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.

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.

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 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.


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.

Coming up

Joe the Coupon Guy will present a class at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls. Details: Bainbridge Library website.


Euclid resident and author Bruce Double'u will be signing his novel "Euclid's Boys League All Stars" from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Euclid's Beach Club Bistro, 21939 Lake Shore Blvd. The book is based on the actual achievement of youth baseball team that concluded an undefeated, five-tournament run in 1979.


Real Murders Book Discussion meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. November's featured book is "Murder in Amsterdam" by Ian Buruma. Register: 440-942-3200.


Friends of the Geneva Library, 860 Sherman St., will have a used book sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19. Money raised at this final sale of the year will benefit the library. The sale will include hard cover, paperbacks, DVDs, magazines and more. Geneva Library book bags will be available for $2. Details: 440-466-4521.


Writings from the Heretics: Anabaptist Literature, its origins and significance today will be at 7 p.m. 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

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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This week

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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This week

Learn how to operate Microsoft Publisher basics at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The August computer classes will be 6 p.m. Aug. 8 or 11 a.m. Aug. 9. Seating is limited to 10 people. To register, call 440-255-8811 ext. 215.


Beginning Homeschooling with tips to decide if homeschooling is right for your family and what you need to think about to get started homeschooling will be 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 in the James R. Garfield Room of the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Register at 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


Jumpstart Your Job Search, presented by Lake1Stop, will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Attend the session to learn about free workshops and job search assistance available through Lake1Stop. Register with the library at 440-942-7880.


A three-part Basic Computer Training class will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, 16 and 23 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. Learn the basics of the computer, Internet, email and word processing. The free classes are funded by a grant though Everyone Connect Ohio. Find more information or register at 440-259-330 or www.perrypubliclibrary.org.


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 Aug. 9. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.


Karate for Kids will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Curious about karate or want to learn more about martial arts? Visit the library for a karate demonstration presented by Mentor Karate. No registration is necessary. Details: 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


The Prisoners will perform a concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The Prisoners will perform on the Read House Grounds for an end-of-summer band concert. Details: 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


The Friends of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library will have a book/AV sale at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 13 and 15. Details: 440-942-7880 or www.welibrary.info.


Burton Library's annual Community Appreciation Night is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the library, 14588 W. Park St. The Little Brothers (early blues from the deep South) and the Dust Busters (old-time string band) will perform. Weather permitting, the event will be in the Reading Garden. Refreshments will be served, and the library will remain open until 9 p.m. Details: 440-834-4466 or lbaker@burton.lib.oh.us.


Dick Goddard will speak about his new book, "Six Inches of Partly Cloudy," at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Goddard will talk about his book and tell some of his favorite stories from 50 years in television. Details: 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


An Intro to Digital Photography will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Frances Cleveland Room of the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. This class is designed to introduce attendees to the basics of digital photography. The instructors will talk about different types of cameras, basic exposure techniques and tips on how to improve photographs. Guests are welcome to bring their camera and manual. Details: 440-255-8811 or visit www.mentorpl.org.

Coming up

The computer class Mousing 101 will be offered 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and 29 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. The class will teach you how to use the computer mouse, as well as other basic components of the computer. For more information or to register, call 440-259-3300.


An overview of the CLEVNET databases will be 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. Learn how to find product reviews using Comsumer Reports online, do genealogy research using Ancestry Library Edition, look up car repairs using Chilton Library and more. Registration is required: 440-259-3300.


A Book Club for Men will discuss books of interest along with librarian Steve Haas at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Frances Cleveland Room of Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Join male readers to discuss "Garbage Land: on the Secret Trail of Trash" by Elizabeth Royte. Light refreshments will be served. For a copy of the book, please go to the Information Services desk or for more information call the library at 440-255-8811 or visit www.mentorpl.org.


Resume Development will be presented by Lake1Stop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. The session will cover resume content and selection of the best resume format. Learn how to highlight your accomplishments and get tips on deciding what to include and what to leave out. Register at 440-942-7880.


Homeschooling: Adding Variety to the Day will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 in the James R. Garfield Room of Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Learn tips to add variety and creativity to the learning process, with field trips, unit studies, service opportunities and more. Register at 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


Friends of the Wickliffe Library will have its annual book sale Aug. 17-20. The Friends' members-only preview is 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 17. The public is welcome 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 18; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20 for Bag Day. Those interested can by a Friends of the Library green bag and fill it with books for only $5 that day. Details: 440-944-6010. The library is at 1713 Lincoln Road.


Getting Started with Gmail will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18, and 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 22, at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. Learn basic email technology, concepts and features. By the end of the class, participants will have a Google mail account. Details and registration: 440-259-3300.


Madison Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Guest speaker will be Barbara Widden of the Lake County Historical Society. She will present "The Underground Railroad and historical paths." Guests are welcome and refreshments will be served. Details: 440-298-3570.


Pop City, a father-child program, will be 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 20 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Attendees will learn how to play football, make a comet ball and watch a karate demonstration. Kids 6 years old and older and their dads (or other adult male role model) are welcome. Register at 440-255-8811.


Managing Digital Pictures will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. Attendees will learn how to retrieve photos from their digital cameras, and what to do with the photos when they are on the computer. Basic computer skills are required. Bring your digital camera and all necessary equipment with you if possible. Register at 440-259-3300.

