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SUMMARY:Presentation - Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days\, but what does it actually mean for you? Join Megan Allen\, Director of Online Learning Design & Delivery at Case Western Reserve University for a beginner-friendly primer designed to take the mystery out of this technology. You’ll learn how AI can assist with your daily hobbies\, travel planning\, and writing\, with a special focus on ethics and online safety. No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn!   
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/presentation-demystifying-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:More Programming
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Workshop: Tales from the Front Porch
DESCRIPTION:Lakewood’s front porch culture is one of many factors that helps us build a strong sense of community. This summer\, let’s celebrate our front porch culture.   \nNot a writer? No problem. Join us to learn more about telling your story in written or spoken form. This two-session interactive class gives you an opportunity to pitch your idea\, gain feedback\, and develop a narrative. Your one limitation: the story has to include an element of a Lakewood front porch — it happened on a front porch\, was seen from a front porch\, was inspired by a front porch\, happened on a street where there were a lot of front porches. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/storytelling-workshop-tales-from-the-front-porch/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T113000
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SUMMARY:Write Now: Nonfiction Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Jen Jones Donatelli has worked in various forms of media and entertainment for nearly 20 years. Her resume spans feature films\, award shows\, talk shows\, sitcoms\, red carpet reporting\, and print/online journalism for outlets including Glamour\, REDBOOK\, Business Insider\, Playboy\, Los Angeles Confidential and many more. Jen’s work has taken her into the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck and Thomas Keller\, hidden gems throughout California and Mexico\, and even into Ozzy Osbourne’s bedroom. (True story!) She is a proud graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/write-now-nonfiction-writing-group-7/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
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SUMMARY:The Big Sleep (1946)
DESCRIPTION:Private Detective Philip Marlowe (Humphrey Bogart) is hired to investigate Carmen Sternwood (Martha Vickers) and the debts she owes to a shady bookseller. Her older sister Vivian (Lauren Bacall) becomes involved and tries to tell the shamus how to do his job. Several murders later\, the complex narrative takes a new turn when Vivian receives a blackmail note that includes scandalous pictures of her sister. The storytelling is compelling\, as is the chemistry between Bogie and Bacall.   \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-big-sleep-1946/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131501Z
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SUMMARY:Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole
DESCRIPTION:Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred’s Curse Saga\, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows feisty heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against oppression\, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of intrigue\, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love.  \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/spark-of-the-everflame-by-penn-cole/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T124922Z
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SUMMARY:Winning: Lessons on Life\, Learning and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with the former Superintendent of Lakewood City Schools\, Dr. Michael Barnes\, for a discussion of his latest book\, Winning: Lessons on Life\, Learning\, and Leadership. Through personal stories and pivotal moments\, he highlights both the triumphs and challenges of a life dedicated to education\, leadership\, and making a difference.  Dr. Michael Barnes is currently the Superintendent of Mayfield City Schools\, serves as an adjunct professor at Ursuline College and Cleveland State University and is an active member of state and national educational organizations. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/winning-lessons-on-life-learning-and-leadership/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Meet The Author
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131524Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Workshop: Tales from the Front Porch
DESCRIPTION:Lakewood’s front porch culture is one of many factors that helps us build a strong sense of community. This summer\, let’s celebrate our front porch culture.   \nNot a writer? No problem. Join us to learn more about telling your story in written or spoken form. This two-session interactive class gives you an opportunity to pitch your idea\, gain feedback\, and develop a narrative. Your one limitation: the story has to include an element of a Lakewood front porch — it happened on a front porch\, was seen from a front porch\, was inspired by a front porch\, happened on a street where there were a lot of front porches. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/storytelling-workshop-tales-from-the-front-porch/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132159Z
UID:10000269-1778925600-1778931000@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Write Now: Poetry Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Jenna Martínez is a finalist for the 2025 Jack McCarthy Book Prize\, a 2023–2024 Literary Cleveland Breakthrough Writing Resident\, and a recipient of the 2023 Unidos Por El Arte Grant. Her work has been supported by the Macondo Writers Workshop and Community of Writers Workshop. Her poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in The Kenyon Review\, HAD\, Shō Poetry Journal\, Cleveland Scene\, Homology Lit\, and elsewhere. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/write-now-poetry-writing-group-7/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132133Z
UID:10000243-1779026400-1779035400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Moby Dick (1956) based on Moby Dick (1851) by Herman Melville
DESCRIPTION:Based on Herman Melville’s epic American novel\, this classic adaptation brings the obsession and grandeur of the original story to the screen. Gregory Peck stars as Captain Ahab\, whose relentless pursuit of the white whale drives both his crew—and himself—toward destruction. With sweeping visuals and a dramatic score\, the film captures the novel’s themes of fate\, revenge\, and man’s struggle against nature. Directed by John Huston (116 minutes).
