Via a news release from the Geauga County Public Library:

Registration required: 440-543-5611. Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net for more information on these and other programs.  

Organic gardening and starting your garden by seed Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m.
Organic gardening is great, but to be successful, you need to be armed with the proper information. Join Jeff Griff, owner of Lowe’s Greenhouse, as he presents on organic gardening solutions and how to start a garden by seed.  

In her footsteps: Finding her ancestors Monday, March 10, 7 p.m.
Follow Sandra Beane-Milton’s genealogical journey to the home of the family who owned her ancestors. A GCPL staff member with a passionate interest in genealogy, Beane-Milton will share the story of two families, one black, one white – and how their lives intertwined in fascinating connections. Her research of these two families spans 200 years and hundreds of miles as she walked in their footsteps.  

The best they could be: How the Cleveland Indians became the Kings of Baseball from 1916 – 1920 Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.
Just in time for opening day, local baseball historian Scott Longert discusses his new book about how the Cleveland Indians brought the world championship to their city of passionate fans in a spectacular style that has yet to be replicated. Books will be available for signing.

The Geauga County Public Library staff has made its picks for favorite books of 2013, and is publishing them on the library's Facebook page every day in December.

According to a news release:

Our Youth Services department is choosing the best new picture books as well as selections for emerging readers and young adults. Adult Services, Circulation, Technical Services and Information Technology staff are sharing their favorite picks of fiction, nonfiction, essay, cooking and more for all ages.

Check out the picks by visiting or liking Geauga County Public Library on Facebook.

Geauga County Public Library patrons now have access to more than 66 million items, thanks to the system's recent connection with the SearchOhio consortium. Library users in Geauga County can now use materials from public libraries across Ohio, in addition to OhioLINK.

Below, the news release from the Geauga County Public Library:

Geauga County Public Library has joined the SearchOhio consortium of libraries, giving all GCPL card-carrying patrons access to a whole new world of materials. About 66.5 million items.
“We are extremely pleased to be able offer our patrons this kind of resource depth,” says
Deborah F. O’Connor, Director of Geauga County Public Library. “Geauga taxpayers didn’t spend a dime, and their collection expanded 100 fold. There is no need to purchase single-use materials when we take advantage of the collections from around Ohio. And, the relationship is reciprocal; other libraries have access to our collection of about a half a million materials. When we all share our resources, everyone wins. It’s exciting to consider the vast quantity of books, periodicals, movies and music we all can enjoy.”
SearchOhio membership gives our patrons access to virtually all the items from 16 Ohio public libraries. It also allows our patrons access to the OhioLINK catalog. OhioLINK is a consortium of 88 Ohio college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio. It provides access to approximately 50 million books and other library materials.
GCPL is no longer using MORE to process requests of items not available in our catalog. However, MORE requests that had been placed prior to our SearchOhio launch date (Sept. 24, 2013), are being honored. You may check the status of your MORE holds / requests, or feel free to contact your local Geauga County Public Library location to speak with a librarian about any questions you may have.
To begin using SearchOhio, log into your account and begin searching for an item by typing a word or author name into the search field. To expand your search outside of the GCPL catalog, click the SearchOhio or OhioLINK buttons at the top right-hand corner of your page, just beneath the Geauga County Public Library logo.
Patrons with any questions regarding how to access SearchOhio or OhioLINK should contact any Geauga County Public Library location and speak with a staff member.

Geauga County Public Library is having a pumpkin-carving contest and looking for book-inspired jack-o'-lanterns:

"Geauga County Public Library is celebrating the fall season with a pumpkin-carving contest. Carve a literary or bookish theme into your pumpkin to be judged by board members of the Geauga Council for Arts and Culture. Email a photo of your carved pumpkin along with the author and title of the book that inspired you by Nov. 1, 2013, to lori.weber@geaugalibrary.info. Photos may be displayed on the library's Facebook page and website. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble."

Read more in the GCPL pumpkin-carving contest news release.

Geauga County Public Library's Friends of the Bookmobile are sponsoring a sale of gently used library materials during the Great Geauga County Fair, Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. Fairgoers can attend the sale in the book barn (next to the free parking area by Gate 1), leave their selections with library staff and volunteers, and pick up their materials when they leave the fair.


According to a news release:

GCPL has been expanding its collection over the past year, resulting in extra weeding efforts to make room for new materials. The upshot of this practice is that hundreds of additional fiction and nonfiction titles are now available for people to acquire and add into their personal collections. Also, a wide variety of DVDs and CDs will be on the shelves.

Monday is “bag day,” when $3 buys people a bag filled with as many books as it will hold.

“The book sale at the fair is popular every year,” says Bookmobile Manager Jane Attina, “but this year’s selection is among the most robust I’ve ever seen. This is a great time to stock up on all kinds of reading material.”

Geauga County Public Library has added Playaway Bookpacks to its collection. The bookpacks combine the all-in-one Playaway audiobooks and the print edition of that title for a read-along experience.

More from a news release:

Bookpacks include best-sellers, award-winning titles, and Common Core State Standard selections for various ages and reading levels. Popular titles include:

• Charlotte’s Web
• The Hunger Games
• The Book Thief
• Amelia Bedelia
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

GCPL was one of the first libraries to offer Playaway audiobooks. Playaways offer complete audiobooks on one device. No other MP3 or audio player is needed. Simply pick up a Playaway, insert your own headset or speaker cable, and listen to a book.

Patrons will find Playaway Bookpacks at Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West and Middlefield libraries. Visit GeaugaLibrary.net to search the catalog to place a hold for a Playaway Bookpack.

Thinking about checking out the Tribe? How about the July 26 game against the Rangers? The Geauga County Public Library is offering discount tickets to that game. More details from a news release:

GCPL offering discount tickets to Cleveland Indians game
$20 for game against the Texas Rangers, dollar dog night, fireworks

Geauga County – June 10, 2013 – Geauga County Public Library is offering $20 discount tickets (plus processing fee) for the 7:05 p.m., July 26, 2013 Cleveland Indians game against the Texas Rangers. The evening includes the additional attractions of dollar dog night as well as post-game fireworks. Tickets may be purchased online only at: http://tinyurl.com/d7x42gt. The promotion code word is “library.” This special offer is part of GCPL’s 50th anniversary summer-long celebration. The group will be seated together in the mezzanine section.

Geauga County Public Library was established in 1963 following a board motion made by Indians owner Larry Dolan, who was serving on the Library Board at that time. Mr. Dolan is a long-time supporter of GCPL. “Both libraries and Little League Baseball are organizations that build strong communities,” Mr. Dolan says. “I’m proud to be associated with Geauga County Public Library. It’s an excellent library. And, we’re pleased that staff and patrons are celebrating its history at a Cleveland Indians’ game.”

Tickets are available while supplies last at the above link.

The Geauga County Public Library is turning 50 years old, and it is celebrating with a party on Chardon Square next month. For more information, check out the news release below:

GCPL celebrates its golden anniversary with party on Chardon Square  
1963 – 2013: Your connection to reading, learning and growing for 50 years

Geauga County – June 7, 2013 – Geauga County Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a county-wide library system, and is inviting library patrons, friends, staff and their families to a free party from 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 12 on the Chardon Square.

Geauga County Public Library was established in 1963 following a Library Board motion made by Larry Dolan, owner of the Cleveland Indians and a long-time supporter of the library. Mr. Dolan will be joining us to commemorate this golden anniversary at the celebration. “Libraries help build strong communities,” says Mr. Dolan, adding that Little League Baseball programs are also an important part of many families’ summertime rituals, and contribute to strong, healthy neighborhoods. “Both baseball and books can change kids’ lives. Give a kid a book, and that story will stay with him forever. And playing baseball builds lifelong skills of decision making and teamwork.”

Geauga County has both a strong library and robust baseball programs. This GCPL 50th anniversary party celebrates our love of books and baseball. Featured activities and performances include:

• An appearance by Larry Dolan
• Ice cream (while supplies last)
• Speed pitch with radar
• Super hero performance
• Audiobook demos
• Bookmobile tours
• Sidewalk chalk Temporary tattoo station
• Banjo the Clown
• Balloon art
• Music
• Games
• Prizes
• More!

In addition to the gala celebration on Chardon Square, each individual GCPL location is also hosting its own local celebration. Feel free to celebrate with your branch. The website GeaugaLibrary.net has detailed information.

• Middlefield: June 6 – 7 
• Bainbridge: July 9 and 11 
• Newbury: July 17
• Thompson: July 20
• Geauga West: Sept. 8

“Geauga County continues to have the highest library circulation per capita in the State of Ohio,” says Director Deborah F. O’Connor. “We are extremely proud of our library system, its rich history and promising future.”

About the Geauga County Public Library
The Geauga County Public Library includes four full-service community libraries in Bainbridge, Chardon, Chesterland (Geauga West) and Middlefield; two library stations housed in schools in Newbury and Thompson; one Bookmobile that serves farms, nursing homes and nursery schools; and one administrative center where technical services, computer services, facilities and administrative functions reside. GCPL has more than 500,000 books and e-books. The collection also contains more than 100,000 audio / video items and 400 research databases available through its website. Learn more about the Geauga County Public Library at www.geaugalibrary.net.