Ongoing events

Works of art for the sixth annual juried art show hosted by the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture will be accepted from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Categories in the show include oil or acrylic, watercolor, photography and other media. Artists in Northeast Ohio, professional or amateur, who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to enter. Cash awards will be given for Best of Show and first and second places in each category. Awards will be presented at a reception Aug. 10. Entry forms are available at the Geauga West Library and online at www.geaugaartscouncil.org. For details, call 440-286-9549 or 440-537-3344 or email presidentgcac@gmail.com.


-- 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 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. Aug. 1 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.


Lupus Foundation of America Willougby Area Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Details: 440-717-0183 or www.lupuscleveland.org.


The annual summer book sale sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library begins Aug. 3 with a members' preview from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the open public sale from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The sale will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Bag day - when a bag will be $3 - will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Funds raised from the book sale benefit the adult and children programs, and purchases at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road.


Preschoolers Down Under will be 6:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Children's Theater at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Preschoolers will enjoy a program full of stories, activities and crafts related to Australia. Register at 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


Mentor Library's end-of-summer party will be 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Read House, next to the Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. Bring the family and celebrate the end of a the summer reading program. Features include putt-putt, ice cream and a steel drum band.


The Chardon Friends of the Library will have its annual Arts Festival Book Sale in the library's Bostwick Room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6, and 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 7. The members' only preview will be 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 6; you can join the Friends or renew membership at the door. Details: 440-285-7601. The library is located on Chardon Square.


The Friends of Kirtland Library has planned a Community Yard and Bake Sale for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at the library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. Rent a space on the library lawn to sell your treasures. A 12-foot-by-12-foot space is $20, and a corner space is $25. Details: 440-256-7323.


A UFO talk with Thomas Wertman, chief field investigator with the Mutual UFO Network of Ohio, will be 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. He will speak about his involvement with UFO investigations and sightings in and around Ohio. Register at 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


The Mayfield Drive-In Theater and Geauga County Public Library will present Library Night at the Drive-In on Aug. 7. The movies to be shown are "The Smurfs" (rated PG) at 8:45 p.m. and "Zookeeper" (rated PG) at 10:25 p.m. The box office opens at 7 p.m. Sound will be broadcast over an FM radio channel. Admission fee will be $15 per carload for the event. If outside food or beverage is being brought into the theater, a $5 permit must be purchased at the box office in addition to the admission fee. Special events include appearances by the Geauga County Public Library Bookmobile, so it is suggested that patrons bring their library card. The Geauga County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit, Munson Township Fire Department and rescue squads, University Hospital's Life Flight helicopter, Captain Jack Sparrow and Herbie the Love Bug are scheduled to be present. The theater is at 12091 Mayfield Road in Chardon.

Coming up

Learn how to operate Microsoft Publisher basics at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The August computer classes will be 6 p.m. Aug. 8 or 11 a.m. Aug. 9. Seating is limited to 10 people. To register, call 440-255-8811 ext. 215.


Beginning Homeschooling with tips to decide if homeschooling is right for your family and what you need to think about to get started homeschooling will be 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 in the James R. Garfield Room of the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Register at 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


A three-part Basic Computer Training class will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, 16 and 23 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. Learn the basics of the computer, Internet, email and word processing. The free classes are funded by a grant though Everyone Connect Ohio. Find more information or register at 440-259-330 or www.perrypubliclibrary.org.


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 Aug. 9. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. Details: 440-352-3383 or www.morleylibrary.org.


Karate for Kids will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Curious about karate or want to learn more about martial arts? Visit the library for a karate demonstration presented by Mentor Karate. No registration is necessary. Details: 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


The Prisoners will perform a concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The Prisoners will perform on the Read House Grounds for an end-of-summer band concert. Details: 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


The Friends of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library will have a book/AV sale at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 13 and 15. Details: 440-942-7880 or www.welibrary.info.


Burton Library's annual Community Appreciation Night is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the library, 14588 W. Park St. The Little Brothers (early blues from the deep South) and the Dust Busters (old-time string band) will perform. Weather permitting, the event will be in the Reading Garden. Refreshments will be served, and the library will remain open until 9 p.m. Details: 440-834-4466 or lbaker@burton.lib.oh.us.


Dick Goddard will speak about his new book, "Six Inches of Partly Cloudy," at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Goddard will talk about his book and tell some of his favorite stories from 50 years in television. Details: 440-255-8811 or www.mentorpl.org.


An Intro to Digital Photography will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the Frances Cleveland Room of the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. This class is designed to introduce attendees to the basics of digital photography. The instructors will talk about different types of cameras, basic exposure techniques and tips on how to improve photographs. Guests are welcome to bring their camera and manual. Details: 440-255-8811 or visit www.mentorpl.org.


The computer class Mousing 101 will be offered 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and 29 at Perry Library, 3753 Main St. The class will teach you how to use the computer mouse, as well as other basic components of the computer. For more information or to register, call 440-259-3300.


A Book Club for Men will discuss books of interest along with librarian Steve Haas at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Frances Cleveland Room of Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Join male readers to discuss "Garbage Land: on the Secret Trail of Trash" by Elizabeth Royte. Light refreshments will be served. For a copy of the book, please go to the Information Services desk or for more information call the library at 440-255-8811 or visit www.mentorpl.org.

Ongoing events

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.


Works of art for the sixth annual juried art show hosted by the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture will be accepted from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Categories in the show include oil or acrylic, watercolor, photography and other media. Artists in Northeast Ohio, professional or amateur, who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to enter. Cash awards will be given for Best of Show and first and second places in each category. Awards will be presented at a reception Aug. 10. Entry forms are available at the Geauga West Library and online at www.geaugaartscouncil.org. For details, call 440-286-9549 or 440-537-3344 or email presidentgcac@gmail.com.


