Lakewood Public Library 15425 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 216.226.8275Month at a Glance:
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
MEET THE AUTHOR: FALLING OUT AND BELONGING: A Foot-Soldier's Life By S. Joseph Krause
This gritty WWII novel details the stressful day-to-day experiences of six combat infantrymen as they go on attack after attack, enduring the unendurable. Shared loyalty and a jaundiced attitude towards the Army keep them going. Amid the constant fear there is comradeship and an unspoken sense of belonging. Despite the culture of caring, articulated by their chaplain, however, some fall out, unable to take it anymore. During World War II, the author served with the 4th Infantry Division during two of its bitterest campaigns. Thanks to the G.I. Bill of Rights, he earned a masters degree from Yale, a Ph.D. from Columbia University and Fulbright Professorships at the Universities of Copenhagen and Tübingen. This program is co-sponsored by the Columbia University Club of Cleveland.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC CINEMA: THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)
Directed by Rob Reiner and rated PG. Even people who do not like fairy tales have a favorite character in this smart, funny fantasy. Ours is Inigo Montoya, the swordsman who fights the six-fingered man, rescues a beautiful princess and a dreaded pirate, and hangs out with Andre the Giant and he's not even the main character! True love has never been a snap.
New Time! 6:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Sunday, March 2, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: THE SIXTIES: A Time of Social Change
Bob Frank from the Roots of American Music offers a lively, musical exploration of the tumultuous 60s with discussions of the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam and the emergence of artists like the Beatles, Dylan, Coltrane and Bernstein.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Monday, March 3, 2008
GREAT LAKES THEATER FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENT: SEEING RED
Written by Daniel Hahn
Directed by Andrew May
Staged by Great Lakes Theater Festival this one-act play, composed of actual testimony given by Hallie Flanagan, Ronald Reagan, Paul Robeson, and Arthur Miller before the House Un-American Activities Committee revisits the events that led Miller to write The Crucible and raises questions about current policies in the War on Terror. After the show, the audience will have an opportunity for a talk-back with the company.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
TOWPATH TUNES AND TRAILS
Tap your toes to the history of Ohio's Erie Canal. These stories and songs have been passed down for generations. Historical Interpreter Hank Mallery plays Cletus, dressed head to toe in period costume, offering his own original compositions on a variety of instruments.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Friday, March 7, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
SECOND SATURDAY FOLK MUSIC
Fritz Schaufele is back with an eclectic sampling of today's best folk musicians, drawn from a variety of traditions. Performers are subject to change. Seating is limited. Doors open fifteen minutes prior to the performance.
Tonight's show features Scottish folk singers Crawley & Taylor.
Note: Event canceled.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
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.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
MOVIES: Escape with the Greats
For more than a hundred years, the motion picture industry has produced magical works that have become the centerpiece of our entertainment culture. Barbara Steffek-Hill traces their evolution from the Silents to today and touches upon the elements of film and how to watch them.
4:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Monday, March 10, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
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Friday, March 14, 2008
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
FIVE STAR FILMS: -- TANGO (1998-Argentina/Spain)
Directed by Carlos Saura PG-13
The soul of tango captured in all its elegance and beauty by renowned director Saura and cinematographer Vittorio Storaro. Against this lush and captivating backdrop is set a newly begun love affair between a film director and dancer, with the lurking danger of her mobster ex-boyfriend always close at hand. How does it end? (Spanish with English subtitles.)
Reception: 5:00 p.m. New Main Library Auditorium
Showtime: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS: IRISH SONGS TO MELT THE HEART
Our St. Paddy's celebration begins a day early with Elise McKnight on the Celtic harp. Sing along when you know the words. Lesser-known ballads sprinkled throughout will give us all a chance to sit back and appreciate the depth and beauty of the Irish heritage.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Monday, March 17, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The Ohio Historic Indian Story (1750s to 1843)
Presentation by Denny Reiser, Photography Club of Cleveland MetroParks.
7:00 p.m. at the Women's Pavilion in Lakewood Park
Thursday, March 20, 2008
BUSINESS BOOK TALK WITH TIM ZAUN AND FRIENDS
Tim Zaun's business book club will keep you up-to-date on the latest ideas floating around in the business world and put you face-to-face with like-minded Lakewoodites. For a small taste, check out Zaun's blog on business, entrepreneurship, and the environment at www.timzaun.com. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Phoenix Coffee, Lakewood Buzz and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
Tonight's book is BLESSED UNREST How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being and Why No One Saw it Coming
By Paul Hawken. The founder of Smith & Hawken, a successful, sustainable garden boutique company, looks at the history of the environmental movement and predicts its future.
7:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium
Friday, March 21, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
PHILOSOPHY, VALUES & OUR COMMUNITY
Be a philosopher for a day! Engage in a Socratic dialogue with your fellow Library patrons. Gain self-knowledge and mutual understanding as we clarify our values and collaborate to answer a big question. Our first dialogue will seek to answer the question, "What is fellowship?" The second will ask, "What is unity?" We will seek to think collectively and discover what we have in common by exploring our experiences. These important values are rarely discussed, but through these dialogues can be carefully investigated together in community. Finally we will convene for a third dialogue to discuss how unity and fellowship are in applied in our community of Lakewood. Space is limited. Call (216) 226-8275, ext. 127 to register.
Saturdays March 22, April 5 and April 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Both branches of the library are for Easter.
Monday, March 24, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
No library events scheduled for today.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Friday, March 28, 2008
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Saturday, March 29, 2008
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
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Monday, March 31, 2008
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Lakewood Public Library 15425 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 216.226.8275