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February 25, 2010, 5:45AM

CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, (440) 871-6392.

• The Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group meets 7:30 p.m. through August and will featuring books by authors who have won the Anisfield-Wolf book prize.

• Master Gardener’s Vegetable Gardening, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. You will learn how to prepare the soil, the value of raised beds and when to plant different vegetables. Registration required.

• You Too Can Write News, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Bob Rosenbaum will present a clear and simple step by step approach to find, report, and write news stories of the goings on in our community.

• Author Visit with Rick Porrello, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4. Author Rick Porrello talks about his book “To Kill the Irishman: the War that crippled the Mafia”.

• Starting Your Own Business, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. Speak with experts about financing your business and learn how to apply for financing.

• Bit o’ the Irish, 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Join us as the Irish band, “Turn the Corner,” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic music.

• Show Your Colors Art Show Reception, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Cash prizes will be awarded to 7th and 8th grade students of Bay Village. Light snacks will be provided.

• Speak Up about Books, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11. Do you have something to say about a book you read and liked? Record podcasts of your favorite books that will be posted on our Web site for others looking for a good read. We’ll help you create and record your review. But we need a form signed by a parent for you to participate. For age 11-18.

• G2P: Rock Band, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 10. Unite your virtual band and play Rock Band on Wii and PS2.

• Teen Craft Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Make something fun and useful after school.

• Cozy Read and Craft, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. Join us as we read a fun book together and make a fleece pillow after.

• Exploration Station Plus-Art Adventure, 4 p.m. Monday, March 8. Enjoy a story and explore stations of hands-on activities to help boost your creativity.

• Family Exploration Station, 7 p.m. Monday, March 8. Enjoy a story and explore stations of hands-on activities to help boost your creativity.

• Pocketful of Music, 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9. Steam Engine Hall will take us on a playful journey through the unique musical instruments that fit your pocket.

Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, (440) 333-4700 or cuyahogalibrary.org.

• Turn the Corner, will perform traditional Irish dance music, folk songs and ballads, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Registration required.

North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road. (440) 777-6211 or cuyahogalibrary.org.

• Job Club meets 1:30-3 p.m. every Tuesday. Sessions will include practical advice on job search strategies while sharing your experiences with others in a supportive atmosphere. Open to adults who are job hunting or looking to change careers.

• The public is invited to attend a special Women’s Leadership Panel, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. The panel will feature YWCA of Greater Cleveland Executive Director Barbara Danforth, North Olmsted School District Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Dubsky, Cuyahoga County Public Library Executive Director Sari Feldman and Stephanie Morales, Director of Key Career Place at Cuyahoga Community College. These accomplished women will discuss the challenges women continue to face to become community leaders. They will also discuss what can be done to break the glass ceiling and enrich the lives of women not only in our communities, but in our world. Registration required.

• Teens and their families are invited to attend Weird Science at Family Literacy Night, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Susannah Hamm will help you to do experiments and learn to use the scientific method. Registration required.

• Third through fifth graders are invited to discuss great books and eat tasty cookies at Cookies and Books, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. We will be discussing “Women Daredevils” by Julie Cummins. Registration required.

Olmsted Falls Branch, 7850 Main St. (440) 235-1150 or cuyahogalibrary.org.

• Preschool Storytimes for 3’s, 10-10:30 a.m. Fridays, through Feb. 26. A program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for 3-year-olds and their caregivers.

• Preschool Storytimes for 4s and 5s, 1:30-2 p.m. Fridays, through Feb. 26. A program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for ages 4 and 5 not yet in kindergarten.

• Manage Your Time, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March 4. This program will help you be proactive with your time, deal with time killers, eliminate procrastination and create an action plan to effectively use your time. Registration required.

• Student Friends meeting, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 6. Join us to volunteer your help at the library. Light refreshments served. Grades 3-5.

• Scrapbook Bookmarks, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. Come and make embellished bookmarks using scrapbooking styles and techniques. Bring multiple photos to use. Supplies will be provided. Open to students in grades 6-12. Registration required.

• Adult Book Discussion, 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 15. Discussion of “The Soloist” by Steve Lopez.

• The Monkey and the Crocodile, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20. For children in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade. Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Register beginning March 11.

• Toddler Storytime, 10-10:20 a.m. Mondays, March 22 through April 26 or 6:30-6:50 p.m. Wednesdays, March 24 through April 28. A program of rhymes, songs, finger plays and stories for children 19 to 35 months old and their caregivers.

• Story & Craft, 6:30-7 p.m. Mondays, March 22 through April 12. Join us for a short tale or two and make a simple craft. Ages 3-7 and their caregivers. Registration begins March 11.

• Baby and Me, 6:30-6:50 p.m. Tuesdays, March 23 through April 27. A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth through 18 months and their caregivers.

• Preschool Storytime for 3s,10-10:30 a.m. Fridays, March 26 through April 30. A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for age 3 and their caregivers.

• Preschool Storytime, 1:30-2 p.m. Fridays, March 26 through April 30. A program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for ages 4 and 5 not yet in kindgergarten.

LAKEWOOD

Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave., (216) 226-8275, Ext. 130.

• Family Weekend Wonders: Monkey See, Monkey Do, Feb. 26-28. Times are 10:30 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. Fridays; 10:30 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.

• Murrow’s Boys Trio will perform blues, folk and rock music, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.

• The cinema will feature “The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (2005) directed by Steve Box and Nick Park, G, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 6.

• Sunday with the Friends presents Northcoast Jazz Collective, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7.

• Great Lakes Theatre Festival resents The Dark Side of Twilight, 7 p.m. Monday, March 8.

• 100 Years of Women in Air and Space, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10.

• The cinema will feature “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940) directed by John Ford, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 13.

ROCKY RIVER

Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road. (440) 333-7610 or rrpl.org.

• Try our new Optimal Resume, a Web-based resume building program that can help you with all your career goals. It contains a step-by-step resume and cover letter builder, skill assessment tests, interview practice session and a video resume feature. It provides you with web-based storage for all your employment files so that they can be accessed from any place at any time. Sign up for a free account by going to our Web site.

• Turn Trash to Treasure, 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Turn the library’s damaged CDs into disco balls. Materials and snacks will be provided. If you would like to donate your scratched CDs, bring them to the teen librarian before March 1. Registration required. For ages 11-18.

• Meet New York writer/book editor and Lakewood native Pamela Thomas, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4 as she discusses her latest book, “Fatherless Daughters.”

• Join us for a book discussion of “Netherland” by Joseph O’Neill, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10.

• Film Fest, 7 p.m. Monday, March 15 will feature the screening of “The Wind Journeys.” This film has not been rated and should be assumed to have mature content.

• AARP Tax Aide Program, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment, through April 13.

WESTLAKE

Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road. (440) 871-2600 or westlakelibrary.org.

• Winter Storytimes â€" No registration necessary, but the room capacity is 58. Lapsit, 9:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, for children 6-24 months and their caregivers. Toddler, 10:15 a.m. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, for children 2-3½ years old with their caregivers. Pre-school, 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, for children 3½ to 5 years old.

• Porter’s Fiber Fanatics, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 26. Socialize, share, and solve problems with fellow needle artists while you work on your current project.

• SAT Practice Test, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Bring a #2 pencil and calculator to take a practice SAT exam. For grades 10-12. Registration required. Sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center.

• FYI:Opera, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 and 30. Join the Westlake Westshore Arts council and Alan Montgomery for a presentation of Candide on March 2. The March 30 program features a discussion of “Opera Scenes” by David Bamberger from the Cleveland Institute of Music.

• Let’s Sing and Dance, 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3; 7-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10; 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, March 19 and 3:30-4 p.m. Thursday, March 25. A fun session of singing and dancing for children ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

• Open Play Wii, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays, March 3 through 31. Teens are invited to play Wii.

• Westlake WestShore Arts Council 2010 Symposium, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Carla Blackmon, owner of Design Interface, will discuss industrial design.

• Dr. Suess Birthday Read-Aloud Party, 7-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Come share some of the coolest, wackiest children’s books around as we celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday. We’ll read your favorites.

• Investor Interest Group, 7-8:45 p.m. Thursday, March 4. John Sawczak of AAII will discuss Options in this Interesting Market. Registration required.

• Come Play With Me, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, March 5 and 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 27. Open playtime with age appropriate toys, songs and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. Registration begins one week before each session.