-- 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 Chardon Polka Band will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 25 at Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road, to wrap up the summer reading program. The library will be awarding prizes. Everyone is welcome. Register at 440-942-3362.


Learn how to sign in to your account on Willowick Library's new web catalog at 6:30 p.m. July 26 at the library, 263 E. 305th St. The program will include demonstrations on how to search for items, place requests, manage your account, and begin using its new features. Details: 440-943-4151 or welibrary.info.


The Friends of the Cleveland Public Library will host a used book sale at the library, 525 Superior Ave., Cleveland, from July 25 through July 28. A members-only preview will be 10 a.m. to noon July 25, and members should bring their cards for admittance. Those who are not Friends may join at the door. The sale will be open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. July 25, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 26 and July 27. On July 28, a bag of books will be offered for $5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 216-623-2821.


Books of Aurora will provide an inventory of new books for the annual summer book fair benefiting the Friends of the Bainbridge Library. The fair will take place from July 27 to 29 at Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Children ages 3 and older and their families can participate in the presentation of "Papa Dieux's Well: A Folktale from Haiti" at 7 p.m. July 27 outside the Bainbridge Library. The presentation is free and open to the public. Details: www.geaugalibrary.net and www.bookofaurora.com or call the library at 440-543-5611.

Coming up

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. Aug. 1 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.


Lupus Foundation of America Willougby Area Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Details: 440-717-0183 or www.lupuscleveland.org.


The annual summer book sale sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library begins Aug. 3 with a members' preview from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the open public sale from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The sale will be open to the public rom 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Bag day - when a bag will be $3 - will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Funds raised from the book sale benefit the adult and children programs, and purchases at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road.


The Chardon Friends of the Library will have its annual Arts Festival Book Sale in the library's Bostwick Room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6, and 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 7. The members' only preview will be 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 6; you can join the Friends or renew membership at the door. Details: 440-285-7601. The library is located on Chardon Square.


The Friends of Kirtland Library has planned a Community Yard and Bake Sale for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at the library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. Rent a space on the library lawn to sell your treasures. A 12-foot-by-12-foot space is $20, and a corner space is $25. Details: 440-256-7323.


The Mayfield Drive-In Theater and Geauga County Public Library will present Library Night at the Drive-In on Aug. 7. The movies to be shown are "The Smurfs" (rated PG) at 8:45 p.m. and "Zookeeper" (rated PG) at 10:25 p.m. The box office opens at 7 p.m. Sound will be broadcast over an FM radio channel. Admission fee will be $15 per carload for the event. If outside food or beverage is being brought into the theater, a $5 permit must be purchased at the box office in addition to the admission fee. Special events include appearances by the Geauga County Public Library Bookmobile, so it is suggested that patrons bring their library card. The Geauga County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit, Munson Township Fire Department and rescue squads, University Hospital's Life Flight helicopter, Captain Jack Sparrow and Herbie the Love Bug are scheduled to be present. The theater is at 12091 Mayfield Road in Chardon.

Ongoing events

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.


Freegal Music Service has been purchased by the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library to allow its card holders to download three free songs per week. Freegal Music Service is available through a home or library computer. New music is added daily, and the content is based on a license with Sony Music Entertainment, owner of 54 music labels. The service must be accessed through the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library’s homepage at www.welibrary.info. Users will be asked to enter their library card number and can then begin searching for songs. Downloads do not time out or need to be returned. To obtain a library card, stop by the Eastlake, Willoughby, Willowick or Willoughby Hills library with a picture ID and a document verifying a current address (if it is different from your picture ID).


-- 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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Perry Library’s Adult Summer Reading 2011, “Novel Destinations” begins June 13, and anyone age 16 or older is invited to join. There will be weekly prize drawings, as well as grand prizes at the close of the program July 23. Participants simply need to read or listen to a book of their choice and submit the title with their name for the weekly prize drawings. Prizes are on display at the library. To register, call 440-259-3300 or visit at www.perrypubliclibrary.org. The library is at 3753 Main St.


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.


Graphic artist Thom Zahler will demonstrate cartooning techniques at 6 p.m. June 14 at the Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road. Details and registration: 440-942-3362.


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. Demonstrations will be from 4 to 8 p.m. June 16 at Middlefield Library, and 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.


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.


The Northeastern Ohio Rose Society is celebrating Rose Month (June) by having a book display on roses at Ashtabula Library, Topky Library and Madison Library. A rose show will be June 18 and 19 at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, sponsored by the Cleveland Rose Societies. The club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Library, and the next meeting will be Sept. 26. Details: 440-997-9403.

Coming up

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.

Ongoing events

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.


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.


Library card holders now are able to check out and download eBooks anytime, anywhere by visiting the Mentor Library website www.mentorpl.org. Users will be able to browse the library’s website, check out with a valid library card and download to PC, Mac and many other mobile devices. Titles can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices, including iPod and Sony Reader and many others. Users also will need to install free software available on the library website. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there are no late fees.


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.



-- 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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Eating Your Way to a Healthy Heart will be 1 to 2 p.m. March 28 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. A representative from Lake Health will speak about how a healthy diet can alleviate the risk factors for heart disease. Attendees will learn about which foods to choose and other guidelines for choosing and preparing food. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or www.mentorpl.org.


Business Day 2011 will be 6 to 8 p.m. March 28 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Representatives from banks, realtors, day cares, landscapers, dry cleaners, beauty shops, book stores, balloon decorators, therapists, and many more businesses will be there to talk about their products and services. During Madison Township's 200 years many businesses have come and gone. This is your chance to learn a little more about the area in which you live today and the hard working people that keep today's businesses going.


Lake Health will be hosting a non-fasting diabetes screening from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 30 at the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The screening will cover cholesterol, HDL, blood pressure and glucose. Participants must pre-register with Lake Health by calling 440-953-6000.


Saving for College will be at 7 p.m. March 30 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Learn how to make saving for college easy and affordable as a representative from College Advantage, Ohio's 529 savings plan, will explain the program. Registration required: 440-943-4151.


How to Select a Caregiver will be at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. This program will help select a caregiver and perhaps keep a loved one at home. Registration required: 440-942-3200.


Introduction to PowerPoint and Excel 2007 will be at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. A two-part program designed on the basics of creating slideshow presentations with PowerPoint, and spreadsheets and data with Excel. Class size limited to seven; registration required: 440-942-7880.


Getting Started with Medicare will be at 7 p.m. March 31 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. If you are approaching age 65, or just going on Medicare for the first time, this is your opportunity to gain a basic understanding of how Medicare works. You will learn what Parts A, B, C, and D cover and what is not covered. You will learn the difference between a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Advantage Plan. Speaker Laura Mutsko designed this class to make Medicare easy to understand and answer all your questions. Registration required: 440-943-4151; www.welibrary.info.


Meet Rick Porrello, author of "To Kill the Irishman," from 7 to 9 p.m. March 31 in the Eykyn Room at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Porrello will share his experiences writing about organized crime, and the book's long road to Hollywood. There will be a book sale and book signing prior to the event. The event is sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library and is free to the public. Details: 440-338-8023. Find more info about Porrello and the book here.


Friends of the Kirtland Public Library will host the monthly book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 in the Book Cellar at Kirtland Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. Featured this month along with novels, biographies, self-help and more will be many books on gardening. Recorded books, DVDs, CDs and books on cassette will be available. Donations of gently-used adult and children's items to sell are appreciated and may be made during library hours.


Burton Library will host the annual Edible Book Festival from 11 a.m. to noon April 2. The Edible Book Festival is celebrated worldwide every year on or around April Fool's Day. The object is to make an edible book, document it, then eat it. All ages are welcome to participate in this creative time. Participants should use their imagination and make something edible that somehow represents a book. Participants should make their edible book at home and bring it to the library at 11 a.m. April 2. There will be prizes for funniest, most realistic and most unique edible books. Call the library at 440-834-4466 to register. The library is located at 14588 W. Park St. in the center of Burton Village.


Reading to the Dogs at Perry Library, 3753 Main St., is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. April 2. School-age children can read aloud to a friendly, gentle dog who is licensed and trained to be a good listener. The dogs' handlers sit nearby to help ease the interaction. Participants can register for one 15-minute time slot each session; drop-ins are welcome if time slots are available. Each child will receive a souvenir photo and free book to take home. To register, call 440-259-3300.

Coming up

Mentor Library's Monday Night Book Discussion takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Monday of each month from October through June, with the next meeting being April 4. 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 Lupus Foundation of America Inc. Greater Cleveland Chapter will host the Willoughby Area Support Group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 5 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Details: 440-717-0183.


The Citizens for Chardon Schools Levy Campaign Committee is sponsoring a Levy Information Night at 7 p.m. April 6 at the Chardon High School Library. Chardon Schools Superintendent Joseph Bergant, Treasurer Stephanie Swain and leaders of the volunteer levy committee will be on hand to answer questions on Issue 2, the district’s operating levy request, which is on the May 3 ballot.


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 6, Gates Mills Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 1491 Chagrin River Road. Details: 440-423-4808.
• 7 to 8 p.m. April 10, Chagrin Falls Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 100 E. Orange St. Details: 440-247-3556.
• 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.

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 10. 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.

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.


Mentor Public Library is celebrating National Library Week by hosting a writing contest for children ages 12 and younger. From now until April 11, children can show off their creative spirit and have a chance to win Barnes & Noble gift cards. Everyone who enters the contest will have their story published in a book that can be checked out at the library. Entries will be judged in age groups: 6 and younger, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12. Children should submit a typed or clearly written story, 1,000 words or less, about "A Night at the Library." Younger patrons who have not learned to write may draw their story. Participants should write their name, age and phone number on submissions. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 221.



-- 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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Welcome to Medicare will be at 2 p.m. March 21 at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. The program will give an overview of Medicare Basics and is geared toward individuals who are new to Medicare or are approaching age 65. Details: 440-352-3383.


State Rep. Ron Young, R-Leroy Township, will be at a meet-and-greet from 6 to 7 p.m. March 21 at Perry Public Library, 3752 Main St.


Wills and Trusts will be at 7 p.m. March 21 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. The program will cover estate documents and planning to ensure your family and financial goals are met after you or a loved one has died. Registration required: 440-942-3200.


The Book and Brush Club will meet at 7 p.m. March 23 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Participants will explore the fine arts through literature, and find out how Louis Comfort Tiffany took credit for gifted, unsung artist Clara Driscoll's glass creations in Susan Vreeland's book "Clara and Mr. Tiffany." Click here for more information on Vreeland's book and Clara. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 810.


Adult Yoga will be at 6 p.m. March 23 at Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road. The event will feature beginning yoga techniques and a better understanding of its benefits. Bring a mat and comfortable clothing. Registration required: 440-942-3362.


DS Night for Teens will be 7 to 8 p.m. March 23 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Bring your Nintendo DS and any linkable games to the library to play with other teens. Attendees must have a DS, but games are not required. Grades six to 12 only. Registration required: 440-942-3200.


Shopping on the Internet will be 6:30 p.m. March 24 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Learn about Internet shopping sites like eBay and Amazon, as well as PayPal. Basic understanding of the Internet, as well as basic mouse and keyboard skills are recommended. Registration required: 440-942-3200.


Your Money Matters: Budgeting will be 7 to 8 p.m. March 24 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Learn some tips and tricks to help reach your financial goals. Refreshments provided. Registration required: 440-942-7880.


Perry Library, 3753 Main St., will celebrate Women's History Month with a program at 7 p.m. March 24. Charlene Connors, a member of the dramatic group, Women in History, will portray the 20th century artist Georgia O'Keefe, whose artistic brilliance revolutionized modern art. The free event is for teens and adults only. Registration is suggested at 440-259-3300 or perrypubliclibrary.org


A "BE SmarT, Be your BEST" seminar for women ages 17 and older will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 26 at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. The free seminar will deal with advice on managing finances and looking for a job. Representatives from FirstMerit Bank will discuss budgeting, credit scores, obtaining a loan and more. Afterward, a panel will give tips on what employers look for in a résumé and what they expect at an interview. The seminar is sponsored by members of the Northeast Ohio Branch of the American Association of University Women, whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. For more information or to register, e-mail northeastohaauw@yahoo.com or call 440-428-6096.


An ACT practice test and ACT review session with The Princeton Review is scheduled for Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. The practice test will begin at noon March 26, and the review session to go over your results will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 7. Registration for both sessions is required: 440-942-7880.


Computer Basics II will be 10 a.m. March 26 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. The program is a continuation of Computer Basics I. Learn more advanced features of Windows and search strategies with Google. Time will be provided for hands-on practice with the keyboard and mouse. Limited to 10 participants. Registration required: 440-943-4151.


A Fancy Nancy party is set for 11 a.m. March 26 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Young fashionistas are invited to dress up and come with their caregivers for a party complete with glitz, glamour, paparazzis and "Fancy Nancy" books by Jane O'Connor. Register at 440-482-2189 or www.madison-library.info.


A book fair to benefit Lake Catholic High School will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26 at Barnes & Noble at Great Lakes Mall. Kids ages 3 to 8 are invited to story times with the LC Cougar, scheduled for 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nook e-readers and other prizes and gift certificates will be raffled throughout the day.


An American Girls Doll tea party is set for 2 p.m. March 26 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Bring your American Girl Doll or favorite doll to a tea party. Space is limited; register at 440-943-4151.


The Student Friends will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. March 26 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. The library is looking for good friends -- grades one through six -- who love the library to meet once a month during the school year to make crafts, enjoy snacks and help with library programs. Registration is required: 4440-942-3200.

Coming up

Eating Your Way to a Healthy Heart will be 1 to 2 p.m. March 28 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. A representative from Lake Health will speak about how a healthy diet can alleviate the risk factors for heart disease. Attendees will learn about which foods to choose and other guidelines for choosing and preparing food. Details: 440-255-8811, ext. 215, or www.mentorpl.org.


Business Day 2011 will be 6 to 8 p.m. March 28 at Madison Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. Representatives from banks, realtors, day cares, landscapers, dry cleaners, beauty shops, book stores, balloon decorators, therapists, and many more businesses will be there to talk about their products and services. During Madison Township's 200 years many businesses have come and gone. This is your chance to learn a little more about the area in which you live today and the hard working people that keep today's businesses going.


Lake Health will be hosting a non-fasting diabetes screening from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 30 at the Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The screening will cover cholesterol, HDL, blood pressure and glucose. Participants must pre-register with Lake Health by calling 440-953-6000.


Saving for College will be at 7 p.m. March 30 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Learn how to make saving for college easy and affordable as a representative from College Advantage, Ohio's 529 savings plan, will explain the program. Registration required: 440-943-4151.


How to Select a Caregiver will be at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. This program will help select a caregiver and perhaps keep a loved one at home. Registration required: 440-942-3200.


Introduction to PowerPoint and Excel 2007 will be at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. A two-part program designed on the basics of creating slideshow presentations with PowerPoint, and spreadsheets and data with Excel. Class size limited to seven; registration required: 440-942-7880.


Getting Started with Medicare will be at 7 p.m. March 31 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. If you are approaching age 65, or just going on Medicare for the first time, this is your opportunity to gain a basic understanding of how Medicare works. You will learn what Parts A, B, C, and D cover and what is not covered. You will learn the difference between a Medicare Supplement and a Medicare Advantage Plan. Speaker Laura Mutsko designed this class to make Medicare easy to understand and answer all your questions. Registration required: 440-943-4151; www.welibrary.info.


Meet Rick Porrello, author of "To Kill the Irishman," from 7 to 9 p.m. March 31 in the Eykyn Room at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Porrello will share his experiences writing about organized crime, and the book's long road to Hollywood. There will be a book sale and book signing prior to the event. The event is sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library and is free to the public. Details: 440-338-8023. Find more info about Porrello and the book here.


