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Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Just Baby 'N Me 

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby 

Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register for each session separately.  

Session 1: March 4- March 28, 2024  

Main Library-  

Mondays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  

Wednesdays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  

Thursdays-10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Madison Branch-  

Thursdays- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

 

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Volume 20, Issue 5, Posted 3:51 PM, 03.06.2024

Upcoming Events

Vietnamese Art: Its History, Traditions and Modern Flourishing

Presented by Katie Kilory Blaser

Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Join Katie Kilroy Blaser of the Cleveland Museum of Art's Asian Art Department for a discussion of the beauty of Vietnamese art from its rich traditions to modern art scene. Learn more about Vietnamese art with a particular focus on blue-and-white ceramics and modern painting.

Vietnam Program-Documentary

Bolinao 52 (2007)

Directed by Duc Nguyen

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

A Vietnamese ship with refugees was stranded in the Pacific Ocean in 1988. During their thirty-seven days at sea, the group encountered violent storms, engine failures and abject hunger and thirst. The fifty-two out of the one-hundred-and-ten boat people who survived were rescued by Filipino fishermen who brought them to Bolinao in the Philippines.  English and Vietnamese with English subtitles.

 

Presented by Katie Kilory Blaser

Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Join Katie Kilroy Blaser of the Cleveland Museum of Art's Asian Art Department for a discussion of the beauty of Vietnamese art from its rich traditions to modern art scene. Learn more about Vietnamese art with a particular focus on blue-and-white ceramics and modern painting.

Vietnam Program-Documentary

Bolinao 52 (2007)

Directed by Duc Nguyen

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

A Vietnamese ship with refugees was stranded in the Pacific Ocean in 1988. During their thirty-seven days at sea, the group encountered violent storms, engine failures and abject hunger and thirst. The fifty-two out of the one-hundred-and-ten boat people who survived were rescued by Filipino fishermen who brought them to Bolinao in the Philippines.  English and Vietnamese with English subtitles.

 

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Volume 20, Issue 4, Posted 1:44 PM, 02.21.2024

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Just Baby 'N Me 

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby 

Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register for each session separately.  

February 19- March 14, 2024 

Main Library-  

Mondays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  

Wednesdays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  

Thursdays-10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Madison Branch-  

Thursdays- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

 

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Volume 20, Issue 4, Posted 1:44 PM, 02.21.2024

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Just Baby 'N Me 

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby 

Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register for each session separately.  

January 8- February 29, 2024 

Main Library-  

Mondays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.  

Wednesdays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  

Thursdays-10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

Madison Branch-  

Thursdays- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

Pre-school Story Time

For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler.

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Volume 20, Issue 3, Posted 12:29 PM, 02.07.2024

Upcoming Events

Vietnam Program- Film: “The Scent of Green Papaya” (1993)

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (104 minutes)

Main Library Auditorium

Winner of the 1993 Cannes Camera d’Or award, this film captures the beauty of Vietnam and its people. Set in the 1940s and 1960s, this film follows the life of an innocent, keenly observant young child name Mui. Highly reviewed by Robert Ebert, this film “is of great visual beauty; watching it is like a poem for the eyes.”  Vietnamese with English subtitles.

Vietnam Program- Vietnamese Faith Traditions: Buddhism and Roman Catholicism

Presented by Professor Ellen Posman

Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Cleveland’s Vietnamese Buddhist temples, including Quan Am Temple and Chua Vien Quang Temple and St. Boniface Catholic Church have served Vietnamese Americans for years. Join Professor Ellen Posman, Chair of the Department of Religion at Baldwin Wallace University, in an exploration of Vietnamese Catholicism and Vietnamese Buddhism.

Presentation- A Visit with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sara Lucy Bagby

Presented by Women in History

Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Sara Lucy Bagby (1833-1906), one of the last people to suffer under the provisions of the Fugitive Slave Act and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) were born 100 years apart, but both had a significant impact on our country.  Robin Pease and Juliette Regnier from Women in History bring these historical figures back to life with individual monologues in period costumes, followed by a question and answer session from the audience.

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Volume 20, Issue 2, Posted 1:15 PM, 01.24.2024

February Events At Lakewood Public Library

Vietnamese Refugees: Stories of Courage, Hope and Resilience

Through exhibits and related programs involving literature, poetry, film, the study of faith traditions, art and photography, we examine the lives and important stories of Vietnamese refugees, celebrating a people's history and culture.

Film- "The Scent of Green Papaya" (1993)

Directed by Tran Anh Hung

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (104 minutes)

Main Library Auditorium

Winner of the 1993 Cannes Camera d’Or award, this film captures the beauty of Vietnam and its people. Set in the 1940s and 1960s, the film follows the life of an innocent, keenly observant young child named Mui. Highly reviewed by Roger Ebert, this film “is of great visual beauty; watching it is like a poem for the eyes.” Vietnamese with English subtitles.

Vietnamese Faith Traditions: Buddhism and Roman Catholicism

Presented by Professor Ellen Posman

Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

 

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Volume 20, Issue 2, Posted 1:15 PM, 01.24.2024

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Just Baby 'N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby

Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register for each session separately.

January 8- February 29, 2024

Main Library-

Mondays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursdays-10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Madison Branch-

Thursdays- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pre-school Story Time

 

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Volume 20, Issue 2, Posted 1:15 PM, 01.24.2024

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Just Baby 'N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby

Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register for each session separately.

January 8- February 29, 2024

Main Library-

Mondays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursdays-10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Madison Branch-

Thursdays- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pre-school Story Time

For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler. This pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. No registration is required.

 

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Volume 20, Issue 1, Posted 1:59 PM, 01.10.2024

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Just Baby 'N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby

Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register for each session separately.

January 8- February 1, 2024

Main Library-

Mondays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays- 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thursdays-10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Madison Branch-

Thursdays- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pre-school Story Time

 

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Volume 19, Issue 24, Posted 3:43 PM, 12.20.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Family Weekend Wonders

Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things engaging. No registration is required.

Main Library- Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Madison Branch- Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Homework Help

For Students in Kindergarten through Eighth GradeStudents who need a little extra help with homework or just want a cool place to work can come to the Library for Homework Help to get assistance and to use the Library’s resources in a quiet place free of distractions. Students can use their library card to check out a Chrome Book to use in the Library and have access to a variety of school supplies including pencils, pens, crayons, markers, calculators, protractors, and more. A library staff member is on hand and available to assist with everything from spelling words to solving math problems. No registration is required.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 23, Posted 12:42 PM, 12.06.2023

December Events At Lakewood Public Library

Meet the Author- “This is Christmas, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits”

Book by Annie Zaleski

December 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

'Tis the season! Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe, blast those Christmas songs, and settle down in your favorite armchair with this beautifully illustrated volume exploring well-known and lesser-known behind-the-scenes stories of the 100 most cherished holiday songs of all time and their everlasting impact. What song was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling single of all time? Which popular Christmas tune was reportedly written to commemorate Thanksgiving? What holiday song led to a special meet-and-greet between the song's 10-year-old singer and a 700-pound hippopotamus? You'll find out answers to these questions -- and more! -- in this lively presentation going behind-the-scenes of this festive new book. Annie Zaleski is an award winning writer of four books along with credits that include Rolling Stone, Billboard and R.E.M.’s liner notes. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.

Terry Meehan Film Series - “Family Plot” (1976)

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (120 minutes)

Main Library Auditorium

Fake psychic Blanche Tyler (Barbara Harris) and her boyfriend George Lumley (Bruce Dern) are offered $10,000 to locate the nephew of wealthy dowager Julia Rainbird (Cathleen Nesbitt). The nephew (William Devane) turns out to be a master criminal; he and his partner in crime (Karen Black) make their living by kidnapping the rich and ransoming them for precious gems. In his final film, Hitchcock sets the two couples on a suspenseful (and comical) collision course. Join Terry Meehan for an original video introduction of the film followed by audience reaction and a lively discussion.

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Volume 19, Issue 23, Posted 12:42 PM, 12.06.2023

December Events At Lakewood Public Library

An Encore Presentation of "Bomb City USA: The Danny Greene Era"

Presented by Dennis Sutcliffe

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 

Main Library Multipurpose Room

After being expelled from Collinwood High School, St. Ignatius and the Boy Scouts during a troubled childhood, Danny Greene went on to become the Irish-American gangster known as “The Irishman.”

Lakewood Public Cinema- "The Lavender Scare" (2017)

Hosted by Tom Stebel 

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (77 minutes)

Main Library Auditorium

In 1953, President Eisenhower declared gay men and lesbians to be a threat to the security of the country, leading to a forty year campaign to identify and fire all federal employees suspected of being homosexual. Join host Tom Stebel for this screening of "The Lavender Scare" (2017) which tells the inspiring story of Frank Kameny, the first person to fight his dismissal in a court of law.

Meet the Author- "This is Christmas, Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits"

Book by Annie Zaleski

 

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Volume 19, Issue 22, Posted 11:05 AM, 11.22.2023

In Loving Memory Of Julie Strunk: A Champion Of Early Childhood Literacy

The world lost a remarkable woman with the passing of Julie Strunk, whose dedication to children and passion for literacy left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Julie, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and advocate for early literacy, spent close to twenty-three years of her life at Lakewood Public Library, working to create a brighter future for generations of children.

Julie began her library career at the Madison Branch. It was here that she found her calling to be a children's librarian. Earning her MLIS degree while working full-time, she eventually became the Manager of Children's and Youth Services at Lakewood Public Library. Julie had a deep love for books and a desire to share that love with others. Her friendliness and willingness to help made every visit to the Library a warm and welcoming experience. She worked closely with the Lakewood school system, forging strong partnerships with local educators and students. She organized class visits to the Library, providing an invaluable opportunity for young learners to explore the world of books. She initiated outreach programs, bringing the library experience directly to schools, and helped in securing for teachers and students the resources they needed each school year.

Julie was also a champion of children with disabilities and served on the board of Connecting for Kids, an initiative that provides education and support for families who have concerns about their child’s development. Recognizing the community’s need and what a valuable resource this organization could be for both parent and child, Julie collaborated with the Healthy Lakewood Foundation to bring Connecting for Kids and adapted programming to Lakewood Public Library.

Julie was a source of encouragement to her colleagues, inspiring and motivating them in their library careers. Her work ethic was hard to match, with one co-worker describing her as “the hardest-working person” she’d ever met. She was a decisive leader who was generous with her time and grateful for her staff. Her impact went beyond the professional sphere; Julie's innate kindness and generosity made her a compassionate listener and a good friend.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 21, Posted 9:45 AM, 11.08.2023

November Events At Lakewood Public Library

Meet the Author- Cleveland Noir

Presented by Miesha Wilson Headen

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Cleveland Noir navigates the dregs of the North Shore, where Eliot Ness hunted for a serial killer and the murder of Marilyn Sheppard made national headlines.  Award winning journalist Miesha Wilson Headen along with select contributors present Cleveland Noir, an anthology from renowned local authors edited by Headen with Michael Ruhlman.

Terry Meehan Film Series- Frenzy (1972), Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (116 minutes)

Main Library Auditorium

Presentation-Route 6, Presented by Gary Hunter

Wednesday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Come learn about U.S. Route 6 from Gary Hunter, the Executive Director of historic Route 6 for the State of Ohio.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 21, Posted 9:45 AM, 11.08.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Girls Who Code Club

For Students in Sixth through Twelfth Grade

Are you interested in learning more about computer science? Join our Girls Who Code Club this fall, 2023. Sign up once for all sessions.

