Willoughby-Eastlake

Public Library

Fall Program Guide

September-December

2018

THE LAKE-GEAUGA LEAGUE OF LIBRARIES

OFF THE PAGE AUTHOR SERIES WITH STEPHEN MARKLEY Debut novelist Stephen Markley visits Lakeland Community College to discuss his new book

Ohio. This program is part of the Lake-Geauga League of Libraries Off the Page Series.

* Vulture * Time * New York Post * “The debut of a major talent; a lyrical and emotional novel set in an archetypal small town in

northeastern Ohio—a region ravaged by the Great Recession, an opioid crisis, and the wars in Iraq

and Afghanistan—depicting one feverish, fateful summer night in 2013 when four former classmates

converge on their hometown, each with a mission, all haunted by the ghosts of their shared histories.”

Wednesday, September 12, 6:30-8:30 pm

Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland

The Lake-Geauga League of Libraries is a group of ten public libraries in Lake and Geauga county that have

partnered to promote the arts and education in the region.

The League includes: Burton, Fairport Harbor, Geauga County, Kirtland, Madison, Mentor, Morley, Perry, Wickliffe and Willoughby-Eastlake Public Libraries.

Learn Together!

FURNISHING ETERNITY BOOK DISCUSSION Join other community readers as we discuss the new nonfiction book, Furnishing Eternity: A

Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life by David Giffels. "From the acclaimed author of

The Hard Way on Purpose, a vibrant, heartfelt memoir about confronting mortality, surviving

loss, finding resilience in one’s Midwest roots and seeking a father’s wisdom through an unusual

woodworking project - constructing his own coffin." The author will be appearing on Oct. 20 at a

reading and book signing event at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village.

Tuesday, September 25, 7:00-8:00 pm, Willowick Library

MEET AUTHOR DAVID GIFFELS Author and University of Akron associate professor David Giffels will speak and sign copies of

his nonfiction book, Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of

Life. Furnishing Eternity is the story of a family searching for hope in its roots and the

unexpected truths revealed in the process of creating and constructing the author's own coffin.

Heartfelt, unvarnished and piercing with insight, this powerful memoir is Giffels’s most intimate

exploration yet of the values and traditions that illuminate the Midwest.

Copies of his book will be available for purchase.

Saturday, October 20, 1:00-2:00 pm, Osborne Community Plaza Osborne Community Plaza at Breckenridge Village is located at 36851 Ridge Road, Willoughby, Ohio 44094 . For

parking, enter the Ohio Living Breckenridge Village campus using the RT. 84 entrance and follow the signs.

Co-sponsored by Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library and Ohio Living Breckenridge Village.

SPECIAL EVENT - AUTHOR DAVID GIFFELS

CHILDREN’S STORYTIMES CHILDREN’S STORYTIMES

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

Yoga Storytime Take a break from the hustle & bustle of the holidays with stretches and stories! Please bring a yoga mat or bath towel. Ages 3-6. Mondays, Dec 3, Dec 10 6:30 pm Thursdays, Dec 6, Dec 13 10 am Eastlake

Barks for Books Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! Grades K-5.

Saturdays, Sep 8, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 9:30 and 10 am (Choose one time slot.) Eastlake

Homeschool Art Adventures Each month we will explore Art with hands-on activities. Ages 5+ only please. Registration begins August 20. Thursdays, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 1:30 or 2:30 pm Willoughby

Homeschool Technology Each month we will explore different facets of technology. Ages 10+ only please. Registration begins August 20. Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 7, Dec 13 1:30 or 3pm Willoughby Hills

Homeschool Travelers Take a trip around the world without leaving the library! Each month features a different location, complete with facts & fun activities! Wednesdays, Oct 17, Nov 14 2:30 pm Eastlake

LEGO Club We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination in our LEGO club. All ages welcome!

Saturdays, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 1:30-3 pm Eastlake

Saturdays, Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 (Marvel Superhero Lego Club), Dec 15 (Star Wars Lego Club) 2-3:30 pm Willowick

Saturdays, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 2-3:30 pm

Willoughby Hills

LEGO Stem Club We provide the LEGOs and STEM games; you provide the imagination! Saturdays, Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3 2-3:30 pm Willoughby

Adapted Storytime Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. This storytime is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience. Content is geared toward ages 3 to 7 years but all ages are welcome. Siblings may also attend but must register separately.

