Tuesday, August 3 (2-3 p.m.) Junie B's Bestest Summer Survival Guide! –  Be Junie B. for the day and enjoy games, stories and a craft. Wowie! For ages 6-9 with a caregiver.

Wednesday, August 4 (1-2:30 p.m. or 3:30-5 p.m.) Afternoon Movie: “Wimpy Kid” – Trying to escape that late summer heat? Come watch a movie with us! Relive all the hilarity of Greg Heffley's life as a "Wimpy Kid." All ages.

Wednesday, August 4 (7-7:45p.m.) Princess For A Day – Dress up as your favorite princess and join us for an evening of princess themed stories game and a craft. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Thursdays, August 5, 12 and 19 (10-11 a.m.) Babygarten – Infants ages 1-18 months and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, and books and do fun projects that demonstrate their child's developmental milestones - usually a handmade toy or a baby book item. Register once for the three-week series beginning July 29.

Friday, August 6 (10:30-11 a.m.) Let's Sing and Dance! –  Join Miss Nancy for a fun session of singing songs and dancing to the music! For children ages 2-6 with adult caregiver.

Saturday, August 7 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO Club – Love your LEGO blocks? Can't stop building? Bring your ideas and imagination to the LEGO Club! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT:

Tuesday, July 29 (7-8 p.m.) FAMILIES READING TOGETHER – You're invited to read a good book, try a related activity and enjoy a treat. For families with readers ages 8-12 years old.

TEEN DEPARTMENT:

Thursday, July 29 (1:30 p.m.) PERSONAL TREASURE MAP – Teens ages 11-18 are invited to join Jen Craun and use printmaking processes to design a unique map to your personal treasure.

ADULT DEPARTMENT:

Wednesday, August 4 (1:30 p.m.) WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION – Discuss Jamie Ford's novel "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet." Call or visit the library to pick up a copy.

From 1875 to 1930 Euclid Avenue's Millionaires' Row was considered by many to be the grandest avenue in the world.  Join us on Wednesday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m. to learn about how this neighborhood was built as well as what happened to cause its decline and destruction. 

Local historian Dan Ruminski, who has thoroughly researched the history, will bring to life the day-to-day lifestyles, fortunes, and tragedies through actual photographs and stories of the families who lived in the mansions. He will also talk about the possible future plans to conserve the memorabilia in a permanent location.

Are you creative? Yes! Are you unique? Of course! Are you a Teen between the ages of 11 and 18? Then do we have the program for you! 

Teens ages 11-18 years are invited to attend the program "Personal Treasure Map" on Thursday, July 29, at 1:30 p.m. Professional printmaker Jen Craun, a Cleveland-based printmaker and Associate Director of Zygote Press, Inc. wil take you on an exciting art making journey. Engage in a multiple printmaking process to design your own unique map to your personal treasure.

Adult Department

July 24, 26 & 27 - Friends of Bay Village Library Book Sale – The Friends of the Bay Village Library will have used books for sale.

Tuesday, August 10 (7:00 p.m.) Gem Crystal Singing Bowls – Kathleen Calby from Re-Sounding Joy will explore the ancient tradition of gem crystal singing bowls. All ages are welcome.

Teen Department

Thursday, July 29 (1:30 p.m.) Personal Treasure Map– Engage in a multiple printmaking process to design your own unique map to your personal treasure with Jen Craun. Learn to use a printing press and other equipment as you build up a layered treasure map. Ages 11-18.

Children's Department

Monday, July 19 (11:00 a.m.) Splashin' Science Spectacular – The Mad Science scientists are back and they have some awesome experiments with nature's most abundant compound – water! For grades K-5.

Thursday, July 29 (7:00 p.m.) Families Reading Together – You're invited to discuss the book "Shipwreck" by Gordon Korman, try a related activity, and enjoy a treat. For ages 8-12 and parents.

The annual summer book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Library will be Saturday, July 24, Monday, July 26, and Tuesday, July 27.
The book sale is held during regular library hours on Saturday and Monday, but closes at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening.  

