LPL Calendar Of Events Compiled by Elaine Rosenberger

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Literature Series - "Gentle Subversive: Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, and the Rise of the Environmental Movement"
Presented by Cheryl Wires
The second in our three-week literature series discussing "The Gentle Subversive," Mark Hamilton Lytle’s account of Rachel Carson’s life and legacy. Previous registration required.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Author Event - "Lost Cleveland"
by Laura DeMarco
Author and Plain Dealer Reporter Laura Demarco discusses "Lost Cleveland," a new book which explores the spirit of a gritty city that clawed its way back. “Lost” places include architectural gems, elegant theaters, famous concert halls and stadiums, legendary music clubs, grand department stores and bustling factories that helped turn Cleveland into America’s fifth biggest city—and one of its most prosperous. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Booked for Murder: Reader’s Choice
If you share a passion for mystery, join the group each month to discuss your favorites and selections made by group members. Tonight we will discuss: "Her Royal Spyness: Solves Her First Case" by Rhys Bowen.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

Friday, June 22, 2018
Front Porch Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy fantastic music with friends and neighbors in the heart of Downtown Lakewood. Tonight we welcome Becky Boyd and The Groove Train.
7:00 p.m. on the Main Library Front Porch

Saturday, June 23, 2018
Film - "On the Waterfront" (1954)
Directed by Elia Kazan
Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) is a washed-up boxer turned dockworker who witnesses a murder orchestrated by his corrupt union boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb).
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, June 24, 2018
Concert - Jody, John, and George
Every couple of months, Jody Getz, John Lucic and George Lee each bring a new song for their trio to learn. Recently, Lee chose a 1960s Jimi Hendrix rock song, Lucic chose a Bull Moose Jackson big band novelty tune and Getz chose a slick CeeLo Green pop song. This eclectic mix defines and fuels this trio. Part rock, blues, folk, standard, jazz, original and pop music, it’s difficult to say what kind of music they play, but it sure is a lot of fun.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Genealogy Workshop
Taught by Deborah Abbott, PhD
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 at the workshops, but you are welcome to register with a partner and share a computer. Registration is required. Call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127 to register. 
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab

Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Book Discussion - "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History"
by Elizabeth Kolbert
Led by Greg Smith
Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be us. In "The Sixth Extinction," Elizabeth Kolbert draws on the work of scores of researchers in half a dozen disciplines and provides a moving account of the disappearances occurring all around us.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Literature Series - "Gentle Subversive: Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, and the Rise of the Environmental Movement"
Presented by Cheryl Wires
The third in our three-part literature series discussing "The Gentle Subversive," Mark Hamilton Lytle’s account of Rachel Carson’s life and legacy. Previous registration required.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Friday, June 29, 2018
Front Porch Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy fantastic music with friends and neighbors in the heart of Downtown Lakewood. Tonight we welcome Lightnin’ Rod and The Thunderbolts.
7:00 p.m. on the Main Library Front Porch

Saturday, June 30, 2018
Film - "Do the Right Thing" (1989)
Directed by Spike Lee
A hot summer Sunday in a Brooklyn neighborhood is complicated by heating racial tensions. Mookie (Spike Lee) is pizza delivery man for proprietor Sal Fragione (Danny Aiello). The neighborhood has a full cast of characters including Da Mayor (Ossie Davis), Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito), and Sal’s son Pino (John Turturro).
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, July 1, 2018
Concert - Three Strands
Love, loss and community influence what we find true and good. Through honest and simplistic arrangements and strong influences from the American folk revival as well as early gospel and blues traditions, Three Strands is a project that dredges those deep waters in search for the strands that unite us all. This project is led by Sean Cox, who counts Henry David Thoreau as one of his influences.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Documentary - "1 in 3" (2010)
Directed by Lagueria Davis
Presented by Laura Cowan of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
One in three women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. This film features Ophelia Metz, mother of two, as she escapes her own violent situation. When she leaves, the only place for her family is a shelter. Through the eyes of Ophelia and her Advocate, Sydell Thomas, the intricacies behind this largely undiscussed problem are revealed. Laura Cowan is a long-time activist for survivors of domestic violence; she launched the Laura Cowan Foundation, which raises money to help women and children escaping abusive situations.
6:30 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Library Closed
Library closed in observance of Independence Day.