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. 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.


Parker Place Retirement Living, in partnership with Mentor Public Library and the Willoughby Eastlake Library System, will host a special book signing by Barbara Davis, author of "Roses to Retail" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 30 at Parker Place Retirement Living, 7960 Center St. Mentor. Davis will share her memories of growing up in Mentor when it was the rose capital of the nation. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Sept. 28 to 440-255-0828.


Preschool Storytime at Mentor Public Library is from Sept. 28 to Nov. 18, at the Children’s Theater at the Main Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 and takes place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Children attend without an adult for a session of stories, songs and rhymes. A responsible adult must remain on the children’s floor during the storytime session. Registration is not required.


Jimmy Carter is scheduled to appear at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village on Sept. 28 to sign his new book, "White House Diary." Line tickets are required, limited and available by purchasing a copy of White House Diary at Joseph-Beth. Carter, in addition to being a Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president, is a prolific author. He has written more than 20 books.


Geauga County National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group will host a support group for individuals with a family member, loved one, child or those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Middlefield Public Library. NAMI provides mutual support for persons diagnosed with serious mental illness and their families. Registration is not necessary for the free program. For more information, call the Mental Health Association at 440-285-3945. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the library.


Girl Scouts can earn requirements for their Good Manners patch 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29, in the James R. Garfield Room at Mentor Public Library, Main Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Catherine Holloway of Etiquette Consulting Service will provide a presentation regarding first impressions, positive image, telephone manners, thank-you notes, etc. Come and learn lessons of courtesy, consideration of others and gain self-confidence. Call 440-255-8811, ext. 220, to register.


T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will be hosting an open house and reunion at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at Willowick Library, 263 E. 305th St., Willowick. Come and join the fellowship, support, encouragement and learning. New and previous members are welcome. T.O.P.S. meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the library. Visitors are always welcome.

Monday Night Book Discussion will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Mentor Public Library, Main Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Join in the lively discussion of bestsellers, classics and more. This group meets the first Monday of each month from October through June. For this month's selection, contact Barb Hauer at 440-255-8811, ext. 210. Library provides books, and refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.

Morley Library, 184 Phelps St. in Painesville, will resume winter hours on Oct. 3. Hours will be 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; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For details, call the library at 440-352-3383.


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 beginning Sept. 22. 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. 


--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.


Digital photography classes, taught by Ron Surmick, will be Sept. 20 with the topic “Top Ten Travel Photo Techniques” and Sept. 27 with the topic “Digital Photography 101.” Classes start at 6:30 p.m. at Morley Library, 184 Phelps St. in Painesville, and take place in the library meeting rooms. Those interested can learn everything from composition and equipment to camera operation and image processing, or come for the award-winning photography. For more information, visit www.morleylibrary.org/programming.htm.


A program titled “There’s A Rabbit On The Couch: Hallucinations And Delusions In The Alzheimer’s World” has been scheduled at Mentor Public Library. Those interested can join Linda Bliss of Kemper House as she returns to Mentor Public Library to discuss the hallucinations and delusions that can be experienced by Alzheimer’s patients. Attendees will learn about strategies that can help them cope more effectively when a loved one experiences hallucinations or delusions. This event is free and open to the public and will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the library’s main branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. It will be in the lower level Garfield Room. Call 440-255-8811 to register, or contact Grace Sims for more details at grace.sims@mentorpl.org.


Cub Scouts can earn requirements for their Good Manners pins or belt loops 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 in the Children’s Theater at the Mentor Public Library, Main Library. Catherine Holloway of Etiquette Consulting Service will provide a presentation regarding first impressions, positive image, telephone manners, thank-you notes, etc. Come and learn lessons of courtesy, consideration of others and gain self-confidence. Call 440-255-8811, ext. 220, to register.


Madison Public Library will off a free program to help prepare the students for the SAT/ACT tests. The program will be presented by Huntington Learning Center for students and parents at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at the library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road. To sign up, visit www.madison-library.info or call 440-428-2189.


The program, “Off to Never Never Land with Mary Martin,” will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. From Weatherford, Texas, to Never Land, by way of Broadway, this show takes a musical tour with stops for "Sound of Music," "South Pacific" and "Peter Pan," all shows in which Martin starred in the original production. Martin (portrayed by Damaris Peters Pike) will appear in costume and answer questions. The program is possible through sponsorship by the East Geauga Friends of the Library. To register, call the library at 440-632-1961.


Gayle Deadwyler of AARP will explain the “New Health Care Law for Seniors” at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, on the corner of Snyder and East Washington. The new health care law brings a number of benefits to people age 50 and older. Some of these changes will happen this year. Others phase in over the next several years. The Friends of the Bainbridge Library will present the program, which is free and open to the public. To register, call the library at 440-543-5611


Madison Public Library, 6111 Middle Ridge Road, Madison, will host SOS & BYOB, "saving our seeds" and "blooming your own bulbs," Sept. 25. Learn how to select and store seed for future gardens and some easy steps to have beautiful blooms all winter long. For details call 440-428-2189.


