program guide - Willoughby

Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library
PROGRAM
GUIDE
January-April
2016
Children’s Programs, Series and Storytimes
Children’s Storytimes
Children’s Storytimes
Each storytime program is full of 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. Registration begins January 11. Program runs
January 25-March 17.
0-23 months
Eastlake: Mondays 6:30 pm, Thursdays 10 am
Willoughby: Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Wednesdays 10 or
10:45 am
Willowick: Mondays 6:30 pm, Tuesdays 10:30 am
24-36 months
Eastlake: Tuesdays 10 am
Willoughby: Tuesdays 10 or 11 am
Willowick: Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Wednesdays 10 am
3-5 years
Eastlake: Mondays 10 am, Thursdays 6:30 pm
Willoughby: Mondays 6:30 pm, Thursdays 10 am
Willowick: Thursdays 10 am
0-5 years
Willoughby Hills: Mondays 11:30 am, Tuesdays 1:30 pm
0-6 years
Willowick: Wednesdays 6:30 pm
Children’s Series
Barks for Books
Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog!
(Grades K-5).
Saturdays, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 9
9:30 or 10 am (Choose one session)
Eastlake
Book Buddies & Book Buddy Helpers
Book Buddies: Students entering second, third and fourth
grades are invited to team up with an older student to
work on building better reading skills through reading
aloud, activities and games. Book Buddy Helpers:
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to team up with a
younger student to help them build better reading skills
through reading aloud, activities and games.
Registration begins January 11. Program runs
January 25-March 17.
Wednesdays 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Homeschool Art Adventures
Each month we will learn about an artist or art technique
and then create our own works in that style. Dress for
making a mess! (Ages 5 and up).
Thursdays, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21 , May 19
10 am or 12 pm
Willoughby
Homeschool Science Adventures
Each month we will cover an aspect of STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) with hands on
activities. (Ages 6 and up).
Thursdays, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7 , May 5
10 am or 12 pm
Willoughby
LEGO Club
We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination in
our LEGO club!
Saturdays, Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16 (All ages).
1:30-3 pm
Eastlake
Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 2 (All ages).
2-3:30 pm
Willoughby
Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23
2-3:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Saturdays, Jan 9, Feb 13 (Star Wars Lego Club), Mar 19,
Apr 9 (All ages).
2-3:30 pm
Willowick
Let’s Make Art
Come explore different art materials and make your own
creations. (Grades K-6).
Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 5, Apr 16
1-2:30 pm
Willowick
Pint-Sized Science
Introduce your child to science with stories, games and
exciting hands-on activities! (Ages 3-6).
Tuesdays, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Please register for all programs online at WE247.org or at the
library your program is being held.
Children’s Programs, Series and Storytimes
Techno Tots Preschool Storytime
Experience our new class that incorporates just a tiny bit of
iPad fun into a silly Miss Sarah storytime. (Ages 3-6).
Fridays, Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 11, Apr 8 10 am
Willoughby
We Love Cats & Dogs
Crafts, games and fun all about our favorite cats and dogs,
including Splat, Pete, Clifford and more!
Mon Feb 22 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Young & Restless
Join our popular music and movement class with shakers,
bubbles, the parachute and more. (Ages 2-4). Registration
begins March 21. Program runs April 4-28.
March
Eastlake: Mondays 6:30 pm, Thursdays 10 am
Willoughby: Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Wednesdays
10 or 10:45 am
Willowick: Wednesdays 10 or 11 am, Wednesdays 6:30 pm
January
Officer Dan and Jager
Come to the library to meet our local superheroes, Officer
Dan and his special dog Jager. Learn how helpful a dog can
be with fighting crime. All ages welcome!
Wed Jan 20 6:30 pm
Willowick
Great Big Family Sing-along
All ages welcome!
Thu Jan 21 10 am
Eastlake
February
Family Craft Night
Get out of the house and get creative with a variety of craft
projects for the whole family. All ages welcome!
Tue Mar 1 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with favorite Seuss stories
and fun games. All ages welcome!
Wed Mar 2 7 pm
Willowick
Spring Fling with Pete the Cat
Join us for a fun packed evening of spring stories, a craft
and egg hunt with Pete the Cat.
Wed Mar 16 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
Sing and Stretch Yoga with Sing and Swing, LLC
Visit the library to experience this one time demo
presentation of Sing and Swing, LLC’s Sing and Stretch
yoga class! Ages 1-5 attend with caregiver. Please bring a
towel or mat. Space is limited so register early.
Fri Mar 18 10 or 11 am
Willoughby
February Fun!
Groundhog’s Day, Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and
Leap Year – we’re celebrating them all in one outrageous
Music Together with Sing and Swing, LLC
party. All ages welcome!
Visit the library to experience this one time demo
Tue Feb 2 6:30 pm
presentation of Sing and Swing, LLC’s Music Together
Eastlake
class! Ages 0-5 attend with caregiver. Space is limited so
register early.
Stars Wars Lego Club and Craft
Tue Mar 22 10 or 11 am
Use your Jedi powers to create your own Star Wars-themed
Willoughby
Lego creations. You will also be able to make your very
own paper lightsaber craft to take home. May the force be
Tree Tales Storytime with The Holden Arboretum
with you. All ages welcome!
Join us for a special Tree Tales storytime with The Holden
Sat Feb 13 2-3:30 pm
Arboretum. All ages welcome!
Willowick
Wed Mar 23 6:30 pm
Willowick
Underground Railroad in Cleveland Trunk Show
Looking for something fun and educational for the kids
Puppet Show Workshop and Performance!
on President's Day? Restore Cleveland Hope will host a
Join a group of kids to plan, rehearse, make props and put
fun-filled and educational dialogue about the
on your own show for family and friends. (Grades 2-6).
Underground Railroad using props and artifacts
Thu Mar 24, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 21 7-8 pm
for children.
Willowick
Mon Feb 15 3-4 pm
Willoughby
Children’s Programs
Teen Programs
April
January
Pete the Cat’s Groovy Party!
Join us for games and crafts related to everyone’s favorite
blue cat. All ages welcome!
Tue Apr 5 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Teen Star Wars Fun
You saw the new movie, now come make Jedi caliber
crafts! (Grades 6-12).
Mon Jan 18 2-3 pm
Willowick
Race Into Space with The Children’s Museum
of Cleveland
Discover how the universe and our solar system were
made by simulating the Big Bang Theory with balloons,
role-play a model of our solar system with inflatables and
design your own planet to take home. (Ages 3-5).
Mon Apr 18 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon & Trading Card Game Card Night
Bring your friends and your common MtG, Pokemon,
Yu-Gi-Oh, WoW cards to the Willoughby Library. Please
leave your favorite/rare cards at home so they don’t get
lost. (Grades 6-12) (Ages 11-18).
Tue Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19 6-8:30 pm
Willoughby
Little Olympians with The Children’s Museum
of Cleveland
Celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Games and experience
archery and gymnastics through crafts and more!
Tue Apr 19 6-7:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Dinosaur Dig
What is a paleontologist? Help your child find out. A
story/discussion using dinosaur props will open the
session. Hands-on activities will follow including the use of
real tools to hunt for fossils in a sand tub, identifying types
of dinosaurs, exploring various animal bones and making
fossils with clay to take home. (Ages 3-6).
Wed Apr 20 6:30 pm
Willowick
Pet Palooza Puppet Show Performance
See an original puppet play by students. Refreshments
included. All ages welcome!
Thu Apr 21 7 pm
Willowick
Willoughby Otaku Anime Club
Join fellow Otaku at the Willoughby Library to watch
anime, discuss anime and manga and draw our own
characters. You can even cosplay if you’d like.
Refreshments will be served. (Ages 13 and up).
Sat Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16 1-4 pm
Willoughby
Teen Art Club
Do you love to create art but never get the chance? Join
other art-loving teens for Art Club where we will focus
on a different artist or style each session.
(Grades 6-12) (Ages 11-18).
Thu Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 28 7 pm
Eastlake
SAT/ACT Practice Test
Kaplan Test Prep is providing a FREE SAT & ACT
combination practice test! The test will be 3.5 hours.
Please bring pencils and a calculator.
Sat Jan 30 10 am-2 pm
Willowick
February
Teen Un-Valentine Party
Celebrate with other teens who think Valentine’s Day is
SO overrated. Crafts and treats, minus the hearts.
(Grades 6-12).
Mon Feb 15 2-3 pm
Willowick
Please register for all programs online at WE247.org or at the
library your program is being held.
Teen Programs
OMG! Do You Believe What They Did on The
Walking Dead?
Come to the Willoughby Library and join us in our version
of “Talking Dead!” (Ages 13 and up).
Tue Feb 23, Mar 22, Apr 26 7-8:30 pm
Willoughby
March
Teen Craft Extravaganza
Teens are invited to make a variety of fun crafts and
enjoy snacks.
Mon Mar 21 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
April
Teen Earth Day
We’ll turn trash into treasure and help the environment!
(Grades 6-12).
Mon Apr 4 2-3 pm
Willowick
Teen Henna
Kristina Haberek from Cleveland Henna will make
Henna creations for teens.