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/moby-dick-1956-based-on-moby-dick-1851-by-herman-melville/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132126Z
UID:10000248-1779217200-1779222600@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
DESCRIPTION:The Women is a historical fiction novel by American author Kristin Hannah. The book tells the story of Frances “Frankie” McGrath\, a young nurse who serves in the United States Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-women-a-novel-by-kristin-hannah/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132119Z
UID:10000255-1779390000-1779395400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower
DESCRIPTION:Shortly after Willa Noble applies to the Dickinson household as a maid\, her brother is found dead in the stable where he works\, and Emily suspects foul play. Someone in Amherst is using information about the Underground Railroad for profit\, luring escaped slaves to the stable as a safe stop\, where they are then picked up by slave catchers and returned South. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/because-i-could-not-stop-for-death-by-amanda-flower/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132026Z
UID:10000213-1780236000-1780241400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Life of Hnat Khotkevych and the Bandura
DESCRIPTION:Kyrylo Mahlay\, an assistant teacher at the Cleveland School of Bandura\, will present a lecture on the life of Hnat Khotkevych (1877-1938) and his influence on the Ukrainian instrument\, the bandura. After the talk\, Kyrylo will demonstrate the harp-like instrument with its distinctive bright sound for the audience. This event is sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council.
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-life-of-hnat-khotkevych-and-the-bandura/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:More Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T134622Z
UID:10000214-1780513200-1780516800@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Paul Revere\, His Life\, Legacy\, and Local Ties
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere has been in America’s public consciousness since Henry Wadsworth Longfellow released The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere in 1861. The famous poem and its memory made Paul Revere famous\, but his life and impacts to the country go well beyond one night in April of 1775. Learn about his incredible contributions to the nation and to our region in this lecture. Dr. Robert Shimp serves as Director of the Lakewood Historical Society.   
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/america-250-paul-revere-his-life-legacy-and-local-ties/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,More Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131655Z
UID:10000225-1780740000-1780745400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Write Now: Fiction Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Nardine Taleb is a speech-language pathologist and a writer. She worked as a prose editor at Gordon Square Review for several issues. She is the author of warda\, published in 2023 by Passengers Press. Her poetry and fiction stories have been published in award-winning online journals including Electric Literature\, The Offing\, The Rumpus\, Rattle\, Frontier Poetry\, Tinderbox Poetry Journal\, and others. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/write-now-fiction-writing-group-7/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132009Z
UID:10000244-1780840800-1780849800@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) based on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974) by John le Carré
DESCRIPTION:John le Carré’s celebrated Cold War novel is brought to life in this tense\, deliberately paced espionage thriller. Set within British intelligence\, the story follows a quiet hunt for a Soviet mole hidden deep within the agency. The film rewards close attention\, favoring mood\, performance\, and subtle clues over action—very much in the spirit of the novel it’s based on. Directed by Tomas Alfredson (127 minutes).
