LPL Calendar Of Events Compiled by Elaine Rosenberger
Wednesday November 9
Talk - Math Success: A Series for Parents with Struggling Students
Many students struggle with math. Come get advice, tips and tricks from teachers that will help your student succeed at math, school and beyond. Tonight’s topic is Finding Math Help for Your Children (Tutors, Online and More).
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Saturday, November 12
Film - "The Candidate" (1972)
Democratic strategist Marvin Lucas (Peter Boyle) is trying to find a candidate to oppose U.S. Senator Crocker Jarmon (Don Porter), a popular California Republican. When none of the big-name Dems are interested because they feel the race would be unwinnable, Lucas considers Bill McKay (Robert Redford), the idealistic, charismatic son of a former governor. Terry Meehan continues his series on political movies, introducing each film with original documentaries, followed by audience reaction and a lively discussion.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, November 13
Performance - Accidental Comedy
Accidental Comedy is a collective of comics dedicated to enriching the arts in Cleveland through live comedy. For the last five years, the festival they’ve curated brings the best and brightest comedians to the area. Their event will feature a mix of Accidental artists and special guests.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday, November 15
Talk – Climate Change: Reading the Record
Satellites and temperature gauges are critical to measuring current global warming, but to really understand the magnitude, rate, and mechanisms of climate change we need records that go much farther back in time. How do we measure temperature hundreds, thousands or a hundred thousand years ago?
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday November 15
Knit and Lit Book Club
Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Tonight we will discuss "Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard" by Liz Murray.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
Wednesday, November 16
Talk - The Past, Present and Future of Space Innovation in Ohio
The Glenn Research Center began as an aircraft flight propulsion laboratory in 1941. Jeff Woytach’s presentation highlights the contributions made in aircraft flight propulsion research, the contribution to the fledgling NASA, and the continued critical work that happens daily at Glenn.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Thursday, November 17
Talk - The Rebellion of Poets and Playwrights
Some of the key players of the 1916 Easter Rising, which eventually led to Irish independence, were poets and playwrights. Claire Cullerton’s presentation will cover the events of the Easter Rebellion, as well as the key role Irish literature played in the rise of Irish Nationalism.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Thursday November 17
Booked For Murder: A Who’s Who of Mystery Novels
Identity can be a curious thing. Join us, and explore how these mystery novels grapple with one of life’s most disturbing predicaments: an identity crisis. Tonight we will discuss "The Chill" by Ross MacDonald.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
Saturday, November 19
Film - "The House of Flying Daggers" (2004)
Mighty as the corrupt Tang dynasty once was, in 850 A.D. it is being undermined by an organization operating in the shadows known as The House of Flying Daggers. Members are superbly skilled in the use of sword, knives and bow. Barbara Steffek-Hill presents a series of classic and contemporary films from her personal favorites.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Chinese with English subtitles
Sunday, November 20
The Gage Brothers
The Gage boys come from a large family in rural northeast Ohio. This high-energy roots band got their start in 2014 and they soon released their first album, "Take It Back." These days, brothers Ben and Zach are joined by honorary siblings Brendan O’Malley on mandolin and Chris Volpe on banjo.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday, November 22
Film - "Food Patriots" (2014)
A Midwestern mother whose son nearly died from contaminated food embarks on a rollercoaster journey to understand the food industry and improve her family’s eating habits. Surprising, funny and poignant, this film unfolds from one family’s story into a powerful consumer movement.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium