Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library

Summer Program Guide

May-August 2019

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2019

Join Our Summer Reading Program: A Universe of Stories!

May 28th - July 20th

Children, Teens and Adults!

Kick off this summer by joining our reading program and you will have the chance to win great prizes, including gift cards and books.

Thank you to our sponsor, LAKETRAN, for supporting our

Summer Reading Program!

FAMILY MOVIE EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY!

Willoughby Library Afternoon Movie: Toy Story Toy Story 4 releases in theaters on June 21. Join us as we relax, eat popcorn and watch the first Toy Story! Thursday, June 20 2 pm Willoughby Library Afternoon Movie: Lion King The live action Lion King releases in theaters soon! Join us as we relax, eat popcorn and watch the original animated Lion King. Monday, July 15 2 pm Willoughby Library Family Movie Nights Join us on the lawn of Citizens Bank to enjoy an outdoor movie experience for the whole family! All movies start at 6:30 pm and are presented in conjunction with the Willoughby Police & Parks and Recreation departments.

Wednesday, June 12-Toy Story 3 Wednesday, July 10-Lion King 1 ½ Tuesday, August 6-Angry Birds Willoughby Hills Library Family Movie Nights Watch recently released DVD movies on the big screen with free popcorn. Doors open at 5:30 pm with the movie starting at 6 pm. Outside snacks & drinks are permitted. Movies to be announced. Wednesdays, May 15, June 19, July 10, August 21 Willowick Library Friday Family Films This summer all sorts of new movies are coming out. Prepare for the sequels by joining us for a Friday matinee at the Willowick Library. All movies start at 2 pm. Friday, May 31-Secret Life of Pets Friday, June 14-Zootopia Friday, July 12-Angry Birds

CHILDREN’S STORYTIMES CHILDREN’S SERIES

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

Adapted Storytime Specifically for children with special needs, this storytime features stories, rhymes, songs and other engaging activities in a welcoming environment. Tuesdays, May 7, Jun 4, Jul 9, Aug 6 6:30 pm Eastlake

Children’s Storytimes Each storytime program is filled with entertaining, age-appropriate stories and activities that encourage literacy development and help your child prepare to be a skilled reader. Caregivers attend with children for all storytimes. Siblings are welcome. Registration begins now. Program runs June 3-July 18.

0-23 Months Eastlake: Mondays 6:30 pm, Thursdays 10 am Willoughby: Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Wednesdays 10 or 11 am Willowick: Mondays 6:30 pm, Tuesdays 10:30 am

0-5 Years Willoughby Hills: Mondays 11:30 am

0-6 Years Willowick: Wednesdays 6:30 pm

24-36 Months Eastlake: Mondays & Tuesdays 10 am, Wednesdays 6:30 pm Willoughby: Tuesdays 10 or 11 am Willoughby Hills: Tuesdays 6:30 pm Willowick: Wednesdays 10 or 11 am

2-6 Years Willoughby: Thursdays 6:30 pm

3-5 Years Eastlake: Thursdays 6:30 pm Willowick: Thursdays 10 am

3-6 Years Willoughby: Thursdays 10 or 11 am

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Laketran Bus Storytime Join us for a special storytime on a Laketran bus! We’ll read bus books, sing classic bus songs and enjoy a tour of the Laketran bus. Space is limited so register early.

Thursday, May 30 10 or 10:45 am Willoughby

Monday, Jun 3 11 or 11:45 am Willowick

Wheels on the Laketran Bus Storytime Join us for a one-of-a-kind storytime on a Laketran bus! Friday, May 31 10 am or 10:45 am (Choose one time slot) Eastlake

Yoga Storytime Try out our brand new class that incorporates yoga into storytime. Please bring a mat or a towel. Ages 3-8. Mondays, Jun 10, Jul 8 6:30 pm Willoughby

Barks for Books Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog! Grades K-5th grade. Saturdays, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 20, Aug 17 9:30 am and 10 am (Choose one time slot) Eastlake Book Buddies Students entering second, third and fourth grade are invited to team up with an older student to work on building better reading skills through reading aloud, activities and games.

Tuesdays, Jun 4-Jul 16 2:30-3:30 pm Willoughby

Tuesdays, Jun 4-Jul 16 6:30–7:30 pm Willowick Book Buddy Helpers Students in 6-12th grade are invited to team up with a younger student to help build better reading skills through reading aloud, activities and games.

Tuesdays, Jun 4-Jul 16 2:30-3:30 pm Willoughby

Tuesdays, Jun 4-Jul 16 6:30-7:30 pm Willowick

Breakout Adventures Join us for an educational and fun adventure in clue finding, decoding and mystery solving. Working as a team, children will find clues to open several locks to solve the mystery! Mondays, Jun 17: Space & Jul 1: Harry Potter 6:30 pm Willoughby

CHILDREN’S SERIES AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

LEGO Club We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination in our LEGO club. All ages welcome!

Saturdays, May 18, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 24 1:30-3 pm Eastlake

Saturdays, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17 2-3:30 pm

Willoughby Hills

Saturdays, May 4, Jun 1, Jul 13, Aug 10 2-3:30 pm Willowick

Special Needs LEGO Club at Willowick Library meets on the same dates from 10:30 am-12 pm. Pirate Ship Playdate and Craft Toys! Crafts! Fun! This weekly playdate provides a chance for children and caregivers to play and create together. Ages 2-5. Wednesdays, Jun 5-Jul 17 10 am Eastlake Pocket Pets: Tales with Tails Presented by the Lake Humane Society, children will read with a featured (and adoptable) small animal and handler for 20 minutes. Space is limited to children ages 6 and up so register early to book your small furry reading buddy! Mondays, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 5 2, 2:20 or 2:40 pm

Willoughby Summer Crafts Every week of summer reading the library will have a different make-and-take craft. Stop in anytime from May 28– Jul 20. Willoughby, Willowick Libraries Toy Playgroup Everyone is welcome! Stop in and play with toys from our Toy Library. Fridays, May 10 & 24, Jun 7 & 21, Jul 5 & 19, August 9 & 23 10 am-12 pm Willoughby

Saturdays, May 18, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 24 2–3:30 pm

Willowick

Tween Crafts & More Children are invited to create a variety of different projects together. We’ll make slime, scarves, art and have a special breakout adventure. Register for each month you plan to attend. Ages 9-12. Wednesdays, Jun 19, Jul 17 3 pm Willoughby

Young & Restless Join our popular music and movement class with shakers, bubbles, the parachute and more. Ages 2-4. Registration begins August 5.

Eastlake Library: Program runs September 5-26 (No class on Labor day).

Eastlake: Thursdays 10 am

Willoughby & Willowick Libraries: Program runs August 19-September 12.

Willoughby: Tuesdays 10 or 11 am, Wednesdays 6:30 pm

Willowick: Mondays 6:30 pm, Wednesdays 10 or 11 am

Outback Ray Outback Ray is back to show off his awesome animals! Space is limited so register early.

Mon Jun 3 3 pm Willoughby

Tue Jun 25 6:30 pm Eastlake Rockets and Space with a NASA Engineer Join former NASA Engineer David Fuller for a fun filled lesson about rockets and space. Sat Jun 8 2 pm Willowick Aliens from Space: Monster Masks & More Create a simple alien craft mask from outer space and enjoy a monster storytime activity. The movie Wall-E will also be shown. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite alien costumes. Refreshments will be served. Ages 7–12. Parents are welcome to attend. Wed Jun 12 4-6 pm Willoughby Hills Mad Science’s Destination: Moon! Blast off with this interactive science extravaganza! Presented by Mad Science of Northeast Ohio. Tue Jun 18 6:30 pm Eastlake

JUNE

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

Jungle Terry and Friends Join us for Jungle Terry’s awesome animal show. Space is limited so register early. Thu Jun 20 6:30 pm Willowick Indoor Olympics You don’t need to be a professional athlete to exercise like one! Join Lake Health’s Integrative Medicine team to learn about your major muscle groups, what they do and how to make them stronger for sports and everyday fun! Sat Jun 22 2 pm Willoughby

Planting Seeds for Wellness Get up close to Mother Nature by planting some seeds for wellness. We will dig right into the goodness of gardening by getting our hands dirty and starting our own home garden. You’ll leave with a special plant to nurture at home plus all the info you need to pick the perfect veggies to add to any mealtime. After we plant, we’ll do a fun exercise together that is great for both rainy and sunny days. This class will be outside, weather permitting. Mon Jul 1 2 pm Willowick The Great Space Caper by Madcap Puppets Mad-Cap Puppets perform with life-size puppets in celebration of the 2019 summer reading theme A Universe of Stories. Famous space explorer Buzby crash lands his spaceship on a strange planet and forms an unlikely friendship with a stranded alien named Galax. Together they uncover the mysteries of our universe as they search for a new planet that the funny little creature can call home. Ages 5-14. Parents are welcome to attend. Wed Jul 3 6-7:30 pm Willoughby Hills 3,2,1…Blast Off! Celebrate everything space at this out-of-this-world anniversary party commemorating the launch of Apollo 11 to the moon on July 16th, 1969! Tue Jul 16 6:30 pm Eastlake Summer Reading Finale: Comedy Juggler Matt Jergens We are celebrating the end of summer reading with an extra special performance by international gold medalist juggler Matt Jergens. The program will be held at the Fine Arts Association theater! Space is limited so register early. Thu Jul 18 6 pm Fine Arts Association

Painting Rocks at ArtsFest Paint a rock to hide in the community. We provide the supplies, you provide the imagination! Sat Jul 20 10 am-4 pm Willoughby Space Robotics Mini space ships called Ozobots have landed and now you get to drive them! Ozobots are small robots with lots of capability. You will learn about the hardware that makes these little robots so mighty and develop coding skills that will allow you to teach your robot tricks. Best of all, you will learn these skills without the need for a tablet or laptop and your coding tools will be markers. Learn how to drive your mini spaceship and you can earn your own spaceship driver’s license. Fri Jul 26 2-3 pm Willoughby Hills Fly Me to the Moon: NASA Astronaut Interview In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing, join us for a program about key historical figures involved in US space exploration. Enjoy a video presentation by NASA officials about the progress made in the space race since we walked on the moon in 1969. At 6 pm, the family movie Hidden Figures will be shown. Doors open at 5:30 pm. All ages welcome! Wed Jul 31 4-5:30 pm Willoughby Hills

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

JULY

BYOT Tie Dye at the Library!

(Ages 0-12th Grade)

(BYOT) Bring Your Own T-shirt to create wearable art at one of the

Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library locations to celebrate this year’s

summer reading theme: A Universe of Stories!

Tuesday, June 11 6:30-7:30 pm

Eastlake Library

Thursday, August 1 10:30 am-12 pm Willowick Library

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

De-Stress Fest Stressed over tests and assignments? Unwind at our de-stress fest. Featuring aromatherapy, tea samples from Palmer Place Fine Teas, a therapy dog, zen coloring sheets, calming music and more. Grades 7 and up. Tue May 21 6:30-8 pm Willowick

BYOS (Bring Your Own Shoes) for Teens Bring your own white canvas tennis shoes and we will color them with permanent markers & spray with alcohol to make the colors spread. Ages 11-18. Wed Jun 12 3-4 pm Willoughby The Art of War 3.0 for Teens Did you love the tabletop catapult and bow and arrows we made? Join us this summer to make another ancient weapon of war. Note: Hot glue guns will be used for this project. Space is limited. Grades 6-12 (Ages 11-18). Thu Jun 20 6:30 pm Eastlake

Broadway Arts & Crafts for Teens Calling all fans of Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman and more! Come be crafty with us and geek out over your favorite musicals. Wed Jul 17 6:30 pm Eastlake Teen Taste Test Come to the Willoughby Library and see if you can tell which cookie or chip is the name brand and which is the store brand. Ages 11-18. Wed Jul 24 7-8 pm Willoughby

What Else Can I Make in My Mom’s Waffle Maker? Join us to see if these items really make good waffles: Refrigerated biscuit dough, cinnamon bun dough and potato puffs. Ages 11-18. Sat Aug 10 1-2 pm Willoughby

Basement Writers Bring your writing and ideas to share! Give and receive feedback as well as bounce ideas off of your peers. All writing welcome, fanfiction to original works. New to writing? We have prompts. Grades 7-12. Mondays, Jun 10-Jul 29 7-8 pm Willowick Learn and Play Chess Club Join us for an informal gathering of chess enthusiasts, including instruction and play, fun and refreshments! It’s also a perfect opportunity for scouts to earn their chess merit badge. All ages and chessboards welcome. Saturdays, May 25, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 31 12-4 pm Willoughby Sewing for Teens In two easy sewing classes, you’ll make your very own purse. Sewing machine, fabric and tools provided. Thursdays, May 30, Jun 6 5:30-7:30 pm Willoughby Hills Teen Art Club Do you love to create art but never get the chance? Join other art-loving teens for art club. We supply the paint/pencils, you supply the genius. Ages 11-18. Wednesdays, May 15, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 7-8 pm Willoughby Teen Dungeons & Dragons Join us for the 5th edition adventure of Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Onlookers are welcome. Grades 6-12. Tuesdays, Jun 4-Jul 30 6-8 pm Willowick Video Game Club Make friends and play our Xbox One and Wii-U! Grades 6-12. Saturdays, May 4, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 24 2-4 pm Willowick Willoughby Otaku Anime Club Join fellow Otaku to watch & discuss anime and manga and draw our own characters. Refreshments served. Ages 13 and up. Registration required. Saturdays, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 24 1-4 pm Willoughby

TEEN SERIES AND TEEN PROGRAMS

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WEPLCON

Join us for a celebration of anime & fandom featuring raffles, panels, video games, cosplays and more. This event is for ages 11 and up.