Friends of the Kirtland Public Library will host the monthly book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 in the Book Cellar at Kirtland Library, 9267 Chillicothe Road. Featured this month along with novels, biographies, self-help and more will be many books on gardening. Recorded books, DVDs, CDs and books on cassette will be available. Donations of gently-used adult and children's items to sell are appreciated and may be made during library hours.


Burton Library will host the annual Edible Book Festival from 11 a.m. to noon April 2. The Edible Book Festival is celebrated worldwide every year on or around April Fool's Day. The object is to make an edible book, document it, then eat it. All ages are welcome to participate in this creative time. Participants should use their imagination and make something edible that somehow represents a book. Participants should make their edible book at home and bring it to the library at 11 a.m. April 2. There will be prizes for funniest, most realistic and most unique edible books. Call the library at 440-834-4466 to register. The library is located at 14588 W. Park St. in the center of Burton Village.


Reading to the Dogs at Perry Library, 3753 Main St., is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. April 2. School-age children can read aloud to a friendly, gentle dog who is licensed and trained to be a good listener. The dogs' handlers sit nearby to help ease the interaction. Participants can register for one 15-minute time slot each session; drop-ins are welcome if time slots are available. Each child will receive a souvenir photo and free book to take home. To register, call 440-259-3300.


Mentor Library's Monday Night Book Discussion takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Monday of each month from October through June, with the next meeting being April 4. 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.

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.



-- 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

Literature Out Loud will be at 4 p.m. March 7 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided as favorite American authors come alive through dramatic readings by a professional actor. Stories featured will include the American frontier, patriotic poems and excerpts from American novels and short stories of adventure, comedy, romance and history. Registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Mentor Library's Monday Night Book Discussion takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Monday of each month from October through June, with the next meeting being March 7 at the 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.


Nintendo DS Game Night will be 7 to 8 p.m. March 7 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Bring your Nintendo DS and any linkable games to the library for the opportunity to play with other kids. Attendees must have a DS, but games are not required. Registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Jump Start Your Job Search will be 9:45 to 11 a.m. March 8 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Learn about the free workshops and job search assistance available through Lake1Stop. This 90-minute session is a prerequisite for attending the workshops, to find out about available training funds, or for receiving one-on-one job search assistance. To register, contact Debra Laurin at 440-350-2493 or 440-918-2493.


Shelley Shepard Gray will sign her most recent Amish-framed book, "The Caregiver: Families of Honor" at the Sparrow Christian Bookshop in Middlefield at 2:30 p.m. March 8. The three-book series is set in Geauga County in the fictional town of Jacob's Crossing. The book shop is at Routes 87 and 608.


Great Estates of Wickliffe will be at 6:30 p.m. March 8 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Noted historian and storyteller Dan Ruminski will tell the tale of the Great Estates owned by such families as the Corrigans, Coulbys, McKinneys and Rockefellers; what they build and enjoyed; and the tragedies that caused it all to collapse. The program is co-sponsored by the Eastlake Historical Society and the Willoughby Historical Society. Space is limited, so registration is required at 440-942-7780.


The annual spring book sale sponsored by the West Geagua Friends of the Library will take place during the following hours:

• 4 to 6:30 p.m. March 9 (members' preview)
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 9 (public sale begins)
• 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 10
• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 11
• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12 ($3 bag day)

Funds raised from the book sale benefit the on-going adult and children’s programs at the Geauga West Library. Details: 440-729-4250.


A LEAF program on scholarships and funding options for students who will be attending college in the fall will be at 6 p.m. March 9 at Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road. Registration is required at 440-942-3362.


E-mail Basics will be at 10 a.m. March 10 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., and 10 a.m. March 19 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. The program will teach how to write and send e-mail. Space is limited, so registration is required: 440-942-7780 for the Eastlake program and 440-943-4151 for the Willowick program.


Notre Dame College's Clara Fritzche Library will host "Foiled, Dramed and Waiting," a solo exhibit of images by Cleveland-based digital artist Andrew Raz. The show will run from March 10 through April 8, and an opening reception will be 6 to 8 p.m. March 10. The free exhibit may be viewed during library hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Notre Dame College is at 4545 College Road, South Euclid. Details: Karen Zoller at 216-373-5267 or kzoller@ndc.edu.


A program on the anti-inflammatory diet will be at 7 p.m. March 10 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Find out what the anti-inflammatory diet is and what foods help in controlling inflammation. Attendees will get tips on changing diets and avoiding foods that make them ill. Registration is required at 440-943-4151.


The Friends of the Geneva Library will have a used book sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11 and 12 in the meeting room at the Geneva Library, 860 Sherman St. A selection of hardcover books, paperback books, DVDs, VHS tapes, magazines and more will be available. Hardcover book pricing starts at 30 cents; paperback at 20 cents. Geneva Library book bags will be sold for $2. All money raised through the sale will benefit the library. Details: 440-466-4521.


Recipe for Art will be 1 to 3 p.m. March 12 in the James Garfield Room at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., The workshop for artists and would-be artists will teach the basics of drawing and painting with artist James McNamara, a painter trained at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland State University who teaches art classes at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Portraits, landscapes, still life and free form will be presented in the class. Artists are encouraged to bring their own materials, such as pencils, paper, sketchbooks, watercolors, ink, pastels, tempera, paint, mat board, etc. Registration is open to the first 20 applicants. Details: Barbara Hauer at 440-255-8811, ext. 210.

