LPL News for the week of April 22, 2007

[Lakewood Public Library]

"Before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.
The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience."
--Harper Lee (1926-)

The Technology Center will close at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2007. Soon there will be an expansion of computer services at Madison Branch.

Once renovation is completed, look for an expanded Technology Center at Main Library. Thank you for your patience during the interim period.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sunday, April 22 -- Sunday With the Friends - Me & Willy
Willy Earle and Patricia Winfield perform original songs sprinkled in with music by the likes of the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and Robert Johnson.
2:00 P.M. in the Main Library Auditorium

Wednesday, April 25 -- A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE PROGRAMS
A book discussion program for students in fourth through eighth grade.
Though I'd rather not, I'm obliged to inform you of these most unhappy programs about Lemony Snicket's very sad books concerning the dreadful lives of the Baudelaire orphans. Please read at least the first two books before the first program. You would probably have a happier time watching leaves grow on trees, but if you must register you should stop in or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 P.M. in the Main Library Auditorium

Saturday, April 28 -- Lakewood Public Cinema -
STAR WARS: THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY
A New Hope (1977) Directed by George Lucas

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Directed by Irvin Kershner Rated PG

Return of the Jedi (1983) Directed by Richard Marquand Rated PG

A naïve young man from a desert wasteland (George Lucas) emerges from obscurity to challenge the big studio empires, bring balance to Science Fiction filmmaking and change our galaxy forever. What else can we say? The Lakewood Public Cinema is proud to present a whole day of four-star cinema for film scholars and families alike. But purists, beware! As devoted Lucans, we'll be screening the 2004 "final" cut of these films from the gorgeously restored DVD set. "Han shot simultaneously!"
1:30 P.M. in the Main Library Auditorium

Sunday, April 29 - Sunday With the Friends - Flamenco Guitar
Stuart Vokes illustrates the lively history of flamenco music through its Andalusian, Islamic, Sephardic and Gypsy cultures, with skilled hands and trusty guitar.
2:00 P.M. in the Main Library Auditorium

For information on all events at Lakewood Public Library, check out our EVENTS CALENDAR

NEW BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC

Adult Fiction:
Perfect Royal Mistress: a novel by Diane Haeger -- FICTION HAEGER
Grotesque by Natsuo Kirono -- FICTION KIRONO
Death Comes for the Fat Man by Reginald Hill -- MYSTERY HILL

Adult Nonfiction:
A thousand names for joy: living in harmony with the way things are by Byron Katie -- 170.44 KATIE 2.
Back to the family: food tastes better shared with ones you love by Art Smith -- 641.5973 SMITH 3.
A long way gone: memoirs of a boy soldier by Ishmael Beah -- BIO BEAH

Juvenile Books:
Champions on the Bench: The Story of the Cannon Street YMCA All Stars by Carole Boston Weatherford--JPICTURE BK Weatherford 2.
Alphabet Explosion: Search and Count from Alien to Zebra by John Nickle--JPICTURE BK Nickle 3.
The Treasures of Weatherby by Zilpha Keatley Snyder--JFICTION Snyder

Juvenile Audiovisual:
The Kids Who Saved Summer--JDVD Kids
Princess on the Brink by Meg Cabot--JCD FICTION Cabot
Beethoven's Wig 3: Many More Sing Along Symphonies by Richard Perlmutter--JCD Beethoven's

BROWSING THE STACKS

The Lakewood Public Library offers a variety of intriguing book collections assembled by our staff. They can be found throughout the building on special kiosks, at the beginning of aisles and on hanging wall displays.
Our goal is to bring together all the materials on popular topics into one convenient location.

Leisure

Challenge yourself in your spare time! Located on a kiosk on the first floor, near the main circulation desk.

Fun & games for family gatherings: with a focus on reunions by Adrienne E. Anderson -- 790.191 ANDERSON

Play poker like the pros by Phil Hellmuth -- 795.412 HELLMUTH

222 tips for building model railroad structures by Dave Frary -- 625.19 3766

Ready set knit: learn to knit with 20 hot projects by Sasha Kagan -- 746.432 KAGAN

The complete idiot's guide to digital photography by Steve Greenberg --
778.3 GREENBERG

Drawing and painting fantasy figures: from the imagination to the pageby Finlay Cowan -- 741.6 COWEN

1000 Best Poker Strategies and Secrets by Susie Isaacs
Title is available from the Ohio eBook Project.


LPL'S WEB SITE FOCUS - -Lakewood Public Library: Remembering the Last 90 Years

The Lakewood Public Library is seeking memories from Lakewood residents and friends of the library as part of its major expansion. The library is currently undergoing a $16 million plan to renovate and expand the 90 year old facility from its current size of 55,000 square feet to 93,000 square feet. The project is expected to be completed in December 2007. http://www.lkwdpl.org/90years/

Contact us with any suggestions to this page through email: lpl@lkwdpl.org

LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS
Follow the progress of the expansion of Lakewood Public Library. Take a look at our ongoing photo journal at http://www.lkwdpl.org/about/newbuilding/phojo.htm

BE THE FIRST TO BE THE BEST GALA TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ART
The Lakewood Public Library Foundation is hosting a Gala to celebrate the 40,000 square foot expansion (the first of two phases) of the library. Gala guests will have the opportunity to get a preview of the library designed by renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern. The Gala will feature wonderful live music, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Funds raised by the Gala will support public art both inside and outside the library.
http://bethefirsttoseethebest.com/

E-BOOKS
Through the Ohio eBook Project your Lakewood Public Library card (and PIN) gives you access to browse and search hundreds of titles for downloading to your home computer, portable device, or burning onto CDs for reading and listening anywhere, anytime. The Ohio eBook Project is funded in part using LSTA funds awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the State Library of Ohio.

Don't have a PIN? You will need a PIN to access your account online or to check out materials from the eBook Project. Get your PIN at the Circulation Desk at Main Library or Madison Branch. Get started here: http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com/