There is a wide range of adult and children’s hardback and paperback books, as well as DVDs, CDs, books on tape and magazines. Items are priced to sell and have been categorized for easy selection. Tuesday, the last day of the sale, is “bag day” when patrons can buy a bagful of books for only $1.00.  Bags are provided by the library

Saturday, July 3 (2-3 p.m.) Summer Stamps & Stationery – Make some neat summer cards, bookmarks or gift tags with us! For ages 6-10. Please register.

Monday, July 5 - Library Closed

Tuesday, July 6 (3-4 p.m.) Juggling Workshop – Learn how to juggle with world renowned juggler Matt Jergens! This will be a hands-on class. For grades 6-12. Please register.

Tuesday, July 6 (7-7:45 p.m.) Juggling with Matt Jergens – Bring the family to this juggling extravaganza! Tickets available in Youth Services starting June 29. No reserves.

Thursday, July 8 (7 p.m.) Non-Fiction Book Discussion – The July selection is "Queen of the Road" by Doreen Orion.

Thursday, July 8 (7-8:30 p.m.) Options Market and How it Works – John Sawczak will present this program. Please register.

Friday, July 9 (2-2:45 p.m.) Trash Into Treasure – Put your recycling to creative use and make a cool treasure box! For kids in grades Kindergarten-2. Please register.

 

Dave Wolf from the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center will bring some of his animal friends to the Bay Village Branch Library on Wednesday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m. Find out who likes water as Dave brings some water animal friends with him for his visit. You might be surprised to see which animals like to live in and around the water.

Speaking of animals and water, did you know that the summer readers are working toward the goal of adopting the Tide Pool at the LENSC? Our reading goal is 18,000 hours of reading for the summer. If we meet  that goal, the Friends of the Bay Village Library will pay for one year's adoption of the tide pool and its inhabitants. 

 

Join us at the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library as Bay Village author, award-winning columnist and reporter Michael Heaton tells some of his favorite stories from his book, "Truth and Justice for Fun and Profit." A graduate of Kent State University, he has written regularly for the San Francisco Examiner and as a reporter for People Magazine.  

He and his sister, actress Patricia Heaton, co-authored the bestseller "Motherhood and Hollywood." He is also the co-author of "I'll Be Right Back," the autobiography of Mike Douglas, and the author of the "Best of the Minister of Culture."

This event, to be held on Thursday, July 1, at 7:00 p.m., includes a book signing. Please register by visiting the library website www.cuyahogalibrary.org, or by calling the library at 871-6392.

 

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Thursday, July 1 (7 p.m.) AUTHOR VISIT WITH MICHAEL HEATON – Bay Village resident and Plain Dealer columnist Michael Heaton will join us to discuss his latest book "Truth and Justice for Fun and Profit." A book signing will follow the presentation.

Tuesday, July 13 (7 p.m.) COMMUNITY BOOK DISCUSSION – We'll discuss "Bottlemania: How Water Went On Sale and Why We Bought It" by Elizabeth Royte. This thought-provoking read will be a stimulating addition to your summer reading. Pick up your copy at the library.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Friday, July 9 (1:30 p.m.) RISKY BUSINESS – Come hear from the Coroner's office about disease and decay. See examples of diseased and healthy organs. For ages 11-15.

Thursday, July 29 (1:30 p.m.) PERSONAL TREASURE MAP – Use multiple printmaking processes to design a unique map to your personal treasure with printmaker Jen Craun. Learn to use a printing press and other equipment as you build up a layered map. For ages 11-18.

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

Monday, July 12 (2 p.m.) PIRATE POOTY'S TREASURE HUNT – Join Pirate Pooty, who is searching the seven seas for treasure, adventure, and new friends. Fun for the whole family.

Many creative people in history have been avid walkers and they believe that walking brings a wondrous experience that can result in personal renewal. Put on your walking shoes and join Richard Hasler, author of "Surprises Around the Bend," at the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on June 28 at 7:00 p.m.

He will share stories of some famous people who had amazing experiences that changed the course of their lives. These walking stories are filled with details that encourage and challenge everyone to find their own walking programs with the prospect of meeting surprises around the bend and experiencing physical, mental and spiritual renewal. Registration is required by calling 440-871-6392 or by visiting www.cuyahogalibrary.org. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Library.

