Lakewood Public Library Events Calendar
All events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, September 8
MEET THE AUTHOR: Linda Legeza
Cooler Full of Fish
The Rainy Day House
Cleveland author Linda Legeza will answer your questions about writing and fishing. In her first novel, Cooler Full of Fish, a young man with a natural gift for rod and reel struggles to figure out the rest of his life. While his friends are moving on with relationships and careers, Jeff Grabowski is still taking care of his father’s charter fishing company. His half-hearted plan is to make the business such a success that his father no longer needs him. But what would he do then? The author will also bring along her new novel, The Rainy Day House. Both books will be available for sale and signing at the event.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, September 11
THE LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA: A Day at the Races (1937)
Directed by Sam Wood Not Rated
When the Marx brothers head out to the racetrack for a few laughs, describing the plot almost seems misleading. Needless to say, Harpo plays the harp, Chico cons everyone into thinking he can play the piano and Groucho dances and struts his way from one-liner to one-liner—this time as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, horse doctor and personal physician to the rich and gullible.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, September 12
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: InTransit
Diverse musical talents find a common beat in the body-moving polyrhythms of Latin America. This experimental jazz trio seamlessly blends original compositions with old favorites for an exciting new sound.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Monday, September 13
The Curl Advantage
Whether your ringlets are natural or manmade, Bonnie Fencl of the Carabel Beauty Salon can answer your questions about maintaining the health and beauty of your curly hair. She’ll also have some samples to try!
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday, September 14
CLEVELAND’S GOLDEN AGE OF PRINT
With memories as sharp as a stiff Lake Erie breeze, the frontline witnesses of Cleveland history reflect on the things they did to get the story. Featuring interviews with legendary reporter Doris O’Donnell, the author of Front Page Girl, this series of short documentaries chronicles a bygone era with ink-stained anecdotes from O’Donnell’s friends, colleagues and collaborators. Originally produced by Storytellers Media Group in conjunction with the Cleveland Police Historical Society & Museum, as part of the Emmy Award winning PBS series, Doris O’Donnell’s Cleveland, these episodes are now available on DVD and will be available for sale at each screening.
Back when Cleveland had three major newspapers and a host of smaller ones, journalism was often the art of breaking the right rules to get your story.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, September 18
FIVE STAR FILMS: Broadway Melody of 1940
Directed By Norman Taurog Not Rated
The fabulous dance team of Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell moves to the music of Cole Porter and the effect is electric! Two song-and-dance men vie for the affections of the same lady in one lavish production number after another. It simply doesn’t get any better than this.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, September 19
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: Christine Lewis
Slow down and take the time to listen to this up-and-coming young woman. Her sepia-toned folk sound comes from serious time spent at a musical crossroads somewhere between earthy confessionals and blues rock love songs.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Monday, September 20
Financing Your Very Small Business
What options do you have when your startup is unable to secure traditional financing? Representatives from the WECO Fund invite you to participate in a workshop that covers everything from business plans to tax returns. You may be the right candidate for a microloan.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday, September 21
PROTECTING CHILDREN: Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Jesse W. Canonico from the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office provides parents, teachers and community members with the information they need to keep children safe from online sexual predators. Learn a little bit about the evolution of online crime prevention and find out what’s coming next in this ongoing battle.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Wednesday, September 22
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Usonian Home
Fred R. Unwin illustrates the humble genius of architect Frank Lloyd Wright with an appreciation of the Weltzheimer/Johnson house in Oberlin, Ohio. One of the few Usonian homes open to the general public, it stands as a brick and redwood example of Wright’s vision of stylish, affordable middle class living. It may still have much to teach us about making homes in the twenty-first century.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
BOOK GROUPS:
Thursday, September 9
BOOKED FOR MURDER BOOK CLUB: New York CityLush Life by Richard Price
After a night of barhopping on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, three men are approached by two muggers. One man is shot to death and Detective Matty Clark is called to find the killer. Price’s knowledge of the city and gift for realistic dialogue make for a powerful representation of the dark side of New York City.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
Thursday, September 16
BUSINESS BOOK TALK with Tim Zaun and Friends
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
The bestselling authors of Made to Stick present a blueprint for successful change in the twenty-first century.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
Tuesday, September 21
KNIT & LIT BOOK CLUB: Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Lynda Tuennerman hosts a social club for multitaskers—a combination book club and stitchery group. She’s looking for readers who can enjoy intense discussion of modern classics while relaxing with their latest stitching project. Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. At each meeting, the group decides what will be read next. Call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127 or visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.com/bookclubs to learn more.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
LEARNING LAB CLASSES:
Reservations for computer instruction classes begin the first of each month.
To register, please stop in or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127. We ask that all students come to class with a working knowledge of the mouse. If you need help, visit the Technology Center and ask the staff to set you up on our Mouse Training Program. It’s fun, easy and essential to becoming computer literate. All classes take place in the Main Library Learning Lab on the 2nd floor.
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER CLASSES:
Thursday, September 9: JOB HUNTING WORKSHOP from 10: 00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 11: WORD PROCESSING BASICS @ 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 18: WEB SEARCHING BASICS @ 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 25: E-MAIL BASICS @ 3:00 p.m.
LEAF COMMUNITY 2010
Every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. on the Main Library’s Front Porch through the Harvest
CHILDRENS & YOUTH SERVICES
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
HOMEWORK ER: For students in kindergarten through eighth gradeNeed a little extra help with your homework or just want a cool place to work? Come to the Homework Room for help and resources. No need to register. *Homework ER will be closed for school holidays and vacations.*
Tuesday, September 7 – Thursday, May 26
Monday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., in Main Library Children’s and Youth Services
Monday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch
IT’S PUZZLING!
Ready to challenge your brain after school? Check out the Library’s puzzle station. A variety of puzzles will be available, and correctly completed puzzles will be entered into a monthly prize drawing.
Tuesday, September 7 – Friday, May 27
Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., in Main Library Children’s and Youth Services and at the Madison Branch
WRITE TIME: For students in sixth to twelfth grade
This is a weekly drop-in writing circle. Bring something you’re working on, or just come ready to write—be it short stories or a chapter of your new book. This may be the most inspiring hour of your week. No need to register.
Fall Season: September 16 – December 2 (“Open Mike” final on December 9)Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room
WEEKEND PROGRAMS:
FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS
Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. Our staff will provide materials and ideas for families wishing to continue reading and storytelling at home. The programs are free and there is no need to register in advance.
Main Library: Friday: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m.
Madison Branch: Friday 10:30 a.m.
Main:
September 10, 11, 12: Bus Stop
September 17, 18, 19: That Rhymes
Madison:
September 10, 11, 12: Fast, Slow, Away We Go
September 17, 18, 19: Bus Stop
THE LEARNING GARDEN: For the whole family
A garden where families can read, learn and enjoy together! This garden, a collaboration between the Lakewood Public Library, LEAF Community, H2O, and the City of Lakewood, is located in Madison Park behind the Madison Branch parking lot. Special programs are offered this fall, and there is no need to register in advance.
Saturday, September 18 – Foster Brown
10:30 a.m. in the Madison Park Learning Garden
WEEKENDS WITH WEE ONES: For families with children under 2 years old
Spend a part of your family weekend time clapping your hands, tapping your feet, singing nursery rhymes and, of course, sharing books. We will provide materials and ideas for families wishing to continue the fun at home. Programs are offered every weekend throughout the year, and there is no need to register in advance.
Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m.
Madison Branch Children’s and Youth Services Department
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: For children ages 7 – 12
Bone up on your reading skills by reading to a dog. Drop in for a one-on-one session with one of our dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International.
Saturday, September 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room