Information from a Geauga County Public Library news release: 

Patrons will be able to create their own PINs in new catalog
Current PINs will not transfer to new system; patrons may easily set their own

Geauga County Public Library is introducing Encore, a new, enhanced catalog, to patrons May 22. The new system offers upgraded functionality, including the ability for patrons with active library cards to establish their own PINs (Personal Identification Numbers) the first time they log into the new system. Current PINs will not automatically transfer.

In the current catalog environment, patrons had been required to rely on library staff to set their PINs. The new system, however, empowers patrons to set their own, which saves time and provides the immediate ability to place holds in catalog collection.

Setting a new PIN is simple. When the new catalog system is live on May 22, patrons will be able to log into the new Encore catalog and will be prompted to create a PIN by entering a combination of at least four letters and/or numbers. They should record it for safekeeping, and use it whenever they want to access their library account.

Additionally, patron-built lists will not automatically migrate to the new environment. Users will need to access their current accounts and print any lists they have built. Any suspended holds will become automatically active in the new system.

Instructions for establishing PINs, printing lists and viewing suspended holds are available at www.geaugalibrary.net.

Via Geauga County Public Library's Facebook page:

Geauga West Library is looking for some extra special, hard-working TEEN volunteers to help lower elementary school students practice their reading skills in this summer’s Book Buddy Program. Training will take place at the library Monday, June 3 at either 3-4pm OR 4:15-5-5:15pm. For more information, please call 729-4250.

Meet local author Brian McClellan at Geauga West Library for his debut book launch

Author to award prizes to three high-school students for essay contest

Geauga County – March 22, 2013 – Geauga County Public Library and the Geauga County Library Foundation are pleased to celebrate the debut novel of Geauga County’s newest novelist.

What:    Book launch for Promise of Blood
 High-school writing contest prizes awarded for essay on “What’s Your Big Dream?”

Where:                   Geauga West Library

When:    Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.

Former West Geauga High School student Brian McClellan (class of 2004) had a dream when he was 16 to become a successful novelist. Nearly ten years later, he’s living his dream. His first epic fantasy novel, Promise of Blood, is being published internationally by Orbit April 16, 2013. He’s working on two other books to complete the trilogy.

Meet Brian at his book launch party at Geauga West Library. He will read a short excerpt of his book at 7 p.m. and be available to sign copies for purchase ($23.99).

Additionally, Brian will award prizes to the top three local high-school students for their essays on the topic: “What’s Your Big Dream?” Students were asked to submit short essays that describe their aspirations and how they overcome their obstacles. Brian, who judged the essays, was impressed with the energy and quality of writing. “Looking over these essays reminded me of my time in high school,” McClellan says, “when I would hang out in libraries and read everything I could get my hands on, especially fantasy and science fiction. I dreamed about the time when I would hopefully realize my big dream, seeing my novels published, read and enjoyed. I’m thrilled to be taking that big step now. I hope the young writers I judged will also realize their dreams.”

Students from all of Geauga County were encouraged to enter the contest to sharpen their writing skills and have a chance to win some great prizes including an iPod Touch and iTunes gift cards. The contest is sponsored by the Geauga County Library Foundation.

About the Geauga County Public Library

The Geauga County Public Library includes four full-service community libraries in Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West (Chesterland) and Middlefield; two library stations housed in schools in Newbury and Thompson; one Bookmobile that serves farms, nursing homes and nursery schools; and one administrative center where technical services, computer services, facilities and administrative functions reside.  GCPL has more than 500,000 books and e-books. The collection also contains more than 100,000 audio / video items and 400 research databases available through its website. Learn more about the Geauga County Public Library at www.geaugalibrary.net. 

 — Information from a Geauga County Public Library news release

 

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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 Monday Night Book Discussion meets the first Monday of each month from October through June, with the next meeting slated for 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 6 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. 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.


The Willoughby Area Support Group of the Lupus Foundation of America Inc. Greater Cleveland Chapter meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 7 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Details: 440-717-0183.


The Mentor Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon June 8 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Those with MS or affected by MS are welcome to attend.


Mentor Police will offer important safety tips for the summer from 7 to 8 p.m. June 8 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The entire family is welcome. Details and registration: 440-255-8811, ext. 215.


One World, Many Stories summer reading program kicks off June 9 at Henderson Memorial Library, 54 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. Register June 9 at the library and pick up a reading log and complete details for the reading contest, as well as a list of programs to travel with the library to Africa, Mexico, Japan, America, Scotland, Australia and China. The program is open to all children and families. Details: 440-576-3761.


Paranormal University: Ghosts and Hauntings will be 7 to 8 p.m. June 9 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Explore all things paranormal with Willoughby "Ghost Lady" Cathi Weber. Identify spirits, types of hauntings, paranormal terms and much more. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or www.mentorpl.org.


Geauga Park District Executive Director Tom Curtin will discuss Observatory Park at 7 p.m. June 9 at Burton Library, 14588 W. Park St. The new 1,100 acre park is under construction and will be home to the Oberle Observatory. When the park is complete, it will be one of only three dark-sky parks in the United States to receive the designation as a certified International Dark Sky Preserve. Registration: 440-834-4466.


In conjunction with "A Fine Romance" exhibit, the movie "Carousel" will be shown at 2 p.m. June 10 at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. The film features Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones and the Rodgers and Hammerstein songs "If I Loved You" and "June is Bustin' Out All Over." The event is free and open to the public. For reservations, call 440-543-5611.


Perry Library, 3753 Main St., will host a Free Shred Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10. Xpress Shredding will perform the free collection in the library’s rear parking lot. Patrons and staff can drop off up to five storage boxes of paper, which will be loaded into locked bins on a secure truck. The truck will be attended at all times by Xpress Shredding staff then taken to the company’s secure shredding facility.

Coming up

Cartoonist Jenny Campbell will be featured in a program at 11 a.m. June 13 at West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester Township. Campbell is a children’s illustrator and the author of the nationally syndicated cartoon strip "Flo & Friends." She will talk about her career, background and inspiration for the cartoon strip. For reservations, call 440-729-2782.


Reel Talk-Book and Movie Discussion Group meets at 2:45 p.m. the second Monday of every month - with the next meeting slated for June 13 - in Meeting Room B of Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. Details: 440-352-3383 or
www.morleylibrary.org.


Friends of the Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, has planned a book sale in the Morley Library Book Cellar. A Friends preview will be 5 to 8 p.m. June 16, and the sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17 and 18. Details: 440-227-6581.


Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., will host "Sidewheel Treasure and Tragedy" at 7 p.m. June 16. Georgann and Mike Wachter will highlight several of the ships that traveled the Great Lakes and compare them to two floating museum paddle wheel steamers. The program includes a discussion of the G.P. Griffith, which burned and sank off Willowick's shore. To register, call 440-942-7880.

Ongoing events

The Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees is anticipating a vacancy on the board beginning July 1. The volunteer board establishes the policies and budget for the Geauga County Public Library. Responsibilities include attendance at monthly and selected meetings throughout the year. Applicants must be registered voters. To nominate yourself or another individual, complete the application form available at any Geauga County Public Library location or at the library’s administrative center. Deadline for applications is June 11. The board will review applications and make a recommendation to the Common Pleas Court judges, who are the appointing authorities. For more information, call Director Deborah O’Connor at 440-286-6811, ext. 101, or email deborah.oconnor@geaugalibrary.info.



Middle Ridge Gardens, 6559 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, is hosting a Combo Pot Contest as a fundraiser for Madison Library. Participants may design their own planters or purchase a package from Middle Ridge Gardens. Categories for entries for children are ages zero to 6, ages 7 to 9, and ages 10 to 13, with the topic of KIDS Bicentennial. Adult categories will be Edible, Madison Bicentennial, Creative Containers and Corporate. Entry tickets are $5 and available at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, or Middle Ridge Gardens. The planters will be judged June 8 at a Combo Pot Potluck dinner, with live music in the main greenhouse at the garden center. The event will be 6 to 8 p.m., and everyone attending is asked to bring a beverage and dish to pass. Winners will receive $50 gift certificates to local businesses. A 50/50 raffle so will be part of the evening. Details: Madison Library at 440-428-2189.


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.


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.


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

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More on eReaders & Overdrive at the Perry Library, 3753 Main St., Perry Village, will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 6. Among e-readers, the electronic device designed primarily for the purpose of reading digital books and periodicals, the competition is heating up. The e-readers are expected to be a popular gift this holiday season. Join representatives from Barnes & Noble and Borders demonstrating the Nook and Nook Color and Kobo eReaders, respectively. All will be available for purchase, as well as their accessories. An in-depth demonstration of Overdrive, the means to download eBooks from the CLEVNET catalog, is included. Register in advance at 440-259-3300 or perrypubliclibrary.org.



Geauga County Public Library staff will demonstrate different types of e-readers and show how to download e-books from the library website to e-readers at a program taking place 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at Chardon Library on Chardon Square. For more information, call 440-285-7601.


