Friends of
Lakewood Public Library
c/o Lakewood Public Library
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107

FRIENDS OF LAKEWOOD
PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFICERS

Paul Dimmick, President
Mary Boyer, Vice President
Eileen Wilbourn, Secretary
Paul Tepley, Treasurer

From the Friends President

Dear Friends,

2009 finds the Friends resettled in our beautifully renovated quarters. This year we will return to our schedule of a Spring Sale, an Arts Festival Sale and a Fall Sale with a special 1/2 Price and Bag Sale in December. The spring and fall sales will each feature a preview for members on the preceding Thursday.

The Friends, sadly, will lose their staunchest supporter with the retirement of Ken Warren, Director of Lakewood Public Library. He has been a great asset to our group with his encouragement, guidance and support. He has always been at our Book Sales supervising the early birds, assisting customers and providing suggestions for improving our operation.

We are extremely grateful to all our donors for their generous gifts of materials for our sales. Your donations are the lifeblood of our sales.

Your purchases at our book sales are the primary source of funds to support programs provided by the Library. Your purchases provide inexpensive entertainment and informative programs for all age groups.

The Friends of Lakewood Public Library generously fund a variety of concerts, lectures and recitals that take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoons.

All of the events listed below are held in the
Main Library Auditorium on the lower level unless noted otherwise.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

May 31 - Stephen Foster: One of America's First Popular Composers
"Oh Susanna!" Judy Strauss plays our renovated Steinway grand piano to tell the story of an American pioneer of song. This "Beautiful Dreamer" didn't live very long, but his music goes on. We didn't know that songs like "Camptown Races" and "Swanee River" had been written by anybody. Didn't they just pop up out of the ground when the British surrendered?
This special performance will be held in the Main Library Multipurpose Room.

June 7 - "The British Are Here!"
Straight out of 1774, Private Zeih of His Majesty's 64th Regiment of Foot shares his thoughts on life in the British Army. He'll expound upon the details of his uniform, explain his equipment piece-by-piece, demonstrate weapons and discuss battle tactics. He may even shed some light on the origins of odd phrases like "Don't let the cat out of the bag!"

June 14 - ThunderWalk Jazz Duo
Jazz music is go! Two guitarists from the Akron-based ThunderWalk Jazz Quartet will mix classic jazz standards with ballads, swing music and some original compositions for an earthshaking afternoon. Listen closely for the subtle rhythms of Latin, reggae and funk influence.

June 28 - An Hour of Acoustic Music with Claudia Schieve
The title doesn't begin to say it all. The Cleveland State junior has been singing and playing in local venues since she was fourteen years old. She's performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and even backed up Josh Groban at Gund Arena. This solo performance covers a wide range of styles and original music.

July 12 - Alexis Antes
Witness a singer-songwriter blossoming into firm control of her own destiny in this intimate acoustic concert. Alexis Antes will share original songs from her latest CD along with stories about her life in music and the experiences of a writer.

July 19 - Jeff Sherman and the Looping Guitar
Guitarist Jeff Sherman will be accompanied by special guest Jeff Sherman when our friend Jeff Sherman uses digital looping technology to play multiple parts, live and in real time. Vintage pop, classic rock, blues and country come together for an unforgettable musical whole.

August 9 - Wallace Coleman: Traditional Electric Blues
Back by popular demand! This self-taught harmonica player traveled the world for ten years with Robert Lockwood Jr.'s legendary band, then hit the road, playing every major blues festival around the world. Don't miss your chance to hear the Living Blues Award Winner and Ohio Heritage Fellow perform solo.

August 23 - Sunday Afternoon Movie
Never Cry Wolf (1983) Directed by Carroll Ballard Rated PG
An inexperienced biologist is dropped in the middle of the Arctic Circle and told to document the destruction of the ecosystem caused by wolves-but what if the wolves aren't to blame? Farley Mowat's classic memoir of solitude and learning to live with nature is well served by poetic rhythms, crisp performances, and awe-inspiring cinematography. The sense of impending loss that hangs over the film makes it more relevant than ever.

August 30 - Flamenco Guitar
Classical guitarist Stuart Vokes is back with skilled hands and trusty guitar to illustrate the lively history of flamenco music. Trace the roots of this international music through Andalusian, Islamic, Sephardic and Gypsy cultures. Then clap your hands, stomp your feet and dance.