LPL Calendar of Events compiled by Elaine Rosenberger
Wednesday, June 22
Take Another Look - James Joyce’s "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man"
The literary and historical aspects of Joyce’s thunderous debut will be the primary focus of this free, four-week course, presented by Barbara Parr, an instructor with Case Western Reserve University’s Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. Participants will rediscover the genius of the writer and his unbridled first novel. Register at www.lifelonglearningcleveland.org
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library First Floor Multipurpose Room
Saturday, June 25
"The Distinguished Gentleman" (1992) directed by Jonathan Lynn
Substitute teacher Eddie Murphy plays a con man with the audacity to steal a Congressional seat. At first, he is deeply impressed by the schemes of Washington and vows to up his game, but a shred of decency thwarts his ambition.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, June 26
Sunday Cinema: "Breakfast at Tiffany’s" (1961)
Audrey Hepburn, free-spirited New York party girl extraordinaire, dreams of marrying a rich man. Her favorite hangout is the famous Tiffany’s. Into her life walks George Peppard; young new neighbor, failed author and kept man. Barbara Steffek-Hill returns to the Lakewood Public Library to present a series of classic films chosen from her personal favorites.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday, June 28
Introduction to Ancestry: Library Edition
The Ancestry genealogy resource is free to use every day at the Library. How far back would you like to trace your family tree? Genealogist Deborah Abbott will show you how to unlock the secrets held by census reports, military records, birth certificates and death notices in this hands-on workshop. Space is limited, however, you are welcome to register with a partner and share a computer. Call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127 to register.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
Wednesday, June 29
Take Another Look - James Joyce’s "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man"
The literary and historical aspects of Joyce’s thunderous debut will be the primary focus of this free, four-week course, presented by Barbara Parr, an instructor with Case Western Reserve University’s Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. Participants will rediscover the genius of the writer and his unbridled first novel. Register at www.lifelonglearningcleveland.org
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library First Floor Multipurpose Room
Saturday, July 2
"Freaky Friday" (1976) directed by Gary Nelson
A whole genre’s worth of wacky body-switching comedies have been made in the wake of this trailblazing Disney b-picture, but there's still magic to be found in the original. Thirteen year old Jody Foster plays Annabelle, a girl who can't see eye-to-eye with her mother, Barbara Harris.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, July 3
Anne E. DeChant
Anne E. DeChant is a Nashville recording artist originally from Cleveland, where she was a five-time Singer-Songwriter of the Year. Known for the power of her live performances, as well as the craft and the empathy of her lyrics, DeChant has shared the stage with Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Nora Jones and the Indigo Girls and has played a host of venues ranging from Nashville’s Bluebird Café to the Clinton White House.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium