LPL News for the week of 10-12-08

[Lakewood Public Library]

"Finance is a gun. Politics is knowing when to pull the trigger." --Mario Puzo (1921-1999)

UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

A Traditional Band Concert
The Al Koran Shrine Band has seen a few line-up changes over the past 103 years. Now under the leadership of Paul Lawrence, this colorful crew promises patriotic music, marches, show tunes and novelty numbers.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

MEET THE FANTASY AUTHORS
An Unlikely Journey and An Unlikely Reunion, Books One and Two of Raven’s Heart
by Matthew and Stephanie Verish
Everyone has a story to tell, but this unlikely tale takes two people. Matthew and Stephanie Verish have shared adventures in both writing and self-publishing. Take an illustrated tour of their rich fantasy world, listen to favorite passages read aloud, and ask questions about writing, publishing and fantasy. You might win a free book in the drawing. Books will also be available for sale and signing from the authors themselves.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

Educator Resources from the Cleveland Museum of Art
Come spend a casual evening with members of the Education Department of The Cleveland Museum of Art. Information on programs for schools such as Art To Go suitcase presentations, Distance Learning videoconferences, and the Educator’s Academy (formerly The Teacher Resource Center) will be shared. There will be handouts, discussions, sample materials for teachers and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and plan for 2008-2009.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

FIVE STAR FILMS
Girl on the Bridge (1999-France) Directed by Patrice Leconte Rated R
Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Vanessa Paradis
Filmed in glorious black and white, this is an engaging story of a desperate girl and the professional knife-thrower who saves her. She joins the act, trusting him completely. Their relationship hits a snag, and she leaves. Then it’s he who suffers an emotional crisis. Luminous performances by Auteuil and Paradis. (French with English subtitles.)
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

Hippie Hootenanny
The Lakewood Phoenix Cafe’s Monday night acoustic jam sessions have spilled over into our Sunday! Since it’s a hootenanny, you are encouraged to sing along with your favorite songs from the hippie era.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium


NEW BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC-- Located on the First Floor

Adult Fiction:

The heretic queen: a novel by Michelle Moran - FICTION MORAN
My most excellent year: a novel of love, Mary Poppins, & Fenway Park
by Steve Kluger - FICTION KLUGER
Nothing is quite forgotten in Brooklyn: a novel by Alice Mattison - FICTION MATTISON

Adult Nonfiction:

Bob Schieffer's America by Bob Schieffer - 973.92 SCHIEFFER
The science of fear: why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger by Dan Gardner - 152.46 GARDNER
Creating myself: how I learned that beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, and packages, including me by Mia Tyler - BIO TYLER

Adult Audiovisual:

Somewhere back in time: the best of: 1980-1989 by Iron Maiden - CD ROCK IRON MAIDEN
Cheap Time by Cheap Time -- CD ROCK CHEAP TIME
30 minute meals with Rachael Ray - Fasta Pasta 1 by Rachael Ray - DVD 641.822 RAY

Juvenile Fiction:

Big Bad Bunny by Franny Billingsley - jPICTURE BK Billingsley
Dog and Bear: Two's Company by by Laura Vaccaro Seeger - jPICTURE BK Seeger
The Election-Day Disaster --Ron Roy - jFICTION Roy

Juvenile Audiovisual:

Eloise's Rawther Unusual Halloween -- jDVD Eloise's
Brisingr --by Christopher Paolini - jCD FICTION Paolini
Animal Songs by Raffi - jCD Raffi

BROWSING THE STACKS

Lakewood Public Library offers a wide variety of book collections within our non-fiction area. This week's spotlight is: Get Into Shape. These titles can be found on the second floor in the Non-Fiction Collection.

Hyperfitness: 12 weeks to conquering your inner Everest and getting into the best shape of your life by Sean Burch - 613.7 BURCH
Harvey Walden's no excuses! fitness workout by Harvey Walden - 613.7 WALDEN
Cuts fitness for men: the ultimate 30-minute workout by John Gennaro - 613.70449 GENNARO
7 minutes of magic: the ultimate energy workout by Lee Holden - 613.7 HOLDEN
The entrepreneur diet: the on-the-go plan for fitness, weight loss, and healthy living by Tom Weede - 613.25 WEEDE
The vice-busting diet: a 12-week plan to break your worst food habits and change your life forever by Julia Griggs Havey - 613.25 HAVEY


LPL'S WEB SITE FOCUS - Teen Connections

Teen Connections is a collaborative community effort of the high school students in Lakewood, Lakewood Hospital, the Lakewood Y and the City of Lakewood's Division of Youth and Health who have joined together to produce this resource guide. A printed brochure was developed by students from Lakewood High School, St. Edward High School and St. Augustine Academy as well as several health care professionals. this guide is not inclusive of private professionals whose names and services can be obtained by contacting school principals, guidance counselors or family physicians.http://www.lkwdpl.org/teenconn.htm

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