Coming up

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 March 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.


A spaghetti dinner for Madison Library will be 5 to 8 p.m. March 14 at Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 1388 N. Hubbard Road, Madison Township. Tickets are $8 and available at the library or the door. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library.


"Ten Steps to Living with Lupus" will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 14 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Registration is required for each step of the program, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America: 440-717-0183 or info@lupuscleveland.org.


Novel Conversations Book Discussion will be at 7 p.m. March 15 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. The book discussed will be "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford. Details: 440-942-7780.


Happy Bookers Book Discussion will be at 7 p.m. March 15 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. The book discussed will be "Abraham" by Bruce Feiler. Details: 440-943-4151.


The Student Friends will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. March 19 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St., and 2 to 3:30 p.m. March 26 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. The library is looking for good friends -- grades one through six -- who love the library to meet once a month during the school year to make crafts, enjoy snacks and help with library programs. Registration is required: 440-943-4151 (Willowick) or 440-942-3200 (Willoughby).


Welcome to Medicare will be at 2 p.m. March 21 at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. The program will give an overview of Medicare Basics and is geared toward individuals who are new to Medicare or are approaching age 65. Details: 440-352-3383.


State Rep. Ron Young, R-Leroy Township, will be at a meet-and-greet from 6 to 7 p.m. March 21 at Perry Public Library, 3752 Main St.


Wills and Trusts will be at 7 p.m. March 21 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. The program will cover estate documents and planning to ensure your family and financial goals are met after you or a loved one has died. Registration required: 440-942-3200.

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.


Computer classes will be offered at 10 a.m. every Monday at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. Facilities have been remodeled for hands-on instruction. There are only eight computers, so seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. These are basic computer courses that begin of how computers work and advance up to using the Internet. Microsoft Word 2003 is offered at 3 p.m. every Thursday. Classes are in the classroom on the lower level of the library. Details: 440-35203383.


-- 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

Zin, Zin, Zin a Violin! will be 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road. Children are invited to learn more about music with the Fine Arts Association and meet instrument families through stories, instrument demonstrations and more. The class is limited to 20 children. Registration is required at 440-942-3362.


What is the Western Reserve? will be 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. The illustrated program will take a look at a unique part of Ohio and the nation, as well as the people, politics, war and determination that created it. Registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Mentor Public Library will host the Twentysomething Readers Book Club at Panera in Mentor at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Join twenty-something readers to discuss books of interest along with librarian Steve Haas. This month’s selection is "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. For details, call 440-255-8811.


During the month of March, Madison Public Library holds an annual Business Fair. Local businesses may hang a poster and include business cards, coupons, pens, etc. on the poster. March 28 will be "Business Day 2011," and business owners may set up a small display and talk with patrons about their business. For more information, please contact the library at 440-428-2189.


An information session and public hearing on the Fairport Harbor Dredging Project will be at 6 p.m. March 1 at the Fairport Harbor Library, 335 Vine St., during an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency public meeting on maintenance dredging of the Fairport Harbor federal navigation channel and its potential impact on Lake Erie water quality. Ohio EPA is holding the meeting to accept comments concerning an application by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge up to 650,000 cubic yards of material from the harbor between July 1 and Sept. 15. The dredged material would be disposed in both open lake and nearshore areas of Lake Erie. Details: 614-644-2001 or http://bit.ly/f0FZF1.


Dynamic Dinosaurs will be at 7 p.m. March 2 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. The event will feature prehistoric stories, activities and crafts. Registration required: 440-943-4151.


Getting Started with Medicare will be at 10 a.m. March 3 at the Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. If you are approaching age 65, or just going on Medicare for the first time, this is your opportunity to gain a basic understanding of how Medicare works. Speaker Laura Mutsko designed the class to make Medicare easy to understand. Registration is required at 440-943-4151. Another session will be offered at 7 p.m. March 31.


Demo classes from Ovation Movement will be at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. March 3 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Ovation offers a variety of dance and movement classes for all ages. The 10 a.m. session will be for children 18 months to 3 years old, and the 10:45 a.m. session will be for children 3 to 5 years old. Registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Computer Basics I will be at 6:30 p.m. March 3 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. This program is designed for the person with no computer experience. Participants will learn about hardware and software, and practice using the keyboard and mouse. Limited to 10 participants. Registration required at 440-946-4151.


Read Across America with Dr. Seuss will be at 7 p.m. March 3 at Eastlake Library, 37606 Lake Shore Blvd. The library is teaming up with the Eastlake Women's Club for the event. Registration is required at 440-942-7780.


As part of the John Birch Society's Spring Series, "The Federal Reserve" by G. Edward Griffin will be shown at 7 p.m. March 3 at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. The movie will address inflation and the Federal Reserve. A discussion after the movie will be led by Fred Deming. Details: Jean Smith at 440-352-2405.


The Friends of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library will have a book/AV sale at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St., during the following dates and times:

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 5
• 1 to 5 p.m. March 6
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7

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 beginning March 4. Details: 440-943-4151 or http://www.welibrary.info.


Dr. Seuss, Mother Goose & Everything in Between will be 11 a.m. March 5 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Children will be introduced to the art of theater and performance poetry as they learn and perform dramatic, silly, comic and tongue-twister poems with instructors from the Fine Arts Association. The event is for children ages 4 to 6 and their caregivers. Space is limited, and registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Students in first through sixth grades who love the Eastlake Library are invited to the Student Friends Meeting from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 5 at the library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. The group meets monthly during the school year to make crafts, enjoy snacks, play games and help with library programs. Registration is required at 440-942-7780.