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-2011-based-on-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-1974-by-john-le-carre/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T134656Z
UID:10000215-1781118000-1781121600@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Medical Issues of the Presidents: A History
DESCRIPTION:Did you know FDR’s blood pressure read 300 on the day he died? Join us for an informative talk as Tom Strong\, a noted medical lecturer and patient advocate\, traces the health problems afflicting our presidents while they were in office. From Geroge Washington to Donald Trump\, the president’s health has been a significant issue\, and in some cases\, impacted history. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/america-250-medical-issues-of-the-presidents-a-history/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,More Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131646Z
UID:10000276-1781344800-1781350200@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Write Now: Nonfiction Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Jen Jones Donatelli has worked in various forms of media and entertainment for nearly 20 years. Her resume spans feature films\, award shows\, talk shows\, sitcoms\, red carpet reporting\, and print/online journalism for outlets including Glamour\, REDBOOK\, Business Insider\, Playboy\, Los Angeles Confidential and many more. Jen’s work has taken her into the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck and Thomas Keller\, hidden gems throughout California and Mexico\, and even into Ozzy Osbourne’s bedroom. (True story!) She is a proud graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/write-now-nonfiction-writing-group-7/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131952Z
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SUMMARY:The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
DESCRIPTION:Hitch-hiking drifter Frank Chambers (John Garfield) gets dropped off in front of the “Twin Oaks\,” a diner/service station on the California coast. He sees a sign that says\, “Man Wanted” and decides to see if he can get the job. He soon learns that the sign had more than one meaning. He gets hired by the owner and soon meets the owner’s younger wife\, Cora (Lana Turner). Frank and Cora become lovers and consider the possibility of arranging a dirt nap for her husband.  Directed by Tay Garnett (113 minutes). \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-postman-always-rings-twice-1946/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T134738Z
UID:10000216-1781424000-1781456400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Women in History Presents Molly Pitcher and Dolley Madison
DESCRIPTION:“Sargeant” Molly Pitcher– as generals of the Continental army called her– bravely assisted soldiers on the battlefield\, even firing cannons at the British during the Revolutionary War. Dolley Madison\, with the gifts of charm and hospitality\, came to define the role of First Lady when her husband\, James Madison\, took office as the fourth President of the United States. Join Women in History’s Ruth Pangrace and Leslie Stager for an engaging hour as they breathe life into two beloved figures from America’s past.  
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/america-250-women-in-history-presents-molly-pitcher-and-dolley-madison/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,More Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131944Z
UID:10000262-1781445600-1781451000@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love. When Ophelia’s sister disappears\, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma\, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion\, and claim its prize—a single wish. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/phantasma-by-kaylie-smith/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131934Z
UID:10000249-1781636400-1781641800@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck\, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
DESCRIPTION:The Wager tells the true\, dramatic story of the 18th-century British warship HMS Wager\, which shipwrecked off Patagonia during a secret mission against Spain\, leading to brutal survival\, mutiny\, murder\, and a sensational court-martial back in England\, as the crew fractured into competing factions each telling a different version of events.  \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-wager-a-tale-of-shipwreck-mutiny-and-murder-by-david-grann/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T134822Z
UID:10000217-1781722800-1781726400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Adams Political Dynasty: From New England to Northeast Ohio Connections
DESCRIPTION:For four generations\, the Adams family had a profound impact on not only the United States’s founding through the American Revolution\, but its cultural and political development as well. From John and Abigail Adams to Henry and Clover Adams and their Cleveland friends\, this lecture\, from Dr. Robert Shimp of the Lakewood Historical Society\, will explore the family’s rich history and impact on our country. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/america-250-the-adams-political-dynasty-from-new-england-to-northeast-ohio-connections/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,More Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131916Z
UID:10000256-1781809200-1781814600@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
DESCRIPTION:Famous Last Words” is a psychological thriller that follows Camilla Deschamps as her life unravels when her husband\, Luke\, becomes involved in a shocking hostage situation\, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about him. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/famous-last-words-by-gillian-mcallister/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T132159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132159Z