Mon Apr 11 5:30-7:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Special Events
Technology Classes
Get to Know Your Gadget - 1 on 1
Did you receive a gift for the holidays and have no idea
how to use it? We can help you set up your device, get
free library apps, eBooks, digital magazines, audiobooks
and more. Appointment required - Please call
440-943-2203 Ext. 106 to schedule a 30 minute session.
Sat Jan 9 11-3 pm
Eastlake
iPad Basics for Beginners
Learn how to navigate your iPad. This class will cover
apps, customizing the home screen and searching the web
using Safari. Please bring your iPad, Apple ID and Apple
ID password.
Tue Jan 12 2-3:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Photo Editing 101
In this hands-on workshop, we'll cover the basics of
image editing such as cropping, resizing and rotating
digital images using Pixlr Express. Computers will be
provided. Basic computer skills are required.
Thu Jan 28 6-8 pm
Willoughby
Navigating Windows 10
Learn how to navigate the new Windows 10 operating
system. This class is lecture based. Computers are not
provided.
Thu Feb 4 7-8 pm
Willowick
Celebrate National Library Week (April 10-16)
"Libraries Transform"
Downloading eBooks
FEED YOUR
COMMUNITY!
April 10-16
Bring in non-perishable food items
and have your Willoughby-Eastlake
Public Library fines erased!
1 Food Item = Erased Fines on
1 W-E Library Item
All food will be donated to the
McKinley Community Outreach
Center in Willoughby.
Learn how to access & download eBooks from the
library website. The class will cover how to access eBooks
on a computer and popular devices. Please bring a device
if you have one.
Tue Feb 16 3-4 pm
Eastlake
Computer Basics I
Learn the basics of computer hardware, including how
to use a mouse and keyboard.
Thu Feb 18 7 pm
Willoughby
Office 2013: Word for Beginners
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.
Wed Feb 24 2-3:30 pm
Willoughby
Technology Classes
Computer Basics II
Learn about how the computer stores information and
software. Computer Basics I required.
Thu Feb 25 7 pm
Willoughby
Office 2013: Intermediate Word
Learn about additional tools available in Word 2013 and
how to customize your document layout using tables,
columns, headers & footers. This class is hands-on.
Computers are provided. Prerequisite: Word for Beginners
class or previous experience with Word.
Wed Mar 2 2-3:30 pm
Willoughby
Internet Basics
Learn the basics of search engines and using websites.
Thu Mar 3 7 pm
Willoughby
Email Basics
Learn how to open a Gmail account.
Thu Mar 10 1-2 pm
Willoughby Hills
Thu Mar 17 7 pm
Willoughby
Office 2013: Excel for Beginners
Learn how to create a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel.
This class is hands-on. Computers are provided.
Wed Mar 23 10-11:30 am
Willoughby
Facebook Basics I
Learn how to set up your own Facebook account. You must
have access to either your mobile phone or your email
address to complete creating your Facebook account.
Thu Mar 24 7 pm
Willoughby
Office 2013: Intermediate Excel
Learn about the complex tools available in Excel 2013
including how to filter, sort & view data. This class is
hands-on. Computers are provided. Prerequisite: Excel for
Beginners class or familiarity with Excel.
Wed Mar 30 6:30-8 pm
Willoughby
Facebook Basics II
We will focus on the things you can do with Facebook,
including posting pictures. An active Facebook account
is required.
Thu Mar 31 7 pm
Willoughby
Adult Programs
Free Online Tools for Businesses
This class will cover free & user-friendly online tools that
can improve your productivity. Tools discussed will
include Canva, Mail Chimp and online cloud storage.
Thu Apr 7 7-8 pm
Eastlake
Intermediate iPad
Learn how to use some popular features in the
pre-installed Apple apps. This class will cover
downloading & using apps. Please bring your iPad, Apple
ID and Apple ID password. Basic knowledge is required.
Tue Apr 19 7-8 pm
Willowick
Book Discussions
Delicious Discussions - Downtown Willoughby, 7 pm
Mon Jan 25 Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons
by Lorna Landvik
Location: Corks Wine Bar in Downtown Willoughby
Mon Feb 29 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
by Junot Diaz
Location: Olivor Twist in Downtown Willoughby
Mon Mar 21 Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Location: Cannon Deli in Downtown Willoughby
Mon Apr 25 My Life in France by Julia Child
Location: TBD in Downtown Willoughby
Happy Bookers - Willowick Library, 7 pm
Tue Jan 12 The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
Tue Feb 16 Everybody’s Got Something by Robin Roberts
Tue Mar 15 The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by
Gabrielle Zevin
Murder at the Hills - Willoughby Hills Library, 2 pm
Thu Feb 11 After the Storm by Linda Castillo
Thu Apr 14 The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari
Novel Conversations - Eastlake Library, 7 pm
Tue Jan 12 The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Tue Feb 9 After I’m Gone by Laura Lippman
Tue Mar 8 Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Tue Apr 12 Monday, Monday by Elizabeth Crook
January
Coffee and Color: An Adult Coloring Club
Reduce stress, relax your mind and spark some creativity.
