Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood Public Cinema Special Programming
During World War II, the crew of a small insignificant ship in the U.S. Pacific Fleet experience an event unlike any event ever experienced by the United States Navy. A ship’s captain is removed from command by his Executive Officer in an apparent outright act of mutiny. As the trial of the mutineers unfold, it […]
The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller is an eco-feminist fantasy about an estranged family of witches. When "The Old One"—an ancient, vengeful spirit of the land—decides humanity's destruction must be stopped, she summons three powerful women to their ancestral sanctuary on Long Island to lead a magical revolution.
Drawing from her own personal journey and professional expertise, author Leah Hadley will share insights from her book, Intentional Money — a practical guide to building financial independence, navigating life transitions, and making confident money decisions that align with your values. Whether you’re facing a major life change or simply want to take control of your financial future, this event will offer real-world strategies […]
On October 6, 1977, a long and bloody mob war ended in Cleveland when Irish gangster Daniel J. “Danny” Greene’s life ended in a horrific car bombing outside a medical building in Lyndhurst. The Cleveland Mafia celebrated the victory, but it would be the last victory the Cleveland Mafia would ever celebrate. A longtime crime writer and author of […]
Both the Amazon Rainforest and Andes Cloud Forest continue to be assaulted primarily through slash-and-burn farming and oil drilling. As the largest expanse of tropical rainforest in the world with some of the world’s tallest trees, the Amazon is literally being cut down to its knees. Biologist Daniel Weiland will be your guide on a lecture, slide and video tour of one earth’s most vital regions.
Cleveland-based author Kaylee Downing explores how people form beliefs in modern society and how much of our thinking is shaped by what we’re exposed to rather than what we arrive at independently. Drawing from her book Socrates Isn’t Dead, she examines how modern discourse influences the way ideas are adopted, reinforced, or dismissed. You are invited to step back from the noise to take a […]
Al Roberts (Tom Neal) plays the piano in a cheap New York nightclub. His girlfriend, who is the lead singer there, heads west to seek fame and fortune in the movies. Feeling forsaken, Al decides to hitchhike his way to Hollywood, catch up with her and live happily ever after. But this is film noir, […]
Torian Razner bought a starship. It’s a fixer-upper that’s been abandoned for a century and covered in moss, but it’s Torian’s ticket to freedom. Except her first flight reveals a surprise passenger: the moss is actually an organic computer with a snarky attitude and serious abandonment issues.
Lakewood Public Cinema Special Programming
This political drama film noir, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor (Broderick Crawford), and Best Supporting Actress (Mercedes McCambridge) in 1949, centers on the rise and fall of Willie Stark, an idealistic but ruthless politician in the American South, patterned after Louisiana Governor Huey Long. Staring Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Mercedes […]
Whimsical, colorful, and fun. Create your own cheerful felt bird in this hands-on crafting class. Choose from a buffet of pre-cut felt shapes for bodies, wings, and tails, then use simple running stitches and buttons to bring your bird to life. Mix and match colors, layer your design, and let your creativity soar. No sewing […]
Demon Copperhead is a Pulitzer Prize-winning modern retelling of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield. Set in rural Appalachian Virginia, the novel follows Damon "Demon" Fields as he navigates systemic poverty, the brutal foster care system and the devastating opioid crisis that ravages his community.
Judge David Davis led an important and fascinating life. Who else can boast that they had a pillow fight with Abraham Lincoln, masterminded his dark horse 1860 presidential nomination, sat on the U.S. Supreme Court and served as president pro tempore of the Senate? Retired Illinois judge Ray McKoski joins us remotely with a presentation telling the story […]