UID:10000270-1781949600-1781955000@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Write Now: Poetry Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Jenna Martínez is a finalist for the 2025 Jack McCarthy Book Prize\, a 2023–2024 Literary Cleveland Breakthrough Writing Resident\, and a recipient of the 2023 Unidos Por El Arte Grant. Her work has been supported by the Macondo Writers Workshop and Community of Writers Workshop. Her poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in The Kenyon Review\, HAD\, Shō Poetry Journal\, Cleveland Scene\, Homology Lit\, and elsewhere. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/write-now-poetry-writing-group-7/2026-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T135719Z
UID:10000218-1782050400-1782059400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Hamilton (2020)
DESCRIPTION:This groundbreaking musical sensation tells the story of one of America’s founding fathers\, Alexander Hamilton. Hip-hop\, R&B\, jazz and traditional Broadway style music are used to tell the story of Hamilton’s life- including his role in the American Revolutionary War and serving as the first Secretary of the Treasury.  The show has won many accolades\, including 11 Tony Awards\, a Pulitzer Prize and a Grammy. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/america-250-film-hamilton-2020/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,Lakewood Public Cinema,More Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T160909Z
UID:10000219-1782327600-1782331200@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:George Washington at War
DESCRIPTION:George Washington went from a young\, inexperienced officer in the British colonial forces to supreme commander of a revolutionary army challenging the very same British Empire. How would a man who never led more than a few hundred men command a nascent army facing the best military in the world? How would he keep that army in the field in the face of incredible adversity? And how did he plan and execute a campaign that was daring\, innovative and decisive? Steve Pettyjohn is a member of the American Battlefield Trust\, Friends of Gettysburg\, the Ohio History Connection and past president of the Cleveland Civil War Round Table. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/america-250-george-washington-at-war/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,More Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131848Z
UID:10000231-1782583200-1782590400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Film- But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
DESCRIPTION:Known for its campy humor\, colorful design\, and heartfelt LGBTQ+ themes\, But I’m a Cheerleader is considered a cult classic—worth watching for its sharp social commentary and quirky charm. After the film\, Tom Stebal from the LGBT Cleveland Community Center leads a casual discussion. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/film-but-im-a-cheerleader-1999/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131839Z
UID:10000220-1782655200-1782658800@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:America 250: The British Are Here!
DESCRIPTION:A Redcoat is here once again in Northeast Ohio!  Outfitted with exact reproductions of the clothing\, arms and equipment of an original Redcoat\, Private David Zeih recreates the stirring days of the Revolutionary War as a British soldier serving King George III. With a piece-by-piece explanation of his uniform and a musket demonstration\, he describes life as it was in the Crown’s army. Zeih is a retired history teacher and longtime member of the 64th Foot\, a living copy of the British regiment that was engaged in almost every major battle on the east coast during America’s fight for independence.  
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/america-250-the-british-are-here/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:America 250,More Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131655Z
UID:10000226-1783764000-1783769400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Write Now: Fiction Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Nardine Taleb is a speech-language pathologist and a writer. She worked as a prose editor at Gordon Square Review for several issues. She is the author of warda\, published in 2023 by Passengers Press. Her poetry and fiction stories have been published in award-winning online journals including Electric Literature\, The Offing\, The Rumpus\, Rattle\, Frontier Poetry\, Tinderbox Poetry Journal\, and others. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/write-now-fiction-writing-group-7/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T105806
CREATED:20260317T131830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131830Z
UID:10000240-1783792800-1783801800@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:In a Lonely Place (1950)
DESCRIPTION:Dix Steele (Humphrey Bogart) is a troubled\, violence-prone screenwriter who hasn’t sold a screenplay in over a decade. His new neighbor\, Laurel Gray (Gloria Grahame)\, is an aspiring actress who is romantically interested in him. When Dix is accused of the murder of a hat-check girl\, she comes to his aid as a witness. Their mutual attraction is evident\, but can it survive Dix’s bleak and tormented soul?  The film is director Ray’s gloomy commentary on the dark side of Hollywood. Directed by Nicholas Ray  (93 minutes).
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/in-a-lonely-place-1950/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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