Tuesdays, Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 27, Dec 18 6:30 pm Eastlake

Saturdays, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 10 am Willoughby

Wednesdays, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, and Dec 12 4 pm Willowick

Children’s Storytimes Each storytime program is full of entertaining, age-appropriate stories and activities that encourage literacy development and help your child prepare to be a skilled reader. Caregivers attend with children for all storytimes. Registration begins September 10. Program runs September 24-November 15.

0-23 Months Eastlake: Mondays 6:30 pm, Thursdays 10 am Willoughby: Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Wednesdays 10 or 11 am Willowick: Mondays 6:30 pm, Tuesdays 10:30 am

0-4 Years Willoughby Hills: Tuesdays 6:30 pm

0-6 Years Willoughby Hills: Mondays 11:30 am Willowick: Wednesdays 6:30 pm

24-36 Months Eastlake: Mondays 2 pm, Tuesdays 10 am Willoughby: Tuesdays 10 or 11 am, Wednesdays 6:30 pm Willoughby Hills: Wednesdays 11 am Willowick: Wednesdays 10 am, Thursdays 6:30 pm

3-5 Years Eastlake: Mondays 10 am, Thursdays 6:30 pm Willoughby: Thursdays 10 am Willowick: Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Thursdays 10 am

Techno Tots Storytime Enjoy a special storytime with a bit of iPad fun! Ages 2-6. Thursdays, 6:30 pm Willoughby

CHILDREN’S SERIES

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

Library Fun House Join other students for board games, puzzles, crafts, puppet play and other fun activities. Grades K-6. Saturdays, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 24, Dec 8 11 am-12:30 pm Willowick Movie Night at the Hills Watch recently released DVD movies on the big screen with free popcorn. Doors open at 5:30 pm with the movie running from 6-8 pm. Outside snacks & drinks are permitted. Movies to be announced. Wednesdays, Sep 5, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 Willoughby Hills Pirate Ship Playdate & Craft Toys! Crafts! Fun! This weekly playdate provides a chance for children and caregivers to play and create together. Ages 2-5. Wednesdays, September 26-November 14 10 am Eastlake SciCraft Create and explore with some fun hands-on experiments! Grades 3-6. Tuesdays, Oct 2, Nov 6 6:30 pm Eastlake

Special Needs LEGO Club This LEGO club is specifically for children with special needs. We provide the LEGOs, you provide your imagination. All ages welcome! Saturdays, Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 (Marvel Superhero Lego Club), Dec 15 (Star Wars Lego Club) 10:30 am-12 pm Willowick Tales with Tails: Pocket Pets Reading Partners Animals make reading fun! Our Pocket Pets Reading Partners program helps to promote a love of reading through the animal-human bond. Presented by the Lake Humane Society, children will be assigned a 15 minute reading slot with a featured small animal and handler. Space is limited to children ages 7 and up so register early to book your small furry reading buddy! Thursdays, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 29, Dec 27 4-6 pm Willoughby Hills Tween Crochet Learn the basics of crocheting and make a chain stitch braided bracelet! Registrants will attend both dates to make a completed project. Grades 3-6. Saturdays, Sep 29, Oct 6 2-4 pm Eastlake

Young & Restless Join our popular music and movement class with shakers, bubbles, the parachute and more. Ages 2-4. Space is limited, so register early. Registration begins November 12. Program runs November 27-December 19.

Willoughby: Tuesdays 10 or 11 am, Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Willoughby Hills: Mondays 11:30 am, Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Willowick: Wednesdays 10 or 11 am, 6:30 pm

Pokémon Go! Scavenger Hunt Stop up at the children’s desk at the Willoughby Library anytime to try your luck with our Pokémon Go! Scavenger Hunt. Willoughby Discover Reptiles and Amphibians with Cleveland Metroparks Meet live native reptiles and amphibians, see mammal pelts and have your wildlife questions answered by a Cleveland Metroparks naturalist during this entertaining and educational program. All ages welcome! Thu Sep 20 6:30 pm Willowick Adapted Craft Time Specifically for those with special needs, this program allows children to practice using craft supplies, follow instructions and use their imaginations to complete a project. All ages welcome! Tue Sep 25 6:30 pm Eastlake

