homebuying process.
March 8 - 203(k) loans - buy and rehab a home
April 12 - Unlocking equity in your home for repairs
May 10 - Understanding the science behind home loans
June 14 - Industry networking mixer
Sponsored by PNC!
How to Cosplay: hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Cleveland Public Library: Brooklyn Campus to learn everything you need for Cleveland Comic Con by learning how to make cosplay, navigate conventions, Con etiquette and more.
Remember When... Adult Story Time hosted by CPL South Brooklyn Campus
Remember When...Adult Story Time - CPL LibCal - Cleveland Public Library
"Do you remember the time when we use to..." Open adult group discussions to remember experiences from the past. Topics will be given each month and a staff member will facilitate prompts for the group. Families are welcome to join the story time.
MakerLab: Big Beaded Designs hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Cleveland Public Library: Brooklyn Campus in this fun activity. Play around with scale and work together to assemble a giant, beaded lizard using 3D printed pony beads and paracord. Next, work individually to make small, beaded design keychains to take home. At the end, after a photo op, unravel the giant lizard and pack it up for its next trip.
Audience: Ages 6-18
Brick Builders Challenge hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library once a month to test your engineering skills while building with bricks!
Audience: Children (6-11) and Teens (12-18)
January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
Lead Poisoning and Prevention Awareness hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Stop in and chat with staff from Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition and Bright Beginnings about lead exposure, prevention and programs to support parents, property owners and contractors. Hosted by CPL Brooklyn Branch.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate! hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Young Brooklyn: Whiskeys of the World
Come learn about and sample 5 different styles of whiskey. With each tasting sommelier Dan Huszai will explain the differences in style, taste, and history of the distillery.
Ticket includes: whiskey tasting, dinner, and a rocks glass. RSVP Here!
Non-Knitters Knitting Book Club hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Don't know how to knit? Neither do we! Join the Brooklyn branch library once a month to learn beginning knitting skills while discussing our current reads. All skill levels are welcome.
January 15, February 19, March 12, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Neighborhood Group: Crime Watch
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Old Brooklyn community members gather at St. James Lutheran Church to connect and hear from community partners who provide resource to improve quality of life.
In 2025, along with hearing from the 2nd District Police Officers, fire department, and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office, they are looking forward to hearing from various partners and city/county departments like Aging, Building and Housing, Traffic and Engineering, and the County Scam Squad.
Feel free to bring a neighbor!
Questions? Want to be added to their monthly email? Please call or text 216-469-3781.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate! hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
January 18, 24 | February 15, 21 | March 15, 21 | April 12, 18 | May 10, 16 | June 21, 27 | July 19, 25 | August 16, 22 | September 13, 19 | October 11, 17 | November 8, 14 | December 6, 12
Better Streets Committee Meeting
Join the Better Streets Committee of Old Brooklyn for a chance to be part of the movement for change in your neighborhood. 🌳 Come meet fellow bike advocates working for safer streets and learn how to get involved in our community! 🚴🏻
The committee will meet monthly in partnership with @bike_cle. Light refreshments will also be provided. Contact Connor Brentar at ConnorB@oldbrooklyn.com for an RSVP link.
Ward 13 Community Meeting
Each 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm, Councilman Harsh hosts community meetings about various topics. OBCDC will also be there to share Old Brooklyn updates and chat with attendees. Meetings are at Estabrook Rec Center, 4125 Fulton Road- lots of parking!
From the Heart: A Presentation on Heart Health hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Cristian Baeza discusses various ways in which you can improve your heart health. Hosted by Cleveland Public Library: Brooklyn Campus.
Valentine Craft hosted by CPL Brooklyn Campus
Join the Cleveland Public Library: Brooklyn Campus to create a valentine craft to keep for yourself or give to your favorite valentine! For children and teens ages 6-18.
How to Cosplay: Hosted by Cleveland Public Library
Join the Cleveland Public Library: Brooklyn Campus to learn everything you need for Cleveland Comic Con by learning how to make cosplay, navigate conventions, Con etiquette and more.
St. Bridget's Cross: How To hosted by CPL
Join the Cleveland Public Library: Brooklyn Campus to learn to weave a St. Bridget's Cross in time for Ireland's traditional "first day of spring."
Coffee with a Cop
On Monday, January 27th from 10am-12pm, officers will be at The Rebel Reserve on Broadview Road for the Coffee with a Cop event. Members of the Division will be on hand to discuss any issues, but more importantly it is an opportunity to get to know one another.
0-3 Read to Me: Playdate!
Join the Brooklyn Branch Library as they read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing. For children ages 0 to 36 months and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Made possible with a grant from the Bruening Foundation.
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