Adult Events
Knit & Lit Book Club
Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Tonight we will discuss Circling the Sun by Paula McClain. Chronicling the life of Beryl Markham from her growing up in Africa in the early 1900 British colonial period to her success as a female aviator and […] Read More
Presentation- Cleveland Metroparks History: The Early Years
Learn how our beloved Emerald Necklace evolved from an idea to reality with Judy MacKeigan, writer and historian at the Cleveland Metroparks. Follow the park's history as it blossomed in the 1920s, survived the Great Depression, fought through World War II and met new challenges in the 1950s. Read More
Booked for Murder Book Club
If you share a passion for mystery, join the group each month to discuss your favorites and selections made by group members. This month's selection is Showstopper by Peter Lovesey: The cast and crew of a hit British TV show are rumored to be cursed—but are these spooky deaths coincidences or murder? Read More
Presentation- The Female Guitarists’ Influence on Popular Music
Diana Chittester, one of Northeast Ohio’s most gifted guitar players, takes listeners on a musical journey through the past century to discover the styles of influential, and often overlooked, female guitarists such as Maybelle Carter, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Ani DiFranco and KT Tunstall. This interactive multi-media workshop examines the impact of social issues, the […] Read More
Meet The Author- The Final Witness: A Kennedy Secret Service Agent Breaks His Silence After Sixty Years
Special Agent Paul Landis was standing on the running boards of the vehicle directly behind JFK’s Cadillac on November 22, 1963 when tragedy rang out under the skies of Dallas. He hung on to the President’s car as it raced to the emergency room and sat with the President’s wife at the hospital. He […] Read More
Film- Enchanted April
When married British women Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson) and Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence) decide to take a break from their respective spouses, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies are Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), a young socialite, and Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright), an older aristocrat. Liberated from their […] Read More
Meet the Author: Digital Assassins
Danielle Spencer is sounding the alarm that Cybersecurity threats are real. Technology is advancing rapidly; laws and policy are not. With two Masters Degrees, a Bachelor of Science and certifications in cybersecurity and Project Management, the author of Digital Assassins: Surviving Cyberterrorism and a Digital Assassination Attempt tells her own story, in fictional form, of […] Read More
Literary Cleveland Presents: Write Now: Get Unstuck – Breaking Through Creative Blocks
This four-week program will explore how incorporating simple practices can make sizable shifts in mindset and momentum when it comes to writers block. Registration is required and begins on April 1, 2024. Read More
Lakewood Public Cinema Matinee- Jezebel (1938)
Directed by William Wyler (104 minutes) Julie Marsden (Bette Davis), a spoiled Southern belle, risks losing her suitor with her impetuous behavior. Engaged to successful banker Preston Dillard (Henry Fonda), Julie pushes him away with her arrogant and contrary ways, leading to a scandalous scene at a major social event and his subsequent departure. […] Read More
Meet The Author- Cycling Rights
Protect yourself and others as you enjoy the fun of riding your bike this season. Author and Attorney Ken Knabe will discuss the newest edition of his book Cycling Rights which includes seven comprehensive all-new chapters: Group Riding, Cycling Safety & Kids, Bike Cleveland, Local NEO Bike Clubs, The Ohio Bicycling Federation, The Ohio […] Read More