Library Program Guide - Willoughby

Jeffrey M. Mackey, President
David Kayser, Vice President
Lisa Fiorello, Secretary
Donald Mausar
Diane Petruccio
Lisa Stevens
The Board of Trustees meets the 3rd
Monday of each month at 7 pm at
various locations. Contact your library
for more information.
Library Administration
Kathy Williams, Director
Eric Linderman, Assistant Director
Victoria Simmons, Fiscal Officer
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Eastlake Public Library
36706 Lake Shore Blvd.
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 942-7880
Willoughby Public Library
30 Public Square
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-3200
Summer Reading 2014: Celebrating Science!
Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday (Oct - Apr) 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Reading 2014 gets underway on Monday, June 9th so be sure to stop by
one of our libraries to get started. We have lots of great prizes to giveaway for all
ages! Are you ready for a Summer full of fun, reading and science?
Willoughby Hills Public Library
35400 Chardon Rd.
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
(440) 942-3362
Children’s: Fizz, Boom, Read!
Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday & Sunday Closed
Teen: Spark a Reaction
Adult: Literary Elements
www.welibrary.info
The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library reserves the right to cancel library programs.
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library
Willowick Public Library
263 E. 305 St.
Willowick, OH 44095
(440) 943-4151
5K Race & Skipper Stroll
Sunday, June 8th
Lake County Captains Classic Park
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Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 273
Willoughby, OH
Spring/Summer 2014
2014 Library Board of Trustees
Kick off Summer by running in the 11th Annual 5K Race to benefit
Captains Charities or participate in the Skipper Stroll with your family to
benefit the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library! Information on
registration for this fun event is coming soon so be sure to save the date.
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Children’s Games
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Prizes
Kids Zone
If you or your organization would be interested in sponsoring this
exciting event, please contact Lori Sebulski at
lori.sebulski@welibrary.info or 440-944-6900 Ext. 112.
Children’s Programs, Series and 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.
Spring session: Registration begins February 17.
Programs run March 2-April 10.
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.
Registration begins June 2.
Programs run June 16-July 31.
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm Willoughby
Wednesdays, 1:30-3 pm Willowick
0-23 months
Eastlake: Mondays, 6:30 pm or Thursdays, 9:30 am
Willoughby: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm or Wednesdays, 10 or
10:45 am
Willowick: Mondays, 6:30 pm or Tuesdays, 10:30 am
Crafty Kidz (Sponsored by Student Friends)
Do you like paper, paste and crayons? Join our new
group and make a creation to take home! Grades K-2.
Saturdays, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17 1-2 pm
Willowick
24-36 months
Eastlake: Tuesdays, 10 am or Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
Willoughby: Tuesdays, 10 or 11 am or
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Willowick: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm or Wednesdays, 10
or 11 am
Creativity Club
Express your creative side through writing, art, music,
dance, theater and more! Grades 3-6.
Tuesdays, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Aug 19
Mondays, Jun 23, Jul 14
6:30 pm
Eastlake
3-5 years
Eastlake: Mondays, 10 am or Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Willoughby: Mondays, 1:30 or 6:30 pm or
Thursdays, 10 am
Lego Club
We provide the Legos, you provide your imagination in
our Lego club!
0-5 years
Willoughby Hills: Mondays, 11:30 am
Willowick: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm or Thursdays, 10 am
Saturdays, Mar 1, Apr 12, May 10. Grades K-6.
2-3:30 pm
Willowick
Summer session: Registration begins June 2.
Programs run June 16-July 31.
Saturdays, Mar 8, Apr 19, May 3, Jun 28, Jul 12, Aug 23
All ages.
2-3:30 pm
Willoughby
0-23 months
Willoughby: Wednesdays, 10 or 10:45 am
24-36 months
Willoughby: Tuesdays, 10 or 11 am
3-5 years
Willoughby: Mondays, 1:30 pm or Thursdays, 10 am
0-5 years
Eastlake: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
Willoughby: Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Willoughby Hills: Mondays, 11:30 am
Willowick: Mondays, 6:30 pm or Thursdays, 2 pm
Barks for Books
Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog!
Grades K-5.
Saturdays, Jul 12, 19, 26
9:30 & 10 am (Kids choose one ½ hr. session)
Eastlake
Show Biz Kidz (Sponsored by Student Friends)
Join our new library group which features puppetry,
Reader’s Theatre, jokes and magic. Perform for the
library and each other! Grades 2-6.
Saturdays, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 17 2-3:30 pm
Willowick
Adult Programs
Tribute to Female Pop Vocalists (50’s, 60’s, 70‘s)
Hour long vocal entertainment by Judy Crawford.
Wed Jun 25 7-8 pm
Eastlake
Technology Thursdays
Join us for 4 basic computer classes including computer
basics I & II, Internet basics and email basics. Time will
be provided for hands on practice at each session.
Fearless Gardening: Gardening without Trowel
and Error
A Master Gardener will teach you how to have a
sustainable, fruitful garden.
Mon Jul 7 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
Thu Mar 6 Computer Basics I
Thu Mar 13 Computer Basics II (Completion of
Computer Basics I required)
Thu Mar 20 Internet Basics
Thu Mar 27 Email Basics
Eastlake 10 am
Coupon Swap
Bring your coupons and exchange at our coupon swap
event.
Mon Jul 28 7 pm
Eastlake
Thu May 15 Computer Basics I
Thu May 22 Computer Basics II (Completion of
Computer Basics I required)
Thu May 29 Internet Basics
Thu Jun 5 Email Basics
Eastlake 2 pm
Clear the Clutter
A professional organizer will explain how an orderly
home can help improve your quality of life.
Mon Aug 4 6-7 pm
Willoughby Hills
25 Biggest Money Mistakes
This seminar will discuss the 25 biggest money mistakes
and how to avoid them.
Wed Aug 13 7-8 pm
Eastlake
Thu Aug 7 Computer Basics I
Thu Aug 14 Computer Basics II (Completion of
Computer Basics I required)
Thu Aug 21 Internet Basics
Thu Aug 28 Email Basics
Willowick 10 am
Happy Bookers Book Discussion
Willowick Library 7 pm
Tue Mar 18 Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination
That Changed America Forever by Bill O’Reilly and
Martin Dugard
Tue Apr 15 And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Tue May 20 All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Tue Jun 17 The Supreme Macaroni Company by Adriana
Trigiani
Novel Conversations Book Discussion
Eastlake Library 7 pm
Tue Mar 11 The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion: A
Novel by Fannie Flagg
Tue Apr 8 Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Tue May 13 Just What Kind of Mother Are You? by Paula Daly
Tue Jun 10 The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of
the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise
Kiernan
Murder at the Hills
Willoughby Hills Library 2 pm
Thu Apr 10 Still Life by Louise Penny
Thu Jun 12 The Vault by Ruth Rendell
Thu Aug 14 The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison
Please register online or at the library your program is being held.
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Adult Programs
Healthcare Reform
Laura Mutsko will review the healthcare changes for
2014.
Thu Mar 6 7-8:30 pm
Eastlake
Learning to Use Google Chrome
An introductory course in the most commonly used
functions of Google Chrome.
Thu May 8 6:30-7:30 pm
Willoughby
Willoughby Chess Club
All ages welcome for this opportunity to meet and play
other chess enthusiasts!
Saturdays, Mar 15, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16
12-4 pm
Willoughby
Plan Your Retirement
Bring your questions for an hour long Q&A with a
retirement planning expert.
Thu May 15 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Ask an Elder Law Attorney
Bring your questions for an hour long Q&A with an Elder Law attorney.
Tue Mar 18 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Kidney Disease
Ann Coughlin, from Euclid Hospital, will talk about
kidney disease.
Wed Mar 26 3-4 pm
Willoughby
Celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness
Month!
Learn about employment opportunities for people living
with a disability.
Thu Mar 27 6:30 pm
Willoughby
What’s My House Worth?
Bring your questions for an hour long Q&A with a real
estate expert.
Tue Apr 8 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Osteoporosis 101
Kelly Donahue, from the Arthritis Foundation, will
talk about osteoporosis.
Thu Apr 24 7 pm
Willoughby
The Remarkable Career of Nancy Drew, Girl Detective
Join us as we discover the “real Nancy Drew,” how she
came to be, who really wrote the stories and what Nancy
is up to today.
Mon Apr 28 7 pm
Eastlake
Baby Cakes Bakery – Lake County’s First Cupcake
Bakery!
You’ll learn all about the Baby Cakes Bakery and sample
some tasty goodies!
Mon Apr 28 7 pm
Willowick
Getting Started with Medicare
This is your opportunity to gain a basic understanding
of how Medicare works.
Mon May 19 6-7:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
1850: Death on Erie
Join local author James Hopkins as he describes the
horrific events leading to the wreck of the G. P. Griffith
which resulted in the loss of 287 lives off Willowick’s
shore. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Wed May 21 7 pm
Willowick
Haunted Lake County
Cathi Weber, local ghost expert, examines the history
and mystery of our haunted county.
Thu May 22 7 pm
Willoughby
Adult Summer Reading Open House
Help launch our 2014 Adult Summer Reading Program.
Learn how to keep track of your reading online.
Drawings and light refreshments.
Mon Jun 9 7-8 pm
Eastlake
Ins and Outs of Medicare and Medicaid: Planning for
Long Term Care
Bring your questions for an hour long Q&A with a
Medicare and Long Term Care planning expert.
Thu Jun 12 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Ghoulardi
Willoughby Public Library and Willoughby Historical
Society presents Tom Feran, author of Ghoulardi, who
will discuss Ernie Anderson’s popular 1960’s television
show.
Mon Jun 16 6-7 pm
Willoughby
Please register online or at the library your program is being held.
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Children’s Programs, Series and Storytimes
Young and the Restless
Join our popular music and movement class for 2-4 year
olds with shakers, bubbles, the parachute and more!
Spring Session: Registration begins April 7.
Programs run April 22-May 15.
Summer Session: Registration begins August 11.
Programs run August 25-September 18.
Willoughby: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm or Wednesdays, 10 or
10:45 am
Eastlake: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm or Thursdays, 10 am
Willowick: Wednesdays, 10 am, 11 am or 6:30 pm
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with stories and games,
brought to you by the Eastlake Womens Club!
Thu Mar 13 7 pm
Eastlake
Holden Arboretum’s Tree Tale Tellers
Join storytellers from Holden Arboretum for a special
Arbor Day storytime with fun stories and activities.
Wed Mar 19 6:30 pm
Willowick
Tue Apr 8 6:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Thu Apr 17 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Curious George Goes to the Zoo
Come to the library for a curiously good time to celebrate
everything Curious George! We will have special zoo
stories and a special zoo craft to make.
Wed Apr 23 7 pm
Willowick
Meet the Instruments
Learn more about music and meet the instrument
families through stories, instrument demonstrations and
hands-on fun provided by The Fine Arts Association.
Ages 4-8 and grown-ups welcome, too!
Mon May 5 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Lego Mania
Be creative and show off your fun and crazy building
designs during our Lego Mania Day.
Wed May 14 4 pm
Willoughby Hills
Thu Apr 24 10 am & 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Dress for Mess: Monet’s Water Lilies
Work with visual arts faculty from The Fine Arts
Association and explore multi-mediums (watercolors,
glue, crayons and more) to create your own “Water
Lilies” artwork in the style of Claude Monet. Dress for
mess and come for fun! Ages 4-8 and grown-ups
welcome, too!
Wed Mar 26 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Disney Junior Jamboree
Join us for crafts, games and activities centered around
our favorite Disney Junior pals including Jake, Sophia,
Doc and Mickey and the Gang!
Mon Apr 14 6:30 pm
Willoughby
Green Eggs & Ham with The Fine Arts Association
Are you a fan of Dr. Seuss? Bring “Green Eggs & Ham”
to life through theatre and song. Working with theatre
faculty from The Fine Arts Association, children will
learn and perform this song in a whole new way. Ages
4-8 years & accompanying grown-up.
Thu May 15 6:30 pm
Willowick
Show & Tell
Bring an item or collection to show off!
Tue May 27 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Summer Crafts
Each week of Summer Reading the library will have a
make-and-take craft. Stop in any time the library is open
from June 9-August 2.
Willoughby & Willowick
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Children’s Programs, Series and Storytimes
Summer Reading Kickoff with Banjo the Clown!
Enjoy juggling, magic, music and all-around fun with
Banjo!
Thu Jun 12 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Jungle Terry
Come to the library and explore all kinds of animals
with Jungle Terry.
Sat Jul 12 2 pm
Willowick
The Great Paper Race
Make paper boats and planes to race against your
friends!
Thu Jun 19 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Balloon Magic with Flower Clown!
Flower will entertain us with his fantastic balloon
creations. Space is limited so register soon!
Mon Jul 14 2-3:30 pm
Willoughby
BYOT Tie Dye
Bring your own T-shirt for tie dying! Programs will be
held rain or shine!
Thu Jun 19 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm Willoughby
Wed Jul 9 2 pm Willoughby Hills
Thu Jul 10 11 am-12:30 pm Willowick
Thu Jul 31 6:30-7:30 pm Eastlake
You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!
Play around with magic tricks, optical illusions, shadows
and more!
Thu Jul 17 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Magic with Ronald McDonald
Be mesmerized and entertained as we welcome Ronald
McDonald to our library to perform special magic tricks.
Sat Jun 21 2 pm
Willowick
Outback Ray
Outback Ray will show off his amazing animals! Space is
limited so register soon!
Mon Jun 23 3 pm
Willoughby
Fizz, Bang, Boom!
Enjoy science fun like the Amazing Head Shrinker and
magic with sound!
Tue Jun 24 6:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
Albert Einstein Puppet Show
An interactive puppet show featuring Albert Einstein for
school-age kids will introduce the great scientist and
include a hands-on series of experiments for the curious
mind.
Wed Jul 23 2 pm
Willoughby Hills
Officer Dan and Jager
Meet Officer Dan and his special dog, Jager, who is the
new K-9 in training. Learn how helpful a dog can be
with fighting crime.
Wed Jul 23 6:30 pm
Willowick
Furious Forces
This fun is too explosive to stay inside!
Thu Jul 24 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Gross Science
Have fun with slime and other disgusting projects!
Thu Jun 26 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Scavenger Hunt in the Library
This adventure is fun for the whole family!
Thu Aug 21 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Game Night
Come to the library for some great family fun!
Thu Jul 3 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Comic Book Creation
Do you want to create your own comic book? Find out
how to get started! Working with visual arts faculty from
The Fine Arts Association, participants will learn how to
create a comic book character, bring a character to life
and begin the process of storyboarding your comic.
Ages 8 and up.
Thu Aug 21 6:30 pm
Willowick
Superhero Power!
Dress like your favorite hero or villain for action-packed
adventure!
Thu Jul 10 6:30 pm
Eastlake
Teen Programs
ACT Practice Test
Do you need help preparing for the ACT? Kaplan
will be here to assist you – for FREE! Students will
be given a full length practice test at the library. At
a later date, a Kaplan representative will contact
students regarding their test results.
Sat Mar 15 The test will begin at noon and end at
approximately 4:30 pm.
Eastlake
Willoughby Otaku Anime Club
Join fellow Otaku at the Willoughby Library to watch
anime, discuss anime and manga and draw your own
characters. Ages 13 and up.
Saturdays, Mar 22, Apr 5, May 17, Jun 14, Jul 26, Aug 9
1-4 pm
Willoughby
Teen Duct Tape Crafternoons
Come make duct tape crafts!
Monday, Mar 24, Thursday, Apr 17, Saturday, May 3
2-3 pm
Willowick
Teen Card Game Night
Bring your friends and your common MtG, Pokemon,
Yu-Gi-Oh and WoW cards to the Willoughby Library.
Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18.
Tuesdays, Mar 25, Apr 15, May 20 6:30-8 pm
Willoughby
Flappers and the 50s: Add Vintage Flair to the
Everyday and Special Occasion!
Bring your own makeup and false eyelashes so pin-up
professional Rachel Gregorino can show you how to
apply a personalized vintage style to your makeup for
daily use and special events.
Mon Apr 14 6-7:30 pm
Willoughby Hills
BYOT Tie Dye
Bring your own T-shirt for tie dying! Programs will be
held rain or shine!
Thu Jun 19 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm Willoughby
Wed Jul 9 2 pm Willoughby Hills
Thu Jul 10 11 am-12:30 pm Willowick
Thu Jul 31 6:30-7:30 pm Eastlake
Weird Science for Teens
Create a bouncing ball and grow crystals all in the name
of science…weird science! Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18.
Sat Jun 21 2-3:30 pm
Eastlake
ZOMBIES!
Bring your friends to the Willoughby Library for zombie
fun. Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18.
Tue Jul 15 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Scientists vs Zombies: Survival Trivia Challenge
Tweens and teens will compete in two trivia challenge
games: Zombie Science and Science Pyramid to save our
great State of Ohio from infestation!
Thu Jul 17 2 pm
Willoughby Hills
Teen Bookmarks & Book Covers
Make origami bookmarks and fun book covers!
Thu Jul 31 2-3 pm
Willowick
Tote Bags for Teens
Bring your friends and a few t-shirts to make tote bags.
Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18.
Tue Aug 12 7-8 pm
Willoughby
Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirts for Teens
Bring in your own black t-shirt (or any really dark color)
and use glow-in-the-dark fabric paint to transform it in
to a glowing piece of art! Grades 6-12. Ages 11-18.
Sat May 10 2-3 pm
Eastlake
Lego Mania
Be creative and show off your fun and crazy building
designs during our Lego Mania Day.
Wed May 14 4 pm
Willoughby Hills
Teen Summer Lanterns
Make a fun lantern to light up your Summer!
Mon Jun 9 2-3 pm
Willowick
Please register online or at the library your program is being held.
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