A Haunting at the Hills! Enjoy crafts, games and stories during our annual Halloween event! Treats and face painting will be provided. Don’t forget your costume! Wed Oct 17 6:30 pm Willoughby Hills Halloween Blast! Get ready for Halloween with stories, games & crafts! Be sure to wear your Halloween costume. There may even be a spooky treat to take home. All ages welcome! Wed Oct 24 7 pm Willowick

CHILDREN’S SERIES

OCTOBER

CHILDREN’S SERIES

SEPTEMBER

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

Halloween Spooktacular! Enjoy crafts, games and stories during our annual Halloween event! Don’t forget your costume! Mon Oct 29 6:30 pm Willoughby Halloween Fiesta Espectacular! Celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with this massive mashup party! Costumes are encouraged. Tue Oct 30 6:30 pm Eastlake

Family Game Day Challenge your friends and family with a variety of card & board games. You can even bring your own to share! Sat Nov 3 11 am–3 pm Eastlake The Wonderful World of Bubbles with the Bubble Lady If you’ve never seen Sue Durante’s amazing bubble show, you must attend this event! If you have seen her, you know you can’t wait to see it again! Space is limited so register early! Mon Nov 5 6:30 pm Willoughby Toy Swap Meet: LOL Dolls, Shopkins, Hatchimals, Num Noms, Grossery Gang and More! Did you get a double of your favorite toy brand? Want a chance to trade them for ones you don’t have? Come to our swap meet with your toys and any accessories they came with to trade them with other kids! Let us know what brands you’ll bring when you register. Sat Nov 10 2-3:30 pm Willoughby Superhero Pajama Movie Night Program begins at 5:30 with a short storytime presented by Miss Chrystal and Miss Sarah, followed by a showing of The Incredibles 2 at 6 pm! Pajamas, sleeping bags, pillows and stuffed animals are encouraged but not required. Light refreshments will be provided. Wed Nov 14 5:30 pm Willoughby Hills Magic with Balloons Featuring Flower Clown! Be mesmerized and entertained as we welcome Flower Clown to our library to perform special magic tricks and balloon creations. All ages welcome! Mon Nov 26 7 pm Willowick

NOVEMBER

Holidays Crafts-Miracle on Erie Street! Stop by for a variety of holiday crafts when you come to Historic Downtown Willoughby for the Miracle on Erie St. event! Sat Dec 1 10 am-2 pm Willoughby Christmas Craftapolooza Stop by the library to make and take a variety of Christmas themed crafts! Tue Dec 4 10 am-8 pm Willoughby Polar Express Drive-In Wear your PJ’s as we decorate our own "drive in" train boxes, eat popcorn and watch The Polar Express! Tue Dec 4 6 pm Willoughby

Holiday Open House Join us for crafts, games and entertainment brought to you by Santa himself. All ages welcome! Thu Dec 6 6:30 pm Eastlake A Dinosaur’s Night Before Christmas! Celebrate the holidays with festive dinosaur stories and crafts. All ages welcome! Mon Dec 10 7 pm Willowick Holiday High Tea: An American Girl Tea Party You’re invited to High Tea with an American Girl!Celebrate the holidays with an American Girl flair. BYOD (Bring Your Own Doll). Finger snacks and tea will be provided. Dress: Tea Attire. Sat Dec 22 2 pm Willoughby Hills

DECEMBER

Bring in “Super Six” items and have your Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library fines erased! “Super Six” items include: Soup, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni &

cheese, toilet paper and paper towels. Pet food will also be accepted.

1 “Super Six” Item = Erased Fines on 1 W-E Library Item

*Damaged and/or expired items will not be accepted. Items stored in glass containers will also not be accepted. All items will be donated to the McKinley Community

Outreach Center in Willoughby.

September 24-29

READY, SET, READ! This 8-week program is an opportunity to help struggling

readers who are currently in grades 2 & 3. Children will work with volunteers, many of whom are retired teachers,

to improve their reading comprehension skills. Limit of 15. Preference will go to those that are recommended for

the program by their teacher.

Registration is required. Program runs September 4-October 30.

Willowick Library: Tuesdays 6:30–7:30 pm

BREAKOUT ADVENTURES Explore our newest program: Breakout EDU at the Willoughby Library! This is an educational and fun

adventure in clue finding, decoding and mystery solving. Working individually or in teams, kids will find

clues to open several locks to solve the mystery! Children must be able to read and write (except for the Family Breakout Adventure). Registration begins August 20.

