program guide - Willoughby

Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library
PROGRAM
GUIDE
September-December
2015
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 September 14. Program
runs September 28-November 19.
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
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 September 14. Program runs
September 28-November 19.
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+ only).
Thu Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 11 am
Willoughby
LEGO Club
We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination in
our LEGO club!
Saturdays, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19 (All ages).
1:30-3 pm
Eastlake
0-6 years
Willowick: Wednesdays 6:30 pm
Saturdays, Sep 26, Oct 10, Nov 21 (All ages).
2-3:30 pm
Willoughby
Sing-along Storytime (All ages)
Wednesdays 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Saturdays, Sep 26, Oct 17, Nov 21
2-3:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Children’s Series
Barks for Books
Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog!
(Grades K-5).
Saturdays, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 14, Dec 12
9:30 or 10 am (Choose one session).
Eastlake
Saturdays, Sep 19, Oct 3, Nov 14, Dec 12 (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, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 5
1-2:30 pm
Willowick
Pint-Sized Science
Introduce your child to science with stories, games and
exciting hands-on activities! (Ages 3-6).
Saturdays, Sep 5, Oct 31, Nov 14, Dec 12
2 pm
Eastlake
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).
Registration begins September 14.
Saturdays, Sep 26, Oct 10, Nov 21 10 am
Willoughby
Wiggles & Giggles (2-5years)
Sing and move with shakers, scarves and more!
Registration begins September 14. Programs run
September 28- November 19 (No class Oct 29).
Thursdays, 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 November 16. Program runs December 1-17.
Eastlake: Tuesdays 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
September
Kindermusik
Come sing, dance, imagine, create and explore music with
this Kindermusik demo class.
Thu Sep 3
9:30 am (0-18months) or 10:30 am (18 months- 3.5 years)
A Children’s Yoga Journey: Yoga and Music Storytime
Children will enjoy music and yoga through this special
yoga storytime! (All ages).
Wed Sep 16 7 pm
Willowick
Kids Learn to Draw (Grades 3-6).
Tue Sep 22 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Creative Writing for Kids (Grades 4-6).
Tue Sep 29 6:30 pm
Eastlake
October
Pete & Splat and Other Black Cats!
Get ready for Halloween with special Pete & Splat Cat
stories, games and crafts! Be sure to wear your Halloween
costume. There may even be a spooky treat to take home!
Mon Oct 19 7 pm
Willowick
Halloween Fright Night
Join us for a night of scary stories, crafts and games.
Costumes welcomed!
Tue Oct 20 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
MineCRAFT (Grades 2-6).
Take a break from the computer and join us for Minecraft
crafts and activities!
Tue Oct 20 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Willoboo @ Willoughby Library
Stop in during Willoboo for candy stops and a craft!
Sat Oct 24 1-3 pm
Willoughby
Halloween Hootenanny!
Join us for Halloween fun!
Tue Oct 27 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Jr. Robotix Class
Sarah Kepple from GigaLearn will conduct a Jr. Robotics
class featuring LEGO WeDo Robots with games, food and
prizes!
Wed Oct 28 6-7:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Halloween Spooktacular
Our Halloween celebration will have crafts, activities and
stories. Be sure to wear your kid-friendly costume!
Thu Oct 29 6:30 pm
Willoughby
November
Family Trees & Treats
Celebrate your heritage by sharing stories, photos and
family recipes! Feel free to bring a treat to share!
Tue Nov 10 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Creative Preschool Dance
Explore creative movement and the FUNdamentals of
ballet during this interactive workshop facilitated by dance
faculty at The Fine Arts Association. We’ll move, groove
and have a whole lot of fun! (Ages 3-7).
Thu Nov 12 6:30 pm
Willowick
Please register for all programs online at WE247.org or at the
library your program is being held.
Children’s Programs
November
Build Your Own Train!
You can build with electronics! Children 3-6 and their
caregivers will build their very own motorized train. Adult
participants will perform soldering with instruction.
Space is limited.
Mon Nov 23 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Teen Programs
September
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 want.
Refreshments will be served. (Ages 13 & up).
Sat Sep 12, Oct 24, Nov 7, Dec 19 1-4 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
Miracle on Erie St. @ Willoughby Library
leave your favorite/rare cards at home so they don’t get
Make sure to stop by the Willoughby Library when you
lost. (Grades 6-12) (Ages 11-18).
come to Historic Downtown Willoughby for the Miracle on Tue Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 6-8:30 pm
Erie St. event and make some holiday themed crafts!
Willoughby
Sat Dec 5 10 am-2 pm
Willoughby
Basics of Hand Sewing
December
Flower Clown
Flower will perform a magic show for us! Space is limited.
Mon Dec 7 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Reindeer Rally!
Get ready for the holidays with magical stories and crafts
featuring a North Pole favorite - reindeer! (All ages).
Mon Dec 7 7 pm
Willowick
Christmas Open House
Enjoy festive entertainment, games, crafts and more!
Thu Dec 10 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Holiday Fun Night at the Hills
Join us for the animated movie How the Grinch Stole
Christmas along with other holiday fun and refreshments.
Mon Dec 14 6:30-7:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Family Events
Movie Night at the Hills
Watch recently released movies on the big screen with free
popcorn. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Movie starts at 6 pm.
Outside snacks and drinks permitted.
Wed Sep 16 Cinderella
Wed Oct 21 Back to the Future II
Wed Nov 11 TBD
Wed Dec 9 TBD
Willoughby Hills
Learn how to do basic hand sewing.
Mon Sep 21 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
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. (Grades 6-12).
Sat Sep 26 10 am-2 pm
Willowick
October
MUFON – Mutual UFO Network
MUFON is the oldest and largest civilian UFO
investigative organization in the U.S. Join Thomas
Wertman, MUFON state director, as he talks about UFO
sightings, including the object seen hovering over Lake
Erie in Eastlake, OH on March 4, 1988. All ages welcome!
Sat Oct 3 2 pm
Eastlake
Monster Maker
Tweens and Teens come and learn how to make monster
crafts.
Mon Oct 19 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
College Planning 101: Finding the Perfect College Fit
Join Patty Saddle, President of College Planning Center
LLC, to learn how to determine your best college fit. Topics
include private vs. public colleges, admissions interviews
and how to make your college application stand out.
Wed Oct 21 7-8 pm
Willowick
Teen Programs
Special Events
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 & up).
Tue Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 22 7-8 pm
Willoughby
November
Finger Scarf Craft for Teens
School closed for Professional Development Day? Be
creative on your day off and make a ruffled scarf to keep
you warm this winter or to give away as a gift!
(Grades 6-12) (Ages 11-18).
Tue Nov 3 2 pm
Eastlake
Teen Duct Tape Fun
We supply the tape, you supply the creativity!
(Grades 6-12).
Tues Nov 3 2-3 pm
Willowick
Author Jennifer Kelly – The Lucia Chronicles
Meet local author Jennifer Kelly as she discusses her new
book, The Girl Who Wasn’t Loved: A Lucia Chronicles
Novella and learn about National Novel Writing Month.
Mon Nov 9 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
December
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).
Wed Dec 9 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Christmas Open House
Enjoy festive entertainment, games, crafts and more!
Thu Dec 10 6-8 pm
Eastlake
Teen Gingerbread Houses
Make festive creations for your holiday celebration!
(Grades 6-12).
Mon Dec 21 7-8 pm
Willowick
Please register for all programs online at WE247.org or at the
library your program is being held.
Author Expo 2015
Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 12:00-4:00 pm for
the 3rd Annual Author Expo at the Willoughby Hills
Community Center located at 35400 Chardon Road.
This year we will be featuring children’s and young adult
authors as well as adult, fiction and non-fiction authors.
We will also be hosting a panel discussion from
1:30-2:30 pm sharing insights on the writing and research
process, how to publish and market your book and a
question and answer session.
The library will also be raffling off a Samsung Galaxy
Tab 4 as well as Barnes & Noble gift cards!
Books can be purchased with cash or check. Select
authors and Barnes & Noble will also accept credit/debit
cards. Registration for this event is not required.
Authors Currently Scheduled to Appear:
Theresa Argie, John Barbo, Gail Ghetia Bellamy,
Phil Christopher, Shelley Costa, Casey Daniels/Kylie
Logan, Mark Dawidziak, Alan Dutka, Mary Ellis,
Amanda Flower, Sharona Hoffman, James
Hopkins, Jennifer Kelly, Jonathan Knight, Wendy
Koile, Gerry Koprowski, Irv Korman, Scott Lax, Scott
Longert, Tony Marini, Frank Monastra, Mike & Janice
Olszewski, Paul Orshoski, Susan Petrone, Sandra
Philipson, Jennifer Priester, D.M. Pulley, James
Renner, Les Roberts, Stephanie Siciarz, Tricia
Springstubb, Jane Turzillo, Kim Van Sickler, Cathi
Weber, Gary Williams and Maria Zampini
Thank You To Our Sponsors:
All Participating Authors
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Capps Pizza
Gray & Company Publishers
Willoughby Hills Community Center
Willoughby Historical Society
Adult Programs
Book Discussions
Delicious Discussions - Downtown Willoughby, 7 pm
Mon Sep 28 The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Location Oliver Twist in Downtown Willoughby
Mon Oct 26 Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell
Location Cannon Deli in Downtown Willoughby
Mon Nov 23 The Dead Key by D.M. Pulley
Location TBD in Downtown Willoughby
Happy Bookers - Willowick Library, 7 pm
Tue Sep 15 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Tue Oct 20 Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert
Tue Nov 17 Following Atticus by Tom Ryan
Murder at the Hills - Willoughby Hills Library, 2 pm
Thu Oct 8 Fragile by Lisa Unger
Thu Dec 17 The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries-Short
Stories by Otto Penzler
Novel Conversations - Eastlake Library, 7 pm
Tue Sep 8 The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Tue Oct 13 Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer
Chiaverini
Tue Nov 10 The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny
Nordberg
Technology Classes
Office 2013: Excel for Beginners
Learn how to create a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel.