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Monday, June 28 (7 p.m.) SURPRISES AROUND THE BEND – Richard Hasler will discuss his book "Surprises Around the Bend: 50 Adventurous Walkers" which looks at the stories of famous walkers and how we can use walking to access creativity and insight. Books will be available for signing.

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, June 16 (11 a.m.) BOOK BUZZ – Read and discuss "How I Became a Pirate" and then stick around for some pirate activities. For grades 2-5.

Monday, June 21 (10 a.m.) HOW I BECAME A PIRATE – Enjoy a hands-on experience with Chef Sherry. Learn how to create delicious treats and discover the benefits of learning how to cook with our own Sherry Letzelter of Sherry's Classic Cuisines. For grades 2-5.

Wednesday, June 23 (11 a.m.) BOOKS, JR. – Discuss short books and participate in fun activities. For grades 3-4.

The Friends of Porter Public Library have won three Best Friends Awards from the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF). The awards honored the telephone pole banners advertising the Annual Book Sale, the lobby banner, and the “Go Green” shopper bags available at the Circulation Desk.

The Best Friends Awards recognize Friends groups from around the country for their print and electronic materials that promote the group and its special programs and projects.

“The Friends of Porter Library really are our best friends,” said Library Director Andrew Mangels. “We would not be able to do so many of the things we do without them, so we’re delighted that they have been nationally recognized.”

It is awards season at the library. In April, the library and its trustees awarded the Myrna Chelko Award for volunteers to Ingrid Bowman and the Thomas A. Fox Distinguished Trustee Award to former trustee Sharon Didion.

Westlake Porter Public Library is issuing a spelling challenge to the West Shore area: Find out how well you can spell at the Friends of Porter Library Spelling Bee. The Bee will be held as a special Friday evening program on July 16 at 7 p.m. It is open to teams of four to six.

The library will be fielding a team of spellers, and invites families, neighborhoods, civic and community organizations, local companies and more to create a team and enter the spelling bee. Entry information and a word list will be available at the library starting June 9, which is the start of the library’s annual Summer Reading Program. Spelling teams will compete for bragging rights as the West Shore’s best spellers.

To get would-be spellers into the spirit, the library will be screening "Akeelah and the Bee," the acclaimed 2006 movie about a surprise spelling bee winner, on Tuesday, June 29 at 7 p.m.

Don't stop reading during summer break! Play the Summer Reading Game to make it FUN! Register, get a gameboard, and you're ready to go – it's that simple. Receive prize entries for every two hours you read and you'll be eligible for monthly prizes and end-of-summer grand prizes. Great registration prizes for all ages, too, but of course the real treasure is to be found in reading itself!

SUMMER READING GAME KICK OFF PARTY - SATURDAY JUNE 5 FROM 1-5 p.m. 

All ages are invited to come and register to play the Reading Game as we kick off Summer fun.  Come for prizes, games, food, and some very special visitors!  Visit Pirate's Cove for a swashbuckling good time!

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, June 9 (7 p.m.) AUTHOR VISIT WITH NEIL ZURCHER – Join us as Bay Village author Neil Zurcher shares his latest book of adventures, "Ohio Road Trips 2nd Edition,"  A book signing will follow the presentation.

 

The Friends of the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library group is offering a unique incentive to encourage readers of all ages to get wrapped up in some good books this summer. Readers can earn both individual prizes as well as the long-term “adoption” of the aquatic animals living in Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s Tide Pool Exhibit. The Friends group has pledged to pay Tide Pool Adoption fees for up to a year as a reward for hours logged during the Pirates Cove Summer Reading Program.

The Pirates Cove program kicks off at the Bay Branch with a celebration for all ages at the library on Saturday, June 5, from 1-5 p.m. The kick-off event features Pirates of the Caribbean impersonators, jolly crafts, a library treasure hunt, and entry into the Pirate's Cove (if you dare!). You don’t have to attend the kick-off event to join the summer reading fun. Just stop by the library, fill out an entry and get started on your first game board. 

The goal is to reach a staggering 18,000 hours of summer reading, but in past years, area book lovers have met and even exceeded the goal, earning the adoption of both the Bald Eagle and Owl at the Center.

 

Neil Zurcher, beloved Cleveland journalist and original host of "One Tank Trips," will appear at the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga Public Library on Wednesday, June 9, at 7:00 p.m. to present and sign his latest book, "Ohio Road Trips, 2nd Edition."  

An inductee into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Zurcher has logged more than a million miles on Ohio's roads. The new updated and expanded edition of "Ohio Road Trips" covers Zurcher's all-time favorite getaways in the state including: mysterious prehistoric mounds, a museum dedicated to popcorn, romantic country inns, and many more road trip ideas.

If you're looking for some great summer travel ideas, you won't want to miss this presentation. Please register by calling 871-6392 or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org.

Wednesday, June 2 (10:30-11 a.m.) and Friday, June 11 (10:30-11 a.m.) LET'S SING AND DANCE! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Thursday, June 3 (7 - 8:45 p.m.) INVESTOR INTEREST GROUP – Ashok Adur will discuss "Finding Information About Stocks Using Free Web Site Stock Screens." Please register.

Saturday, June 5 (10-11:30 a.m.) GENEALOGY: GETTING STARTED I – Get started researching your family history. Learn where to begin, how to research, what resources are available and where to find them. Bring along names & dates for hands-on research. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 8 (7 p.m.) TUESDAY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION – The June selection is "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire.

Thursday, June 10 (7 p.m.) NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION – The June selection is "Forger’s Spell: a True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century" by Edward Dolnick.

Friday, June 11 (12-4 p.m.) WII MARIOKART TOURNAMENT – Get ready to rumble! Start off your summer vacation by competing with your friends in our first ever Wii MarioKart Tournament! Who has what it takes to be the best? There will be fun, food, and prizes! For grades 6-12. Please register starting May 28.

Ahoy, mateys! Cuyahoga County Public Library’s summer reading game, "Books Ahoy," starts Saturday, June 5, and the Bay Village Branch Library is celebrating with a Pirate Party between the hours of 2-4 p.m.

"Pirates of the Caribbean" impersonators, Captain Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swan and other feisty characters will swashbuckle their way throughout the library. They're friendly pirates and willing to stand still for pictures, but you need to bring your own camera! Pirates don't have any of that new fangled technology. If you dare, you can enter their Pirates Cove; a treasure hunt, pirate grub, crafts, and prizes await brave landlubbers. Dress like a pirate and maybe they won't throw you overboard! Blimey!

The Bay Village Branch Library is getting ready for a fun, exciting summer of programs for the whole family. Here's what's coming up for all ages and interests in the end of May and the first weeks of June. Mark your calenders now and plan to attend!

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, May 19 (7 p.m.) 40-70 Rule: Bridging the Communication Gap as a Loved One Ages – Home Instead Senior Care Representative Eric Kennerk will discuss how to approach sensitive life topics with an aging parent or loved one.  The 40-70 rule program identifies the struggles faced by many families and provides helpful insights  on how to successfully approach these challenges.

Following is Westlake Porter Public Library’s May, 2010 Calendar of Events.

Monday, May 17 (7-8:30 p.m.) Monday Night Movie – A tale about the dedication of a dog who faithfully returned to a train station to meet his master, even years after the man’s death. Based on a Japanese story, and stars Richard Gere. Please register.

Tuesday, May 18 (7-8:30 p.m.) Mad4Manga – M4M is everything manga! We talk about manga, create manga art, discuss & watch anime films, and more! For teens in grades 6-12.

Monday, May 24 (1-7 p.m.) American Red Cross Bloodmobile

Monday, May 24 (7 p.m.) A Full Circle – Lakeview Cemetery’s Katherine Kohl will discuss the women who shaped the history of Cleveland. Co-sponsored by the Westlake Historical Society.

Tuesday, May 25 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Teen Movie: "You Must Whip It" – Teens ages 13-18: Join us for a screening of the movie based on Shauna Cross’ novel "Derby Girl." Stars Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page. Rated PG-13. Please register starting May 18.

Wednesday, May 26 (2 p.m.) Afternoon Book Discussion – The May selection is "The Well and the Mine" by Gin Phillips.

The Printmaking Exhibition Project/Prints from the Archives of Zygote Press will be on display May 3 to May 27 in the Cuyahoga County Public Library Bay Village Branch during library hours. The exhibit includes prints from many well-known Cleveland area artists including Mathew Kolodzieg, Laurence Channing, Craig Lucas, Douglas Max Utter, Phyllis Sloane, and Reverend Albert Wagner.

Zygote Press is a non-profit cooperative, fine art printmaking workshop located in the Quadrangle arts district in the Superior/St. Clair neighborhood. This exhibit is funded in part by a grant from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, the Ohio Arts Council, National City Bank/PNC, and the George Gund foundation.

Standing tall and solitary along the shores of Lake Erie, lighthouses have long been the subject of tales of hauntings, tragedies and romance. On Wednesday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m., the Bay Village Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library will host Mike and Georgann Wachter, authors of a series of books called Erie Wrecks. They will discuss the history and myths surrounding lighthouses in their presentation, “Erie Lighthouses and Lore.” 

For over 30 years, the Wachters have dived in Lake Erie to search for the many shipwrecks scattered throughout. While pursuing shipwrecks in eastern Lake Erie, they became fascinated with Mohawk Island Lighthouse in Ontario. They had questions about this crumbling lighthouse. Why was it there? Why had it been abandoned? Why was it forsaken? This quest led to their extensive research into Lake Erie lighthouses.

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Thursday, May 6 (7:30 p.m.) ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION – Join us for a discussion of "Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali which is part of the series celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Anisfield-Wolf prize.

Wednesday, May 12 (7 p.m.) ERIE LIGHTHOUSES AND LORE – What stories do they tell? Are some haunted? Have some been silent witnesses to tragedy? We will take a look at how the lights operate and when they were built.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Thursday, May 6 (3:30 p.m.) TEEN CRAFT CLUB – Make something useful after school like bottle cap necklaces, buttons, and more! For grades 6-12.

On Saturday, April 17, Westlake Porter Public Library had some visitors from a galaxy far, far away! Star Wars-costumed characters from The Rebel Legion and 501st Brigade posed for photos and entertained families during the library's Star Wars Family Fun Fair. Star Wars enthusiasts of all ages were delighted with the chance to meet some of their favorite characters.

ADULT DEPARTMENT:

Wednesday, April 21 (7 p.m.) HERBAL THERAPIES FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF – Find out how to relieve stress and anxiety through the use of herbal therapy with the Willow Arts and Wellness Center, a holistically-based health center.

Tuesday, May 4 (7 p.m.) MAKE A GOURD BIRDHOUSE –Decorate a gourd with your own personal style and hang it in your yard. Gourds and decorating supplies will be provided. 

TEEN DEPARTMENT:

Thursday, May 6 (3:30 p.m.) TEEN CRAFT CLUB – Make something fun and useful after school. Crafts include bottle cap necklaces, button making, and more. For grades 6-12.

The annual spring book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Bay Village Library will be Saturday, April 24; Monday, April 26; and Tuesday, April 27. The library is closed on Sunday.

The book sale will be held during regular library hours on Saturday and Monday and until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. There is a wide range of adult and children's hardback and paperback books, as well as DVDs, CDs, audio books and magazines.

Items are priced to sell and have been categorized for easy selection. Tuesday is "bag day" when patrons can buy a bagful of books for $1.00. Bags are provided by the library.

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Monday, April 17 (7 p.m.) POWER OF PLANT NUTRITION IN DISEASE PREVENTION – Learn why fruits and vegetables are so essential in obtaining optimal health, building a strong immune system, and preventing disease.

Monday, April 19 (7 p.m.) AUTHOR VISIT – JOHN STARK BELLAMY II – John Stark Bellamy II will return to the Cleveland area to talk about his new book, "Cleveland's Greatest Disasters: 16 Tragic True tales of Death and Destruction: An Anthology." A book signing will follow the presentation.

Wednesday, April 21 (7 p.m.) HERBAL THERAPIES FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF – Find out how to relieve stress and anxiety through the use of herbal therapy with the Willow Arts Center, a holistically based health center.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Thursday, April 15 (3:30 p.m.) TEEN CRAFT CLUB – Make something fun and useful after school. Crafts include bottle cap necklaces, button making, and more. Grades 6-12.

Westlake Porter Public Library invites Westshore residents to celebrate National Library Week by attending one of several special programs between April 11 and April 17. National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers which takes place each April.