Thank you to our event sponsor Team IBB!

Willowick Library

Saturday, July 20th

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

A day of anime and geeky

Fandom!

Willoughby-Eastlake

Library Boosters Book Sale! Willowick Library

Thursday, May 16th Members Only Preview Sale 5-8 pm

Friday, May 17th Saturday, May 18th

Open to the Public 9:30 am– 4:30 pm

Sunday, May 19th Boosters Bag Sale 1:15–4:30 pm

We provide the bag!

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

Intro to Google Docs Learn how to use this free Web-based application in which documents and spreadsheets can be created, edited and stored online. Participants should have basic computer and Internet skills as well as a Google account. This class is hands-on and computers are provided. Thu May 9 6:30–8 pm Willowick

Google Search: Tips & Tricks This class will cover Internet search strategies that will help you find news, images and websites using the Google search engine. Wed May 15 11 am-12 pm Willowick

Library Apps at Home This class will introduce you to all the library services that you can access from home including eBooks & magazines using Libby, movies using Hoopla & Kanopy and online courses with Lynda. Tue May 21 11 am-12 pm Willoughby

Discover the World with Google Earth Put your seat belt on and roam the earth & sky with Google Earth. Come with us on a learning journey and explore all the features of the Google Earth app. Mon Jun 17 7–8 pm Eastlake

Mastering Siri on Your iPhone& iPad Apple expert Chris Woodman will teach you how to utilize Siri to perform common tasks faster and easier. You will learn how to set alarms, get directions as well as other useful tips. Wed Jun 26 6-7 pm Willoughby Hills

What to Consider When Purchasing a Computer Learn what you need to know when making a computer purchase. Join us and ask about types, features and other important topics. Wed Jun 26 7-8 pm Willowick

MAY

JUNE

JULY Cutting the Cable Learn about online streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime & Hoopla, Roku, Chromecast and Apple TV that allow you to access television programs and movies without the monthly cable bill. Mon Jul 15 6:30-7:30 pm Willoughby Hills Office 2013: Word Basics Learn how to create documents using Microsoft Word. The program will explore the basics such as editing text, inserting photos and adjusting spacing and page layout. This class is hands-on. Computers are provided. Tue Jul 30 10–11:30 am Willowick

Beginning Excel Start learning Excel! We'll cover the terms used, how to find your way in the program and some basic formulas. Mon Aug 5 6:30-8 pm Willoughby

Basic Computer Series New to computers? Start here with our classes designed for beginners. All classes 10–11:30 am.

Tue Aug 6 Computer Hardware: The Basics (lecture) Tue Aug 13 Keyboarding and Mouse Basics (hands-on) Tue Aug 20 Computer Software: The Basics (hands-on) Tue Aug 27 Basic Internet (hands-on) Willowick

Mail Merge Basics in Word 2013 Learn how to use the mail merge tool in Word to produce labels and letters from an Excel spreadsheet. Wed Aug 7 6–7:30 pm Willowick

Lynda.com Have you ever wished to continue your job training for free? Learn the steps for how to access over 5,000 online classes for free with the Lynda.com online classroom. We will explore the different features of the database and how you can use it to help enhance business, technology and professional skills. Mon Aug 12 7-8 pm Eastlake

Intermediate Excel This class builds on our basic Excel class as we learn about formulas, functions and sorting data. Mon Aug 19 6:30-8 pm Willoughby

AUGUST

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

COZY UP WITH A MYSTERY Eastlake Library, 7 pm

Thu May 16: Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews

Thu Jul 18: Bootlegger’s Daughter by Margaret Maron

CRIMINAL CONVERSATIONS Willoughby Library, 7 pm

Thu Jun 20: Lying in Wait by Liz Nugent

Thu Jul 18: American Fire by Monica Hesse

Thu Aug 15: Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier

DELICIOUS DISCUSSIONS Downtown Willoughby, 7 pm

Mon May 20: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren Morehouse in Downtown Willoughby

Mon Jun 24: The Martian by Andy Weir Arabica in Downtown Willoughby

Mon Jul 22: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman Willoughby Brewing Co. in Downtown Willoughby

Mon Aug 26: The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve Sol in Downtown Willoughby

MURDER AT THE HILLS Willoughby Hills Library, 2 pm

Thu Jun 13: The Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay

Thu Aug 15: The Wife by Alafair Burke

NOVEL CONVERSATIONS Eastlake Library, 7 pm

Tue May 14: Only Child by Rhiannon Navin

Tue Jun 11: I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

WILLOWICK BOOK CLUB Willowick Library, 7 pm

Thu May 23: The Last Tudor by Philippa Gregory

Thu Jun 27: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Thu Jul 25: Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict

Thu Aug 29: The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

SPECIAL EVENT

Special Exhibit Honoring Pilot Bessie Coleman

July 1—July 31

Eastlake Library

In celebration of the 2019 summer

reading program, Eastlake Library is

honoring the milestones of science and

adventure by hosting an exhibit from

The International Women’s Air and

Space Museum. The exhibit recognizes

the accomplishments of Bessie

Coleman, the first African American

woman in the world to fly a plane & to

earn her international pilot’s license in

France. Bessie Coleman has inspired

many women to overcome obstacles

and achieve their dreams.

Coffee and Color: A Coloring Club for Adults Reduce stress, relax your mind and spark some creativity. Join us for a fun and relaxing morning of coloring and coffee. Ages 18 and over. Thursdays, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8 10:30 am-12 pm Eastlake

Cookbook Confidential: Cookbook Club Join us for a social and fun club where we each bring a homemade dish, based on a monthly topic. Since May is the kick off for summer eating, the topic for the recipes will be picnic. Please bring a dish that could be brought to a picnic as well as a copy of the recipe. Saturdays, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10 11 am-12:30 pm Eastlake

Eastlake Library Yarns Join this group of knitters and crocheters & bring a project to work on. Open to all ages and skill levels. Mondays, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26 7 pm Eastlake

Author Ruth Hanford Morhard Local author Ruth Hanford Morhard will talk about her new book Mrs. Morhard and the Boys. Learn the true story of the Cleveland woman who created the first boys baseball league. Books will be available for purchase. Wed May 8 7-8 pm Willowick

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

ADULT SERIES AND ADULT PROGRAMS

5 Steps to Making Your Happiness Happen Join Emily Capuria of Balance and Thrive and author of the new book 5 Steps to Make Your Happiness Happen as she discusses her book and experiences in becoming an author. Sat May 11 10 am Willoughby No More Silence! Join us for an educational presentation about domestic violence and unhealthy relationships from a survivor who overcame it. Mon May 13 6:30 pm Willoughby Become a Volunteer Guardian Join Noelle Silvaroli from Lifeline Volunteer Guardian and learn how to become a volunteer guardian for a vulnerable person. Refreshments will be served! Tue May 14 10 am Willoughby Growing Great Roses Learn the hints to growing great roses. Topics include disease, pest control, pruning and watering techniques. Mon May 20 7-8 pm Eastlake Let’s Talk Home Buying! Join Danielle Dooley and Jody Finucan from Great Lakes Home Team with Keller Williams as they walk through the process of home buying. Participants will also hear from a home inspector & experts in titles and mortgages. Tue May 21 6 pm Willoughby All Things Utilities A representative from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio will be holding a workshop on all things utilities: Energy choice, consumer protection tips, energy efficiency tips and more. Bring your bills and any questions or concerns you have with your current utility services. Tue May 21 7–8 pm Willowick

History of the Lake County Captains Learn about the history of our local minor league baseball team, Lake County Captains! Thu May 23 6:30 pm Willoughby Red Cross Blood Drive Give the gift of life at the Willoughby Library! Thu May 30 and Thu Jul 25 2-7 pm Willoughby

Lake Health Integrative Medical Series

The Keto Diet: New Solution or Unhealthy Fad? Join Melinda Wivell, RDN, LD, Lake Health dietitian and nutrition expert, as she explains the Keto diet. What is it, does it work and is it safe? Bring your questions for a Q & A session after the program. Tue Jun 4 7–8 pm Willowick

Meal Planning on a Budget Join Melinda Wivell, RDN, LD, Lake Health dietitian and nutrition expert, as she gives practical advice and insider tips on how to grocery shop, cook and plan healthier meals on a budget. Tue Jul 2 7–8 pm Willowick

Exploring Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine Join naturopathic provider Jacob Wolf, ND, L.Ac, Dipl. OM as he discusses effective naturopathic strategies to prevent and treat a variety of health conditions. Learn about acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and more. Tue Aug 6 7–8 pm Willowick

MAY

Registration Is REQUIRED For All Programs.