Breakout Adventure (Ages 6 & up) Mondays, Sep 17, Nov 19 6:30 pm

Family Breakout (All ages-Families work in teams) Mondays, Oct 8, Dec 10 6:30 pm

Homeschool Breakout Adventure Thursdays, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 1:30 pm (Ages 6-9) or 2:30 pm (Ages 8 & up)

Willoughby Library

WILLOUGHBY-EASTLAKE LIBRARY BOOSTERS

Willoughby-Eastlake Library Boosters

Book Sale!

Thursday, November 8th Members only preview sale 5 pm-8 pm

Friday, November 9th Saturday, November 10th

Open to the public 9:30 am– 4:30 pm

Willowick Public Library

Adult Trivia Night! Save the Date!

The W-E Library Boosters are planning “Adult Trivia Night”, a fundraiser for the

Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library.

Saturday, October 6

Willowick Public Library

CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

FOOD FOR FINES—FEED YOUR COMMUNITY!

TEEN SERIES AND TEEN PROGRAMS

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

Willoughby Otaku Anime Club Join fellow Otaku at the Willoughby Library to watch anime, discuss anime and manga and draw our own characters. Refreshments will be served. Ages 13 & up. Saturdays, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 1-4 pm Willoughby

Crazy for Comics? Enjoy History of Your Favorite Comics Valentino Zullo, a PhD student from Kent State University, will speak on the history of your favorite comics. Sat Sep 8 1-2 pm Willoughby Hills

Melted Crayon Pumpkin Craft Melt crayons on pumpkins to create unique fall multicolored art! Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18. Tue Oct 2 7-8 pm Willowick

Hour of Code Spend an hour working on different coding projects to get familiar with building a program. Thu Nov 29 6-7 pm Willoughby Hills

Gingerbread House Decorating Design and construct your own gingerbread house for the holidays! Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18. Tue Dec 18 7-8:30pm Willowick

SEPTEMBER

Basement Writers Bring your writing and ideas to share! Give and receive feedback as well as bounce ideas off of your peers. All writing welcome, fanfiction to original works! New to writing? We have prompts. Grades 7-12. Ages 12-18. Mondays, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 17 7-8 pm Willowick Dungeons & Dragons Join us for a 5th edition campaign of Dungeons & Dragons! No experience necessary. Grades 7-12. Ages 12-18. Saturdays, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 1:30-4:30 pm Willowick Learn and Play Chess Club Join us for an informal gathering of chess enthusiasts, including instruction and play, fun and refreshments! No registration needed. All ages and chessboards welcome. Saturdays, Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 29 12-4 pm Willoughby Learning to Sew for Teens Learn to sew using a pattern and sewing machine. Teens need to attend all the 3 sessions. Tools/supplies provided. Wednesdays, Sep 19, 26, Oct 3 5:30-7:30 pm Willoughby Hills Teen Art Club Do you love to create art but never get the chance? Join other art-loving teens for art club where we will focus on a different artist or style. Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18. Thursdays, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 15, Dec 13 6:30-8:30 pm Eastlake Teens Make Stuff at the Willoughby Library Come to the Willoughby Library and learn how to make fun and useful crafts. September: Candle Holder; October: Stencil Art; November: Upcycle CD/DVD’s; December: Tie Dye. Ages 11 & up. Wednesdays, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 7-8 pm Willoughby Teens Make Stuff at the Willoughby Library: Homeschool Edition An afternoon make stuff program perfect for homeschoolers. September: Candle Holder; October: Stencil Art. Ages 13 & up. Mondays, Sep 10, Oct 8 1:30–2:30 pm Willoughby Video Game Club Make friends and play our Xbox One and Wii-U! Grades 7-12. Ages 12-18. Saturdays, Sep 29, Oct 20, Nov 24, Dec 22 2-4 pm Willowick

OCTOBER

Replace

your lost

library card

for FREE

during the

month of

September!

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

1 on 1 Tech Tutor Sessions at W-E Library One-on-one sessions are available once a month at each library location. Appointments are required. Call the library to schedule a 30 minute session. Learn more at: https://we247.org/tech-tutor/.

