SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS:

Rust Belt Blues
The Mississippi River flows straight through the Rust Belt in the person of Oliver Buck, blues revivalist. With an expressive yet unaffected voice and a direct, unadorned sound he brings the gamut of human emotion to stomping blues classics and old-timey originals alike.
Sunday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Tracy Marie Duo
Singer-songwriter Tracy Marie and bassist Mike Barrick haven’t teamed up to fight crime—they’re just having a good time playing beautiful, original, heartfelt music. But when Tracy’s voice soars over and through Mike’s liquid bass lines, you will surrender.
Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

THE WRITTEN WORD

BOOKED FOR MURDER: For Lovers of Murder, Mystery and Mayhem:
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
In this classic hard-boiled detective novel, Sam Spade is hired by a femme fatale to track down the man who betrayed her. As both Spade’s partner and his target are murdered, he finds himself entwined with a colorful cast of rogues in search of the fabled Maltese Falcon.
Monday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

KNIT & LIT BOOK CLUB
Here’s a new kind of book club for both the knit-a-holic and the incurable bibliophile. Lynda Tuennerman will get us started with the first book selection. After that, meetings will grow organically like a long, long scarf as members make suggestions for books and needlework projects. We’ll keep our hands and minds busy on the third Tuesday of every month, sharing literary insights and personal projects. Visit www.lkwdpl.org/bookclubs to learn more. To register, please call (216) 226-8275 ext. 127. Our first book is The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich
Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

SUPERCOLLIDER: Fantasy, Science Fiction and More
Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
In Great Britain, time travel is routine, cloning is a reality, and literature is taken very, very seriously. When someone kidnaps Jane Eyre from the pages of Bronte, Thursday Next is faced with the challenge of her career.
Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Meeting Room

The Kid (1921)
Directed by Charles Chaplin. Suitable for All Ages
Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp becomes the Little Father to a baby he finds in the trash. Laughs ensue as the heartbreak grows. Charlie raises the boy into a merry mischief-maker—his partner and son. Then Mom comes back into the picture, flush with cash. Is a flophouse filled with love any match for a fancy mansion?
Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Reservations for computer instruction classes begin the first of each month. To register, please stop in or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127. We ask that all students come to class with a working knowledge of the mouse. If you need help, visit the Technology Center and ask the staff to set you up on our Mouse Training Program. It’s fun, easy and essential to becoming computer literate. You must have a Lakewood Public Library card in good standing the day of the class. No exceptions.

INTERNET BASICS
Get familiar with online basics and find out what the Internet is all about.
Saturday, September 6 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab

WORD PROCESSING BASICS
Find out for yourself why everybody is getting rid of their typewriters.
Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Library Learning Lab

SHARP STUDENT ACADEMY: For Middle and High School Students
Build critical thinking skills and sharpen your study habits with real world computer challenges, smart instruction and the resources of the Lakewood Public Library. To learn more, call (216) 226-8275 ext. 127.

MULTI-MEDIA DEBATE AND LITERACY: A Six Week Series
First meeting on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m.

TEST SKILLS: Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies
First meeting on Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m.

CHILDREN'S & YOUTH SERVICES

STORY TIMES: The eight-week Fall Season begins on Monday, September 15 and runs through Thursday, November 6.

THE ZONE: For students in kindergarten through fifth grade
Monday – Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the Children’s and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch
Get in the Zone and sign up for a week of themed activities! Visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.com/youth for the list of fun and exciting programs just for kids. To register, please stop in, call Main Library
(216) 226-8275, ext. 140 or Madison Branch (216) 228-7428.
Monday, September 8 through Thursday, September, 11: LIBRARY IDOL
Monday, September 15 through Thursday, September, 18: YOU CAN DO MAGIC!

HOMEWORK ER: For students in kindergarten through eighth grade
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - Thursday, May 21, 2009
Need a little help with your homework or just want a cool place to work? Come to the new Homework Room in the Children's and Youth Services Department at Main Library for help and resources. Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. In the Children's and Youth Services Department at Main Library

Children's and Youth Services Department at Main Library

CREATION STATION: For students in kindergarten through fifth grade
Fridays, September 5 – May 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for crafts each and every Friday after school. There is no need to register; however, to schedule groups, please call Main Library (216) 226-8275, ext. 140 or Madison Branch (216) 228-7428. Children’s and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch

CLUB LIFE: For students sixth through eighth grade
Thursdays, September 11 – May 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Make a difference and join the club. Learn new skills or hone those you already have as you participate in projects designed to help your community. For more information, visit www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.com/youth. To register, please stop in or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140. Main Library Multipurpose Room

FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS:
Make the library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. 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. Programs are held in the Activity Room at Main Library and the basement at the Madison Branch.
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.
September 5, 6, 7: Let’s Get Creative
September 12, 13, 14: School Days

THE FRIENDS BOOK SALES
Join the Friends and receive entrance to special, members-only preview sale on Thursday, September 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door or by returning the form below. All Friends Members get a 10% Discount!
SEPTEMBER BOOK SALE
Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION SPECIAL EVENT
An Evening With Garrison Keillor
Wednesday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a conversation with Garrison Keillor about Lake Wobegon and his latest Lake Wobegon novel, Liberty, coming out in September. Borders will be on site with Garrison Keillor books for sale and signing.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lakewood Public Library Foundation. The event will be held at Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
For Venue description and directions: www.lkwdpl.org/schools/civicaud
General Admission Ticket $20.00
VIP Ticket $75.00 includes:
-VIP Reception with Garrison Keillor in the Grand Reading Room at the Lakewood Public Library

-Reserved parking and seating at Lakewood Civic Auditorium