LPL News for the week of 10/10/10

[Lakewood Public Library]

"All that I desire to point out is the general principle that life imitates art far more than art imitates life." -- Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

Upcoming Events

Sunday, October 10
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: The Strength, Courage and Confidence of Eleanor Roosevelt
Linda Laronge portrays a champion of domestic social reform, economic justice and human rights in this riveting one-woman show about the most broadly effective, dynamic and controversial First Lady in American history.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Monday, October 11
The Color Advantage
Between temporary, semi, demi, permanent and organic hair coloring, we suggest you bring your questions about flattering color to Bonnie Fencl of the Carabel Beauty Salon. See what samples she has for you!
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Tuesday, October 12
CLEVELAND’S GOLDEN AGE OF PRINT: The Indians Swing
With memories as sharp as a stiff Lake Erie breeze, the frontline witnesses of Cleveland history reflect on the things they did to get the story. Featuring interviews with legendary reporter Doris O’Donnell, the author of Front Page Girl, this series of short documentaries chronicles a bygone era with ink-stained anecdotes from O’Donnell’s friends, colleagues and collaborators. Originally produced by Storytellers Media Group in conjunction with the Cleveland Police Historical Society & Museum, as part of the Emmy Award winning PBS series, Doris O’Donnell’s Cleveland, these episodes are now available on DVD and will be available for sale at each screening.
While covering the ’56 Indians, our favorite girl reporter has ball getting kicked out of every ballpark press box on the Eastern seaboard.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Wednesday, October 13
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents:
Early Lake Avenue Homes
Turn of the century Lake Avenue was where the wealthiest Lakewoodites established large estates and elaborate summer cottages. Mazie Adams, Executive Director of the Lakewood Historical Society, will guide you along Lake Avenue, from Edgewater Park to Clifton Park, with rare photographs and illustrations. See these elegant properties before they were diminished by subdivisions, Edgewater Drive and the Gold Coast. As an added bonus, the interiors of several outstanding homes will also be included.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Thursday, October 14
BOOKED FOR MURDER BOOK CLUB: New York City
The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum
It used to be that poisoners could get away with murder. In this gripping true crime tale, New York City’s first medical examiner and the first toxicologist are cast as detectives in search of the poisons responsible for so many bodies in the city’s morgue. Each chapter tells the story of another murder, then details the methods devised that would forever change the relationship between science and crime.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

Saturday, October 16
FIVE STAR FILMS: The Prestige (2006)
Directed by Christopher Nolan Rated PG-13
Now you see it, now you don’t. A close friendship between turn-of-the-century magicians Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale becomes a bitter rivalry when an illusion turns deadly. Mystery and suspense abound as their acts grow increasingly daring. Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson also star.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, October 17
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: Swinging the Great American Songbook
Joe Hunter celebrates the special relationship between jazz music and the Great American Songbook. With a gentle touch on the piano, he’ll share a stirring vision of the United States, discovered through a careful selection of old favorites.
This special program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

SPECIAL EVENT
An Evening With Lisa Black benefiting the Lakewood Public Library Foundation
Thursday, November 11, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6)

Lake Erie Screw Building
13000 Athens Ave
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Tickets can be purchased in person at Lakewood Public Library locations, and at lakewoodpubliclibrary.com.

Lakewood Public Library no longer provides plastic bags. Patrons are welcome to take or leave plastic bags from selected areas in the first floor Community Room and the Audiovisual Department. Thank you for supporting our continuing efforts to be environmentally responsible.


NEW BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC: Located on the First Floor in the New Book Area

Adult Fiction:

In daddy's shoes by Sandra Elzie -- FICTION ELZIE
A case of puppy love by Lois Schwartz -- FICTION SCHWARTZ
Fatal mistake by Evalyn Fulmer -- MYSTERY FULMER

Adult Nonfiction:

First the broccoli then the ice cream: a parent's guide to deliberate discipline
by Tim Riley 649.64 RILEY
Overrated!: the 50 most overhyped things in history by Mark Juddery -- 001 JUDDERY
Little ways to keep calm and carry on : twenty lessons for managing worry, anxiety, and fear by Mark A. Reinecke -- 152.46 REINECKE

Juvenile Fiction:

Love That Kitty!: The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to be a Cat by Jeff Jarka -- jPICTURE Jarka
The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets by Roald Dahl -- jFICTION Dahl
Past Midnight by Mara Purnhagen -- TEEN FICTION Purnhagen

Juvenile Audiovisual:

Max & Ruby: Candy Apple -- jDVD Max
Evermore by Alyson Noel -- TEEN CD FICTION Noel
Banjo to Beatbox by Cathy & Marcy -- jCD Cathy

BROWSING THE STACKS

Lakewood Public Library offers a wide variety of book collections within our non-fiction area. This week's spotlight is on: Getting in Shape. These titles can be found in non-fiction collection at Main Library and the Madison Branch.

Win the cholesterol war : 100 real-life secrets to trimming points (and pounds)
by Holly McCord 616.399705 MCCORD

Ultimate fit or fat: An all new program to get you in shape and keep you in shape
by Covert Bailey -- 613.7 BAILEY

Workouts for working people : how you can get in great shape while staying employed
by Mark Allen -- 613.7 ALLEN

The complete book of abs for women : the definitive guide for women who want to get into the ultimate shape by Kurt Brungardt -- 613.7045 BRUNGARD

Are you ready! : take charge, lose weight, get in shape, and change your life forever
by Bob Harper -- 613.25 HARPER

LPL'S WEB SITE FOCUS: LAKEWOOD WALKS

The walks featured on this site will help you pilot Lakewood's streets and sidewalks and will illuminate the history they enfold. There are Five History Walks on this site. They were organized by the Lakewood Public Library and The Lakewood Historical Society under sponsorship of the Valley Vagabonds.
http://www.lkwdpl.org/paths/walks/index.html

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