The weather seems to have aligned itself with the season once again. At last the temperature doesn't seem so out of whack from what my calendar is telling me.
And so with spring in the air, I've been dreaming of taking my reading outside.
Since I'm in the market for some stacks to be piling next to the glider in my backyard to enjoy those warm weekend afternoons sure to come, I'll be hitting up some of these sales.

I'm sure it's no surprise that I'm a huge fan of Friends of the Library book sales. It's the confluence of many of my favorite things - helping libraries, finding books and saving money.
Here's some of the local sales coming up.
Hope to see you there!

The Friends of the Cleveland Public Library will host a Spring Used Book Sale at the Cleveland Public Library, 525 Superior Ave., April 23 through April 26. A large selection of books in all categories will be on sale, including a large assortment of art books, audio books and music CDs. A members-only preview will be 10 a.m. to noon and members should bring their cards for admittance. Those who are not members of the Friends may join at the door. The sale will be open to the public noon to 6 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and on Thursday, a bag of books will be offered for $5 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Friends of the Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St., Euclid will host the April Book Sale 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 27; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 and 1 to 4 p.m. April 29.
Friday evening is a special preview for members only. Saturday and Sunday the sale is open to the general public with a $2 buy a bag event on Sunday. Only Friends-issued paper bags will be allowed in all of the sale rooms. No outside bags will be permitted.
Donations benefit the Friends of the Euclid Public Library. For details, call 216-261-5300 or www.euclidlibrary.org.

Chardon Friends of the Library will host its annual Maple Festival Book Sale in the Chardon Library’s Bostwick Room. There will be a Friends Members Only Preview from 9 to 10 a.m. April 26. It’s possible to join the Friends or renew membership at the door.
General book sale hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, 27 and 28; 1 to 5 p.m. April 29 (bag day, $3 per bag).
For details, call 440-285-7601.

The Friends of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library will hold a large book/AV sale at the Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4, 5 and 7. Call 440-942-3200 for more information.


The Friends of the Kirtland Public Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road, will host a book sale to benefit the Library from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5. All books, except those specially priced, are $3 per bag. Audio visual materials and jigsaw puzzles are all priced separately. A large collection of adult fiction and non-fiction is available as well as children’s books. Bags will be provided. For details, call the library at 440-256-READ.

Let me know if you make any great discoveries...

- Tricia Ambrose

@triciaambrose

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The library story time program for children 24 months and younger runs Mondays from the week of Sept. 26 through Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Caregivers attend with children for all story times. Register: 440-943-4151.


Friends of the Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St., will have a book sale from Oct. 28 through Oct. 30. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 will be a special preview for members only. The general public can attend the sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29, and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30. The last day will be bag day, when you can fill a bag for $2. Only Friends-issued bags will be allowed in all of the sale rooms; no outside bags will be permitted. Details: 216-261-5300.


Writings from the Heretics: Anabaptist Literature, its origins and significance today will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 at Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. The three-part program by John Gingerich will examine forbidden Anabaptist Bibles and Testaments; Anabaptist Hymnals and Prayer Books; and Martyrologies, Histories and Confessions of Faith. Books significant to Amish - Mennonite - Anabaptist history, dating back to the 1500s, will be on display. Gingerich recently finished translating History of the Bernese Anabaptists, which will be available to purchase at the programs. Come to one or all of the programs. Also bring in your own pre-1900 German Bibles, hymnals, prayer books and other old German documents for a Show-and-Tell after the programs. Register: 440-632-1961.


Joe the Coupon Guy will present a class at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St. Register online.


Medical updates will be the focus of the Chardon Lupus Chat, slated for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. RSVP to 440-717-0183 or info@lupuscleveland.org. The program is presented by the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.


Tom Jerpbak, owner of Ye Olde Oaken Bucket, will discuss antiques and collectibles at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Each attendee may bring one small item. Learn the best ways to buy and sell and what to avoid. Register for the free program: 440-943-4151.


Meet local author Barbara Hacha of Concord Township at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. She recently published "Line by Line", a historical work that takes place during the Great Depression, with a major part of the story set in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The book will be available for purchase and signing. Register in advance at 440-259-3300 or online at perrypubliclibrary.org.


Friends of the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., will host its annual Cuddle Up for Winter Book Sale on Nov. 5 and 6 in the library’s Bostwick Room. A members-only preview will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 5. Individuals may join the Friends or renew membership at the door. General sale hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 6, which also is bag day priced at $3 per bag. Details: 440-285-7601.

Coming up

Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. will present a free three-part series of computer classes offered through a Connect Ohio Grant. Classes will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on the following days: Basic Computers, Nov. 7 and 19; Basic Internet, Nov. 14 and 26; and Using Email, Nov. 21 and Dec. 17. Register: 440-943-4151.


West Geauga Friends of the Library's fall book sale begins Nov. 9 with a members' preview from 4 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the open public sale from 6:30 to 8:30. Memberships will be available at the door. Hours for the sale - at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township - are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12, which will be $3 bag day. A variety of of materials will be available, including fiction, nonfiction, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and more. Books range in price from 25 cents to $1. Special books, such as collector books, first editions and recent best sellers are priced individually. Donations will be accepted until Nov. 1 during regular hours, and collections resume after the sale Nov. 14. Funds raised from the book sale benefit the adult and children programs and purchases at the Geauga West Library. Details: 440-729-4250.


Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, will celebrate National Gaming Day 2011 by playing a live Pac-Man game from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 12 (before the library opens for library patrons). The game is for youths in third grade and older, who are invited to try their luck or skill at being the famous yellow character. Plan to wear comfortable shoes. Prizes will be awarded to the top Pac-Man players. Register: 440-428-2189 or www.madison-library.info.

Ongoing events

The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library is seeking to fill a vacancy on its board of trustees. Potential candidates must be registered voters and residents of Willoughby Hills. Information and application forms are available at the circulation desk at each of the Willoughby-Eastlake libraries. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 14. For details, call 440-944-6900, ext. 113.


Bring your chess board to Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, the third Saturday of every month at noon and join others who like to play. All ages and skill levels welcome. www.madison-library.info


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Submit your events at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.

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The library story time program for children 24 months and younger runs Mondays from the week of Sept. 26 through Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Caregivers attend with children for all story times. Register: 440-943-4151.


Halloween Video Scavenger Hunt will be 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. The list of items you need to either take pictures or video of will be available at the Adult Reference Desk beginning Oct. 22. Do the hunt by yourself or with friends. Teams will have one week to film the items on their list. The library will show all the videos and pictures taken on Oct. 29 and award prizes then. Details: 440-428-2189, or come in to the library.