Madison Public Library will host “The Fair Tax” with speaker Nancy Mills at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 as part of the library’s Public Issues Forum. The library is offering community members an opportunity to
bring in speakers on topics of interest, and will facilitate the sharing and civil discussion of public issues. Anyone who has a topic or issue they would like to explore should call Director Nancy Currie at 440-428-2189 or e-mail nancy.currie@madison-library.info.


Friends of the Burton Public Library will host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in the library basement. Books, magazines, vintage materials, maps, records, CDs, tapes, videos, and puzzles will be available. Burton Public Library is located opposite the Burton Park. Enter the sale through the white door located at the back of the building.


Perry Public Library will host a LEGO block party will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the library, 3753 Main St., Perry. The library is accepting donation of LEGOs, Duplos, Mega Blocks, K’nex, and Tinker Toys. Please do not bring LEGOs from home. All ages are welcome, and all creations will be put on display at the library following the program. Details: 440-259-3300.


Madison Public Library has received a 2010 Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant to fund six reading parties during the 2010-11 school year. The programs are for children ages 3 to 7 with their caregivers. The themed parties are Trucks, Trains, & Transformers; Elephant & Piggie; Princesses & Ponies; Fancy Nancy; Alphabet Soup; and Star Wars. Each child will receive a book that fits with the party’s theme to keep and take home. The first party, Trucks, Trains, & Transformers, is at 11 a.m. Sept. 25. For more information about this and other events or to sign up for the upcoming party, either call 440-428-2189 or go to www.madison-library.info.


Preschool Storytime at Mentor Public Library is from Sept. 28 to Nov. 18, at the Children’s Theater at the Main Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 and takes place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Children attend without an adult for a session of stories, songs and rhymes. A responsible adult must remain on the children’s floor during the storytime session. Registration is not required.


Girl Scouts can earn requirements for their Good Manners patch 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29, in the James R. Garfield Room at Mentor Public Library, Main Library. Catherine Holloway of Etiquette Consulting Service will provide a presentation regarding first impressions, positive image, telephone manners, thank-you notes, etc. Come and learn lessons of courtesy, consideration of others and gain self-confidence. Call 440-255-8811, ext. 220, to register.


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 beginning Sept. 22. 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.


Morley Library, 184 Phelps St. in Painesville, will resume winter hours on Oct. 3. Hours will be 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; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For details, call the library at 440-352-3383.


--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com

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Reel Talk-Book and movie discussion group meets at 2:45 p.m. the second Monday of every month in Morley Library meeting Room B, 184 Phelps St., Painesville. Books and DVDs are available at the check-out desk on the main floor. Details: www.morleylibrary.org


Mentor Public Library will have an end-of-summer party at the Read House next to the Main Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., Mentor at 6 p.m. Aug. 10. Bring the family and celebrate the end of summer. There will be games and three inflatables to explore. For details call 440-255-8811.


The Art of Poem-Making will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at The Gathering Place East, 23300 Commerce Park, Beachwood. Poet John Fox will conduct a poetic medicine workshop that teaches participants to use poetry as a tool for expression. Advance registration is required. The event is free. For details, call The Gathering Place at 216-595-9546 or visit www.touchedbycancer.org.


Friends of the Wickliffe Public Library will host the annual book sale Aug. 12-14 in the meeting room of the library, 1713 Lincoln Road, Wickliffe. The sale hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday for members only, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Saturday will be the day for the bag sale. Good bargains will be offered in books, videos, CDs, children’s books, paperbacks and more. Donations of any of the above materials that are in good condition will be accepted for the sale. For details call 440-944-6010.


Chef Sherry K. Letzelter, a popular local expert chef, is returning to the Beachwood Library to help children create several delicious treats following the theme of Melina Long’s book, “How I Became a Pirate.” Children entering second through fifth grades are invited to this progra,m which will begin at 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Registration is required, and parents must sign the release for their children to participate. Register by phone at 216-831-6868 or online at cuyahogalibrary.org.


The Burton Public Library will host a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 in the library basement. Enter the sale through the white door located at the back of the building. Burton Public Library is located opposite the Burton Park.


Join Steve Haas on Aug. 30 at Panera Bread, 9587 Mentor Ave., Mentor, at 6:30 p.m. for the “Twenty Something Readers.” This month’s selection will be "Manhunt: the twelve-day chase for Lincoln's killer" by James L. Swanson. Light refreshments will be provided. Stop by the library to get your copy of the book. For more information, call Haas at 440-255-8811. Details: www.mentorpl.org.


--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com

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-- Tricia Ambrose
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