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Unearth Your Story: Open Mic Night

2026-07-22 18:00:00 2026-07-22 19:30:00 America/New_York Unearth Your Story: Open Mic Night Share your story - and your talents - with the community! Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 22
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-22 18:00:00 2026-07-22 19:30:00 America/New_York Unearth Your Story: Open Mic Night Share your story - and your talents - with the community! Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room

Cuyahoga Falls Library

Sutliff Room - Meeting Room

Share your story - and your talents - with the community!

“Unearth Your Story” at our Open Mic Night, where participants can share their stories through poetry, writing, or (acoustic) musical pieces. Each participant will get a 5-minute time slot in the spotlight, on a first-come, first-served basis. Coffee and tea will be provided. 

Registration is recommended. Please let us know what you’ll be sharing (poetry, writing, or music) on the form. 

All adult programs offer ASL interpretation provided by request. Call 330-928-2117 ext 2000 or email adultservices@fallslibrary.org. Please contact the library at least two weeks in advance. 

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AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Literary |

TAGS: | Summer Reading |

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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
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Unearth Your Story: Open Mic Night
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Share your story - and your talents - with the community!
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