The program will cover how to navigate Excel and create
basic formulas. Computers are provided.
Mon Sep 28 6-7:30 pm Eastlake
Wed Dec 2 6-7:30 pm Willoughby
Technology Thursdays
Join us for 4 basic computer classes including keyboarding,
computer basics, Internet basics and email basics. Time
will be provided for hands on practice at each session.
Oct 1 Computer Basics I
Oct 8 Computer Basics II
Oct 15 Basic Internet
Oct 22 Basic Email
10 -11:30 am
Eastlake
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, adjusting spacing and page
layout. This class is hands-on. Computers are provided.
Tue Oct 6 10-11:30 am
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 Oct 20 2-3:30 pm
Willoughby
Everything Google
Take an informative tour of the many products Google
offers including Drive, Maps, G+ and others!
Thu Oct 29 10 am
Willoughby
Office 2013: Intermediate Excel
Learn about the complex tools available in Excel 2013.
Learn how to filter, sort & view data. This class will also
cover formulas and functions. This class is hands-on.
Computers are provided. Prerequisite: Excel for Beginners
class or familiarity with Excel.
Tue Nov 3 6-7:30 pm
Willoughby
Basic Internet
Learn how to do basic searches on the Internet.
Thu Nov 19 1-2 pm
Willoughby Hills
Office 2013: Intermediate Word
Learn about additional tools available in Word 2013.
Learn 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.
Thu Nov 19 6-7:30 pm
Willoughby
Moving to the Cloud - Google Drive & Google Docs
Learn how to store and create documents online using
Google’s free services. Basic computer knowledge is
required.
Wed Dec 9 2-3 pm
Willowick
Please register for all programs online at WE247.org or at the
library your program is being held.
Adult Programs
Willowick Community Cats
Tabitha Sias will present an educational program on feral
Ohio’s Historic Haunts
cats courtesy of Petfix and the Cleveland APL.
Author and paranormal investigator James A. Willis shares Mon Oct 12 7-8 pm
his spooky adventures into Ohio's unknown, including
Willowick
stories from his upcoming book Ohio's Historic Haunts.
Sat Sep 12 2 pm
Vein Care
Eastlake
Join Dr. Sonja Stiller for an informative talk about what
you can do to take care of your veins.
Willoughby Learn and Play Chess Club
Wed Oct 14 7 pm
Join us for an informal gathering of chess enthusiasts,
Eastlake
including instruction and play, fun and refreshments! No
registration needed. All ages and chessboards welcome!
Arthritis and Tai Chi
Sat Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12 12-4 pm
A representative from the Arthritis Foundation will
Willoughby
demonstrate how the practice of Tai Chi can be beneficial.
Thu Oct 15 7 pm
Leaving a Legacy: Matters of the Heart
Willoughby
Learn how an ethical will can bequeath personal values,
reflections, traditions, advice and memories to loved ones. An Evening with Orson Welles
Local expert Chris Lambert will discuss Orson Welles and
Sat Sep 19 2 pm
the infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast.
Eastlake
Thu Oct 22 7 pm
Willoughby
Cleveland and the Western Reserve
The Willoughby Hills Library in partnership with the
Willoughby Historical Society will bring you Cleveland
and the Western Reserve presented by the Western
Remarkable Ladies of Lake County
Reserve Historical Society.
The Lake County Historical Society presents a few of our
Wed Sep 23 7-8 pm
most influential females throughout our county’s history.
Willoughby Hills
Thu Nov 5 7 pm
Willoughby
Eastlake Library Yarns
The club is open to knitters and crocheters of all skill
Joe the Coupon Guy
levels. Please bring a project to work on.
Joe the Coupon Guy will present ways to save you money.
Mondays, Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 30 7 pm
Sat Nov 7 2 pm
Eastlake
Eastlake
Container Gardening
Dementia and Combative Behaviors
Shelley Baeslack from the Lake County OSU Extension
A representative from Kemper House will discuss
Master Gardeners will discuss proper planting methods
dementia and share tips for caregivers.
and soil mixes for your container.
Thu Nov 12 6-7 pm
Tue Sep 29 7-8 pm
Willoughby Hills
Willowick
September
November
October
Marvelous Mansions of Lake County
During the Guilded Age of the 1880’s, there were Summer
estates and grand hotels on Little Mountain Rd. These
started as Gentlemen Farms and quickly escalated in size
and grandeur as competition intensified. Today many of
the families and homes of this unique time in American
history still remain in Lake County.
Tue Oct 6 7-8 pm
Willowick
Orchids as Houseplants
Join Master Gardener Susan Cowling and learn how, with
the right care, orchids can thrive for the home grower!
Sat Nov 14 10 am
Willoughby
December
Christmas Open House
Enjoy festive entertainment, games, crafts and more!
Thu Dec 10 6-8 pm
Eastlake
Library Board of Trustees
Sue Roseum, President
Frank Buttari, Vice President
Jennifer Kercher, Secretary
Jeffrey Mackey
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.
Library Administration
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.
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.