• Crafts-A-Go-Go, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Join us for a fun and easy craft. All supplies provided, just drop in. Try a cool new craft each month.

• In Stitches Club, 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 6. Share your projects, learn new stitching techniques, and more. For ages 10-13. Registration begins one week prior to each session.

• Fancy with Nancy, 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Would you like to learn how to be as glamorous as possible and make a posh craft? Then join Miss Nancy for special stories, refreshments and a craft. For age 4-7. Registration begins Feb. 27.

• American Red Cross Bloodmobile, “Type O” blood drive, 1-7 p.m. Monday, March 8.

• Tuesday Evening Book Discussion, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. The selection is “March” by Geraldine Brooks.

Avon Branch, Lorain Public Library System, 37485 Harvest Drive. (440) 934-4743 or lorain.lib.oh.us.

• New hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed Sunday. The reduced hours are due to funding cuts.

• Adults are invited to join the Evening Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4.

• Maggie Savoy will conduct a free Zumba class for adults, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6. Registration required.

• Learn the basics of word processing by attending a free Introduction to Word 2007 class, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. The class will cover all formatting and editing necessary for creating a basic document. Registration required.

• Kindergarteners, first and second graders are invited to attend Step-Up Club, 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. Enjoy stories, activities and crafts. Participants will learn Tai Chi with Sifu Stephanie Thompson. Registration required.

• Families with children age 3 and older, are invited to enjoy a story, spring craft and activity at Family Night, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Registration required.

North Ridgeville Branch, Lorain Public Library System, 35700 Bainbridge Road. (440) 327-8326 or lorain.lib.oh.us.

• Sign-ups are currently under way for fall storytime sessions for babies through preschoolers. Stop in at the library and pick up a complete schedule or visit the library Web site.

• Third through fifth graders are invited to join the Chapter Crafters Book Club. Come and discuss a book theme chosen by the librarian and participate in fun activities or crafts that go along with the theme. Registration required.

• Twelve to 15 year olds may attend a Babysitting Basics program, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Both sessions are required to receive certification. A fee is required for materials and instruction. Register with the American Red Cross at (440) 324-2929.

• The history of the Cleveland Municipal Airport will be presented by air racing historian, Bill Meixner, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. Learn little known facts about Cleveland’s major airport, including how it was planned and opened in the 1920s and how it has changed over the years.

• The 7 Mile Steel Drum Band will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7.

• Birthday Hat Scavenger Hunt, March 1-6 during regular library hours. Preschoolers through fifth graders are invited to participate in a birthday hat scavenger hunt. Find the birthday hats hidden throughout the library in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Then enter the drawing to win a Dr. Seuss book.

• Luck of the Irish Teen Contest, March 1-31 during regular library hours. Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to take the Saint Patrick’s Day quiz and enter to win a prize.

Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd. (440) 933-8128.

• Surviving Hard Times is a free guide for patrons to easily access resources that could assist them during these difficult economic times. The guide includes pages of information with employment resources, social service links, health care assistance, emergency resources, and help for veterans and seniors. Most of these resources are in Lorain County and Northeast Ohio. Anyone can access the guide by going to alpl.org and clicking on the link, Surviving Hard Times.

• Internet Training â€" Contact the reference department at (440) 933-7710 and set up a beginner’s training session for one-on-one assistance.

• The Avon Lake AARP is offering free tax counseling and return preparation of federal, state and local returns. This service is available for senior citizens and low income taxpayers. This electronic filing service, provided by IRS test certified counselors, is offered 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through April 14. By appointment only.

• Manga Mania, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. If you love reading Japanese comics, then this program is for you. Join us as we talk about our favorite books and enjoy Japanese-inspired snacks. For students ages 11-17.

• Family Game Day, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Marshmallow Bingo, Yahtzee, Scrabble and more. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun. Games for all ages.

• Jr. Tree House Club, 4-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. Join us for Eggs, Eggs, and More Eggs. Make a herd of “eggimals” and egg shakers for an Easter parade. Registration begins Wednesday, March 3. For ages 6 and 7.

• War Story Book Discussion with retired Army Major Clyde Cocke, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. We will discuss “Citizen Soldiers: the U.S. Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Bulge to the Surrender of Germany” by Stephen Ambrose.

 

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