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Program Guide Spring/Summer 2019

Explore all of the Library’s current programs in our Spring/Summer 2019 Program Guide. Download Now Read More

Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices

Lakewood Public Library and the Friends of Lakewood Public Library are proud to partner with the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University to host Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices, an interactive exhibit including creative writing tools and activities. Acknowledging the unique experiences of immigrants in our community, this public display engages a dialogue through the […] Read More

The Official Cleveland ABC Book — Now Available

The Official Cleveland ABC Book by local author, Mark Zannoni, depicts the wonders of Cleveland while teaching younger children the alphabet and about the city as well. The title presents a fun way to learn the alphabet while seeking to instill local pride. The Official Cleveland ABC Book is now available in the Main Library […] Read More

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, March 22, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Friday, March 22, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, March 22, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, March 22, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Film – The Namesake (2006)

Directed by Mira NairAfter moving from Calcutta to New York, the Ganguli family maintains a delicate balancing act between honoring the traditions of India and blending into American culture. Parents Ashoke (Irrfan Khan) and Ashima (Tabu) long for the family and culture they left in India, but they are proud of the opportunities their sacrifices […] Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Public Cinema,
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, March 24, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

NEA Big Read 2019 Concert

Cleveland vocalists Kristine Caswelch and Matt Jones will sing songs related to the vignettes in Citizen: An American Lyric written by poet Claudia Rankine, for the Cleveland National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read 2019. Caswelch sings with Trinity Cathedral Choir and Chamber Singers. She is also the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Cleveland Transgender […] Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, March 24, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
NEA Big Read 2019,
Sunday With The Friends,

Lakewood LEGO League

For Students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Use your imagination and the Library’s collection of LEGO bricks to create fabulous new structures and designs. Meet other building fans and check out our large collection of LEGO books. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before each scheduled time. One ticket will be issued per child. […] Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, March 24, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Girls Who Code Club

For students in Sixth through Twelfth Grade. Join our club of geeky girls and use computer science to solve a problem that you care about in our community. Team up with other techies to work on a Computer Science Impact Project where you’ll learn to use computer science to create a mobile app, design a […] Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Teens,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Art Explosion

For students in fifth through eighth grade. Learn about different artists in this six-week program, then create your own artwork to display at a special culminating art show. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Programs For Teens,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Strokes of Genius

For Students in Second through Fourth Grade. Art activities open up the world of art. Learn about renowned artists and the history of creativity. This six-week program culminates with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Genealogy Workshop Taught by Deborah Abbott, PhD

Genealogist Deborah Abbott will show you how to unlock the secrets held by census reports, military records, birth certificates and death notices in this hands-on workshop. Unravel your history with professional results using the free Library Edition of ancestry.com, the world’s largest collection of online records. The Library Edition of ancestry.com is free to use […] Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
More Programs,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Citizen Book Discussion Led by Damien Ware

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. This year’s selection is Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine. The Center for Arts Inspired Learning has partnered with organizations in Greater […] Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,
NEA Big Read 2019,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Happy Chinese

For students in first through sixth grade. Learn about Chinese characters, expressions and culture in this seven-week interactive program. Feel-good hands-on activities enhance the learning experience with fun and laughter. Registration is Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Documentary – Daniel Thompson: One Tough Poet (2019)

This film explores a twelve-year effort to document the life cultural hero. Daniel Thompson was a fearless poet and social activist. In 1992 he was proclaimed the first poet laureate of Cuyahoga County. The resolution states: Daniel Thompson has distinguished himself as one of Cuyahoga County’s most colorful, talented and concerned citizens. The Cleveland Heights-University […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 6:30 p.m.
More Programs,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Staffed Exhibit Time

When visitors interact with digital creative tools such as Emerge or Thread, their voices will be incorporated into the exhibit in a variety of ways—from a scrolling group poem to posted cards printed from the Emerge web application. If you want to engage with these tools, but don’t know where to start, visit while our […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,

Legends of China: Culture and Poetry

Presented by Shunqin Li of the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University Take a look at the legends of ancient Chinese Tang poetry in this four-week course taught by visiting professor Shunqin Li. This poetry series will open a window to Chinese culture through song, language and artistic expression. Experience Chinese history through poetry of […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Illustration Creation

For students in kindergarten through first grade. Create your own pictures in this engaging program featuring picture book art. This six-week program will feature a different children’s book author each week for project inspiration and will culminate with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me (Drop-In)

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Poetry Workshop Led by Leanne Hoppe

From the Italian, stanza means a room—a place to pause. Indeed, Traveling Stanzas offers individuals moments of pause, with which to reflect on their lives, their city and a shared experience of their community. Leanne Hoppe, local teacher, editor and translator will lead workshops in the Traveling Stanzas Exhibit to give attendees a structured moment […] Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, March 29, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Friday, March 29, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, March 29, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Meet Local Author, Denise Dufala, and Local Illustrator, Kimberly Soderberg

For Students of All Ages. Denise Dufala and Kimberly Soderberg are the author/illustrator team of the wonderful picture book titled “Bomba the Brave”. Bomba is a brave young bunny who loves to jump and sing the hopscotch song. On the first day of school, Bomba discovers he needs glasses. When a classmate makes fun of […] Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, March 29, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, March 29, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Winter’s Bone (2010)

Directed by Debra Granik. After her drug-dealing father disappears, Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) becomes the caretaker of her family. A sheriff tells her that her father has put up their home as bond, and if she doesn’t find him before his court date, they could lose everything. Braving the criminal underworld and breaking her community’s […] Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Public Cinema,

Family Music and More: Magic With Neil and Company

This traditional magic act conjures outstanding entertainment for all ages. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Performance – The Cleveland Opera Presents: Susanna’s Secret

Il segreto di Susanna or Susanna’s Secret is an intermezzo, a composition which fits between other musical or dramatic entities, written by Enrico Golisciani and composed by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. Count Gil, a jealous husband, suspects his wife, Susanna, of flirting with another man. Count Gil hilariously tries to trick his sly wife into revealing her […] Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday With The Friends,

Adapted Story Time

For you and your 3 to 7 year old child. Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. This thirty-minute story time, followed by a time for socialization, is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical story […] Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 3:30 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 01, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Monday, April 01, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 01, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 01, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 01, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Art Explosion

For students in fifth through eighth grade. Learn about different artists in this six-week program, then create your own artwork to display at a special culminating art show. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 01, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Programs For Teens,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Strokes of Genius

For Students in Second through Fourth Grade. Art activities open up the world of art. Learn about renowned artists and the history of creativity. This six-week program culminates with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Documentary – Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices The Other Side of Immigration

Directed by Roy Germano Presented by El Barrio Workforce Center Based on over 700 interviews of people in Mexican towns where about half the population has left to work in the United States, The Other Side of Immigration asks why so many Mexican Citizens come to the U.S. and what happens to the families and […] Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 6:30 p.m.
More Programs,
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Poetry Workshop Led by Leanne Hoppe

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 is reserved for individuals 18 and under. From the Italian, stanza means a room—a place to pause. Indeed, Traveling Stanzas offers individuals moments of pause, with which to reflect on their lives, their city and a shared experience of their community. Leanne Hoppe, local teacher, editor and translator will lead workshops […] Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Happy Chinese

For students in first through sixth grade. Learn about Chinese characters, expressions and culture in this seven-week interactive program. Feel-good hands-on activities enhance the learning experience with fun and laughter. Registration is Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Staffed Exhibit Time

When visitors interact with digital creative tools such as Emerge or Thread, their voices will be incorporated into the exhibit in a variety of ways—from a scrolling group poem to posted cards printed from the Emerge web application. If you want to engage with these tools, but don’t know where to start, visit while our […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,

Lakewood Historical Society – Is Wright Still Relevant?

Presentation by Fred Unwin Since his death sixty years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright remains the prototype architect in the minds of Americans. Of the three surviving Wright-designated homes in the Cleveland area, Fred Unwin will focus on the Weltzheimer/Johnson house in Oberlin. This is an example of Wright’s Usonian house, designed to answer the demand […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 03, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,

Illustration Creation

For students in kindergarten through first grade. Create your own pictures in this engaging program featuring picture book art. This six-week program will feature a different children’s book author each week for project inspiration and will culminate with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Illustration Creation

For students in kindergarten through first grade. Create your own pictures in this engaging program featuring picture book art. This six-week program will feature a different children’s book author each week for project inspiration and will culminate with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me (Drop-In)

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 05, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Friday, April 05, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 05, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 05, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Music Therapy and More

For you and your birth to six year old child. For families and their children who are struggling in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve their child’s motor, communication and social skills as well as behavior. This program is led by […] Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 06, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 06, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 06, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Sew Your Own Library Tote

For patrons eight years and older. The Library stopped handing out plastic bags years ago out of a concern for the environment and a desire to save a little money but that doesn’t mean we want you to stop checking out more materials than you can carry. Create your own unique and stylish tote bag […] Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 06, 2019 - 2:30 p.m.
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 06, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Film – Escape from East Berlin (1962)

Presented by Terry Meehan. East German Kurt Schröder (Don Murray) lives within sight of the Berlin Wall. He begins to dig a tunnel from his basement. His uncle’s band plays while equipment drills its way toward freedom. The sinister Herr Brunner (Werner Klemperer) is knocking at the door; are the border guards far behind? Terry […] Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 06, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Public Cinema,

Music of American Immigrants — Brian and Kristen Bigley with Ruairi Hurley

Brian and Kristen Bigley are a local musical duo specializing in Irish and American folk music. They will be joined by Ruairi Hurley, a guitarist and vocalist from Dublin. Together they will play Irish songs that celebrate Ireland and its rich culture. This performance will kick off our four-part series: Music of American Immigrants. These […] Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, April 07, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday With The Friends,
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, April 07, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 08, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Monday, April 08, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 08, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 08, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Hire Local Lakewood

Presented by Lakewood Community Services Center and The Centers for Families and Children’s El Barrio Workforce DevelopmentJoin us to learn about the services offered to Lakewood residents through Hire Local Lakewood. After an overview of our job preparation and job search services and our job training programs, there will be a hands-on skill building activity. […] Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 08, 2019 - 6:30 p.m.
More Programs,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 08, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Art Explosion

For students in fifth through eighth grade. Learn about different artists in this six-week program, then create your own artwork to display at a special culminating art show. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 08, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Programs For Teens,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Strokes of Genius

For Students in Second through Fourth Grade. Art activities open up the world of art. Learn about renowned artists and the history of creativity. This six-week program culminates with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Immigrant Voices

Presentation by Aklilu Demessie, Murat Gurer, Nar Pradhan, Kiwi Wongpeng Over 7% of Cuyahoga County’s population are foreign-born residents, and Lakewood’s population is no exception. Hear from local community members as they share their immigration stories throughout the decades and discuss the challenges and rewards of life in the United States. Joining us will be […] Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Happy Chinese

For students in first through sixth grade. Learn about Chinese characters, expressions and culture in this seven-week interactive program. Feel-good hands-on activities enhance the learning experience with fun and laughter. Registration is Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Staffed Exhibit Time

When visitors interact with digital creative tools such as Emerge or Thread, their voices will be incorporated into the exhibit in a variety of ways—from a scrolling group poem to posted cards printed from the Emerge web application. If you want to engage with these tools, but don’t know where to start, visit while our […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Illustration Creation

For students in kindergarten through first grade. Create your own pictures in this engaging program featuring picture book art. This six-week program will feature a different children’s book author each week for project inspiration and will culminate with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me (Drop-In)

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Poetry Workshop Led by Leanne Hoppe

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 is reserved for individuals 18 and under. From the Italian, stanza means a room—a place to pause. Indeed, Traveling Stanzas offers individuals moments of pause, with which to reflect on their lives, their city and a shared experience of their community. Leanne Hoppe, local teacher, editor and translator will lead workshops […] Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Bad Boys, Bad Times: The Cleveland Indians and Baseball in the Prewar Years

Book by Scott H. Longert.  In 1937, the Great Depression was still lingering, but at baseball parks across the country there was a sense of optimism. Cleveland fans were particularly upbeat, yet the Indians still had their issues: An alcoholic catcher, dugout fights, bats flung into stands, injuries and a player revolt kept things lively. […] Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Meet The Author,

Non-Fiction Book Club

Come and join the conversation with our newest book club. There are sure to be serious and thought-provoking discussions about many subjects inspired by these non-fiction works. Tonight we will discuss 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Book Clubs,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 12, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Friday, April 12, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 12, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 12, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Drop In)

For School Age Children. Bone up on your reading skills by reading to a dog. Drop in for a one-on-one session with one of our dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Film ─ Piñero (2001)

This biopic of the iconic Latino poet and playwright, Miguel Piñero (Benjamin Bratt), tells the story of the Puerto Rico born leader in the 1970s New York art scene. Piñero’s work is considered to be the forerunner of rap and hip hop music. After writing the Tony award winning play Short Eyes he experiences newfound […] Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Public Cinema,
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Music of American Immigrants — Chardon Polka Band

As a modern polka band that brings polka music to a new generation, The Chardon Polka Band’s range of style could be called eccentric. They play traditional polkas reminiscent of The Lawrence Welk Show, which has endeared them to the traditional polka fans, but their music sometimes morphs into punk-rock renditions. This continues our series […] Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday With The Friends,
Traveling Stanzas: Immigrant Voices,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Happily Ever Crafter

For students in sixth through twelfth grade. Come create cute, clever crafts with everyday materials. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll have a fun time stretching your creativity and learning new skills while you make a craft to take home. A new project every month! Materials are provided. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Programs For Teens,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Art Explosion Art Show

For family and friends. Read More

  • Main Library
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Programs For Teens,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Strokes of Genius

For Students in Second through Fourth Grade. Art activities open up the world of art. Learn about renowned artists and the history of creativity. This six-week program culminates with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Poetry Workshop Led by Leanne Hoppe

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 is reserved for individuals 18 and under. From the Italian, stanza means a room—a place to pause. Indeed, Traveling Stanzas offers individuals moments of pause, with which to reflect on their lives, their city and a shared experience of their community. Leanne Hoppe, local teacher, editor and translator will lead workshops […] Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,

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 White Houses: A Novel by Amy Bloom. Read More

  • Main Library
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Book Clubs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Toddler Treats

For you and your 2 to 3 1/2 year old child. Enjoy stories, songs and movements together with your toddler for thirty fun filled minutes. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Happy Chinese

For students in first through sixth grade. Learn about Chinese characters, expressions and culture in this seven-week interactive program. Feel-good hands-on activities enhance the learning experience with fun and laughter. Registration is Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

Pajama Party

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Put on your PJs and bring your best stuffed animal for an evening of good night stories and songs. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration Required. Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Staffed Exhibit Time

When visitors interact with digital creative tools such as Emerge or Thread, their voices will be incorporated into the exhibit in a variety of ways—from a scrolling group poem to posted cards printed from the Emerge web application. If you want to engage with these tools, but don’t know where to start, visit while our […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,

Lakewood Historical Society – Evolution of the Home Recreation Room

Lakewood Historical Society curator Pamela Dorazio Dean will examine American material culture and decorative arts from 1920 to 1960 by focusing on the residential recreation room, also known as the den. Dean serves as curator of Italian American History at the Western Reserve Historical Society and regularly leads tours of Little Italy and Lake View […] Read More

  • Main Library
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
More Programs,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Just Baby N’ Me

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. Registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Programs For Infants,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Get Ready for Kindergarten

For you and your 3 1/2 to 6 year old child. Enjoy hands on activities together that help your child learn skills that will help him/her be prepared to start kindergarten. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 11:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,

Shake Rattle and Roll (Drop-In)

For you and your 2 to 6 year old child. Tune in to the magic of music. Enjoy stories that leap off the page with song, dance and rhythm instruments. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,

Illustration Creation

For students in kindergarten through first grade. Create your own pictures in this engaging program featuring picture book art. This six-week program will feature a different children’s book author each week for project inspiration and will culminate with an art show for family and friends. Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Programs For School-Age Students,

Just Baby N’ Me (Drop-In)

For you and your birth to 24 month old baby. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting other parents. Choose one day and time of the age appropriate eight week story time you would like to attend. No Registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Programs For Infants,

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. Tonight we will discuss Morality Play: A Novel by Barry Unsworth. Read More

  • Main Library
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Book Clubs,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Madison Branch
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Friday Film – Pariah (2011)

Directed by Dee Rees. Teenage Alike (Adepero Oduye) lives with her parents (Charles Parnell, Kim Wayans) and younger sister (Sahra Mellesse). A lesbian, Alike quietly embraces her identity and is looking for her first lover, but she wonders how much she can truly confide in her family, especially with her parents’ marriage already strained. When […] Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Public Cinema,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 10:30 a.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 2:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Family Weekend Wonders Drop In Story Time

For the whole family. Make the Library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. This program is offered every weekend throughout the year. No registration is required. Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 4:00 p.m.
Story Time Programs,
Weekend Programs For Families,

Film – Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) Presented by Barbara Steffek-Hill

Directed by Peter Weir. On Valentine’s Day 1900, two teachers and several schoolgirls from Appleyard College picnic at mysterious Hanging Rock. A few of the girls set out to explore, and none return. The site is scoured to no avail. Young valet Albert Crundall (John Jarratt) searches by himself and finds only one of the […] Read More

  • Main Library
Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Lakewood Public Cinema,