Events At Lakewood Public Library, Feb 4
February 4
Learning Lab Classes: One-on-One Job Search
Spend thirty minutes with a staff member polishing your resume, brushing up on computer skills and exploring employment websites. Whether you need a new job or just want to explore your options, we want to get you started with personal attention.
Appointments are available on Tuesday, February 4 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
February 6
Documentary Film: "Flag Wars" (2003) Directed by Linda Goode Bryant and Laura Poitras
Shot over a four-year period, Linda Goode Bryant and Laura Poitras’ Flag Wars is a poignant and personal look at a community in Columbus, Ohio, undergoing gentrification. What happens when gay white homebuyers move into a working-class black neighborhood? As the new residents restore the beautiful but run-down homes, black homeowners must fight to hold on to their community and heritage. The inevitable clashes expose prejudice and self-interest on both sides, as well as the common dream to have a home to call your own. Winner of the Jury Award at the South by Southwest Film Festival, "Flag Wars" is a candid, unvarnished portrait of privilege, poverty and local politics taking place across America.
Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
February 8
Learning Lab Classes: Internet Skills
Learn the skills you need to teach yourself. We begin with PC basics, navigate through the Internet and finish with web searching. We recommend that all students practice using a mouse before class. Ask the Technology Center staff to show you how.
Saturday, February 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
February 8
Western Films: The Golden Age Part 2: "Forty Guns" (1957) Directed by Sam Fuller
Barbara Stanwyck plays a powerful landowner who runs things her way, not only on her ranch but also throughout Cochise County, Arizona. If you think Stanwyck was strong and sexy in other films wait until you see her lead a band of forty gunmen across Sam Fuller’s rugged, wide-screen western canvas. When U.S. Marshal Griff Bonnell arrives to restore law and order, sparks fly. Jessica prepares for battle, even as she fights her own attraction to Bonnell. The director’s outrageous, kinetic style in this film has been admired by the likes of Jean-Luc Godard, Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese.
Saturday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
February 9
Sunday with the Friends: Callas on Callas
Celebrate the life and art of the modern era’s most influential operatic artist, Greek-American soprano Maria Callas. Using excerpts of radio, television and print interviews given by Madame Callas and transcriptions from her famous Julliard Master Classes, the revelers of Wordstage illustrate the power and the elegance that transformed a diminished opera world of pretty singing exhibitions into the vital theatrical force it has become today. Rare video clips sprinkled throughout the piece provide glimpses of the legendary Callas in concert and reveal the woman behind the performance.
Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
February 11
Zentangle
Channel your aimless doodling into beautiful art and find a little peace of mind at the same time. Zentangle designs are repeated patterns that are combined to create beautiful art. Everyone can do it! Zentangling helps some people to focus on what they are hearing and helps others to tune out distractions in their environment. Find your calm center and enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes with each finished piece. Judy Montgomery will demonstrate the design process step-by-step and show you how much fun it can be.
Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
February 15
Learning Lab Classes: Basic Software Skills
Take this simple overview of the three most popular and useful programs around. Word processing skills come in handy almost everywhere. Spreadsheets help you get organized and powerful presentations get your ideas across with style.
Saturday, February 15 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
February 15
Five Star Films: "The Spanish Prisoner" (1997) Directed by David Mamet
Mathematician Campbell Scott invents a system projected to make millions for his company. He takes a vacation and gets acquainted with multi-millionaire Steve Martin. Soon afterward, he’s trapped in the vortex of a conspiracy and murder connected to his formula. The company has conned him. With nowhere left to turn, his assistant Susan Ricci advises a phone call to the FBI.
Saturday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
February 16
Sunday with the Friends: SLAP Jazz Trio
Honing their instrumental and improvisational skills since their pre-teen days in the Cleveland suburbs SLAP is Cleveland’s premier jazz trio. “When in doubt, add delay.” For more than a decade, SLAP has carried on a musical conversation about love, humor, danger and beauty. With simple bass, drums and guitar, they stroll effortlessly through the walls of perception. Repercussionist John Henry Scully assumes that a groove is worth bending so long as the room appears to be floating in space. And if there is a thematic subtext that needs thumping, purring or stuttering, bassist Mike Zubal will oblige. Guitarist Tom Zubal, however, favors flexuous tides, balance, shimmering beauty and moments of clarity. Somehow it all comes together like a cosmic slap in the face.
Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
February 17
Holiday: Washington’s Birthday
Monday, February 17, Open All Day
February 18
Knit and Lit Bookclub: "Traveling with Pomegranates" by Sue Monk Kidd
Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. For full book descriptions, visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs.
Tuesday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room
February 19
Learning Lab Classes: Learning Lab Classes: Introduction to Ancestry: Library Edition
The Ancestry genealogy resource is free to use every day at the Library. How far back would you like to trace your family tree? 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. Unravel your history with professional results.
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab
February 20
Booked for Murder: Time for Crime: "Mistress of the Art of Death" by Ariana Franklin
Lakewood’s premier puzzle-solvers tackle a selection of recent mysteries in this friendly, law-abiding book group. Come share your thoughts and air your accusations. For full book descriptions, visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs.
Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room