A presentation by author John B. Kachuba - Ghosthunting Ohio: On the Road Again - will be 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. No registration required. Details: 440-352-3383.


Meet Katie Spotz, a Mentor resident who set the world record for the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic, at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the James R. Garfield Room at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Register: 440-255-8811 or MentorPL.org. More details.


Friends of the Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St., will have a book sale from Oct. 28 through Oct. 30. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 will be a special preview for members only. The general public can attend the sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29, and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30. The last day will be bag day, when you can fill a bag for $2. Only Friends-issued bags will be allowed in all of the sale rooms; no outside bags will be permitted. Details: 216-261-5300.


Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village will have preschool story time sessions at 11 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 28 through Dec. 9. (No session Nov. 25.) The cost is $6 for a six-week session. A special story time will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 12. Families are encouraged to bring a can of Purina dog food or cat food to donate to the shelter. Families can meet one of the Rescue Village's dog ambassadors, and there will be a special craft to take home. Details: Call the Humane Education Coordinator at 440-338-4819, ext. 20, or email education@geaugahumane.org. Rescue Village is at 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township.


Sign up begins Oct. 24 for Halloween After Dark events at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Boos and Ghouls will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Tween Zombie Halloween - for third- through eighth-graders - will be Oct. 29 and is not for the faint of heart. Details: 440-428-2189.


"Are You Experiencing Sibling Conflict While Caring For an Aging Parent?" will be at noon Oct. 29 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with the library for the program that offers strategies for overcoming sibling differences to help families provide the best care for elderly parents. Lunch will be provided. Register: 440-943-4151.

Coming up

Writings from the Heretics: Anabaptist Literature, its origins and significance today will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 at Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. The three-part program by John Gingerich will examine forbidden Anabaptist Bibles and Testaments; Anabaptist Hymnals and Prayer Books; and Martyrologies, Histories and Confessions of Faith. Books significant to Amish - Mennonite - Anabaptist history, dating back to the 1500s, will be on display. Gingerich recently finished translating History of the Bernese Anabaptists, which will be available to purchase at the programs. Come to one or all of the programs. Also bring in your own pre-1900 German Bibles, hymnals, prayer books and other old German documents for a Show-and-Tell after the programs. Register: 440-632-1961.

Ongoing events

Bring your chess board to Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, the third Saturday of every month at noon and join others who like to play. All ages and skill levels welcome. www.madison-library.info


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Submit your events at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.

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“Ten Steps to Living with Lupus” meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Reservations are required for each step at 440-717-0183 or info@lupuscleveland.org.


Hillcrest Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 28 at Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St., Euclid. Visit www.hillcrestconcertband.org.

Coming up

The Willoughby Area Support Group for the Lupus Foundation of America Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 5 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Details: 440-717-0183.


Reel Talk-Book and movie Discussion Group, meets at 2:45 p.m. the second Monday of every month in Meeting Room B of Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., with the next meeting planned for July 11. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.

Ongoing events

Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, will host the traveling exhibit "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs 1910-1965" through July 1. Only 55 libraries across the U.S. were selected to host the exhibit, which is composed of eight colorful double-sided panels filled with text and photographs highlighting the spirit of the musical era. The Bainbridge Library is offering a variety of free programs to enhance the exhibit experience. Larry Sheir, cantor at the Westside Temple Beth Israel, will present the grand finale "From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway" at 7 p.m. June 28. For more information on the event, call 440-543-5611.


The Geauga County Library Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2011 Chapman Award. The yearly recognition is bestowed on a special individual (or group of individuals) whose deeds have promoted the enjoyment of and value of books and reading and whose involvement has directly benefitted the Geauga County community. The Chapman Award is presented at the Foundation’s annual ceremony and social event in October. Deadline for submissions is July 15. Nomination forms are available at all Geauga County Public library branches. More than one nomination form may be submitted per person. Details: 440-286-6811.


An art exhibit featuring an array of work done by hemodialysis patients participating in art therapy and activities at Centers for Dialysis Care in Mentor will take place in July at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville.


A Nook e-reader will be raffled to kick off the availability of e-books at Henderson Library. Tickets are $5 each and on sale through Aug. 4. A winner will be drawn that day at the summer reading finale party. Tickets are available at the front desk of the library, 54 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. All money raised will be used to purchase more e-books. Visit ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com to check out e-books.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

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Playaways now are part of Geauga County Public Library’s lending options. A Playaway is a portable, all-in-one format audio book. It is high-definition audio that does not need a separate player. The orange-boxed devices come pre-loaded and ready to start, making it easy to borrow from a library and use right away. Geauga County Public Library is adding Playaways to the Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West and Middlefield libraries. They are already available at Bainbridge Library, and Playaway representatives will be at the other locations to demonstrate the device. A demonstration will be 9 a.m. to noon June 22 at Geauga West Library. Titles include recent best-sellers, young adult and children's books. Individuals also may access the library catalog at www.geaugalibrary.net and search Playaway to check available titles.


Crossroads will hold a Family Story Time from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 22 at its Early Childhood Services Center, 1083 Mentor Ave. in Painesville. The family friendly event will feature books, crafts and a snack. The event is geared for children up to age 8 and their parents or caregivers. The event is free, but registration is required. Those interested should call 440-358-7370. The Crossroads Early Childhood Services Center provides a broad range of behavioral health services to children from birth to age 5. Crossroads is a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health services to children and their families.


President Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by historian John King, will speak at the next meeting of the Willoughby Historical Society to commemorate the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Civil War. Lincoln will discuss aspects of his early life and his role throughout the Civil War up to the fateful evening at Ford Theatre. The event will be 7 pm. June 22 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. The event is free and open to the public.

Coming up

Hillcrest Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 28 at Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St., Euclid. Visit www.hillcrestconcertband.org.

Ongoing events

Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, will host the traveling exhibit "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs 1910-1965" through July 1. Only 55 libraries across the U.S. were selected to host the exhibit, which is composed of eight colorful double-sided panels filled with text and photographs highlighting the spirit of the musical era. The Bainbridge Library is offering a variety of free programs to enhance the exhibit experience. On June 3, Bill Rudman will present the grand opening for the exhibit with "Jewish Songwriters United: Their Impact on the American Musical" as an after-hours special event at 7:30 p.m. Larry Sheir, cantor at the Westside Temple Beth Israel, will present the grand finale "From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway" at 7 p.m. June 28. Also, the library will show movie musicals that showcase the songwriters included in the exhibit at 2 p.m. on Fridays in June. For more information on the event, call 440-543-5611.


The Geauga County Library Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2011 Chapman Award. The yearly recognition is bestowed on a special individual (or group of individuals) whose deeds have promoted the enjoyment of and value of books and reading and whose involvement has directly benefited the Geauga County community. The Chapman Award is presented at the Foundation’s annual ceremony and social event in October. Deadline for submissions is July 15. Nomination forms are available at all Geauga County Public library branches. More than one nomination form may be submitted per person. Details: 440-286-6811.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

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The Book Club for Men will meet at 7 p.m. May 16 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The group will discuss the book "Americans in Paris: Life and Death under Nazi Occupation" by Charles Glass. Light refreshments will be served. For a copy of the book, go to the information services desk, or for more information contact the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 215. Book Club for Men is free and open to the public.


"10 Steps to Living with Lupus" from the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America Inc. will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning May 17 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Reservations are required for each step at 440-717-0183 or info@lupuscleveland.org.


The Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Northeast Ohio will present "Rollercoaster: Parenting someone living with a psychiatric health condition" from 6 to 8 p.m. May 19 at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. Mary Ann Jones, a former NAMI family-to-family facilitator and toastmaster, will share the highs and lows of a parent whose son lives with a psychiatric health condition. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. The program is designed for anyone whose life has been affected by behavioral, emotional or substance-related health issues, including mental health care professionals, clergy and first-responders. The presentation also is available to organizations, businesses and churches upon request. Free information and resource materials will be available. A special dedication ceremony announcing DSBA NEO’s new lending library also will be conducted. The event is free and open to the public. Details: 440-749-6587, 440-344-3951 or crossdbsarecovery@yahoo.com.


The "Get Ready for Summer Reading Book Sale" at Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, will be May 19 through 21. Hundreds of books for kids, teens, and adults will be for sale for $1 or less. Magazines, CDs, DVDs, and videos will be on sale, too. The sale will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 19 and 20, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21. Friends of the Madison Library Preview Night is Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door. New this year is a silent auction, which will run through May 27. Three books will be displayed and open for bids: "Tapestry of Life" by Howard Buffett; a unique fold-out book, "A Flight of Butterflies," from the Metropolitan Museum of Art; and "God’s Man: A Novel in Woodcuts" by Lund Ward. Details: 440-428-2189.


Pop City will be 11 a.m. to noon May 21 in the Mentor Library Children's Theater, 8215 Mentor Ave. Special father/child program will feature how to make and break a code, doodle in the dark and make a fossil. Kids ages 6 years old and older and their dads or other adult male-role model are welcome. Details and registration: 440-255-8811.


The East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society is sponsoring a free program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. This event is open to the public and will feature three speakers who will address different aspects of the historic conflict:

• Harold George, lecturer, author and Civil War re-enactor will appear in uniform and present "One Man's Hunt for Civil War Gravesites."
• Marjorie Wilson, a retired teacher, member of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable and a guide at Lakeview Cemetery will discuss Civil War Gen. Mortimer D. Leggett's experiences based on his diaries and letters to his wife.
• A historian and author, John Vacha, will focus on "Behind Bayonets: The Civil War in Northern Ohio" which is based on the book he co-authored with the late David Van Tassel and feature interesting local details.

The program will be noon to 5 p.m. May 21 at the Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St. Details: Stacie at 216-379-0749 (evenings or weekends) or Mac at mksauer4@roadrunner.com.


The monthly meeting of the Kids at Work-A Lego Brick Building Club will be 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 21 in the James R. Garfield Room at the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to attend with their child. No registration is necessary. Details: 440-255-8811.


Author Barbara Smith will be at Barnes & Noble, 7900 Mentor Ave., Mentor, from 1 to 4 p.m. May 22 for a book signing. Details: www.barbarasmithbooks.com.

Coming up

Book and Brush Club will meet to discuss "The Wayward Muse" by Elizabeth Hickey at 7 p.m. May 25 at the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Light refreshments will be served. For details on how to explore the fine arts through literature, call the library at 440-255-8811 ext. 210.


Profilers Crime Time will meet at 7 p.m. May 26 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Members will discuss "The High Window" by Raymond Chandler. Light refreshments will be served. For a copy of the book, please go to the Information Services desk. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 214.


The Friends of the Burton Public Library will have a book sale in the library basement from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28. Items available include books, magazines, vintage materials, maps, records, CDs, tapes, movies and puzzles. Please enter the sale through the white door located at the back of the building, 14588 W. Park St.


Twenty Something Readers will meet at Panera, 9587 Mentor Ave., Mentor, at 6:30 p.m. May 31. The group will discuss April's selection of "The Nation" by Terry Pratchett. Refreshments will be served. For more information and to get a copy of the book, contact Mentor Library at 440-255-8811.

Ongoing events

Special storytimes with Mr. Dennis begin May 16 as the Mentor Library children's department gears up for its summer reading program. Mr. Dennis will be providing special storytimes for two weeks between May 16 and May 27. Details: 440-255-8811.


National Candy Month Contest at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., will be May 16 through June 16. June is Candy Month. Check out books from the children's area and receive one chance at guessing how many candies are in the jar. The person with the closest answer wins the jar. One guess per child, per day. The winner will be announced June 17. Details: 440-255-8811.


Tours of the Penfield House, a local home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, will take place at 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. June 9. Because of the popularity of this fundraiser for the 2011 Summer Reading Program, registration will be done by a random lottery. To be entered into the lottery, call the Willowick Library at 440-943-4151, ext. 3. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. May 21. Be ready to rank in order a preference of tour times. Cost of the tour is $25 per person. Transportation will depart from the Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

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Larry Morrow, author of "This is Larry Morrow ...," will be at the South Euclid Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4645 Mayfield Road, from 7 to 8 p.m. May 9 Details: 216-382-4880. Click here to read an excerpt from "This is Larry Morrow ..."


Learn Internet basics at computer classes this month at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Internet Basics will be 4 p.m. May 9 and 10 a.m. May 10. Email Basics will be 4 p.m. May 23 and 10 a.m. May 24. A librarian will help set up a Yahoo email account and teach participants how to use it. Seating is limited to 10 people. Details: 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, has planned basic computer classes. Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis. Computer Basics will be at 10 a.m. every Monday; the class will explore how computers work and advance to using the Internet. Microsoft Word 2010 will be at 3 p.m. every Thursday; the class will look at what is new in the 2010 version and the basics of Word. Classes are in the classroom on the lower level. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.


Reel Talk-Book and Movie Discussion Group meets at 2:45 p.m. the second Monday of every month in Morley Library's meeting Room B, with the next meeting taking place May 9. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. The library is located at 184 Phelps St., Painesville. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.


Bo Peep's lost sheep will visit the Children's Theater at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., at 11 a.m. May 11. One of Little Bo Peep's real live sheep will be at the library. Children will have a chance to get close to one of the library staff's favorite farm animals and hear some stories about his sheep friends. All ages with an adult may register. Details and registration: 440-255-8811.


Chardon Lupus Chat (Medications & You) will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 11 at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. The program is presented by the Lupus Foundation of America Inc. Greater Cleveland Chapter. RSVP at 440-717-0183 or info@lupuscleveland.org.


Scrapbooking for Tweens will be 7 to 8 p.m. May 11 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The event for children ages 8 to 12 years old will be in the Children's Theater. Tweens can bring some favorite photos and use decorative paper and supplies to create a unique scrapbook page. Supplies will be provided. Registration begins May 2. Details and registration: 440-255-8811.


Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village will present a book reading and signing of "WOOF!" by author Neil Markey and illustrator Pam Spremulli from 5 to 8 p.m. May 12 at 15463 Chillicothe Road in Russell Township. Signed books will be available and Rescue Village will receive 25 percent of the proceeds from book sales at the event. The Golden Barkery (www.GoldenBarkery.com) will co-sponsor the event. Spremulli is best known for her award-winning children's book "Letter Birds." Spremulli and Markey live in Chagrin Falls.


"A History of the National Park Service" will be at 7 p.m. May 12 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Learn the history of the National Park Service, and discover the volunteer opportunities a person can partake at the James A. Garfield Historic Site. The program will be presented at the library by members of the James A. Garfield Historic Site. This program is free and open to the public. Register at 440-255-9911 or www.mentorpl.org.


The Friends of the Willoughby-Eastlake Library will have a book/audio-visual sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13, 14 and 16 at the Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. The Friends will raffle baskets filled with books and gifts. Tickets for the raffle are 50 cents each and can be purchased during library hours. Details: 440-942-7880.


Mentor Library's Headlands Branch, 4669 Corduroy Road, will have a Friday the 13th event from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. May 13. Those ages 3 1/2 to 10 will hear lore and tales of superstition and origin of "Friday the 13th." Details and registration: 440-257-2000.


Dan Coughlin, author of "Crazy, With the Papers to Prove It," will be at the Chagrin Falls Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 100 E. Orange St., from 2 to 3 p.m. May 15. Details: 440-247-3556.


Registration begins May 9 for Paws to Read at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Children ages 6 to 12 who can read independently can sign up for a 30-minute session May 18. They will be paired with a gentle dog, licensed and trained to be a good listener. Details: 440-255-8811.

Coming up

The Book Club for Men will meet at 7 p.m. May 16 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The group will discuss the book "Americans in Paris: Life and Death under Nazi Occupation" by Charles Glass. Light refreshments will be served. For a copy of the book, go to the information services desk, or for more information contact the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 215. Book Club for Men is free and open to the public.


"10 Steps to Living with Lupus" from the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America Inc. will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning May 17 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Reservations are required for each step at 440-717-0183 or info@lupuscleveland.org.


Pop City will be 11 a.m. to noon May 21 in the Mentor Library Children's Theater, 8215 Mentor Ave. Special father/child program will feature how to make and break a code, doodle in the dark and make a fossil. Kids ages 6 years old and older and their dads or other adult male-role model are welcome. Details and registration: 440-255-8811.


The East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society is sponsoring a free program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. This event is open to the public and will feature three speakers who will address different aspects of the historic conflict:

• Harold George, lecturer, author and Civil War re-enactor will appear in uniform and present "One Man's Hunt for Civil War Gravesites."
• Marjorie Wilson, a retired teacher, member of the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable and a guide at Lakeview Cemetery will discuss Civil War Gen. Mortimer D. Leggett's experiences based on his diaries and letters to his wife.
• A historian and author, John Vacha, will focus on "Behind Bayonets: The Civil War in Northern Ohio" which is based on the book he co-authored with the late David Van Tassel and feature interesting local details.

The program will be noon to 5 p.m. May 21 at the Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St. Details: Stacie at 216-379-0749 (evenings or weekends) or Mac at mksauer4@roadrunner.com.


The monthly meeting of the Kids at Work-A Lego Brick Building Club will be 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 21 in the James R. Garfield Room at the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to attend with their child. No registration is necessary. Details: 440-255-8811.

Ongoing events

Special story times with Mr. Dennis begin May 16 as the Mentor Library children's department gears up for its summer reading program. Mr. Dennis will be providing special story times for two weeks between May 16 and May 27. Details: 440-255-8811.


National Candy Month Contest at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., will be May 16 through June 16. June is Candy Month. Check out books from the children's area and receive one chance at guessing how many candies are in the jar. The person with the closest answer wins the jar. One guess per child, per day. The winner will be announced June 17. Details: 440-255-8811.


Tours of the Penfield House, a local home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, will take place at 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. June 9. Because of the popularity of this fundraiser for the 2011 Summer Reading Program, registration will be done by a random lottery. To be entered into the lottery, call the Willowick Library at 440-943-4151, ext. 3. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. May 21. Be ready to rank in order a preference of tour times. Cost of the tour is $25 per person. Transportation will depart from the Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Submit your events at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.

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This week

The Twentysomething Readers Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Panera, 9587 Mentor Ave., Mentor, to discuss this month's selection "The Gargoyle" by Andrew Davidson. Discussion is with Mentor Library librarian Steve Haas.


Author Regina Brett will visit Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., at 7 p.m. April 26. She will be signing copies of her book, "God Never Blinks," which will be available for purchase. Call the library to register: 440-255-8811, ext. 215.


Joe the Coupon Guy will present a class at 7 p.m. April 26 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. Learn how to save money on grocery shopping, restaurants, utility bills, cellphones, vacations, gas and more. Details: www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm


The Chardon Friends of the Library will host its annual Maple Festival book sale in Chardon Library's Bostwick Room April 28 through May 1. On April 28 will be a Friends-only preview from 9 to 10 a.m.; you may join the Friends or renew membership at the door. General sale hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28, 29 and 30, and from 1 to 5 p.m. May 1. May 1 is bag day, when books will be prices at $3 per bag.


Claire Zurbuch, a resident of Hambden Township for nearly four decades, is the season’s featured artist at “Art in the Mart” at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. Zurbuch is a photographer who specializes in film. His work features nature, landscapes and photos from a recent trip to Italy with his wife, Kay. Zurbuch will present “Photographing Italy” at 7 p.m. April 28. More than a travelogue, the free program will include tips on how to photograph a vacation. “Art in the Mart” is sponsored by the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture, whose mission is to bring art and people together. All of the items are for sale and the proceeds benefit the artist, the council and the Middlefield Library. Other Art in the Mart locations include the New York Deli, the Geauga YMCA and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Those interested in purchasing a piece, can email artinthemart@gmail.com or call 440-537-3344.


Friends of the Euclid Library will have a book sale during the following times:

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 29 (special members' only preview)
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30
• 1 to 4 p.m. May 1 (buy a bag for $2 and will it with the book sale materials

The sale will be at Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St. Details: 216-261-5300.


The Force will be with you from 11 a.m. to noon April 30 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Padawans ages 3 to 7 and their Masters can come for a morning of "Star Wars" fun. Making light sabers and practicing dueling are just two of the many activities going on. Coming in costume is encouraged. Register at 440-482-2189 or www.madison-library.info.


Drumplay, a percussion group from Cleveland, will perform at 1 p.m. April 30 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. The event is intended to be interactive and fun for the entire family. Children will make a drum craft to take home. Drumplay's sound is described as "rhythmprovisation": world/jazz percussion inspired by Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and West African rhythms as well as Middle Eastern motifs. Registration is appreciated but not required: perrypubliclibrary.org or 440-259-3300.


The Friends of the Burton Public Library will host its annual meeting and volunteer recognition at 2 p.m. May 1 at the library, 14588 W. Park St. The public is invited, and entertainment will include a portrayal of legendary Cleveland journalist Dorothy Fuldheim by local writer, actor and producer Carol Starre-Kmiecik. Refreshments will be served. Details: 440-834-4466.

Coming up

Mentor Library's Monday Night Book Discussion meets the first Monday of each month from October through June, with the next meeting slated for May 2. For this month's selection, contact librarian Barb Hauer at 440-255-8811, ext. 210. The library provides books, and refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.


At the upcoming regular meeting of the East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society, Tom Neel, Ohio Genealogical Society Library director, will present a program on doing research in Ohio county courthouses. In addition, he will give an update on the new Ohio Genealogical Society Library, located in Bellville.
The presentation will be at 7 p.m. May 2 at the Ross C. DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights. Guests are welcome to attend for a $3 visitor fee that may be applied to membership. The facility is handicap accessible. Details: Stacie at 216-379-0749 (evenings or weekends) or Mac at mksauer4@roadrunner.com.


A free Medicare information program will be at 7 p.m. May 4 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. If you are approaching age 65 or going on Medicare for the first time, this is an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of how Medicare works. Speaker Laura Mutsko designed the class to make the Medicare system easy to navigate and understand. Mutsko is the owner of Mutsko Insurance LLC and has been a license insurance agent since 1997. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, much of it in the field of elder insurance products and services. To register, call the library at 440-943-4151.


Comics and Friends presents Archie Comics writer Craig Boldman as part of Free Comic Book Day, May 7 at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor. Visit www.comicsandfriends.com.


Larry Morrow, author of "This is Larry Morrow ...," will be at the South Euclid Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4645 Mayfield Road, from 7 to 8 p.m. May 9 Details: 216-382-4880. Click here to read an excerpt from "This is Larry Morrow ..."


Reel Talk-Book and Movie Discussion Group meets at 2:45 p.m. the second Monday of every month in Morley Library's meeting Room B, with the next meeting taking place May 9. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. The library is located at 184 Phelps St., Painesville. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Submit your events at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.

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This week

The Friends of the Cleveland Public Library will have a Spring Used Book Sale April 18-21 at Cleveland Public Library, 525 Superior Ave. A large selection of books in all categories will be on sale, including an assortment of audio books and music CDs. A members-only preview will be 10 a.m. to noon April 18, and members should bring their cards for admittance. Those who are not members of the Friends may join at the door. The sale will be open to the public noon to 6 p.m. April 18 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 19 and 20. On April 21, a bag of books will be offered for $5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 216-623-2821.


Mentor Public Library's Book Club for Men will meet at 7 p.m. April 18 in the Frances Cleveland Room at the main library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Join male readers to discuss books of interest with librarian Steve Haas. This month's selection is "To Kill the Irishman" by Rick Porrello. Details: 440-255-8811.


Welcome to Medicare will be 2 to 3 p.m. April 19 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The introduction to Medicare for individuals who are new to Medicare are approaching Medicare age will be presented by Alyea Barajas of the Lake County Council on Aging. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or www.mentorpl.org.


Dan Coughlin, author of "Crazy, With the Papers to Prove It," will be in the area at the following times, dates and locations:

• 7 to 8 p.m. April 20, Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St. Details: 216-261-5300.
• 2 to 3 p.m. May 15, Chagrin Falls Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 100 E. Orange St. Details: 440-247-3556.

Re-enactors representing James and Lucretia Garfield will visit Dudley Fieldhouse, 31500 Willowick Drive, at 7 p.m. April 21. The Garfields will discuss how they crossed paths before their marriage, the pitfalls of their "Dark Years," and how their relationship -- and their family -- blossomed. The program is co-sponsored by the Willoughby Historical Society. To register for the free program, call Willowick Library at 440-943-4151.


Friends of the Mentor Library will have a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at the main library, 8215 Mentor Ave. All proceeds benefit the library. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 236.

Coming up

The Twentysomething Readers Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Panera, 9587 Mentor Ave., Mentor, to discuss this month's selection "The Gargoyle" by Andrew Davidson. Discussion is with Mentor Library librarian Steve Haas.


Author Regina Brett will visit Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., at 7 p.m. April 26. She will be signing copies of her book, "God Never Blinks," which will be available for purchase. Call the library to register: 440-255-8811, ext. 215.


Joe the Coupon Guy will present a class at 7 p.m. April 26 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. Learn how to save money on grocery shopping, restaurants, utility bills, cellphones, vacations, gas and more. Details: www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm


Claire Zurbuch, a resident of Hambden Township for nearly four decades, is the season’s featured artist at “Art in the Mart” at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. Zurbuch is a photographer who specializes in film. His work features nature, landscapes and photos from a recent trip to Italy with his wife, Kay. Zurbuch will present “Photographing Italy” at 7 p.m. April 28. More than a travelogue, the free program will include tips on how to photograph a vacation. “Art in the Mart” is sponsored by the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture, whose mission is to bring art and people together. All of the items are for sale and the proceeds benefit the artist, the council and the Middlefield Library. Other Art in the Mart locations include the New York Deli, the Geauga YMCA and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Those interested in purchasing a piece, can email artinthemart@gmail.com or call 440-537-3344.


Friends of the Euclid Library will have a book sale during the following times:

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 29 (special members' only preview)
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30
• 1 to 4 p.m. May 1 (buy a bag for $2 and will it with the book sale materials

The sale will be at Euclid Library, 631 E. 222nd St. Details: 216-261-5300.


Drumplay, a percussion group from Cleveland, will perform at 1 p.m. April 30 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. The event is intended to be interactive and fun for the entire family. Children will make a drum craft to take home. Drumplay's sound is described as "rhythmprovisation": world/jazz percussion inspired by Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and West African rhythms as well as Middle Eastern motifs. Registration is appreciated but not required: perrypubliclibrary.org or 440-259-3300.


The Friends of the Burton Public Library will host its annual meeting and volunteer recognition at 2 p.m. May 1 at the library, 14588 W. Park St. The public is invited, and entertainment will include a portrayal of legendary Cleveland journalist Dorothy Fuldheim by local writer, actor and producer Carol Starre-Kmiecik. Refreshments will be served. Details: 440-834-4466.


Mentor Library's Monday Night Book Discussion meets the first Monday of each month from October through June, with the next meeting slated for May 2. For this month's selection, contact librarian Barb Hauer at 440-255-8811, ext. 210. The library provides books, and refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Submit your events at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.

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Celebrate National Library Week

This week is National Library Week. The American Library Association has some information about news and events for the week posted here, including, a National Library Week twaiku (Twitter haiku) contest. Additionally, teens can enter the "Why I Need My Library" video contest for a chance to win $3,000 for their library. Details on ilovelibraries.org and in the video below:


Watch a video of author and Honorary Chair of National Library Week John Grisham on the value of libraries and librarians below:

This week

Reel Talk-Book and Movie Discussion Group meets at 2:45 p.m. the second Monday of every month in Morley Library's meeting Room B, with the next meeting taking place April 11. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. The library is located at 184 Phelps St., Painesville. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.


Books & Cooks! will be 6 to 8 p.m. April 11 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Several local authors will be signing and selling their books while local cooks, caterers and restaurants will be offering samples of their specialties. The event is sponsored by Friends of Madison Public Library and will be the grand finale of Patron Appreciation Day, April 11, which kicks off Madison Public Library's National Library Week celebration. If you are an author or cook and want to reserve a table, call the library at 440-428-2189. Visit the library's website at www.madison-library.info for more National Library Week Activities.


John Stark Bellamy II, author of "The Last Days of Cleveland," will be in the area at the following times, dates and locations:

• 7 to 8 p.m. April 12, Mayfield Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 6080 Wilson Mills Road. Details: 440-473-0350.
• 7 to 8 p.m. April 14, Willowick Public Library, 273 E. 305th St. Details: 440-943-4151.

Carol Starre-Kmiecik will bring the Unsinkable Molly Brown to life at 7 p.m. April 12 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Brown an American socialite, philanthropist and activist, became famous for surviving the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Margaret Brown’s experiences on the ship are the most well-known portion of her story, but Starre-Kmiecik will give a complete picture of Brown’s life. Call the library at 440-255-8211, ext. 248, to register.


Tweens and teens are invited to Draw Your Life Story from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 13 in the James Garfield Room at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Youths will draw a page from their life story under the direction of graphic novelist Del Borovic. Borovic will demonstrate the concepts of graphic-novel and fusion art, leading a discussion on the workflow of creating a comic page, serving the story, determining what tools to use, and finding a style. She also will talk about the differences between Japanese and American Manga art, as well as the history of the medium. Tweens and teens will also be able to talk one-on-one after the workshop. Some supplies will be on hand, but you may bring along a sketchbook full of ideas. Registration is required: 440-255-8111, ext. 215 or 221.


The annual Spring Basket Auction and Book Sale sponsored by Friends of the Morley Library will be April 14 to 17 in the lower level of Morley Library. Auction baskets will be on display from 4 to 8 p.m. April 14, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 15 and 16. Tickets will be drawn at 2:45 p.m. April 17. Tickets sold at the circulation desk during library hours through April 13 will be five for $1. Tickets sold at the circulation desk during library hours April 14-16 will be four for $1. Tickets sold in the lower level conference rooms from 1:30 to 2:40 p.m. April 17 will be three for $1. Details: Friends of Morley Library at 440-252-3383.
The book sale will be:

• 5 to 8 p.m. April 14 (Preview Night for Friends; memberships available at door)
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 15
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16
• 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 17

"Pop into Spring" for children ages 8 and older will be at 4 p.m. April 14 at Beachwood Library, 25501 Shaker Blvd. Author/illustrator Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton will show students how to "spring" into action while learning the basics of paper engineering and creating a pop-up book. Registration required: 216-831-6868 or cuyahogalibrary.org


Madison's Connection to Cartoons will be 7 p.m. April 14 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Frederick Burr Opper, creator of Happy Hooligan and Gaston & Alphonse, will be the topic of the program presented by John Vohlidka, a history instructor at Gannon University and editor of the Madison Times, a newsletter of the Madison Historical Society. The free program is part of Madison's Bicentennial Celebration and is sponsored by Friends of Madison Public Library and the Madison Historical Society.


Community Paper Shred Day will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The library is partnering with Xpress Shredding, which will do the free collection in the library staff auxiliary lot that day. Mentor residents, patrons and staff may drop off up to five boxes of paper, which will be loaded into a secure truck with an attendant and taken to Xpress' secure shredding facility. The service will be provided at no charge to Mentor Library or residents. Xpress also will provide coupons to patrons for an additional one box of shreddable paper brought directly to its facility on Tyler Boulevard.


A Pre-Robotics Workshop will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 16 at Beachwood Library, 25501 Shaker Blvd. The event for students ages 6 to 10 will allow youths to build and program robots using Lego Mindstorms system. Family and friends will be encouraged to watch the teams demonstrate their robots at the end of the workshop. Registration required: 216-831-6868 or cuyahogalibrary.org.

Coming up

The Friends of the Cleveland Public Library will have a Spring Used Book Sale April 18-21 at Cleveland Public Library, 525 Superior Ave. A large selection of books in all categories will be on sale, including an assortment of audio books and music CDs. A members-only preview will be 10 a.m. to noon April 18, and members should bring their cards for admittance. Those who are not members of the Friends may join at the door. The sale will be open to the public noon to 6 p.m. April 18 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 19 and 20. On April 21, a bag of books will be offered for $5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 216-623-2821.


Mentor Public Library's Book Club for Men will meet at 7 p.m. April 18 in the Frances Cleveland Room at the main library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Join male readers to discuss books of interest with librarian Steve Haas. This month's selection is "To Kill the Irishman" by Rick Porrello. Details: 440-255-8811.


Welcome to Medicare will be 2 to 3 p.m. April 19 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The introduction to Medicare for individuals who are new to Medicare are approaching Medicare age will be presented by Alyea Barajas of the Lake County Council on Aging. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or www.mentorpl.org.


Dan Coughlin, author of "Crazy, With the Papers to Prove It," will be in the area at the following times, dates and locations:

• 7 to 8 p.m. April 20, Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St. Details: 216-261-5300.
• 2 to 3 p.m. May 15, Chagrin Falls Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 100 E. Orange St. Details: 440-247-3556.

Friends of the Mentor Library will have a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at the main library, 8215 Mentor Ave. All proceeds benefit the library. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 236.


The Twentysomething Readers Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. April 25 at Panera, 9587 Mentor Ave., Mentor, to discuss this month's selection "The Gargoyle" by Andrew Davidson. Discussion is with Mentor Library librarian Steve Haas.

Ongoing events

If you are 60 years old or older and a middle- or low-income taxpayer, you can get free tax assistance with an AARP tax aide volunteers. Call the Mentor Library at 440-255-8811, ext. 215, to make your appointment. Volunteers will be at the Main Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through April 12. Bring your completed tax forms from last year and valid I.D. to your appointment. AARP help is by appointment only.


Claire Zurbuch, a resident of Hambden Township for nearly four decades, is the season’s featured artist at “Art in the Mart” at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. Zurbuch is a photographer who specializes in film. His work features nature, landscapes and photos from a recent trip to Italy with his wife, Kay. Zurbuch will present “Photographing Italy” at 7 p.m. April 28. More than a travelogue, the free program will include tips on how to photograph a vacation. “Art in the Mart” is sponsored by the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture, whose mission is to bring art and people together. All of the items are for sale and the proceeds benefit the artist, the council and the Middlefield Library. Other Art in the Mart locations include the New York Deli, the Geauga YMCA and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Those interested in purchasing a piece, can email artinthemart@gmail.com or call 440-537-3344.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Submit your events at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.


Perry Public Library is having its annual fall children's used book sale Nov. 15 through Nov. 20. The sale will feature children's books, teen books, videos, music CDs, magazines and games, all at bargain prices. The sale is sponsored by the Friends of Perry Public Library, and all proceeds benefit the library's children's department programs.


Join a discussion on organ donation from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Euclid Public Library, 631 East 222nd St., Euclid. The event is free and open to all. For information, call Beth Gerland at 440-796-0884 or e-mail bethgerland@yahoo.com


Relax in the morning with a continental breakfast and a mix of short stories, poetry and essays. Join Librarian Sarah O. at the Mentor Public Library Lake Branch at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 16 for "Books with Breakfast." No registration is required for this free program.


The Lake County Council on Aging and the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will offer several presentations throughout Lake County on the topic of “Understanding Medicare and Reviewing Your Options for Open Enrollment.”
Presentations will be

• 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Painesville Senior Center
• 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Madison Public Library
• 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Council on Aging
• 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Fairport Senior Center
• 10 a.m. Nov. 30 at the Wickliffe Public Library
• 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Mentor Public Library
• 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Willoughby/Browning Center

Call the individual locations to register for this free presentation.


The Mentor-on-the-Lake and the Headlands branches of the Mentor Public Library will be drop-off points for holiday greetings to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Letters and packs of chewing gum will be collected at both branches from Nov. 2 through Nov. 30. The items will be sent and shared by the troops for the holiday season. For details call either branch, at 440-257-2512 or 440-257-2000.


“The Art of Morton Smith,” a solo exhibit of realist paintings by the Beachwood artist, is at the Clara Fritzsche Library, Notre Dame College, 4545 College Road, South Euclid, through Dec. 17. Details: 216-373-5267.


The "Book and Brush Club" will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., to discuss "The Raphael Affair" by Ian Pears. For more information on how to explore the fine arts through literature, contact librarian Barb Hauer at 440-255-8811, ext. 210.


Join Mentor Library librarian Steve Haas at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, at Panera Bread, 9587 Mentor Ave., Mentor, for the "Twenty Something Readers." This month's selection will be "Under and Alone" by William Queen. Light refreshments will be provided. Stop by the library to get a copy of the book. For more information, call Steve Haas at 440-255-8811.


--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Submit your events at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.


The local chapter of the John Birch Society will present a 23-minute video showing of "Obamacare - 101" at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at Morley Public Library, 184 Phelps St. After the video showing, a presentation will be given by Dr. Nicholas Zakov of the Cleveland Retina Association. A question-and-answer period will follow.


Friends of Morley Library will host a Red Cross blood drive 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26, in the lower level of Morley Library in Painesville. Donors will receive $5 in Morley Money to spend at any Friends Book Sale.


The Northeastern Ohio Rose Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison. Come and learn from a master gardener the care of flowers. The program will be "Scented Geraniums-Fabulous Fragrance!" Discover plants that have leaves with fragrances of rose, lemon, mint, nutmeg, and more. Join Meghan Davis, from Ashtabula County Master Gardeners, as she explores the history and lore of scented geraniums and learn how to grow and propagate these alluring plants indoors during the winter.


Family Pumpkin Painting with Miss Amy will take place at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Mentor Public Library’s Mentor Headlands Branch, 4669 Corduroy Road. Miss Amy will provide the pumpkin and decorations. For details, call 440-257-2000.


The James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor will present “Poe in Person: An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe” Oct. 28 at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave. in Mentor. Patrons may choose from actor David Keltz’s 6 p.m. performance of “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Raven,” or an 8 p.m. performance of “The Black Cat” and “The Cask of Amontillado.” Keltz has performed as Poe on stage, television and radio as well as at schools and museums.  He also is the voice of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. Light refreshments and tours of the Garfield home will be available. The event is for patrons ages 16 and older. Cost of a ticket is $15. Advance tickets are available at the site. For more information, call 440-255-8722.


Mystery writers are visiting the South Euclid Lyndhurst Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library (4645 Mayfield Road, South Euclid) at 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of the Friends of the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library. Register online at www.cuyahogalibrary.org and go to the Events tab, or by calling the South Euclid Lyndhurst Library at 216-382-4880.
About the authors:

• Mary Jane Maffini is a lapsed librarian, a former mystery bookstore owner and a lifelong lover of mysteries. She is a former President of Crime Writers of Canada. In addition to her to her four Charlotte Adams books, she is the author of the six-book Camilla MacPhee series and two Fiona Silk adventures. Maffini has won two Arthur Ellis awards for best mystery short story as well as the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdock award and was nominated for a Barry Award in 2006. Her latest Charlotte Adams book is "Closet Confidential," published in July by Berkley Prime Crime.
• Brenda Chapmanof Ottawa is the author of the Jennifer Bannon mystery series for young adults. She has also written several short stories that were published in an anthology, "When Boomer Go Bad," published by RendezVous Crime. "Winter’s Grip," Brenda’s first adult murder mystery, was released in September.

Friends of Morley Library will host a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 at the Book Cellar in the lower level, Morley Library in Painesville. A Friends Preview Night will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Memberships are available at the door.


The Friends of the Euclid Public Library October Book Sale will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Friday evening will be a special members-only evening. Saturday the sale is open to the general public, and Sunday will be buy a bag for $2. The library is at 631 E. 222nd St., Euclid.


The Lake County Council on Aging and the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will offer several presentations throughout Lake County on the topic of “Understanding Medicare and Reviewing Your Options for Open Enrollment.”
Presentations will be

• 10 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Willowick Senior Center
• 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Kirtland Public Library
• 9 a.m. Nov. 2 at the Wickliffe Senior Center
• 12:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Madison Senior Center
• noon Nov. 9 at the Mentor Senior Center
• noon Nov. 12 at the Eastlake Senior Center
• 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Painesville Senior Center
• 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Madison Public Library
• 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Council on Aging
• 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Fairport Senior Center
• 10 a.m. Nov. 30 at the Wickliffe Public Library
• 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Mentor Public Library
• 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Willoughby/Browning Center

Call the individual locations to register for this free presentation.


All Geauga County Public Libraries welcome voter information and campaign literature for issues and candidates appearing on local ballots. Each library has an election display to help voters become well-informed. Brochures and fliers are acceptable, while items such as bumper stickers are not. Geauga County Public Libraries include Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West, Middlefield, the Bookmobile, and the Newbury and Thompson library stations. For locations and phone numbers, visit www.geaugalibrary.net.


The Mentor-on-the-Lake and the Headlands branches of the Mentor Public Library will be drop-off points for holiday greetings to the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Letters and packs of chewing gum will be collected at both branches from Nov. 2 through Nov. 30. The items will be sent and shared by the troops for the holiday season. For details call either branch, at 440-257-2512 or 440-257-2000.


Join in a lively discussion of bestsellers, classics and more with Monday Night Book Discussion at Mentor Public Library's Main Branch. This group meets the first Monday of each month from October through June from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For the month's selection, contact Barb Hauer at 440-255-8811, ext. 210. The library provides books, and refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.



--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com

Odds and Book Ends features activities and events in the area related to libraries, books and authors. Send your events to Community@News-Herald.com, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.

At the regular meeting of the East Cuyahoga County Genealogical Society, Gladys Haddad, professor of American studies at Case Western Reserve University and author of several books, will present a program on “Samuel and Flora Stone Mather: Partners in Philanthropy." Her book on the subject won the 2008 OGS William H. and Benjamin Harrison Award for an Ohio-related family history. There will also be a potluck dinner, and attendees are asked to bring a side dish or desert to share.
The event will be at 7 p.m. July 5 at the Ross C. DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights, which is handicap accessible. The usual guest fee is waived for this meeting. For more information, contact Stacie at 216-851-7768 or Mac at mksauer4@roadrunner.com.


The Euclid Landmark Commission and its consultants will present a summary of the Ohio Historic Inventory and Euclid Project during a public meeting at 7 p.m. July 8 at the Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St.
The program will include some of the selected sites and their importance to Euclid’s history. The presentation will answer the questions "What is a reconnaissance survey?"; "Why a historic inventory?"; "What will it mean to Euclid?"; and "How can we use the inventory?"
This will be another chance to learn about some of the historic properties in Euclid and their effect on our city’s development.
Early Euclid founders and settlers originally owned some of these properties.
A question-and-answer session with the consultants and members of the commission is expected after the presentation.


Morley Library in Painesville will have a used book sale from 5 to 8 p.m. July 8 (Friends Preview Night) and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 and 10.
The sale will take place in the lower level of the library at the corner of Phelps and State streets.


Bill Wynne, author of “Yorkie Doodle Dandy,” will autograph his book at 2 p.m. July 10 at Woodland Dog Park on Lake Shore Boulevard just east of Route 91 in Eastlake. The park is home to the War Dog Memorial, honoring “Smoky,” the war dog and the subject of Wynne’s book. For details, call Jim Strand at 440-946-3567.


And if you didn't see today's News-Herald, check out this article by Jason Lea and Cassandra Shofar about local libraries using technology. Accompanying the article are four videos.


--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com

Events set for this week at local libraries:

The Chardon Friends of the Library will host its annual Maple Festival Book Sale in the Chardon Library’s Bostwick Room.
There will be a Friends Members only preview from 10 to 11 a.m. April 22. It is possible to join the Friends or renew membership at the door. General book sale hours will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23 and 24, and 1 to 5 p.m. April 25. Sunday is bag day, with $3 per bag of books.
Cost of most hardback books is 50 cents; paperbacks, 25 cents.
For details, call the library at 440-285-7601.

The Friends of the Ralph M. Besse Library Group of Ursuline College are hosting a spring book and stamp sale April 23 through 25 with a preview night from 4 to 7 p.m. April 22. The price of admission to the preview event is $25 per person. Bargain bag day, on April 25, will offer shoppers discounts on a wide variety of items. There will also be postcards and stamps, including first-day covers, plate blocks, used and unused stamps, unique stamps, albums and catalogs.
"The book sale not only supports the library, but it also puts great books into the hands of the local community," said Betsey Belkin, director of the library.
For more information call 440-646-8184.

Friends of the Euclid Public Library April Book Sale will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 23. Non-members may join the Friends of the Library that evening.
The Public Book Sale will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24 and 1 to 4 p.m. April 25. Sunday only will be fill-a-bag with books for $2.
Euclid Public Library is at 631 East 222nd St., Euclid. For details call 216-261-5300.

Send your library events to Community@News-Herald.com, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.

-- Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com