Events At Lakewood Public Library
Feb. 11
Lakewood Public Cinema: “Joe Versus the Volcano”
This wry fairy tale is a Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan romantic comedy for people who don't particularly like those kinds of movies. A miserable office drudge discovers the simple fact that life is worth living when he prepares to sacrifice himself to the angry volcano that threatens a South Sea island paradise. Abe Vigoda, Ossie Davis and Lloyd Bridges bring the laughter with one gem performance after another while a clever selection of songs conspires with the moon to move you to tears of joy.
Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Feb. 12
The Worlds of Maurice Sendak: Guided Tour of the Maltz Museum
This special guided tour of the American Story Gallery examines the concerns of Jewish immigrants to Cleveland during the great waves of immigration in the first half of the 20th century and explores the tensions between ethnic identity, ancient traditions, American citizenship and the ongoing creation of a multicultural nation. After the tour, explore other Museum galleries on your own. Space is limited.
Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Feb. 16
The Worlds of Maurice Sendak: “Where the Wild Things Are” Movie
You know the story! When the mischievous, wolf-suited Max is sent to bed without his supper, he runs away through the forest of his mind and sails to the Island of the Wild Things where he conquers all and dances in the Wild Rumpus! Director Spike Jonze transforms the Caldecott Award-winning classic into a piece of pure cinema with a masterful visual approach beyond the imagination of just about everyone but Max.
Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Feb. 18
Five Star Films: “Woman of the Year”
Star political journalist Katherine Hepburn and sportswriter Spencer Tracy like to fight it out in the pages of the newspaper. The fur flies, but we know that opposites attract. And yet... while Hepburn remains committed to being a career woman, Tracy begins to feel neglected. Then things get even worse.
Saturday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Feb. 19
Sunday with the Friends: Northcoast Jazz Collective
What can we say? According to Scene Magazine, these guys are the Best Jazz Group around. Playing straight-up modern jazz that’s creative, emotional and accessible, this quartet braves the post-bop world with a hard-working trademark sound that says Cleveland all the way. We can’t think of a better way to say goodbye to another great season of Sundays…
Sunday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Feb. 21
Knit & Lit
Gail Eaton 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 project. Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. At the close of every meeting, the group decides which book will be read for next time. Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs for a complete list of the books being considered and find out which title you should read to be ready for the next discussion.
Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
Feb. 22
Meet the Author: Maria Doria Russell: From The Sparrow to Doc to Other Novels
In her critically acclaimed debut novel, a Jesuit priest is the first human being to make contact with an alien civilization. “It was predictable, in hindsight. Everything about the history of the Society of Jesus bespoke deft and efficient action, exploration and research. During what Europeans were pleased to call the Age of Discovery, Jesuit priests were never more than a year or two behind the men who made initial contact with previously unknown peoples; indeed, Jesuits were often the vanguard of exploration.” Since then, Maria Doria Russell continues working to reconcile divine inspiration with human experience, exploring subjects ranging from Jewish refugees in the Italian Resistance to the foundation of the modern Middle East at the Cairo Peace Conference. In her latest book, Russell tackles the Western and the Murder Mystery with no less an icon than Doc Holliday as her leading man. It may sound like an odd departure at first, but watch as Russell peels away layers of Wild West cliché and reveals the human beings inside the heroes. These gunfighters have never been more compelling. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.
Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Feb. 25
Lakewood Art House Cinema: “Heartbeats”
Nicolas and Marie are best friends and bitter rivals. These trendy Montrealers are über cool and painfully so, but when they both become infatuated with a young Adonis, their carefully-constructed facades begin to fray. This beautiful boy only returns gestures of friendship halfheartedly. Their obsessive needs are driven to new levels…
Saturday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium