Events at Main Library
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Literary Cleveland Presents: Write Now – Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Participants will generate new writing in this free four-week practical workshop designed to kick their writing into gear. Each week, they will explore a different form of creative nonfiction essay: personal essay, braided essay, fragmented essay, and hermit crab essay. Throughout the class, the participants will discuss craft, find inspiration in short readings, write in-class, […] Read More
SAT and ACT Mini Boot Camps by College Now: For Students in Eleventh or Twelfth Grade
This free Boot Camp, hosted by College Now Greater Cleveland is for eleventh and twelfth graders who seek to improve their potential to achieve a competitive score on the SAT or ACT test. Registration is required. The ACT and SAT sessions are separate registrations. Register online or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140. Read More
Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time
Looking for weekend entertainment? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. You will enjoy these programs full of captivating stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things […] Read More
Lakewood Public Cinema Matinee- Act of Violence (1948)
Directed by Fred Zinnemann (82 minutes) Former prisoner of war, Frank Enley (Van Heflin) is considered a hero in his California town. However, Frank aided his Nazi captors, a secret he guards closely. His past comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson (Robert Ryan) emerges, intent on making him pay for his […] Read More
Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time
Looking for weekend entertainment? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your will enjoy these programs full of captivating stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things […] Read More
Lakewood Public Cinema- The Graduate (1967)
Directed by Mike Nichols (106 minutes) Benjamin (Dustin Hoffman) has just graduated from college and has no idea what he wants to do with his life. Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), the wife of his father’s law partner, has her own ideas about what she wants to do with Benjamin. Songs by Simon and Garfunkel throughout […] Read More
Literary Cleveland Presents: Write Now – Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Participants will generate new writing in this free four-week practical workshop designed to kick their writing into gear. Each week, they will explore a different form of creative nonfiction essay: personal essay, braided essay, fragmented essay, and hermit crab essay. Throughout the class, the participants will discuss craft, find inspiration in short readings, write in-class, […] Read More
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
For School-Age Children Your child can bone up on their reading skills during a one-on-one session in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Students can practice reading with one of the dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International, an organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registering therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers. Reading to […] Read More
Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time
Looking for weekend entertainment? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. You will enjoy these programs full of captivating stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things […] Read More
Just Baby ‘N Me
For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, fingerplays and exploring short books together. Just Baby 'N Me is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, develop their language and […] Read More