Want to know more about upcoming book sales, free movies or computer classes? Check out the Lakewood Public Library's online calendar. It offers a way for patrons to stay up-to-date on what is going on at the library, as well as plan their monthly activities.

To access the online calendar go to www.lkwdpl.org/calendar (or type in Lakewood Public Libary in Google) and click on the link titled "Calendar: Programs." This will take the viewer to the calendar homepage where you can view continuing events from different departments and groups, including:

* Sunday with Friends: which includes free concerts and more

* The Lakewood Public Cinema: where patrons can watch movies for free and are even enouraged to bring a light snack

* Technology Center Classes

* What's Going On: the library's television program

* The Written Word: Events for Readers

* The Lakewood Historical Society

The Calendar is not only new, but improved. It features a new design that is easier to use and understand. An "agenda" button in the upper right-hand corncer even allows patrons to customize the types of activities displayed.

The blue calendar on the right hand side of the page allows for quick access to the scheduled events and activities on a particular day each month, such as when LEAF (Lakewood Earth and Food Community Night) is held. It will also show what days the library is closed.

Another feature of the site is that it gives patrons the ability to create their own personalized library calendar. Here's what to do:

1. Go to the site and click on a day's events that you are interested in.

2. Click again on the button for more information. This allows you to view more information about the event or activity.

3. Click add to calendar.

4. Sign up and create a Google mail account if you don't have one. This will allow you to add events to your own personalized calendar, which can even be shared with friends.

If you have any questions about creating your own online calendar, call the library's technology department at 216-226-8275 x. 127.

For information on everything that goes on at the Lakewood Public Library--from Learning Lab Classes to Family Weekend Wonders--check out the online calendar.