Sunday with the Friends Meet Emily Dickinson: Stephanie Vetrone plays Molly Greenleaf – who just happens to be the best friend of Miss Emily Dickinson. Celebrate the life of the shy poet with stories, songs and peerless poetry. Finally, meet Emily herself for a rare question and answer session. Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

The Waxwings Old-Time Stringband: Twin sisters and two brothers pick, pluck and strum traditional American instruments, including fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bass, carpenter’s saw, banjo and dancing board for a heaping helping of old-time country music. Sonorous, soaring voices in close harmony make them the Waxwings. Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Business Book Talk with Tim Zaun and Friends: Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want By James Gilmore and B. Joseph Pine II. Two consultants from Aurora, Ohio examine the authenticity of economic offerings. Learn the five genres and ten elements of authenticity. This title is available at the Lakewood Public Library, catalog number 658.8343 GILMORE. Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Five Star Films Night of the Hunter (1995 – U.S.) Directed by Charles Laughton NR: Based on a true story that happened in 1935 West Virginia. The incomparable Lillian Gish, Robert Mitchum and exquisite cinematography make this noir masterwork a movie going night to remember. The film was deemed by the Library of Congress to be “socially significant.” Nobody could play evil like Mitchum. Saturday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Family Weekend Wonders: Make the library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts for children. Our staff will provide materials and ideas for families wishing to continue reading and storytelling at home. The programs are free and there is no need to register in advance. Choose the day and time most convenient for you.

Upcoming Themes:
April 18, 19, 20 Faraway Places

April 25, 26, 27 Skates, Wagons and Bikes

Day and Time
Friday 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. In the Madison Branch auditorium

Homework ER: for students in kindergarten through eighth grade: Need a little extra help with your homework or just want a cool place to work? We transform part of the library into the Homework ER with helpers and a cart full of resources. Homework ER will be closed for school holidays and vacations. No need to register. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 – Friday, May 23, 2008. Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch

Four O’clock Club: for students in kindergarten through eighth grade: Join the Club! Come for a different activity each weekday. No need to register.

ACTIVITY/ DAY/ TIME

Make-It-Take-It (craft day) Mondays 4:00 p.m.

Marvelous Mysteries (surprise day) Tuesdays 4:00 p.m.

Twist, Shout, Act It Out (movement, music and drama) Wednesdays 4:00 p.m.

Games Galore (game to play or make) Thursdays 4:00 p.m.

Make-It-Take-It (craft day) Fridays 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 – Friday, May 23, 2008 At the Madison Branch