Join us for a fun and relaxing hour of coloring and coffee.
Please bring a cup. (Ages 18 and up).
Thu Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14 10:30 am
Eastlake
Adult Programs
Learn and Play Chess Club
Join us for an informal gathering of chess enthusiasts,
including instruction and play, fun and refreshments! No
Pinterest Projects
registration needed. All ages and chessboards welcome!
Finally get around to making those projects pinned on your
Sat Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 30 12-4 pm
DIY and Craft’s board. Experts and enthusiasts welcome as
Willoughby
we explore and create together. All materials provided.
(Ages 13 and up).
Thu Jan 14 Book Box 6:30 pm
Thu Feb 11 Jewelry Making 6:30 pm
Valentine’s Day Music with Judy
Thu Mar 10 DIY Cleaning Supplies 6:30 pm
Join Judy Crawford as she sings your favorite love songs
Thu Apr 14 CD Birdfeeders 6:30 pm
made famous by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and many
Willoughby
more. Refreshments will be served.
Thu Feb 8 7-8 pm
Local Author Meet and Greet: Keith Manos
Willowick
Join local author Keith Manos as he discusses his new book
My Last Year of Life (in School). Keith, a Willoughby
resident, is a retired teacher who gives an insider’s look at Restore Cleveland Hope
public education today. He is also the author of 101 Ways to Restore Cleveland Hope will host a discussion about the
establishment and operation of the Underground Railroad
Motivate Athletes and Writing Smarter.
in Cleveland as well as retell, promote and celebrate
Sat Jan 16 11 am
Cleveland's history.
Willoughby
Mon Feb 15 6 pm
Willoughby
Hollywood Handbells
Enjoy a night of music from the movies performed by the
Shoregate Handbell Choir.
Wed Jan 20 7 pm
Meditation
Eastlake
Life coach Jill Jurcago will share information on meditation
including exercises.
Probate Seminar
Mon Mar 14 6-7 pm
Attorney Pamela Kurt will speak on the subject of
Willoughby Hills
probate and answer your questions.
January
February
March
Thu Jan 21 7 pm
Willoughby
Eliot Ness: The Cleveland Years
Internationally recognized expert Rebecca McFarland will
present on the life and times of Eliot Ness.
Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits
Tue Mar 22 7 pm
Financial advisor, Lee Quinones of Johnnycake Financial
Services, Inc. will discuss Social Security benefits for adults Eastlake
and offer strategic planning on when to claim benefits.
Thu Jan 21 7-8 pm
Willowick
Scrapbooking Crop-a-thon at the Eastlake Library
Join us for over 20 hours of crafting time. Join
Eastlake Library Yarns
friends and others who share your hobby for a fun
The club is open to knitters and crocheters of all skill
weekend! Bring your supplies and a snack to share.
levels. Please bring a project to work on.
(Ages 18 and up).
Mon Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25 7 pm
Sat Apr 2 , 9 am-10 pm and Sun Apr 3, 10 am-5 pm
Eastlake
Eastlake
W-E Seed Swap and Green Gardening Talk
Learn what green gardening means and contributions you Cleveland’s Union Terminal
can make to the solution with OSU Master Gardener Carol Join local historians Rebecca McFarland and Tom Pappas
as they take a look back at the early days of the Terminal
Powers. Bring your seeds, we'll have labels!
Tower on Public Square.
Sat Jan 30 9:30 am
Thu Apr 28 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Willowick
Please register for all programs online at WE247.org or at the
library your program is being held.
April
Library Board of Trustees
Sue Roseum, President
Frank Buttari, Vice President
Jennifer Kercher, Secretary
Jeffrey Mackey
Nicholas Monin
Diane Petruccio
Dawn Roche
The Board of Trustees meets the
3rd Monday of each month at
7 p.m. at various locations.
Contact your library for more
information.
Eastlake Public Library
Willowick Public Library
36706 Lake Shore Blvd.
263 E. 305 St.
Eastlake, OH 44095
Willowick, OH 44095
(440) 942-7880
(440) 943-4151
Willoughby Public Library
Monday–Thursday
9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Library Administration
Rick Werner, Director
Eric Linderman, Assistant Director
Victoria Simmons, Fiscal Officer
30 Public Square
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3200
Friday & Saturday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday (Oct - Apr)
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.
Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Please register for all programs online at WE247.org or at the library your program
is being held. The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library reserves the right to
cancel library programs.