Monday, November 13, 2023: Environmental Public Service Announcements (Scratch) in the Main Library Computer Connections Room

Family Weekend Wonders

Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things engaging. No registration is required.

Main Library- Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 am

Madison Branch- Fridays at 10:30 am

Music Therapy & More by Connecting for Kids

For You and Your Birth to 6-Year-Old Child

This program is designed for children (ages 0-6 years) who have concerns about development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. This program is led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 21, Posted 9:45 AM, 11.08.2023

November Events At Lakewood Public Library

Meet the Author- Cleveland Noir

Presented by Miesha Wilson Headen

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Cleveland Noir joins Columbus Noir as the Akashic Noir Series continues its tour of Ohio, and navigates the dregs of the North Shore, where Eliot Ness hunted for a serial killer and the murder of Marilyn Shepherd made national headlines. Award winning journalist and the former mayor of Richmond Heights, Miesha Wilson Headen along with select contributors present Cleveland Noir, an anthology edited by Headen with Michael Ruhlman, and featuring brand-new stories by: Jill Bialosky, Thrity Umrigar, Michael Ruhlman, Daniel Stashower, D.M. Pulley, J.D. Belcher, Alex DiFrancesco, Miesha Wilson Headen, Abby L. Vandiver, Sam Conrad, Angela Crook, Susan Petrone, Paula McLain, Dana McSwain, and Mary Grimm. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.

Film: Alfred Hitchcock - Capping a Career

Frenzy (1972) 116 minutes

Presented by Terry Meehan

Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

 

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Volume 19, Issue 20, Posted 3:10 PM, 10.18.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Girls Who Code Club

For Students in Sixth through Twelfth Grade

Are you interested in learning more about computer science? Join our Girls Who Code Club this fall, 2023. Sign up once for all sessions.

Mondays through November 13, 2023 in the Main Library Computer Connections Room:

October 23: Generating Random Messages (JavaScript)

October 30: Halloween Quiz (Python)

November 6: Rock, Paper, Scissors

November 13: Environmental Public Service Announcements (Scratch)

UV Kid

For Students in First through Fifth Grade. Make creations out of special ultraviolet-sensitive beads and other materials we provide, then use our ultraviolet flashlights to see the sun's effects. Registration is required.

Friday, October 20, 2023 4:00 pm-4:30 pm in the Madison Branch Youth Program Room

Galaxy Slime

For Students in First through Fifth Grade. Make your own colorful, sparkly galaxy slime using glue, cornstarch, food colors and glitter. Registration is required.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 20, Posted 3:10 PM, 10.18.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

UV Kid

For Students in First through Fifth Grade. Make creations out of special ultraviolet-sensitive beads and other materials we provide, then use our ultraviolet flashlights to see the sun's effects. Registration is required.

Friday, October 6, 2023 4:00 pm-4:30 pm Main Library Activity Room

Friday, October 20, 2023 4:00 pm-4:30 pm Madison Branch Youth Program Room

Galaxy Slime

For Students in First through Fifth Grade. Make your own colorful, sparkly galaxy slime using glue, cornstarch, food colors and glitter. Registration is required.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Main Library Activity Room

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Madison Branch Youth Program Room

Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Madison Branch Youth Program Room

Searching for Life

 

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Volume 19, Issue 19, Posted 11:59 AM, 10.04.2023

October Events At Lakewood Public Library

Presentation- Bomb City USA: The Danny Greene Era

Presentation by Dennis Sutcliffe

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

After being expelled from Collinwood High School, St. Ignatius and the Boy Scouts during a troubled childhood, Danny Greene went on to become the Irish-American gangster known as “The Irishman.” He and John Nardi tried to muscle in on the Cleveland Mob’s operations during the 1970’s which began a bloody mob war that left Cleveland with the moniker “Bomb City, USA!”  Presenter Dennis Sutcliffe is a local author and historian, well-known for his Lost Cleveland Memories program, but his biggest mission has become raising awareness and funds for the rare disorder, ataxia-telangiectasia.

Film- Alfred Hitchcock: Capping a Career-

"Marnie" (1964) 

Presented by Terry Meehan

Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (130 minutes)

Main Library Auditorium

 

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Volume 19, Issue 19, Posted 11:03 AM, 09.20.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time

For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler. This pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. No registration is required.

Main Library:

Tuesdays: October 10- October 31, 2023

10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: October 11- November 1, 2023

11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Madison Branch:

Thursdays: October 12- November 2, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 18, Posted 11:03 AM, 09.20.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time

For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler. This pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. No registration is required.

Main Library:

Tuesdays: September 12- October 31, 2023

10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: September 13- November 1, 2023

11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Madison Branch:

Thursdays: September 14- November 2, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 17, Posted 3:28 PM, 09.06.2023

Lakewood Public Library Wins 2023 Best Library Parent Choice Award

Lakewood Public Library has won the Northeast Ohio Parent 2023 Parent Choice Award for Best Library. Available both online and in print, Northeast Ohio Parent gathers the opinions of local parents to find family-friendly places and events in Northeast Ohio. Readers and online followers can vote for their favorite places and services.

Lakewood Public Library was praised for its wide variety of unique extended learning opportunities, as the Library offers story times, camps, literacy programs, book clubs, tutoring, homework help, and special family-friendly performances. Lakewood Public Library also partners with Connecting for Kids, which provides education, resources and support to families.

Stop in at the Main Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., or the beautifully-renovated Madison Branch, 13229 Madison Ave, to see what makes our library uniquely wonderful.

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Volume 19, Issue 17, Posted 3:28 PM, 09.06.2023

September Events At Lakewood Public Library

Lakewood Public Cinema - "The Birds" (Alfred Hitchcock, 1963)

Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

A San Francisco socialite (Tippi Hedren) arrives in Bodega Bay with a gift of exotic caged birds to amuse her beau (Rod Taylor). He appreciates the gesture, but the birds of Bodega are having none of it; not since Poe’s Raven have our feathered friends seemed so ominous. According to the Master, “The Birds could be the most terrifying motion picture I have ever made.” Terry Meehan concludes his series, Hitchcock’s Best (1958-1963), introducing each film with an original video followed by audience reaction and a lively discussion.