The Anime/Manga Club will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. March 5 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Attendees will watch, discuss and comment on anime and manga, and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Reading to the Dogs at Perry Library, 3753 Main St., is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. March 5 and April 2. School-age children can read aloud to a friendly, gentle dog who is licensed and trained to be a good listener. The dogs' handlers sit nearby to help ease the interaction. Participants can register for one 15-minute time slot each session; drop-ins are welcome if time slots are available. Each child will receive a souvenir photo and free book to take home. To register, call 440-259-3300.


Puppets with Pizazz will be 2 to 3 p.m. March 5 at Beachwood Library, 25501 Shake Blvd. Families are invited to see Nancy Sander's puppet version of "Rumplestiltskin." Registration is required at 216-831-6868 or http://cuyahogalibrary.org.


Barks for Books will be 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 5 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Children in first through third grade become more confident readers by spending 30 minutes each week reading to trained therapy dogs. Registration is required at 440-942-7780.


Author and Sheffield Lake resident Yvonne Miles will be available to sign copies of her Christian fiction novel "Out from the depths of pain: Love doesn't have to hurt" at 3 p.m. March 5 at Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.

Coming up

Literature Out Loud will be at 4 p.m. March 7 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided as favorite American authors come alive through dramatic readings by a professional actor. Stories featured will include the American frontier, patriotic poems and excerpts from American novels and short stories of adventure, comedy, romance and history. Registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Mentor Library's Monday Night Book Discussion takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Monday of each month from October through June, with the next meeting being March 7 at the 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.


Nintendo DS Game Night will be 7 to 8 p.m. March 7 at Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square. Bring your Nintendo DS and any linkable games to the library for the opportunity to play with other kids. Attendees must have a DS, but games are not required. Registration is required at 440-942-3200.


Jump Start Your Job Search will be 9:45 to 11 a.m. March 8 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Learn about the free workshops and job search assistance available through Lake1Stop. This 90-minute session is a prerequisite for attending the workshops, to find out about available training funds, or for receiving one-on-one job search assistance. To register, contact Debra Laurin at 440-350-2493 or 440-918-2493.


Great Estates of Wickliffe will be at 6:30 p.m. March 8 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. Noted historian and storyteller Dan Ruminski will tell the tale of the Great Estates owned by such families as the Corrigans, Coulbys, McKinneys and Rockefellers; what they build and enjoyed; and the tragedies that caused it all to collapse. The program is co-sponsored by the Eastlake Historical Society and the Willoughby Historical Society. Space is limited, so registration is required at 440-942-7780.


The annual spring book sale sponsored by the West Geagua Friends of the Library will take place during the following hours:

• 4 to 6:30 p.m. March 9 (members' preview)
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 9 (public sale begins)
• 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 10
• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 11
• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12 ($3 bag day)

Donations of gently used or new children’s and adult books, collectibles, comics, CDs, DVDs, books on tape or CD, puzzles, board games, sheet music and prints can be dropped off at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, during regular hours until March 1. A tax receipt is available at the circulation desk. Funds raised from the book sale benefit the on-going adult and children’s programs at the Geauga West Library. Details: 440-729-4250.


A LEAF program on scholarships and funding options for students who will be attending college in the fall will be at 6 p.m. March 9 at Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road. Registration is required at 440-942-3362.


E-mail Basics will be at 10 a.m. March 10 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd., and 10 a.m. March 19 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. The program will teach how to write and send e-mail. Space is limited, so registration is required: 440-942-7780 for the Eastlake program and 440-943-4151 for the Willowick program.


A program on the anti-inflammatory diet will be at 7 p.m. March 10 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. Find out what the anti-inflammatory diet is and what foods help in controlling inflammation. Attendees will get tips on changing diets and avoiding foods that make them ill. Registration is required at 440-943-4151.


The Friends of the Geneva Library will have a used book sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11 and 12 in the meeting room at the Geneva Library, 860 Sherman St. A selection of hardcover books, paperback books, DVDs, VHS tapes, magazines and more will be available. Hardcover book pricing starts at 30 cents; paperback at 20 cents. Geneva Library book bags will be sold for $2. All money raised through the sale will benefit the library. Details: 440-466-4521.


Recipe for Art will be 1 to 3 p.m. March 12 in the James Garfield Room at Mentor Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., The workshop for artists and would-be artists will teach the basics of drawing and painting with artist James McNamara, a painter trained at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland State University who teaches art classes at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Portraits, landscapes, still life and free form will be presented in the class. Artists are encouraged to bring their own materials, such as pencils, paper, sketchbooks, watercolors, ink, pastels, tempera, paint, mat board, etc. Registration is open to the first 20 applicants. Details: Barbara Hauer at 440-255-8811, ext. 210.


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 March 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.


A spaghetti dinner for Madison Library will be 5 to 8 p.m. March 14 at Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 1388 N. Hubbard Road, Madison Township. Tickets are $8 and available at the library or the door. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of the Madison Public Library.


Novel Conversations Book Discussion will be at 7 p.m. March 15 at Eastlake Library, 36706 Lake Shore Blvd. The book discussed will be "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford. Details: 440-942-7780.


Happy Bookers Book Discussion will be at 7 p.m. March 15 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St. The book discussed will be "Abraham" by Bruce Feiler. Details: 440-943-4151.

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.


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