Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
After a failed suicide attempt, an emotionally despondent man (Breckin Meyer, Clueless) receives a substantial inheritance from a long lost relative and meets a struggling single mom (Emily Kinney, The Walking Dead) with a troubled young daughter (Giselle Eisenberg, The Wolf of Wall Street). Together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Writer, […]
Alexander Ilych Rostov is an aristocrat sentenced by a Bolshevik tribunal to a lifetime of confinement in the luxury hotel. While the country he once knew transforms outside his door, the Count undertakes his own transformation in a decades-long quest for freedom.
In 1964, a magnificent eight-unit apartment building, the finest in the area, named “14 Gea Lane” opened. Amidst relationship hurdles, health issues, family dynamics and workplace challenges, the interlaced stories of the exclusive list of tenants unfold in a whirlwind of conflict and drama, offering a riveting exploration of resilience and connection. Join Professor Emeritus, […]
One bright spring day in London, Diana Cowper – the wealthy mother of a famous actor - enters a funeral parlor. She is there to plan her own service. Six hours later she is found dead. She planned her own funeral. But did she arrange her own murder?
Teacher and student become deeply involved with the tango and then - each other.
Join Dr. C. Jackson-Howard, acclaimed author and holistic wellness expert, for a transformative exploration into the alchemy of happiness. In this session we will delve into the interconnected realms of the soul, spirit and body to uncover the secrets of a joyful existence through the unique blend of holistic wellness and emotional intelligence that Dr. […]
Filmed in Cleveland, the hilarious adventures of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) and his Christmas dream of a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun have become a holiday favorite, along with the House from A Christmas Story Museum on West 11th Street. Presenter Sue Stewart was growing up on the street while the movie […]
After Stonewall, the sequel to Before Stonewall, chronicles the history of lesbian and gay life from the riots at Stonewall to the end of the century. Narrated by Melissa Etheridge, it captures the hard work, struggles, tragic defeats and exciting victories experienced during this time, and it explores how AIDS dramatically changed the direction of […]
Family of Choice: Raising Each Other, draws on the author’s three decades of experience in the recovery community as well as her interest in roses and vintage homes (the first garden she created was featured in This Old House magazine). Corky Thacker is a professional writer whose work has appeared in newspapers, international trade publications […]
This biographical documentary of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, narrated by actor Peter Coyote, combines original film with photographic archives to tell the story of a humble young monk and poet whose wisdom and compassion were forged in the suffering of war. In the face of violence, fear and discrimination, Thich Nhat Hanh’s courageous path […]
Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust
This short documentary film explores the rescue of Jews in Albania during World War II. Jewish survivors of the Holocaust speak about the nobility of the Albanian people who put their own lives in danger to save those of their visitors. Continuous screening, January 1, 2025 through March 30, 2025.
Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust
Reading the narratives and stories of the lives and struggles of others promotes understanding and develops insight. Actor and teaching artist, Susan Stein, who recently completed an educator residency at the Maltz Museum in Beachwood, Ohio, will engage students at St. Edward High School and Lakewood High School in an informative and important program that […]