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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-7/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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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-7/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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SUMMARY:Laura (1944)
DESCRIPTION:While Police Detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) is investigating the murder of advertising executive Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney) he sees a portrait of her and falls in love. Laura’s friend and mentor\, gossip columnist Waldo Lydecker (Clifton Webb)\, joins the investigation and derides the detective for falling in love with a painting. David Raksin’s haunting musical score adds to the film’s eerie atmosphere. Also starring Dame Judith Anderson and Vincent Price. Directed by Otto Preminger (88 minutes).
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/laura-1944/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131628Z
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SUMMARY:The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
DESCRIPTION:The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks\, unexpected friendships\, sweet jams\, and even sweeter love. Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant\, Caz the sentient spider plant\, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high-risk business of starting over. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-spellshop-by-sarah-beth-durst/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
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SUMMARY:An Annotated & Illustrated Atlas of the Lake Shore Electric Railway Company
DESCRIPTION: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 present the book\, along with relevant photos\, to explain the importance of the LSE to Lakewood and the west side of Cleveland as a whole. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/an-annotated-illustrated-atlas-of-the-lake-shore-electric-railway-company/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Meet The Author
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000
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SUMMARY:The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
DESCRIPTION:A sequence of strange events and a murder propel Chief Inspector Gamache toward a terrible realization. Something more sinister than any one murder or any one case is fast approaching. Gamache and his team can only trust each other\, as old friends begin to act like enemies\, and long-time enemies appear as friends.   \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-grey-wolf-by-louise-penny/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132159Z
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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-7/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T163000
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CREATED:20260317T131612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131612Z
UID:10000242-1776607200-1776616200@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Much Ado About Nothing (2012) based on Much Ado About Nothing (1598) by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy of wit\, romance\, and misunderstandings gets a fresh\, modern spin in this black-and-white adaptation by Joss Whedon. Set in a contemporary home but performed entirely in Shakespeare’s original language\, the film highlights how timeless the humor and relationships really are. With a lively ensemble cast and a breezy tone\, it’s a reminder that Shakespeare can be sharp\, funny\, and surprisingly accessible. Directed by Joss Whedon (108 minutes). \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/much-ado-about-nothing-2012-based-on-much-ado-about-nothing-1598-by-william-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Lakewood Public Cinema
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131604Z
UID:10000247-1776798000-1776803400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
DESCRIPTION:The first novel in the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy portrays a fictional past\, present\, and future wherein Earth encounters an alien civilization.  The extraterrestrials hail from a nearby system of three Sun-like stars orbiting one another\, a representative example of the three-body problem in orbital mechanics.  \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/the-three-body-problem-by-cixin-liu/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
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CREATED:20260317T131556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131556Z
UID:10000202-1776884400-1776888000@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Hope: Reignite Your Hope & Rewrite Your Story
DESCRIPTION: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 for sale and signing at the event.  \n 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/hope-reignite-your-hope-rewrite-your-story/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Meet The Author
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
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UID:10000203-1777489200-1777492800@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Cleveland Curse: A Novel
DESCRIPTION:“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.  \n t
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/cleveland-curse-a-novel/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Meet The Author
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131655Z
UID:10000224-1777716000-1777721400@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-7/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Main Library Multipurpose Room
CATEGORIES:Literary Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131540Z
UID:10000204-1777816800-1777824000@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Calliope\, a Women's Poetry Circle   Poetry Readings by Diana Lueptow\, Haylee Schwenk\, Maria Perme\, Cora McCann Liderbach\, Shei Sanchez\, Sujata Lakhe\, Lindsay Barba and Jackie Zielke
DESCRIPTION: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 the country. 
URL:https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event/calliope-a-womens-poetry-circle-poetry-readings-by-diana-lueptow-haylee-schwenk-maria-perme-cora-mccann-liderbach-shei-sanchez-sujata-lakhe-lindsay-barba-and-jackie-zielke/
LOCATION:Main Library Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Meet The Author
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131532Z
UID:10000212-1778094000-1778097600@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131524Z
UID:10000221-1778180400-1778185800@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131646Z
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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:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131514Z
UID:10000238-1778349600-1778358600@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131501Z
UID:10000261-1778421600-1778427000@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131451Z
UID:10000205-1778698800-1778702400@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
SUMMARY:Winning: Lessons on Life\, Learning and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with the former Superintendent of Lakewood City Schools\, Dr. Michael Burns\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T131524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131524Z
UID:10000222-1778785200-1778790600@www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
CREATED:20260317T132133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T132133Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
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:20260404T043650
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043650
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:20260404T043650
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:20260404T043650
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:20260404T043650
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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