The Hearing Loss Association of America Northern Ohio Chapter is holding a holiday party from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 11 at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. The meetings are open to the public and to all people with hearing loss and their family and friends.


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 Dec. 14. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. The library is located at 184 Phelps St. in Painesville. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.


“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.


--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com

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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. 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.


“Library Resources for the Job Search” program will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at Chardon Library on Chardon Square. Sarah Prueter, Nick Fagin and Carol Tuttle will be the featured speakers.
The event is sponsored by the Geauga County Department of Job and Family Services and is part of a Coffee Talk series, an opportunity for job seekers to interact with employment professionals. To RSVP, call Geauga Workplace at 440-285-1223.


The program "Dream Hikes Coast to Coast" will be presented by author Jack Bennett at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. Bennett will feature an audio-visual presentation of his new book "Dream Hikes Coast to Coast: Your Guide to America’s Most Memorable Trails." He will share an armchair travelogue and photos from 30 of America’s best hikes. His books will be available for purchase and autograph at the program. This free program is sponsored by the Chardon Friends of the Library and open to the public. Seating is limited. To register, call 440-285-7601.


Experience Reiki at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., Perry. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administrated by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The presenter is Reiki Master Gisa Ticconi of the Earthwinds Wellness Center serving the Cleveland-Akron area. To register or for details, call the library at 440-259-3300.


Anybody who prays is invited to an evening with Page Zyromski, author of "How to Pray with the Bible," at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Morley Library. Zyromski received a master's degree in classical languages from St. Louis University and has designed and taught Scripture classes at every level from Summer Bible School through college. She is the author of seven books and a regular contributor to Catechist.


Rabbi Kushner wrestled with the question of why bad things happen to good people when his son became ill with progeria (rapid aging disease). Join Rev. Dick Dunn in a six-week discussion of Rabbi Kushner’s book “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People” beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Fairport Congregational Church, 308 Third St., Fairport Harbor. Copies of the book will be available.


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. 20 at the Kirtland Senior Center
• 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Perry Senior Center
• 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.


Paws to Read will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mentor Public Library’s Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch. The event is for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Children who are able to read independently are invited to sign up for a 30-minute session. A gentle, licensed dog who is trained to be a good listener will be paired up with the child. For details and to register, call the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 220.


The Bake Shop Ghost for children in kindergarten through sixth grade will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mentor Public Main Library. Not too scary stories, songs and a ghoulish edible craft will be part of the event. For details and to register, call the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 220.


Lake Erie in a Bottle program will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mentor Headlands Branch of Mentor Public Library. The event is for children in grades three through nine. This is a take-home craft program. To register, call 440-257-2000.


Mentor Public Library will host Heidi Callendar, author/editor of "Wind Energy in Ohio," to discuss this innovative technology. Callender will lead a discussion on that topic and more from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 during a “Meet the Author” event at Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Callender’s book is a compilation of articles from experts on the topic of wind energy in the state that examines major wind energy events since 1888. Wind Energy in Ohio will provide insight into Ohio's key past, present, and future wind industry. To register for the program, call 440-255-8811 or visit www.mentorpl.org.


Friends of the Mentor Public Library will hosts the October book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at the library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The sale features a great assortment of gift and regular books for the entire family. There are two rooms full of great books in the basement, and the store on the main floor will be open. A huge assortment of books from children's picture story, junior and young adult to adult fiction in hardback and paper is available. The non-fiction selection includes a bit of everything, from animals to history to great literature.


Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, will host “Plants that Survive in Deer Country” Oct. 23. With deer eating an ever increasing variety of plants, hear about some types that they do not like. Better understand what plants they seek and which they will avoid.
For details, call 440-428-2189.


All young chemists are invited to join the National Chemistry Week program at the Beachwood Public Library (25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood) at 10 a.m. Oct. 23. Children in grades two through five will have fun exploring the chemistry behind the scenes. Parents must sign a release for children to participate. Forms will be available at the Children's Desk. Registration is required by phone at 216-831-6868 or online at cuyahogalibrary.org.


Scholastic Media presents a local stop on the “Get Goosebumps!” mall tour designed to thrill and chill the entire family from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at Great Lakes Mall in the Macy's Court. Mall visitors will enjoy a complete Goosebumps experience -- starring in and sharing their own custom “Get Goosebumps” video, playing the “Goosebumps HorrorLand” Wii game, taking pictures as a Goosebumps Horror, entering for a chance to win a Goosebumps Prize Pack and more.


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.


--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.


“Careers in Biotechnology” program will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at Burton Public Library, 14588 West Park St. Joseph Deak of Lakeland Community College will be the featured speaker. The event is sponsored by the Geauga County Department of Job and Family Services and is part of a Coffee Talk series, an opportunity for job seekers to interact with employment professionals. To RSVP, call Geauga Workplace at 440-285-1223.


If you are considering downsizing your home or Grandma’s, you might want to attend the “downsizing” seminar at the Geauga West Library at 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Trina Miller, of Spaces Showroom and Liquidators in Bainbridge, will offer tips on how to recognize valuables and how to turn your trash into cash. If you have a particular item you feel may be valuable, mention it when you call 440-729-4250 to register for this program. Several items will be selected in advance for appraisal and discussion during this seminar.  The presentation of this program is a collaboration of the Friends of the Bainbridge Library and the West Geauga Friends of the Library. The Geauga West Library is located just south of West Geauga High School at 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.


Alyea Barajas from the Lake County Council on Aging will present a program to those already enrolled in Medicare on Oct. 12. Topics include an overview of Medicare options and the Annual Coordinated Election Period. This event is free and open to the public and will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the main branch of the Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., in the lower level Garfield Room. Call 440-255-8811 to register, or contact Grace Sims for more details at grace.sims@mentorpl.org.

A representative of the Ohio AARP will explain the new health care laws at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., Perry. For the past several years, AARP volunteers and staff have worked to help pass a health care law that benefit members and society as a whole. Now, AARP is focusing efforts on educating its members and the public on the contents of the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The legislation is more than 2,000 pages and is crammed with new benefits, rules, penalties and projects, spread out over many years. The goal is to educate consumers by answering the three most frequently asked questions: What does this mean to me? What do I get? What, if anything, do I need to do? This program will focus on those 50 years and older, with all adults welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. For details, call 440-259-3300.

Mentor Public Library’s main library at 8215 Mentor Ave. will be closed Oct. 12-14 for paving of the main parking lot. The Mentor-on-the-Lake and Headlands locations will be open from 9 to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and 14 and from 1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13. No fines will be accrued on items already checked out during this time, although returns will be taken at the branch locations. The book drops at the main library will be unavailable. Patrons with items “on hold” may pick them up on Oct. 18. Staff at the main library will conduct an inventory of main’s collections while the library is closed.


The Mentor Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will celebrate its fifth anniversary from 10:30 to noon Oct. 13 at Borders Books, Music, Movies and Cafe, 9565 Mentor Ave., Mentor. The group is open to anyone with MS or affected by the disease. Details: 440-254-4050 or KathySoke@aol.com.


Lunch and a movie will take place at noon Oct. 15 at Mentor Public Main Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The family event is for all ages. Bring a lunch and drink for a picnic style meal in the Garfield Room. Popcorn will be provided. Registration is not necessary. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call 440-255-8811, ext. 220.


Children and their families are invited to discover the wonder of magic with nationally renowned magician and illusionist Rick Smith Jr. at the Beachwood Public Library (25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood) at 2 p.m. Oct. 16. All ages are welcome, and registration is required by phone at 216-831-6868 or online at cuyahogalibrary.org.


Experience Reiki at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., Perry. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administrated by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The presenter is Reiki Master Gisa Ticconi of the Earthwinds Wellness Center serving the Cleveland-Akron area. To register or for details, call the library at 440-259-3300.


Paws to Read will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mentor Public Library’s Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch. The event is for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Children who are able to read independently are invited to sign up for a 30-minute session. A gentle, licensed dog who is trained to be a good listener will be paired up with the child. For details and to register, call the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 220. 


The Bake Shop Ghost for children in kindergarten through sixth grade will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Mentor Public Main Library. Not too scary stories, songs and a ghoulish edible craft will be part of the event. For details and to register, call the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 220.


Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library will again host Silhouette Productions under the direction of Angela Velotta when they present “Polter-Heist” Oct. 22. The audience-participation murder mystery-comedy will be open to the public, and tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the library. You must be 18 or older to attend the play. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Details: 440-944-6010.


All young chemists are invited to join the National Chemistry Week program at the Beachwood Public Library (25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood) at 10 a.m. Oct. 23. Children in grades two through five will have fun exploring the chemistry behind the scenes. Parents must sign a release for children to participate. Forms will be available at the Children's Desk. Registration is required by phone at 216-831-6868 or online at cuyahogalibrary.org. 


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 Public Library will be loaning Kill-A-Watt EZ meter devices to their patrons for a two-week period. The service is an expansion of the library’s Go Green initiative along with the ongoing recycling programs already in place at the library. The devices were donated by the Friends of the Library. The patrons will be able to take the device home and plug it into any household appliance to find out exactly how much energy the appliance uses and how much it costs the homeowner. According to the Kill-A-Watt EZ meter manufacturer P3 International website, the meters will empower consumers on their electric bills. The meters are accurate to within 0.2 percent.


--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.

Upcoming events this month at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 24519 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst (216-691-7000)

• Tucker Max, “A**holes Finish First,” 7 p.m. Oct. 5
• Dr. Condoleezza Rice, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family,” 7 p.m. Oct. 21

Upcoming events this month at PlayhouseSquare:

• David Sedaris, Oct. 12, new book ”Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.” Call 216-241-6000 or visit www.playhousesquare.org.

“Enhancing your Skills During the Job Search” program will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.Gail Reese, human resources professional, will be the featured speaker. The event is sponsored by the Geauga County Department of Job and Family Services and is part of a Coffee Talk series, an opportunity for job seekers to interact with employments professionals. To RSVP, call Geauga Workplace at 440-285-1223.


Moms of school-age children (kindergarten through college) are asked to join other moms to pray for the children and the schools that they attend. To find out about this life-changing group, attend Moms In Touch for an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Perry Public Library, 3753 Main St., Perry. For details about the group, call 440-259-2959 or 440-428-5987.


Friends of the Burton Public Library will host an art show Oct. 5 through 10 at Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St. The show will feature the work of artists from Geauga and Lake counties. Details: 440-834-4466.


An evening with award-winning author Shelley Pearsall will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Center, 400 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Pearsall will present an evening program for all ages featuring her new novel, “All Shook Up,” the story of a 13-year-old boy and his Elvis impersonator father. Books will be for sale and autographing at the end of the program. All titles are $6 the night of the program. Pearsall will autograph any books students bring to the event.


Children ages 2 through 7 and their families are invited to attend a "Jim and Company Family Entertainment" program at the Beachwood Public Library, 25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood, at 4 p.m. Oct. 7. Visit with Jim and his talking sheepdog, Ozzy, for sing-along songs and other fun. Register by phone at 216-831-6868 or online at cuyahogalibrary.org.


How to Read a Pet Food Label will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Mentor Public Library. Robi Kublin, CPDT-KA, returns to Mentor Public Library to educate pet owners about what their pet is eating and why it is good or bad for them. Attendees will also learn about what to look for when selecting food for their pet. Bring your current dog/cat food label with you. People only, please. Program is free and open to the public although registration is requested. Please call 440-255-8811 or visit www.mentorpl.org to register.


Friends of the Burton Public Library will host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 in the library basement. A "bag day" book sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10. Burton Public Library is located opposite the Burton Park. There are items for everyone including books (fiction and non-fiction), magazines, vintage materials, maps, records, CDs, tapes, videos and puzzles. Enter the sale through the white door located at the back of the building.


Beachwood Public Library (25501 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood) will host author Carolina Martin and illustrator Julia Garmon of the newly published children's book "Red, Yellow, and Blue" at 11 a.m. Oct. 9. The event will include a creative art activity designed to be shared between a child and a special adult in their life. Books, art kits, and unique gifts based on "Red, Yellow, and Blue" will be available for purchase at this event. Register by phone at 216-831-6868 or online at cuyahogalibrary.org. 


If you are considering downsizing your home or Grandma’s, you might want to attend the “downsizing” seminar at the Geauga West Library at 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Trina Miller, of Spaces Showroom and Liquidators in Bainbridge, will offer tips on how to recognize valuables and how to turn your trash into cash. If you have a particular item you feel may be valuable, mention it when you call 440-729-4250 to register for this program. Several items will be selected in advance for appraisal and discussion during this seminar.  The presentation of this program is a collaboration of the Friends of the Bainbridge Library and the West Geauga Friends of the Library. The Geauga West Library is located just south of West Geauga High School at 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.


Mentor Public Library’s main library at 8215 Mentor Ave. will be closed Oct. 12-14 for paving of the main parking lot. The Mentor-on-the-Lake and Headlands locations will be open from 9 to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and 14 and from 1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13. No fines will be accrued on items already checked out during this time, although returns will be taken at the branch locations. The book drops at the main library will be unavailable. Patrons with items “on hold” may pick them up on Oct. 18. Staff at the main library will conduct an inventory of main’s collections while the library is closed.


Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library will again host Silhouette Productions under the direction of Angela Velotta when they present “Polter-Heist” Oct. 22. The audience-participation murder mystery-comedy will be open to the public, and tickets are $10 each. Tickets can be purchased at the library. You must be 18 or older to attend the play. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Details: 440-944-6010.


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., Painesville. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. Details: www.morleylibrary.org.


The Madison Public Library has a new story time designed for toddlers who might have a difficult time staying quiet at the library. Rock-N-Roll story time is just for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. A half-hour program of music, rhymes and participatory stories seeks to introduce children to the library without worrying over their inability to sit still and be quiet. Programs are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays or at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Advanced registration is required. Those with questions or who would like to sign up should call 440-428-2189 or visit www.madison-library.info.


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.


Morley Library, 184 Phelps St. in Painesville, has resumed winter hours.

• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
• 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

For details, call the library at 440-352-3383.


--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 or submit it at www.News-Herald.com/Calendar, and check back to The Book Club every week for upcoming events and activities at your local library.


Entries in the fifth annual juried art show sponsored by the Geauga Council for Arts and Culture are on display during regular library hours through Aug. 20 at Geauga West Public Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road.


“Ten Steps to Living with Lupus” meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 the Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Reservations are required for each step. For details call 440-717-0183.


The Friends of Madison Public Library will sponsor “A Night at the Winery” with music, food and beverages 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Grand River Cellars Winery, 5750 S. Madison Road, Madison. A $25 ticket can be purchased at the library, and includes appetizer buffet, wine, beer, lemonade and iced tea. This event is open to anyone who would like to show their support for Madison Public Library. For details call 440-428-2189.


Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine will sign copies of his book “Mustaine” A Heavy Metal Memoir” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village in Lyndhurst. In the book, Mustaine “describes his early, crazy days as a founding member of Metallica,” according to a news release from the store. Line tickets are required for the event; the tickets are given out with a purchase of “Mustaine” at Joseph-Beth. The store is located at 24519 Cedar Road. For information, call 216-691-7000 or visit josephbeth.com.


"Twilight" Trivia Night for ages 12 through 18 will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Mentor Public Library. Test your "Twilight" knowledge against other fans. Sign up as a team or play on your own. Winners will receive "Twilight" prizes. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. For details, call 440-255-8811, ext. 220, or visit www.mentorpl.org.


Burton Public Library will celebrate its 100th birthday at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the library in Burton Village. Music will be provided by the Hiram Rapids Stumblers. Home-made ice cream and cake will be provided. Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the party will be inside the library.


All Geauga County Public Libraries will be closed Aug. 20 for a staff in-service day.
The libraries will reopen at 10 a.m. and the stations at noon Aug. 21.
Geauga County Public Libraries are Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West, Middlefield, the Bookmobile, and the Newbury and Thompson library stations.


The Borders Creekside Commons has launched a book drive as part of a chain wide effort to increase literacy among kids. Until Aug. 30, store associates will encourage customers to donate enriching books including titles from the Junie B/ Jones, Magic Tree House and Ramona and Beezus series, as well as picture books for very young readers. The store has partnered with The Salvation Army, which will receive and distribute the donated books to needy kids within the community.
During the book drive it had in March, the store collected about 600 books and plush toys and provided them to Forbes House. The company as a whole delivered more than 600,000 titles and 85,000 stuffed toys to kids in need nationwide.


-- 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.


A National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. July 27 at Middlefield Public Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield. The group provides support for persons diagnosed with serious mental illness and their families. Registration is not necessary and the program is free. For details, call Geauga MHA at 440-285-3945.


The Friends of the Bainbridge Library will host a Books & More Sale Galore event July 28-31. Books, puzzles, games, flashcard sets, summer workbooks and more will be available. All items are new and marked down at least 50 percent off original retail prices. The Bainbridge Library is at 17222 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For details, call 440-543-8221.


The Geauga County Library Foundation is seeking nominations for the annual Chapman Award, which is given to the person who best exemplifies the mission of supporting the Geauga County Public Library and promoting reading through financial support, expanding the visibility of the library and providing needed human and other resources to improve library services.
Nominations forms can be found at any Geauga County Public Library or send an e-mail to geaugalibraryfoundation@gmail.com to request a copy. The recipient is honored at an annual event in October and is presented with an original work of art in glass by noted local artist Mary Kay Simoni. Deadline for nominations is July 30.


“A Century of Dolls” lunchtime program at Burton Public Library will be at noon July 31. Burton resident Pat Dutchman -- avid doll collector, doll historian and president of the Cleveland Doll Club -- will present the program. She will show dolls from each decade the Burton Public Library has been in existence (1910-2010) and explain the history behind changes in dolls over the past century.
Bring a bag lunch, and the library will provide the beverage. Call the library at 440-834-4466 to register for this program.


--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com