LPL Calendar Of Events Compiled By Elaine Rosenberger

Wednesday, February 8
Literature Series - "A Fort of Nine Towers: An Afghan Family Story"
Qais Akabar Omar, a young Afghan writer, born in 1982 writes a riveting memoir of his family’s experiences in Afghanistan. The Afghani culture told through the folktales and poetic voice of Omar will be the primary focus of this free, four-week course, presented by Barbara Parr, an instructor with Case Western Reserve University’s Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. Please Register in advance at www.lifelonglearningcleveland.org, or by calling the Library at (216) 226-8275.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Thursday, February 9
Author Event - "How to Overcome Heartbreak: Recovering from Misguided Love" by Nicole D. Miller
Have you found yourself nursing a broken heart? Do you wonder when the pain will end? Miller shares her own story about her own heartbreak, the events that led to it, and how she successfully overcame heartbreak and created a new and healthier life for herself. She gives the reader tips on healing and growing spiritually as well as emotionally. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Saturday, February 11
Film - "All the President’s Men" (1976)
On June 17, 1972, security guard Frank Wills was making his rounds at the Watergate Complex when he found a door that was kept unlocked with duct tape. The events that followed kept the country on edge for a little over two years, culminating in the resignation of President Nixon on August 9, 1974. Terry Meehan concludes his series on “Politics and the Movies,” 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, February 12
Concert - Diane and Brian 
Take a trip with Diane and Brian—soprano, guitar duo—and discover the beauties of life and love with songs from Europe and the Americas. Brian’s classical guitar style fits well with Diane’s love of folksongs and languages, and their program offers a beautiful sampling of music from England, Spain, Italy, Haiti, Brazil and North America.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Wednesday, February 15
Literature Series - "A Fort of Nine Towers: An Afghan Family Story"
The third part of our Literature Series led by Barbara Parr, an instructor with Case Western Reserve University’s Laura and Alvin Siegal Lifelong Learning Program. Please Register in advance at www.lifelonglearningcleveland.org, or by calling the Library at (216) 226-8275.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, February 15
Distance Learning - Form, Function, and Faith
Presented by Cleveland Museum of Art
This program from the Cleveland Museum of Art explores the relationship between building form and function by focusing on three Cleveland-area historic houses of worship: Saint Theodosius, a Russian Orthodox Church; Temple Tifereth Israel, a synagogue; and the Kirtland Temple, a 19th-century Community of Christ (Latter Day Saints) Church.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Thursday, February 16
Talk - Judaism and … the Environment
Presented by Rabbi Enid Lader
Judaism emphasizes our need to preserve our natural resources and create new ones for future generations. The Jewish concept of bal tashchit, "do not destroy," forbids needless destruction. We are encouraged l’vadah ul’ shamrah "to till and to tend," to become the Earth's stewards. Sources from the Bible and rabbinic teachings will inform our discussion on our concerns about climate change, clean water and environmental health.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Thursday February 16  
Booked For Murder: A Who’s Who of Mystery Novels
Identity can be a curious thing. Join us, and explore how these mystery novels grapple with one of life’s most disturbing predicaments: an identity crisis. Tonight we will discuss "Brat Farrar" by Josephine Tey.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

Saturday, February 18
Film - "Gaslight" (1944)
A famous diva is killed in her own home and the valuable collection of jewelry she owned has gone missing. Ingrid Bergman, the woman’s niece, finds the body. Traumatized, she is sent away to school, and eventually trains to become a singer. After meeting and marrying Charles Boyer, the couple return to London. At his insistence, they live in the same house that had been the murder scene so many years ago. The once kind husband becomes cold and cruel. Barbara Steffek-Hill presents a series of classic and contemporary films from her personal favorites.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, February 19
Film - "A Sinner in Mecca" (2015)
For a gay filmmaker, filming in Saudi Arabia presents two serious challenges: filming is forbidden in the country; and homosexuality is punishable by death. For Parvez Sharma, however, these were risks he had to take as he embarked on his Hajj pilgrimage, a journey considered the greatest accomplishment and aspiration within his religion, Islam.
2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Tuesday, February 21
Performance - Ney Instrument
The ney instrument is one of the oldest forms of flute. The Turkish ney has seven holes—six finger holes and one thumb hole—nine segments and a bashpare. Come and enjoy the sounds of this ancient instrument as the Turkish Cultural Center hosts a ney player, or neyzen, who will give a presentation and performance.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Tuesday February 21
Knit and Lit Book Club
Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Tonight we will discuss "Maisie Dobbs" by Jacqueline Winspear.
7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room