Lakewood Public Cinema - "Dangerous" (1935)    

Directed by Alfred E. Green

Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (78 minutes)

Main Library Auditorium

Joyce Heath (Bette Davis) is a fading actress turned alcoholic until wealthy architect Don Bellows (Franchot Tone) rescues her. Joyce rehabilitates in the home of her adoring benefactor, who is unaware that she is married. When her vindictive husband Gordon (John Eldredge) gets involved, Joyce begins to believe she is bad luck to the men in her life. Barbara Steffek-Hill presents a series of classic and contemporary films from her personal favorites.

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Volume 19, Issue 17, Posted 3:28 PM, 09.06.2023

Northstar Digital Literacy Now Available

Are you struggling to make sense of your new laptop? Do you want to brush up on Microsoft Word or Excel? Maybe you are job hunting and want to improve your job search skills. There’s no need to register for a class, or ask that tech-savvy and long-suffering friend for help again, because Northstar Digital Literacy is now available at Lakewood Public Library. 

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Volume 19, Issue 15, Posted 2:44 PM, 08.02.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Family Weekend Wonders

Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things engaging. No registration is required.

Main Library- Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Madison Branch- Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors

Saturday, August 12, 2023, 11:00am - 12:30pm in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

For School-Age Children

Your child can bone up on their reading skills during a one-on-one session in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Students can practice reading with one of the dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International, an organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registering therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers. Reading to a therapy dog can provide comfort, support and happiness for self-conscious readers. No registration is required.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 15, Posted 2:44 PM, 08.02.2023

August Events At Lakewood Public Library

 Meet the Author: Literary Cleveland Presents...

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

This program is the kick-off to a series of introductory writing courses for emerging writers in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and publishing led by the featured authors.  

Learn about the process of finishing a manuscript, how publishing works for poets, fiction writers, and nonfiction writers, and ways to get your own writing out into the world.

Accomplished local writers and Literary Cleveland instructors will share their behind-the-scenes journeys, growing their projects from big ideas to marketable books in the tough climate of modern publishing.

Meet the Author: Intro to Poetry Writing

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

In this introductory workshop, we will explore and discover how poems are generated, crafted, and refined. We will read and discuss example poems and engage with writing prompts that will surprise and inspire the imagination. Expect to be delightfully nudged out of your usual habits with language and discover yourself as a poet in the process. 

 

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Volume 19, Issue 15, Posted 2:44 PM, 08.02.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

The Wonderful World of Bubbles

For the Whole Family

This is a laugh out loud comedy show for all ages. See bubbles that change shape and watch bubbles that walk a tight rope. Square bubbles? You bet! See so much more when the "Bubble Lady" performs with bubbles of all sizes! No registration is required.

Friday, July 28, 2023, 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Youthbiz Academy! A Cuyahoga READS Program

Join us at Lakewood Public Library's Madison Branch for Youthbiz Academy! This program is in coordination with the Cuyahoga Reads Initiative. Youthbiz Academy is designed for students in upper elementary and middle school. This entrepreneurship program is designed to equip youth with the skills needed to do an elevator speech, create and design a business logo, and write a small business plan all while competing for a cash prize! Registration is required.

Check out the website: Cuyahoga Reads

Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Madison Branch Youth Program Room

Teen Robotics Camp

 

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Volume 19, Issue 14, Posted 1:59 PM, 07.19.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Find Your Voice and Be Heard: From Zero to Hero

For the Whole Family

You will love our Zero to Hero show with Mr. Zap. Learn what traits make a good friend, how to deal with bullies and much more. See real magic as solid rings link together. See how our actions reflect everyone around us as cloths change color before your eyes. See the smallest child turn into a "real life Super Hero." Laugh and giggle with Zap's puppet friends and much more. No registration is required.

Friday, July 14, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Youthbiz Academy! A Cuyahoga READS Program

Join us at Lakewood Public Library's Madison Branch for Youthbiz Academy! This program is in coordination with the Cuyahoga Reads Initiative. Youthbiz Academy is designed for students in upper elementary and middle school. This entrepreneurship program is designed to equip youth with the skills needed to do an elevator speech, create and design a business logo, and write a small business plan all while competing for a cash prize! Registration is required.

Check out the website: Cuyahoga Reads

Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Madison Branch Youth Program Room

The Wonderful World of Bubbles

For the Whole Family

This is a laugh out loud comedy show for all ages. See bubbles that change shape and watch bubbles that walk a tight rope. Square bubbles? You bet! See so much more when the "Bubble Lady" performs with bubbles of all sizes! No registration is required.

Friday, July 28, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Family Weekend Wonders

Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things engaging. No registration is required.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 13, Posted 6:16 PM, 07.05.2023

Meet The Author: "Noodle Shop" Mystery Writer Vivien Chien

Local author Vivien Chien is a lifelong Clevelander with a national following of cozy mystery lovers.

Her Noodle Shop Mystery series follows heroine Lana Lee as she works at her family’s Ho-Lee Noodle House in Cleveland while attempting to solve the murder cases that seem to follow her wherever she goes.

Vivien Chien will visit Lakewood Public Library on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss "Misfortune Cookie," the ninth and latest installment of the series as part of our Meet the Author program.

The author will also discuss her passion for writing and what it's like to write from the viewpoint of a mixed race protagonist. Get an inside look at creating a sustainable cast of characters, establishing a setting with many working pieces, and what's coming next for Lana Lee.

The program takes place in the Main Library Auditorium at 15425 Detroit Avenue. After questions and answers, books will be available for sale and signing.

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Volume 19, Issue 13, Posted 6:16 PM, 07.05.2023

Meet the Author: “Mary Brewster’s Love Life” By Kathryn Haueisen

Nineteen women set sail on the Mayflower in 1620. After a year in the new world, only five were still alive. One of them was Mary Brewster. 

Author Kathryn Haueisen will visit Lakewood Public Library on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss “Mary Brewster’s Love Life,” a historical fiction biography based on the life of the woman who became known as the “Matriarch of the Mayflower.”

Mary Brewster and her husband, Elder William Brewster, belonged to a Separatist group who broke away from the Established Church of England. Fleeing from the persecution of King James for years, their decision to start a colony of likeminded believers in the New World promised a freedom they could only dream about, but it came with danger and loss as well.

Writer Kathryn Haueisen is a great-granddaughter back twelve generations of Mary Brewster. She is also a speaker, former pastor and the author of seven books, many articles and several publications. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.

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Volume 19, Issue 12, Posted 4:07 PM, 06.21.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler

This pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. Registration is required. 
Main Library- Tuesdays, June 13- July 18, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Wednesdays, June 14- July 19, 2023 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Madison Branch- Thursdays, June 15- July 20, 2023 
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Just Baby 'N Me For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby

 

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Volume 19, Issue 11, Posted 2:20 PM, 06.07.2023

June Events At Lakewood Public Library

Meet the Author – "Akron’s Infamous Escort Case"

Book by Jane Bond

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

“Operation Red Light” was launched by a special unit to investigate two escort services in Akron. "Akron’s Infamous Escort Case" is the true story of a crime investigation that destroyed careers, ruined reputations, broke up marriages, led to allegations of police corruption and challenged the justice system. Author Jane Bond is the former judge who presided over this complex case in the late 1990’s which has left many unanswered questions and the murder of a young woman still unsolved. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

Lakewood Public Cinema - "Psycho" (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960)

Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

A real estate office worker (Janet Leigh) has been entrusted with an envelope full of cash to take to the bank. She takes the forty grand, and then takes it on the lam. On the way to meet her boyfriend, she stops at a roadside motel. After a friendly chat with the weirdly amiable clerk (Anthony Perkins), she begins to have second thoughts. She decides to come clean and return the money. There’s nothing like a nice shower to wash away the guilt. Terry Meehan continues his series, Hitchcock’s Best (1958-1963), introducing each film with an original video followed by audience reaction and a lively discussion.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 10, Posted 3:10 PM, 05.17.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

All Together Now Summer Reading Club

For all Children and Youth Up to Those Entering Twelfth Grade
Age appropriate goals include thirty books for our youngest children, ten hours for elementary school students and thirty hours for middle school and high school students, broken down into manageable parts to enable all readers to complete their goal. Readers may participate online and/or in person and must visit the Library to collect rewards. Finishers receive a certificate of completion and a new book to keep. Registration is required.

Friday, May 12, 2023 through Monday, August 14, 2023
Main Library and Madison Branch

Build A Bear Story Time

For Students entering Kindergarten through Second Grade
A special inclusive themed story time where students will make their own stuffed rainbow teddy bear, name their teddy bear and receive an adoption certificate. Registration is required. 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm , Main Library Activity Room 
Thursday, June 8, 2023 / 11:00am - 12:00pm / Madison Branch Children's Program Room

Madison Branch Teen Robotics Camp

 

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Volume 19, Issue 10, Posted 3:10 PM, 05.17.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

All Together Now Summer Reading Club

For all Children and Youth Up to Those Entering Twelfth Grade. Age appropriate goals include thirty books for our youngest children, ten hours for elementary school  students and thirty hours for middle school and high school students, broken down into manageable parts to enable all readers to complete their goal. Readers may participate online and/or in person and must visit the Library to collect rewards. Finishers receive a certificate of completion and a new book to keep. Registration is required.

Friday, May 12, 2023 through Monday, August 14, 2023
Main Library and Madison Branch

Tail Waggin' Tutors

For School-Age Children. Your child can bone up on their reading skills during a one-on-one session in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Students can practice reading with one of the dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International, an organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registering therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers. Reading to a therapy dog can provide comfort, support and happiness for self-conscious readers. No registration is required.
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 11:00am - 12:30pm, Main Library Multipurpose Room. 

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Volume 19, Issue 9, Posted 12:21 PM, 05.03.2023

May Events At Lakewood Public Library

Meet the Author – "Skin Over Milk"

Book by Sara Chansarkar
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium
In a culture where boys are adulated and girls are killed in the womb, three Muslim sisters snatch moments of light and joy to survive from one day to another in the novella, "Skin Over Milk." Author Sara Chansarkar will discuss the story of quiet, resilient feminism where women find agency and grit to alter the lives of daughters and sisters while doing their course of duty in 1990’s India. Books will available for sale and signing at this event.


Film -- "A Struggle for Home: The Crimean Tatars" (2016)

Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium
The Russian Empire conquered the Crimean peninsula in 1783. Since then, the Tatars have struggled to reclaim their home and have suffered ethnic and religious persecution. When the Soviet Union collapsed, many Tatars thought they finally would be free and secure in their homeland, Ukraine. In February 2014, those dreams were dashed when Russia re-annexed the peninsula. 

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Volume 19, Issue 9, Posted 12:21 PM, 05.03.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

All Together Now Summer Reading Club

For all Children and Youth Up to Those Entering Twelfth Grade

Age appropriate goals include thirty books for our youngest children, ten hours for elementary school students and thirty hours for middle school and high school students, broken down into manageable parts to enable all readers to complete their goal. Readers may participate online and/or in person and must visit the Library to collect rewards. Finishers receive a certificate of completion and a new book to keep. Registration is required.
Friday, May 12, 2023 through Monday, August 14, 2023
Main Library and Madison Branch

Family Weekend Wonders

Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things engaging. No registration is required.
Main Library- Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. 
Madison Branch- Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 

To sign up for any program, register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140.

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Volume 19, Issue 8, Posted 1:06 PM, 04.19.2023

April Events At Lakewood Public Library

Film- Signs of Humanity (2016)

Presented by Director Willie Baronet

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

Over the years, artist and professor Willie Baronet has purchased thousands of signs created by people living on the streets. In 2014, Baronet and three other filmmakers went on a cross-country trip and interviewed more than 100 people. "Signs of Humanity" is a documentary about this trip that explores homelessness, compassion, humanity and the idea of home.

Join filmmaker Willie Baronet as he leads us in the screening of his film presented in collaboration with One Community Reads.

 

Meet the Author - "Hidden History of Cleveland Sports"

Book by Marc Bona

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 

Main Library Auditorium 

Cleveland sports history goes well beyond The Shot, The Fumble, The Drive and so many other ignoble moments. Many of the city's most illustrious sports tales are long-forgotten chapters of tribulations and tragedy, of fleeting fame and enduring milestones. From basketball to boxing, hockey to Heisman, journalist Marc Bona chronicles more than a century of unremembered tales. Bona is a features writer for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 7, Posted 4:16 PM, 04.05.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time

For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler
This pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. Registration is required. 
Main Library- Tuesdays, April 4- April 25, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Wednesdays, April 5- April 26, 2023 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Madison Branch- Thursdays, April 6- April 27, 2023 
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Just Baby 'N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby
Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. 
Wednesdays, April 5- April 26, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 
Thursdays, April 6- April 27, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Volume 19, Issue 7, Posted 4:16 PM, 04.05.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time: For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler

This pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. Registration is required. 
Main Library- Tuesdays, April 4- April 25, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Wednesdays, April 5- April 26, 2023 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Madison Branch- Thursdays, April 6- April 27, 2023 
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Just Baby 'N Me: For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby

Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. 
Wednesdays, April 5- April 26, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 
Thursdays, April 6- April 27, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Volume 19, Issue 6, Posted 12:10 PM, 03.15.2023

March Events At Lakewood Public Library

Booked for Murder Book Club

Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Meeting Room   

If you share a passion for mystery, join the group each month to discuss your favorites and selections made by group members.

March 16, 2023 "Daisy Darker" by Alice Feeney

 

Knit & Lit Book Club

Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Meeting Room

Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress.

March 21, 2023 "Sankofa" by Chibundu Onuzo

Meet the Author – "The Seeds of Greatness are Within You"

Book by Wayne Dawson

Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium

 

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Volume 19, Issue 5, Posted 8:21 PM, 03.01.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time

For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler
This pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. Registration is required. 
Main Library- Tuesdays, March 7- March 28, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Wednesdays, March 8- March 29, 2023 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Madison Branch- Thursdays, March 9- March 30, 2023 
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Just Baby 'N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby
Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. Registration is required. 
Wednesdays, March 8- March 29, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 
Thursdays, March 9- March 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Volume 19, Issue 5, Posted 8:21 PM, 03.01.2023

Lakewood Public Library Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Ukrainian Folk Tales and Craft

For Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade. Do you like stories about animals? Ukrainian folk tales and fairy tales often use animals to show us how we can succeed with the challenges life brings us and encourage us to never give up! Join us as we read The Ear of Wheat, retold and illustrated by Olha Tkachenkoa and create a piece of Ukrainian art. Registration is required.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm- Main Library Activity Room

Ukrainian Pysanky

For Students in Third through Fifth Grade. Ukrainian Pysanky is a beautiful tradition of decorating eggs, an art form that dates back centuries. Eggs are decorated using the wax-resist (batik) method and covered in stunning folk art motifs. Join Linda Hubert, a professional Ukrainia Pysanky artist, and make your own Pysanky. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023- 4:00pm - 6:30pm- Main Library Activity Room

Family Weekend Wonders

Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things engaging. No registration is required.

 

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Volume 19, Issue 3, Posted 11:49 AM, 02.01.2023

Upcoming Connecting for Kids Programs At Lakewood Public Library

Connecting for Kids will be hosting two, free programs during the month of February at the Lakewood Public Library.

Behavior Chat: Strategies to Ease Transition
Do you want strategies to motivate your child toward positive behavior? Join Ochanya McRoberts-Wells, MEd, who will lead a discussion guided by your questions on a variety of behavior topics. Submit your questions before or during the session and learn how to use the tools in our Behavior Toolkit to help your child. Each session will focus on a new behavior tool, but questions on any behavior concern are welcome. The content in this program is geared toward caregivers of children ages 18 months - 6 years (with or without developmental concerns). Each attendee will receive a free Behavior Toolkit. For more information, visit connectingforkids.org/behavior-chat
Thursday, February 2, 6:30 p.m.

Music Therapy & More
This program is designed for families and their children, ages 0 - 6 years, who are struggling in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. This program is led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist. For more information visit connectingforkids.org/music.
Saturday, February 18, 9:30 am

Both of these programs will be held at the Lakewood Public Library, Main Branch, 15425 Detroit Rd., Registration is required at connectingforkids.org/register.

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Volume 19, Issue 3, Posted 11:49 AM, 02.01.2023

February Events At Lakewood Public Library

Lakewood Public Cinema – A Special Preview of the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.

Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium
Join us at Lakewood Public Library for a Special Preview of the Short. Sweet. Film Fest, Cleveland's greatest film festival showcasing exclusively short films. From local sensations to international masterpieces, we'll be featuring 90 minutes of our sweetest selections spanning genres for all palates. Come whet your appetite and get ready for the main event with us! 

Meet the Author - "Uncultured" Co-authored by Brandi Larsen

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium
UNCULTURED tells the powerful story of trauma, identity, and the dangers of unchecked group mentality. From a childhood in the notorious Children of God cult to serving in the US Army on deliberate ground combat missions, Daniella Mestyanek Young has navigated male-dominated groups that, though worlds apart, share chilling similarities. Brandi Larsen, co-writer of the critically acclaimed UNCULTURED, will talk about the writing process, the book, and the questions readers ask about their own safety in groups. Larsen’s work at Penguin Random House helped create NYT bestsellers and her journalism pieces earned Emmy nominations. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

Booked for Murder Book Club

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Volume 19, Issue 2, Posted 12:31 PM, 01.18.2023

Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Sunflowers!

Help the Library grow a sunflower (paper) garden. The Library will create a garden inside of the Library as a visual tribute to Ukrainian people. Sunflowers are a Ukrainian symbol of peace. Create one sunflower for the Library’s sunflower garden and one to take home. Display your sunflower at home and brighten everyone’s days! Registration is required. 
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm- Main Library 
Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:00pm-5:00pm- Madison Branch

Ukrainian Folk Tales and Craft

For Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade. Do you like stories about animals? Ukrainian folk tales and fairy tales often use animals to show us how we can succeed with the challenges life brings us and encourage us to never give up! Join us as we read The Ear of Wheat, retold and illustrated by Olha Tkachenkoa and create a piece of Ukrainian art. Registration is required. 
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Volume 19, Issue 2, Posted 12:31 PM, 01.18.2023

Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Ukrainian Folk Tales and Craft

For Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade. Do you like stories about animals? Ukrainian folk tales and fairy tales often use animals to show us how we can succeed with the challenges life brings us and encourage us to never give up! Join us as we read Sirko, retold and illustrated by Olha Tkachenkoa and create a piece of Ukrainian art. Registration is required. 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm 

Sunflower Embossing

For Students in Sixth through Twelfth Grade. Sunflowers are a Ukrainian symbol of peace and a national symbol of the country of Ukraine. Tooling and embossing are types of metal art perfect for beginning to proficient artists. Creating raised and depressed surfaces is embossing. Create a sunflower by embossing a sunflower design on metal. After an image is indented onto the copper sheet, it’s painted with black paint. Once the paint dries, students rub the surface with a plastic scouring pad. This only removes paint from the higher areas of the image and gives the metal sheet a deeper and more textured look. Registration is required
Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Friday, January 13, 2023 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tissue Paper Sunflowers

 

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Volume 19, Issue 1, Posted 2:15 PM, 01.04.2023

Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time: For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler

This four-week pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. Registration is required. Register once for all four weeks. 
Main Library- Tuesdays, January 3- January 24, 2023
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Wednesdays, January 4- January 25, 2023
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Madison Branch- Thursdays, January 5- January 26, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Just Baby 'N Me: For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby

Just Baby 'N Me is a four-week lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register once for all four weeks.
Mondays, January 2- January 23, 2023
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
Wednesdays, January 4- January 25, 2023 
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 
Thursdays, January 5- January 26, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Pajama Party: For You and Your 2 to 6 Year-Old Child
Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring their stuffed animal friends to snuggle. Join us as we wind down for the night. This four-week story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your children will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. Registration is required. Register once for all four weeks.
Tuesdays, January 3- January 24, 2023
6:00-6:30 p.m.

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Volume 18, Issue 24, Posted 7:26 PM, 12.21.2022

January Events At Lakewood Public Library

Please join us for our first two Meet the Author programs of 2023!

Meet the Author- Color Capital of the World: Growing Up with the Legacy of a Crayon Company
Book by John Kropf 
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium 
Following the Civil War, three entrepreneurial families formed the American Crayon Company in Sandusky, Ohio. Color Capital of the World shares the story of the crayon while tracing the cycle of build, boom, and bust. Author John Kropf works as an attorney in the Washington, DC area but was born and raised in Northern Ohio. He is the author of Unknown Sands and his writing has appeared in numerous publications. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

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Volume 18, Issue 24, Posted 7:26 PM, 12.21.2022

Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Pre-school Story Time:For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Pre-schooler

This four-week pre-school story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers, and learning early literacy skills. You and your toddler and preschoolers will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. Registration is required. Register once for all four weeks.

Main Library- Tuesdays, January 3- January 24, 2023
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Wednesdays, January 4- January 25, 2023
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Madison Branch- Thursdays, January 5- January 26, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Just Baby 'N Me: For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby

Just Baby 'N Me is a four-week lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Registration is required. Register once for all four weeks.
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Volume 18, Issue 23, Posted 5:06 PM, 12.07.2022

December Events At Lakewood Public Library

Meet the Author- "Christmas in Cleveland"

Book by Alan Dutka

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium 

Many Clevelanders recall the Sterling-Lindner Christmas trees, shopping at the Twigbee Shop and visits with Mr. Jingeling. Local author Alan Dutka will share fond recollections of bygone holiday seasons. Alan Dutka has authored nine books on Cleveland history and has made multiple media appearances. This program is presented in partnership with the Lakewood Historical Society. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

Meet the Author- "The Storytelling Code: 10 Simple Rules to Shape and Tell a Brilliant Story"

Book by Dana Norris 

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Main Library Auditorium 

Master the art of storytelling using ten rules to help shape your story and share it confidently. Whether you’re practicing job interview skills or giving a wedding speech, local author Dana Norris provides help on crafting a narrative and building public speaking skills. Dana Norris is the founder of Story Club, a monthly storytelling show. Her work has been featured in cleveland.com, Cleveland Scene, the Chicago Tribune, and others. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

 

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Volume 18, Issue 23, Posted 5:06 PM, 12.07.2022

Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Celebrate! Paper Flower Crowns

Main Library- Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Madison Branch- Thursday, December 8, 2022, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
For Students in First through Sixth Grades.
This is the season for celebrations. Get in a festive mood and crown yourself with a beautiful crown made of paper flowers that you make yourself. Paper flower crowns are called vinok in Ukraine and include streamers falling off the back of the crown. Your own paper flower garland to wear around your head, including streamers, will put you in a festive mood. Registration is required. Register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140.

Smiling Sunflowers for Little Ones

Main Library- Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 10:30am - 11:15am
Madison Branch- Thursday, December 8, 2022, 10:30am - 11:15am,
For You and Your 2-to-6-Year-Old Child

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Volume 18, Issue 22, Posted 1:51 PM, 11.16.2022

Children's And Youth Services Programs

Dear Ukraine: Ukrainian Folk Tales and Craft

Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Main Library Activity Room
For Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade
Do you like stories about animals? Ukrainian folk tales and fairy tales often use animals to show us how we can succeed with the challenges life brings us and encourage us to never give up! Join us October 12 as we read "The Cat and the Rooster" by Ivan Malkovych and create our own piece of Ukrainian art. Registration is required. Register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140.

Sunflower Garden for Ukraine

Mondays through Thursdays, October 10, 2022 through November 17, 2022 
from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Activity Room and Madison Branch Children’s Program Room
For you and your pre-school child. Sunflowers are a Ukrainian symbol of peace. Help the Library grow a paper sunflower garden as a visual tribute to Ukrainian people. Create one sunflower craft for the Library’s sunflower garden and one to take home. A different sunflower craft will be offered each week. No registration is required.

Sunflower Scavenger Hunt: For All Ages

October 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022
Main Library and Madison Branch

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Volume 18, Issue 21, Posted 1:41 PM, 11.02.2022

Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Sunflower Garden for Ukraine

Mondays through Thursdays, October 10, 2022 through November 17, 2022 
from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Main Library Activity Room and Madison Branch Children’s Program Room
For you and your pre-school child. Sunflowers are a Ukrainian symbol of peace. Help the Library grow a paper sunflower garden as a visual tribute to Ukrainian people. Create one sunflower craft for the Library’s sunflower garden and one to take home. A different sunflower craft will be offered each week. No registration is required.

Sunflower Scavenger Hunt: For All Ages
October 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022
Main Library and Madison Branch
Sunflowers have long been a beloved symbol of Ukraine and now are a symbol of peace throughout the world. Learn interesting facts about this beautiful flower as you find pictures of sunflowers placed throughout the Main Library and Madison Branch. Submit your completed scavenger hunt form to enter a drawing for a prize. No registration is required.

Jim Kleefeld's Spooky Magic Show
Friday, October 21, 2022 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Main Library Multipurpose Room 
For the Whole Family This spooky show is fun for all ages and not too scary. Experience lots of comedy and magic. You will see Jim help out a goofy Frankenstein when he loses his head and a skeleton come apart inside a closet. You'll see a funny ghost flit from room to room while Jim tries to find him and another one magically change color from white to green to pink! There's even some helpful Halloween safety tips about not trick-or-treating at strangers' houses and carrying a flashlight for safety. Of course, in typical Jim Kleefeld fashion, the stranger's house and the flashlight both act very magical to add some fun to the message. No registration is required.

 

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Volume 18, Issue 20, Posted 11:56 AM, 10.19.2022

November Events At Lakewood Public Library

Meet the Author - "In the Heart of it All: An Unvarnished Account of My Life in Public Service"
Book by Richard F. Celeste
Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium

Please join us as former Ohio Governor Richard Celeste visits his hometown of Lakewood for a special Meet the Author program. "In the Heart of It All: An Unvarnished Account of My Life in Public Service," recounts his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in northeast Ohio to Yale, Oxford, Washington DC, India, the Ohio Governor’s Residence, and beyond. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event.

Knit & Lit Book Club
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room
Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress.

November 15, 2022 The Foundling by Ann Leary 

Booked for Murder Book Club
Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Main Library Meeting Room 
If you share a passion for mystery, join the group each month to discuss your favorites and selections made by group members.

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Children’s And Youth Services Programs

Dear Ukraine: Ukrainian Folk Tales and Craft

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Main Library Activity Room

For Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade
Do you like stories about animals? Ukrainian folk tales and fairy tales often use animals to show us how we can succeed with the challenges life brings us and encourage us to never give up! Join us October 12 as we read "The Mitten" by Jan Brett and create our own piece of Ukrainian art. Registration is required. Register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140.

Family Weekend Wonders

Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things engaging. No registration is required.
Main Library- Fridays- 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 
Saturdays- 10:30 a.m. 
Madison Branch- Fridays- 10:30 a.m. 

Homework Help

For Students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
August – May
Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Volume 18, Issue 19, Posted 5:28 PM, 10.05.2022

Presentation: Getting Students Involved In History

How can you get intermediate and high school students interested in history?

A Case Western Reserve history professor nearly forty years ago came up with an idea: a history contest. He called it History Day, and it has since grown from a local to a state and then a national competition—National History Day.

Mary Manning, coordinator of the Ohio District 3 contest at the Western Reserve Historical Society, will visit Lakewood Public Library to explain the program at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The event will take place in the Main Library Auditorium.

The contest is open to students of all schools, including home schools, from grades six to twelve. Students compete individually or in small groups in five categories: historical papers, websites, documentaries, performances, and exhibits. Winners in each category may go on to the state contest in Columbus and from there to the national contest in College Park, Maryland.

Besides knowledge, interest, and experience gained along the way, students are also eligible for special prizes ranging from cash awards to college scholarships. In recognition of its role as the “Birthplace of History Day,” Case Western Reserve has offered a full four-year scholarship as a prize at the national level.

“Frontiers in History” will be the theme for History Day 2023. District 3 History Day will take place at University Circle in early March 2023. After two years of virtual contests, Manning has high hopes for hosting a live event.

Please join us at Lakewood Public Library on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. as Mary Manning discusses the benefits for participants and provides samples of local National History Day entries. This program is presented in partnership with the Lakewood Historical Society.

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