LPL New for the week of May 6, 2007
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 3:11 pm
"If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers."--Thomas Pynchon (1937-)
UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Thursday, May 3
SCIENCE VS. MAGIC
A book discussion program for students in fourth through eighth grade
Explore new worlds in six amazing fantasy and science-fiction series. We'll read the first installment of each saga to determine whether aliens are smarter than fairies, or whether genies are more powerful than Greek gods. Each title must be read by its discussion date. To register, please stop in or call (216) 228-7428.
The Akhenaten Adventure by Philip Kerr
7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. in the Madison Branch
Saturday, May 12
Writer's Workshop - New Location - New Time
Renew your creative energy and get positive feedback from fellow writers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just have a hankering to write, everyone is welcome to join this workshop.
3:00 P.M. in the Madison Branch Meeting Room
For information on all events at Lakewood Public Library, check out our EVENTS CALENDAR
NEW BOOKS, MOVIES & MUSIC
Adult Fiction:[/b]
Nerve damage by Peter Abrahams -- FICTION ABRAHAMS
Then we came to the end: a novel by Josuha Ferris -- FICITON FERRIS
The good husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith -- MYSTERY MCCALL SMITH
Adult Nonfiction:
Mistakes were made (but not by me): why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts by Carol Tavris -- 153 TAVRIS
The wild trees: a story of passion and daring by Richard Preston -- 585.509794 PRESTON
The Beatles in Cleveland: memories, facts & photos about the notorious 1964 & 1966 concerts by Dave Schwensen -- 782.42166 SCHWENSEN
LPL'S WEB SITE FOCUS- OPLIN Databases
OPLIN is the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Their mission is to ensure that all Ohio residents have fast, free public Internet access throughout the state, as well as the use of high-quality research databases not freely available on the World Wide Web. OPLIN's collection of databases will help you find information on just about every topic you can think of. http://search3.webfeat.org/oplinsearch.html
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.
Click here for details.
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/