Lakewood Public Library Events

Saturday, June 14
Friends Summer Book Sale
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 14
Lakewood Public Cinema: "Day of the Outlaw" (1959) Directed by André De Toth
Part of The Golden Age of Westerns Discussion SeriesPresented by Terry Meehan
This is one of those little-known gems that western movie buffs love to discover, mainly because of its surprises and twists. First of all, it looks nothing like a western. No hot dusty deserts or rock-carved valleys, this film was shot on top of a snowy mountain in the middle of winter. Cranky cattleman Robert Ryan wants to settle some scores with the town’s leader Alan Marshal who is cutting up the land with barbed wire, and who also happens to be married to Ryan’s former sweetheart Tina Louise. Just as their big gunfight scene is about to play out, a gang of outlaws rides in to town, led by renegade Union officer Burl Ives. They turn the town into a living hell—and then hell freezes over and the bitter cold may kill them all. Professor Terry Meehan continues his series of classic westerns, introducing each film with rare clips and original documentaries, followed by audience reaction and a lively discussion.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, June 15
Hands-On Help with eReaders
Do you own a shiny, new eReader, but don’t know how to download any of the thousands of free titles that are available through the Library? Make an appointment with a knowledgeable staff member who can show you  around the bells and whistles of your device, whether it’s a Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhone or something else entirely. Let’s talk.
Thursday Nights at the Madison Branch - Call (216)228-7428
Sunday Nights at the Main Library - Call (216)226-8275 ext. 127

Tuesday, June 17
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. Space is limited.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab

Knit and Lit Bookclub: "Manhunt" by James L Swanson
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.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

Thursday, June 19
Have a Laugh For the Health of It
We all want to live longer, healthier, better lives and we all know that laughter is the best medicine. So why don't we joke around more often? While the average child will laugh five hundred times a day, the average adult will make do with a measly eighteen chuckles. Somewhere along the way, most people allow their experiences, responsibilities and inhibitions to tamp down their ability to find delight in the little things. Janice Lovelace from the Hospice of the Western Reserve, who knows firsthand how a good laugh can benefit the seriously ill, believes that we can all rediscover our childish sense of humor no matter what our age or daily challenges may be. She'll share research that supports both the physiological and psychological benefits of cutting up and tips for laughing out loud.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Booked for Murder: Laugh Out Loud Mysteries: "One for the Money" by Janet Evanovich
Murder is serious business… But sometimes solving the crime can be a hoot. Come share the laughs and air your accusations with this fun and friendly group of readers. For full book descriptions, visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/bookclubs.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

Saturday, June 21
Lakewood Public Cinema: "Clean Slate" (1994)
Directed by Mick Jackson
Did the makers of Memento think we'd forgotten about this movie? That far-more critically acclaimed film so clearly ripped off huge chunks of innovation from this overlooked comedy, that it’s a shame there wasn’t more of an outcry at the time. This film failed at the box office because Dana Carvey wasn’t mugging for the camera, but instead chose to push the envelope of his career with a subtle, sweet and thoughtful caper that took the elements of film noir and exposed them to the bright sunshine of Venice Beach. Carvey plays a private investigator who has developed a rare case of amnesia that causes him to forget all the details of his life. He can’t tell anyone because he is also the key witness in a murder trial and would lose all credibility. Every day he wakes up and pulls together a slightly different persona based on the circumstances that confront him and does his best to avoid being killed by various parties. You will cheer a clever, capable man who overcomes adversity using his wits in amusing ways. We liked it, anyway.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, June 22         
Sunday with the Friends: Smokin’ Fez Monkeys
The Smokin' Fez Monkeys have traveled back in time to retrieve the rickety tickety sound of the great old jug bands and some of the hand clappin' foot stompin' fun that went along with it. Of course, they've added some of their own songs to the old formula, along with some instruments of their own devising. Specializing in the most surprising songs of the past century, this cartoon, circus-hobo, gypsy-jazz group likes to do their own thing once in a while, too. Join Gnarly, Petunia, Bullfrog and Clem as they celebrate the first full day of summer with some good old fashioned music and hijinks. You'll be part of the show, and we know you'll have a real good time.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Hands-On Help with eReaders
Do you own a shiny, new eReader, but don’t know how to download any of the thousands of free titles that are available through the Library? Make an appointment with a knowledgeable staff member who can show you  around the bells and whistles of your device, whether it’s a Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhone or something else entirely. Let’s talk.
Thursday Nights at the Madison Branch - Call (216)228-7428
Sunday Nights at the Main Library - Call (216)226-8275 ext. 127