History of Women in Aviation The International Women’s Air and Space Museum will present influential female figures for an historical tour of women in flight.

Mon Jun 3 7-8 pm Eastlake

Thu Jun 13 7-8 pm Willowick Cross Stitch for Beginners Join Jamie Frank of The Count of Many Stitches as she teaches the basics, including different fabrics and how to start and finish a stitching area. Please bring scissors. All other supplies will be provided. Thu Jun 6 7–8 pm Willowick Journaling for Stress Relief Join Lauren Burnett from the Center for Inner Quality & learn how to use journaling as a form of stress relief. Thu Jun 13 7-8:30 pm Willoughby DIY Galaxy T-Shirts Bring your own black cotton t-shirt and learn how to craft your own galaxy t-shirt. All supplies provided. Ages 14 and up. Sat Jun 15 1-4 pm Eastlake Beginner’s Guide to Digital Photography Dee Hudson will teach you how to use a digital camera & all the tips and tricks for taking great digital photos. Mon Jun 17 5:30-7:30 pm Willoughby Hills

Beekeeping 101 Daniel Zikursh from Midgard Farms will discuss the environmental benefits of local beekeeping, how to start a hive and what products derive from bee pollen. Honey cake and light refreshments will be served. Wed Jun 26 7 pm

Willoughby

Escape from the Space Library with Breakout EDU You’re visiting the space library when things go horribly wrong! Can you escape? There are three sessions to choose from and each session will be limited to 8 people. Ages 16 and up. Sat Jul 6 12-3 pm Willoughby

JUNE Lake Humane Society Adoption Event Find your new best friend! The Lake Humane Society will have adoptable pets available to visit with. Not sure if you are ready to be a pet owner? Bring your questions. Sat Jul 13 10 am-1 pm Willowick

Backyard Composting: Good for the Soil You'll learn composting basics as well as troubleshooting techniques for any problems that might develop in your compost bin. The presentation is free. Compost bins will be available for purchase at a cost of $50. Thu Aug 8 7–8 pm Willowick Summer Salutations: Downward Dogs and Daydreams This workshop makes the abstract tangible by getting those places, people, ideas and emotions committed to paper. We will create art that reflects our deepest dreams and discuss briefly how research supports the idea that such reflecting and recording actually increases our chances of accomplishing all we have set out to achieve. Tue Aug 13 6 pm Willoughby Air Fryer 101 Join us for an introduction to this popular kitchen gadget and learn how to make guilt-free versions of your favorite fried foods. Recipes and tips will be shared. Tue Aug 13 7-8 pm Willowick The Cultural Gardens of Liberty Boulevard Many Clevelanders are familiar with the Cleveland Cultural Gardens but how familiar are you with its history? Historian Rebecca McFarland will deliver a special lecture about the origin of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on Liberty Boulevard.

Wed Aug 21 7 pm Willoughby Landlord/Tenant Law: What You Should Know Are you a renter or a landlord with questions about your rights? Attorney Pamela Kurt will be here to offer advice and useful information. Thu Aug 22 7–8 pm Willowick

ADULT PROGRAMS

JULY

AUGUST

Library Board of Trustees

Nicholas Monin, President

Shelley Polewchak, Vice President

Dawn Roche, Secretary

Frank Buttari

Jeffrey Mackey

Diane Petruccio

Susan Roseum

The Board of Trustees meets the

3rd Monday of each month at

7 p.m. at various locations.

Contact your library for more

information.

Library Administration

(440) 943-2203

Rick Werner, Director

Eric Linderman, Deputy Director

Victoria Simmons, Fiscal Officer

Eastlake Public Library

36706 Lakeshore Blvd.

Eastlake, OH 44095

(440) 942-7880

Willoughby Public Library

30 Public Square

Willoughby, OH 44094

(440) 942-3200

Willowick Public Library

263 E. 305 St.

Willowick, OH 44095

(440) 943-4151

Monday–Thursday

9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday (Sep–May)

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Willoughby Hills Public Library

35400 Chardon Rd.

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

(440) 942-3362

Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday (Sep–May)

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Thank you to the W-E

Library Boosters for their

ongoing support!

Registration is REQUIRED for all programs. Please register online at WE247.org or at the library where your program is

being held. The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library reserves the right to cancel library programs.