Events at Lakewood Public Library
September 5
Lakewood Historical Society
Looking Back from the Future: How Cultural Resource Management Will Transform Our Future
In the past, preserving cultural heritage meant recreating history. This was often accomplished by period costumed docents giving tours of historic sites, hearth-cooked meals and other quaint practices. Today, we are beginning to understand the importance of integrating the past into the context of everyday living. Current trends in historic preservation demonstrate how public policy has switched from a focus on saving what is deemed elite to protecting the whole historic fabric of neighborhoods. Jonathan Wotring, Executive Director of the Lakewood Historical Society, will discuss the positive economic impact of these trends that are creating new industries and professions as we switch the cultural focus from redevelopment to revitalization.
Wednesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 8
Lakewood Public Cinema
Tetro (2009) Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Rated R
The director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now awakes from a long slumber to create the greatest film of his career using snatches of autobiography, dreams, travels, anecdotes and lies to fashion the operatic story of a family with a secret. When Bennie turns eighteen, he races to Argentina to seek out the older brother who disappeared from his life so long ago. But Tetro, a happy failed writer, does not want to look back. A simple embrace reopens old wounds. Bennie thinks he can solve the mystery of his family by finishing a script that Tetro abandoned—but sometimes the truth can destroy what little we have left. And sometimes it can restore us.
Saturday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 9
Sunday with the Friends: Tracy Marie & Friends
She has the voice of storied heartbreak, but somehow she makes it all sound very inviting—a wail that will knock you off your feet and pick you up again. You won’t forget her... Mike Barrick, Carl DeScott and Mike Jacobs join Tracy for a special afternoon of blues, rock and jazz. How did she get them all in one place? It’s that voice!
Sunday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 12
Health and Wealth: What You Need to Know About Your Hearing
Audiologist Kathy McGowan and hearing instrument specialist Michael Wallett care about your hearing. It’s even more important than you think. Learn how hearing works and what happens mentally and physically when you suffer from hearing loss. Consider the impact diminished hearing can have on your family. Find out what you can do to prevent damage to your ears. This illustrated presentation will also cover what is involved in a screening and lay out possible solutions to hearing loss.
Wednesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 13
20 Minute Resume Tune-Ups
Get one-on-one help with your resume from professional career consultant, Vernice Jackson. She’ll show you how even minor changes can vastly improve your hirability by better reflecting your skills and potential. Space is limited. Call 216-226-8275 ext. 127 to sign up for a twenty minute face-to-face appointment.
Thursday, September 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
September 13
Booked for Murder: Tales of Cleveland
The Cleveland Connection by Les Roberts
For a good, spine-tingling mystery, look no further than your own backyard. Cleveland has plenty of dark tales that will keep you up late at night. Share your midnight thoughts with this friendly, law-abiding group of mystery lovers. Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs for more clues and full book descriptions.
Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
September 15th- 28th
September 15
Western Movies: The Golden Age, Part 1
Wagon Master (1950) Directed by John Ford
Shunned by conventional society, the Mormons were among the many pioneers who headed west in search of a better life. Ward Bond leads the wagon train through a poetic landscape toward the promised land of the American dream and its many obstacles. Ford, like the Mormons, often found himself fleeing society (in his case Hollywood) in search of something more lasting and meaningful. This simple adventure was one of Ford’s favorites, he said it was “the closest to what I had wanted to achieve.”
Saturday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 16
Sunday with the Friends: The John D. Rockefeller Story
Cleveland’s master storyteller, Dan Ruminski, is back to paint a picture of the legendary Rockefeller and his time in Cleveland. Learn where fact and folklore meet and where they part ways in a most fascinating story of ambition, success and charity. Nobody tells the story like Dan. This program takes place in the First Floor Multipurpose Room.
Sunday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room
September 18
Knit and Lit
Gail Eaton hosts a social club for multitaskers—a combination book club and stitchery group. She’s looking for readers who can enjoy intense discussion of modern classics while relaxing with their latest project. Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs to find out which book will be discussed next.
Tuesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
September 20
20 Minute Resume Tune-Ups
Get one-on-one help with your resume from professional career consultant, Vernice Jackson. She’ll show you how even minor changes can vastly improve your hirability by better reflecting your skills and potential. Space is limited. Call 216-226-8275 ext. 127 to sign up for a twenty minute face-to-face appointment.
Thursday, September 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
September 22
Five Star Films
Strictly Ballroom (1993) Directed by Baz Luhrmann Rated PG
In this sparkling film, maverick ballroom dancer Paul Mercurio breaks the rules during a Federation competition and is disqualified. His partner quits. He settles on new partner Tara Morice. One night after rehearsing for the upcoming Pan Pacific Grand Prix, he walks her home. Angry father Antonio Vargas confronts them. The encounter takes a surprising turn.
Saturday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
September 23
Sunday with the Friends: The Swinging Bavarians’ Biergarten Memories
How does one go from calm, cool Clevelander to Swinging Bavarian? This is not your typical oompah band. In addition to the traditional Oktoberfest marches, polkas and waltzes, these brothers in brass mix in big band, pop and even a little rock ‘n’ roll. What matters is that everybody has a good time!
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium