Virtual Events

Mary Cole Watson Reads Her Book Wisdom Warriors

With her book Wisdom Warriors, educator and author Mary Cole Watson made it her life goal to ensure the next generation of learners understand their designated place in African American heritage. Read More

Jane Gordon Reads Her Book The Journey of Max and Midnight

Based on a true story, Jane Gordon shares the story of two rescued dogs, along with the experience and the love of having a dog. Read More

Storytime—Prince Cinders and Falling For Rapunzel

Watch Lakewood Public Library’s Jeffrey Siebert read Prince Cinders by Babette Cole and Falling For Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox. Read More

Storytime—Kevin the Unicorn and Unicorns Are the Worst!

Watch Lakewood Public Library’s Julie Strunk read Kevin the Unicorn: Why Can't We Be Bestie-corns? by Jessika von Innerebner and Unicorns Are the Worst! by Alex Willan. Read More

Meet The Author—Laura Ymayo Tartakoff

Watch Case Western Reserve University Political Science professor and Cuba native, Dr. Laura Tartakoff read in English and Spanish, ten poems from her poetry collection, Angels and Fish: Myths and Mystery, A Brief Bilingual Book of Poems. Read More

Meet The Author—Mark Darden

Mark Darden is a travel and fitness enthusiast from the Great State of Ohio. He reads his book Elijah Goes to Cleveland. Read More

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Meet The Author—Hear Me Ohio

Watch author and professor Jen Hirt discuss Hear Me Ohio, a collection of essays about leaving Ohio. Read More

Virtual Author Event—A Deadly Inside Scoop

Watch Author Abby Collette and Cleveland native read from her new charming cozy mystery series. Read More

Browse the Children’s Virtual Events Archive

Explore links to past events geared toward children. Read More

Browse the Adult Virtual Events Archive

Explore links to past events geared toward our adult patrons. Read More

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Mary Cole Watson Reads Her Book <em>Wisdom Warriors</em>
With her book Wisdom Warriors, educator and author Mary Cole Watson made it her life goal to ensure the next generation of learners understand their designated place in African American heritage.
Jane Gordon Reads Her Book <em>The Journey of Max and Midnight</em>
Based on a true story, Jane Gordon shares the story of two rescued dogs, along with the experience and the love of having a dog.
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