LPL News for the week of 10-21-07

[Lakewood Public Library]

"Try to open up your mind a little, and move away from rigid opinions of what people should do and be - unless you have been there."
--Ann Rule (1935-)

UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS -- THREE LAKEWOOD POETS
Lakewood's Poet Laureate, a creative writing instructor and a semi-retired nuclear physicist invite you to an afternoon of poetry. Jack McGuane, Susan Grimm and Terry Provost (respectively) will recite from their own work.
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium

FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS
Horse Hoe-Down
2:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2007
CAN YA TELL STORIES?: For students in fifth through eighth grade
Do you like to tell stories? Ever wanted to read to children? Interested in presenting a story time to toddlers and preschoolers? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, sign up for this series of five one-hour, interactive workshops, then present a special story time to the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA. All participants will who complete the program will receive a certificate and other rewards. To register, please stop in, call (216) 228-7428 or use the form provided on the last page of our Fall/Winter Program Guide.
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Madison Branch

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2007
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S HISTORIC HOUSE SERIES
EXTERIOR BUILDING PATHOLOGY
Understanding the deterioration processes of exterior building materials & systems. Contact Mazie Adams at the Lakewood Historical Society (216) 221-7343
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Women's Pavilion at Lakewood Park

FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS
Who Wears a Mask?
10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007
FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS
Who Wears a Mask?
10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2007
SUNDAY WITH THE FRIENDS -- MICHAEL JANTZ
Singer-songwriter Michael Jantz played his way up from the street corners-twice. He'll regale the audience with selected adventures from his journey, in-between performances of acoustic rock and storyteller blues from his latest album, "Snapshots of the Universe."
2:00 p.m. in the New Main Library Auditorium

FAMILY WEEKEND WONDERS
Who Wears a Mask?
2:00 p.m. at the Madison Branch

NEW BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC -- Located on the First Floor
Adult Fiction:
What is the what: the autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng: a novel by Dave Eggers -- FICTION EGGERS
Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo -- FICTION RUSSO
The Cleft by Doris May Lessing -- FICTION LESSING

Adult Nonfiction:
Hands-on digital photography: a step-by-step course in camera controls, software techniques, and successful imaging by George Schaub -- 775 SCHAUB
The journal of Joyce Carol Oates, 1973-1982 by Joyce Carol Oates -- 813.54 OATES
The Official Hodgson Mill whole grain baking companion: 400 wholesome, hearty recipes for muffins, breads, cookies, and more by Judith M. Fertig -- 641.631 FERTIG

Adult Audiovisual:
The new American story by Bill Bradley -- CD BIO BRADLEY
Farce of the penguins by David Permut -- DVD FARCE OF THE PENGUINS
Totally country. Vol. 6 by Various Artists -- CD COUNTRY TOTALLY COUNTRY V.6

Juvenile Books:
Beetle Bop by Denise Fleming--jPICTURE BK Fleming
Hugo & Miles in I've Painted Everything! by Scott Magoon--jPICTURE BK Magoon
Strange Relations by Sonia Levitin--jFICTION Levitin

Juvenile Audiovisual:
Cadet Kelly--jDVD Cadet
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson--jCD FICTION Fever
Thingamakid: Giggle Toons--jCD Thingamakid

BROWSING THE STACKS
The Lakewood Public Library offers a wide variety of book collections within our non-fiction area. This week's spotlight is on: HOME REPAIR
Get a jumpstart on those winter repair projects! These titles are located in the non-fiction room on the second floor.

Essential powertools: 19 tools to renovate and repair your home by This Old House Books -- 643.7 ESSENTIAL
Dare to repair: a do-it-herself guide to fixing (almost) anything in the home by Julie Sussman -- 643.7 SUSSMAN
The New York Times home repair almanac: a season-by-season guide for maintaining your home by Edward R.Lipinski -- 643.7 LIPINSKI
Essential home repair: a seasonal guide to maintaining your home by This Old House Book -- 643.7 ESSENTIAL
Fireplaces and wood stoves by Time-Life Books -- 697.1 FIREPLACES
The Gadget Guru's make-it-easy guide to home repair by Andy Pargh -- 643.7 PARGH

LPL'S WEB SITE FOCUS -- KnowItNow
Questions answered online at any time--that's what Ohio's live online reference service, KnowItNow can do for you! KnowItNow unites the information expertise of librarians, the comprehensive resources of Ohio's public libraries and advanced technology to meet your information needs whenever you need it, wherever you are. It is a service a service of the State Library of Ohio and your local Ohio Public Library. To find out more about this great service, go to http://www.knowitnow.org/

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

EBOOKS
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/
This Week's featured E-Books:
Classic Poe by Edgar Allan Poe, narrated by Ralph Cosham
Software needed: OverDrive Media Console 1.0
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, narrated by Ralph Cosham
Software needed: OverDrive Media Console 1.0
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, narrated by Alex Wilson
Software needed: OverDrive Media Console 1.0
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Software needed: Mobipocket Reader 4.7