Thursdays, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 5:30-7:30 pm Willowick Thursdays, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 2-4 pm Willoughby Mondays, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 5–7 pm Willoughby Hills Wednesdays, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 10 am–12 pm

Eastlake iPhone and iPad Tips & Tricks Are you new to your iPhone or iPad? Are there things you are not sure how to do with your Apple products? Join Chris Woodman for insight into the tips and tricks to use on your iPhone or iPad. Mon Sep 10 6:30-7:30 pm Willoughby Google Drive & Google Docs - Moving to the Cloud Learn how to store and create documents online using Google’s free services. Basic computer knowledge is required. Thu Sep 13 6:30-8 pm Eastlake Managing Files on a PC In this hands on class, we’ll discuss uploading files to a PC from an external device such as a camera or a phone. We’ll also cover basic file management skills such as renaming, moving and deleting files. Familiarity with using a mouse is required. Wed Sep 26 10–11 am Willowick

Technology Thursdays Join us for 4 basic computer classes. Thu Oct 4 Computer Hardware: The Basics (lecture) Thu Oct 11 Keyboarding & Mouse Basics (hands-on) Thu Oct 18 Computer Software: The Basics (hands-on) Thu Oct 25 Basic Internet (hands-on) 10-11:30 am Eastlake

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

SEPTEMBER Office 2013: Word for Beginners Learn how to create documents using Microsoft Word. The program will explore the basics such as editing text, inserting photos and adjusting spacing and page layout. This class is hands-on. Computers are provided. Wed Oct 10 10–11:30 am Willowick Managing Passwords on your iPhone, iPad and Mac Have you ever thought about all the different passwords you have in your daily life? Join Chris Woodman for tips on how to manage all your passwords for all your devices. Mon Oct 15 6:30-7:30 pm Willoughby Office 2013 PowerPoint for Beginners Learn how to create and manage slides using PowerPoint. The class will cover how to navigate PowerPoint and create basic presentations. This class is hands-on. Computers are provided. Thu Oct 18 6:30-8 pm Willowick Office 2013: Intermediate Word Learn about additional tools available in Word 2013. Learn how to customize your document layout using tables, columns, headers & footers. This class is hands-on. Computers are provided. Prerequisite: Word for Beginners class or previous experience with Word. Wed Oct 24 10–11:30 am Willowick

Office: Excel for Beginners Learn how to create a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel. The program will cover how to navigate Excel and create basic formulas. Class is hands-on. Computers provided. Tue Nov 6 6:30–8 pm Willowick Office: Intermediate Excel Learn about the complex tools available in Excel 2013 including how to filter, sort & view data. This class will also cover formulas and functions. This class is hands-on. Computers are provided. Prerequisite: Excel for Beginners class or familiarity with Excel. Tue Nov 13 6:30–8 pm Willowick Mail Merge Basics in Word 2013 Learn how to use the mail merge tool in Word to produce labels & letters from an Excel spreadsheet. Wed Nov 28 6:30–8 pm Willowick

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER

Stay Inside: Library Apps at Home This class will introduce you to all the library services that you can access from home including eBooks & magazines using Libby, movies using hoopla & Kanopy and online courses with Lynda. Stay warm & entertained this winter by maximizing your library use at home. Tue Dec 11 11 am-12 pm Eastlake

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

DELICIOUS DISCUSSIONS Downtown Willoughby, 7 pm

Mon Sep 24: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett Corks in Downtown Willoughby

Mon Oct 22: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Nickleby’s in Downtown Willoughby

HAPPY BOOKERS Willowick Public Library, 7 pm

Special Great American Read Book Discussion Tue Sep 11: Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews

Tue Sep 18: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak Tue Oct 16: Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Tue Nov 20: The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

MURDER AT THE HILLS Willoughby Hills Public Library, 2 pm

Thu Oct 4: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Thu Dec 6: The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

MYSTERY/THRILLER/TRUE CRIME CLUB Willoughby Public Library, 7 pm

Thu Sep 20: The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian Thu Oct 18: The Fact of a Body by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich

Thu Nov 15: The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor

NOVEL CONVERSATIONS Eastlake Public Library, 7 pm

Tue Sep 11: Christy by Catherine Marshall Tue Oct 9: Readers Choice from

The Great American Read List-PBS Tue Nov 13: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

DECEMBER Business Series at Willowick Library Join presenters from SCORE who will help people assess their readiness in starting a business and cover the elements of a business plan.

Part 1: Thinking of Starting a Business? This class will cover start-up basics. Thu Sep 13 6:30 pm

Part 2: Developing an Effective Business Plan This session will cover the elements of a business plan and how to get started developing one. Thu Oct 18 6:30 pm

This session will review the elements of a business plan, discuss writing the plan and cover assessing the feasibility of your business. Thu Nov 1 6:30 pm Coffee and Color: A Coloring Club for Adults Reduce stress, relax your mind and spark some creativity. Join us for a fun & relaxing morning of coloring and coffee. Ages 18 & up. Thursdays, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 10:30 am-12 pm Eastlake Eastlake Library Yarns Join this group of knitters and crocheters & bring a project to work on. Open to all ages and skill levels. Mondays, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17 7 pm Eastlake ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Classes are offered with instructors of ASPIRE of Cuyahoga Community College. Attendees must register through the ASPIRE office, 216-371-7138 or 216-261-5006. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sep 4–Dec 20 9:30 am–12 pm Willowick Learn Photography with Cath Smith Have you wanted to learn photography or how to take better pictures? Cath Smith, of Cath Smith Photography, will show you the different types of cameras, how to find the right lighting situations for your pictures and learn tricks for how to compose the right images. Tuesdays, Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 9 7-8 pm Willoughby

ADULT SERIES

Laketran’s Travel Training and Seniors on the Go! Ben Mordush, Laketran Outreach Specialist, will teach you about Laketran’s services, including Seniors on the Go. Wed Sep 5 10am-12 pm Willoughby Home Buying Seminar Marina Fiorelle from First Federal Lakewood will talk about home buying options and programs. Thu Sep 6 6:30-8 pm Willoughby Resume Workshop Join Kris Dakis and learn how to develop a working resume that will get noticed! Mon Sep 10 10:30 am Eastlake Inspired to Write: Inspirational Author Event Local inspirational authors William W. Richman, Kevin Schaner, Chasity Strawder & Joseph Swain Jr. will discuss their experiences writing stories about the struggles they have overcome. They will each talk about their books, their writing experiences and answer questions about how to get started writing an inspirational book of your own. Books will be available for purchase. Wed Sep 19 6:30-8 pm Willoughby Get Your Teen into College: 7 Tips from a College Coach Preparing for college can be quite challenging. There are important steps to take in preparation for the college admission process no matter what year of high school your teen is in. Join Life Success for Teens as we teach parents the specific steps they need to take now to help make the college admission process as easy as possible. Sat Sep 22 10-11 am Willoughby Furnishing Eternity Book Discussion Join other community readers as we discuss the new nonfiction book Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life by author David Giffels. Tue Sep 25 7-8 pm Willowick A Historical Program: For the Glory of God-in Glass Dr. Ronald J. Taddeo will present a program that traces historic stained glass windows through various periods in history. This program is co-sponsored by the Willoughby and Willoughby Hills Historical Society. Wed Sep 26 7-8 pm Willoughby Hills

Introduction to Calligraphy Join Danielle Riha, from Moonflower Calligraphy and Art, and learn the basics of calligraphy. Supplies provided. Thu Sep 27 7-8 pm Willowick

Dew of Death: The Story of the Willoughby Chemical Weapons Plant in WWI The Willoughby Library in partnership with the Lake County History Center presents Jeffrey Frischkorn, former writer for The News-Herald and author of a series of articles about the history of the former Ben Hur Motor Co. plant (Ohio Rubber Company). Revisit 100 years of Willoughby history and learn the story of the top-secret chemical weapon agent called Lewisite. Tue Oct 2 6:30-8 pm Willoughby Translating Personal Experience into Art Scott Lax shares his journey from The Year That Trembled, a home-front Vietnam War story based on Scott’s experiences that turned into a novel, film & stage play. Wed Oct 3 6-7 pm Willoughby Hills Getting Started with Medicare Join Laura Mutsko as she walks participants through the complexities of getting started with Medicare. Thu Oct 4 6-8 pm Willoughby Books vs. Movies Is the book always better than the movie? Is it possible that they are both wonderful? This series will look at these questions and more! Please read the book before the movie showing, then we will discuss the two after the film.

Frankenstein (1931), novel by Mary Shelly, movie starring Colin Clive and Boris Karloff Sat Oct 6 9:30 am Movie 11:30 am Discussion Willoughby

The Hunt for Red October (1990), novel by Tom Clancy, movie starring Sean Connery. Sat Nov 3 9:30 am Movie 12:30 pm Discussion Willoughby Historic Movie Theaters of Greater Cleveland Local author and historian Alan F. Dutka will share the remarkable history of Cleveland’s downtown movie theaters and their re-emergence as community landmarks. Books will be available for purchase. This program is co-sponsored by the Willoughby Historical Society. Thu Oct 11 7–8:30 pm Willowick

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

ADULT PROGRAMS

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

Christmas Open House Enjoy festive entertainment, games, crafts and more! Thu Dec 6 6-8 pm Eastlake Backyard Birds Learn all about your feathered backyard visitors! Discover identification tips for the top ten backyard birds, birdfeeders and types of feed with a naturalist from Lake County Metroparks. Thu Dec 6 7-8 pm Willowick Holiday Music-Brass Ensemble Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying a concert presented by the Erie Heights Brass Ensemble! Wed Dec 12 7-8 pm Willoughby

Lake County Volunteer Fair!

Are you interested in volunteering but

aren’t sure where to start? Join us for the

2nd Annual Lake County Volunteer Fair.

Lake County organizations will be on hand

to showcase their volunteer opportunities.

Door prizes and vendor bingo!

Monday, October 8

2:00-6:00 pm

Willowick Public Library

Lake County Crime Lab Hear stories from the Lake County Crime Lab of criminal cases that were solved using the resources of the crime lab. Wed Oct 17 7-8 pm Willoughby Meet Author David Giffels Author and University of Akron associate professor David Giffels will speak and sign copies of his nonfiction book, Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and a Measure of Life. Copies of his book will be available to purchase. Event is co-sponsored by Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library and Ohio Living Breckenridge Village. Sat Oct 20 1-2 pm Breckenridge Osborne Community Plaza Sugar Control Mary Hinsman and Lilly Verba, from Heinen’s Wellness team, will discuss sugar control in your diet. Wed Oct 22 6-7 pm Willoughby Hills Recognizing and Dealing with a Mental Health Crisis Join Janine Smalley MSN, RN-BC, from Mental Health First Aid of Cleveland, as she discusses recognizing and dealing with a mental health crisis, including who to contact in an emergency and how to de-escalate a situation. Thu Oct 25 7-8 pm Willowick Haunted Willoughby: Haunted Housewives Cathi Weber and Theresa Argie will share haunted tales! Thu Oct 25 6:30-7:30 pm Willoughby

Advanced Genealogy Join us as Bonnie Synder returns to show us more tips and techniques to finding your ancestors. Mon Nov 12 6:30 pm Willoughby Meet Victoria Woodhull Learn about Victoria Woodhull; spiritualist, suffragette and first woman to run for president. Re-enactment presented by Women in History. Mon Nov 12 6-7 pm Eastlake Red Cross Blood Drive Celebrate the season by donating the gift of life. Register at http://www.redcross.org. Walk-ins are also welcome or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for availability. Wed Nov 28 2-7 pm Willoughby

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

ADULT PROGRAMS

Library Board of Trustees

Frank Buttari, President

Nicholas Monin, Vice President

Shelley Polewchak, Secretary

Jeffrey Mackey

Diane Petruccio

Dawn Roche

Susan Roseum

The Board of Trustees meets the

3rd Monday of each month at

7 p.m. at various locations.

Contact your library for more

information.

Library Administration

(440) 943-2203

Rick Werner, Director

Eric Linderman, Deputy Director

Victoria Simmons, Fiscal Officer

Eastlake Public Library

36706 Lakeshore Blvd.

Eastlake, OH 44095

(440) 942-7880

Willoughby Public Library

30 Public Square

Willoughby, OH 44094

(440) 942-3200

Willowick Public Library

263 E. 305 St.

Willowick, OH 44095

(440) 943-4151

Monday–Thursday

9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday (Oct - Apr)

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Willoughby Hills Public Library

35400 Chardon Rd.

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

(440) 942-3362

Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Thank you to the W-E

Library Boosters for their

ongoing support!

Registration is REQUIRED for all programs. Please register online at WE247.org or at the library where your program is

being held. The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library reserves the right to cancel library programs.