Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
Did you know Ernest Hemingway, Jack Kerouac and Richard Wright wrote small? Writing coach Steve FitzGerald will discuss new and old forms of "small" writing, including traditional and American haiku, vignettes, Aesop's Fables, flash fiction, micropoetry and parables. He'll lead the audience through the writing of two haiku -- that based on previous group efforts […]
Author Terry Armstrong and his wife were watching a Hallmark Movie when he observed, “They’ve never made one with a pro wrestler as the main character.” “There’s likely a reason for that,” she answered, and Holiday Headlock was born. Dedicated to his grandma, a lifelong wrestling fan, the author will discuss his newly published rom-com […]
If you doubt self-published authors' credibility, join the club. Michelle Park Lazette did too, but she's doing the thing anyway. Join Park Lazette for a conversation about her debut novel, The Descended; why she stopped querying literary agents after pitching over one-hundred and fifty people; and what she has learned through copious and methodical tracking […]
101 Things to Do in Cleveland is Gary Sikorski’s fourth photographic guide. The author, a freelance photographer, restauranter and one of the world’s foremost experts on facial muscle exercise, has traveled extensively and photographed virtually every country in Western Europe, as well as parts of South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. Join the native Clevelander as […]
The Cleveland Police Department never gave up the hunt for six suspects involved in a payroll robbery-gone-bad on New Year’s Eve Day in 1920. The senseless double-murder, carried out by members of Cleveland’s infamous Mayfield Road Mob, ended with three in the electric chair, one sent to prison for life, another getting 30 years of […]
In Out of the Crash, Caroline Beasley is forced to rethink her life’s trajectory when her teenage son is arrested for the hit-and-run that kills a beloved local mom. As she grapples with regret over neglecting her family and fear of her son going to prison, she’s desperate to strike a balance between truth, justice, […]
Recall Otto Moser’s pub on East 4th Street? Remember his amazing old photo collection of actors, comedians, acrobats, singers, dancers and magicians that lined the walls? Those images tell the story of Vaudeville—America’s first choice for live entertainment in the era before cinema. During this presentation we’ll discover who those celebrities were, why they all […]
Step back into the golden age of American electric railways. Manny Marotta is a 20th century historian who, in 2025, collaborated with famed Northeast Ohio railway historians Tom Patton and Dennis Lamont to produce a definitive guide to the Lakeshore Electric Railway (LSE). The train ran between Toledo and Cleveland from 1884 to 1938, passing prominently through Lakewood. Marotta will […]
Joy King is an author, actress, and motivational speaker inspiring audiences with stories of healing and resilience. As an actress, she has appeared in Hulu’s Eenie Meenie and worked alongside award-winning actors such as Nicholas Hoult and Pete Davidson. Hope is her debut book, a self-help and journaling hybrid which encourages readers to rebuild, rediscover, and rise again through reflection and faith. Joy King will help you explore life’s setbacks and turning points. Books will be available […]
"Grandpa, why do the Browns always lose?" Compelled by a Cleveland Browns-induced frustration, author and grandfather Dave Eifert turned to writing as catharsis, and in the process, unearthed the sole reason why the Browns always lose: they are cursed. Join the author for an interactive discussion about the team, the curse and its mysterious origins as detailed in his new novel. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. t
Come hear Calliope at Lakewood Public Library and read your poem at an Open Mic! The women’s poetry circle will share poems that inspire, entertain and encourage you to view the world in a new light. Featured are Diana Lueptow, Haylee Schwenk, Maria Perme, Cora McCann Liderbach, Shei Sanchez, Sujata Lakhe, Lindsay Barba and Jackie Zielke. The members of Calliope have published poems in chapbooks, journals and anthologies across […]
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 […]