Programs being offered include a Star Wars Family Fun Fair, a "Twilight"-themed program, a comic book drawing class for teens and the annual Investor’s Breakfast:

For Kids

Tuesday, April 13 (11 a.m. & 2, 4 and 7 p.m.) and Thursday, April 15 (11 a.m. & 2, 4 and 7 p.m.) THE FIFTY-CENT TOUR – Confused by the catalog? Lost in the stacks? Stop by the Youth Services Department for a tour! For kids and grown-ups alike!

Westlake Porter Public Library users can get library account status updates in a convenient new way – by text message. The types of information provided via text message include notification that items on hold are now available, material is due soon, and material is overdue.

To sign up, library customers should visit the library’s Circulation Desk. There is no charge from WPPL for the service, however users should be aware that they may incur charges from their cell phone service provider.

Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9 (2 p.m.) SPRING BREAK MOVIES – Catch some cool movies during the school break!

• April 8: "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" – Forecast: Cloudy… and watch out for falling meatballs!
• April 9: "Where the Wild Things Are" – Journey with Max to the land of the Wild Things.

Please register one week prior to each show date.

Tuesday, April 6 (7-7:30 p.m.), Wednesday, April 14 (3:30-4 p.m.) and Friday, April 30 (9:30-10 a.m.) LET’S SING AND DANCE! – Join us for a fun session of singing and dancing. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. No registration required.

Wednesday, April 7 (12-4 p.m.) OPEN PLAY Wii – Get your game on during spring break! Try out our Wii system. We have "Rock Band," "Guitar Hero," "Dance Dance Revolution," "Mario Kart" and more! Bring a friend for more fun. For ages 12-18. Registration begins one week before each session.

Get ready to rock 'n' roll! Bay Middle School and Bay Village Branch Library are celebrating National Library Week with an author visit from Shelley Pearsall on April 12 at 7 p.m. Pearsall will share the entertaining stories behind her Elvis-themed book “All Shook Up.” Not only that, “Elvis” will accompany Ms. Pearsall and when he serenades the audience you’re sure to shimmy and shake in your blue suede shoes!

Pearsall is an award winning author, most notably for the Scott O’Dell award winning book “Trouble Don’t Last.” Other books include “Crooked River” and “All of the Above.” This is an entertaining program for all ages! Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event.

To register, visit cuyahogalibrary.org or call 440-871-6392.

Westlake Porter Public Library will celebrate National Library Week from April 11-17. Stop in for special programs for all ages! For more information check out the library's web calendar at http://signup.westlakelibrary.org:8080; check your issue of the library's April-May newsletter, Notes; or stop by the library!

Thursday, April 1 (7 - 8:45 p.m.) Investor Interest Group – Mark M. Tepper, CSA, of Strategic Wealth Partners will discuss Roth IRA 2.0: To Convert or Not Convert in 2010. Please register.

Friday, April 2 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Come Play With Me! – Open playtime with age appropriate toys, songs and rhymes for ages 2-5 and their caring adults. Please register one week before each session.

Saturday, April 3 (2-3 p.m.) LEGO Club – Bring your ideas and imagination! Ages 6-13. Please register one week prior to each session.

Sunday, April 4 Easter - Library Closed

Bay Village Branch Library is pleased to host a visit with nationally known author Thrity Umrigar, whose books include “The Weight of Heaven,” “The Space Between Us” and “If Today be Sweet.” The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. on April 1, and registration is requested.

While Ms. Umrigar’s books are often set in locales far from Cleveland, she examines the hopes, sorrows and fears that are the shared experiences of everyone regardless of culture, family ties or economic circumstances.  Her themes are universal and resonate with a varied audience of readers.     

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Thursday April 1 (7 p.m.) AUTHOR VISIT WITH THRITY UMRIGAR – Join nationally-known local author of "The Weight of Heaven," "If Today Be Sweet," and "The Space Between Us." A book signing will follow the presentation.

 Thursday, April 15 (7 p.m.) POWER OF PLANT NUTRITION IN DISEASE PREVENTION – Learn why fruits and vegetables are so essential in obtaining optimal health, building a strong immune system and preventing disease. 

Monday, April 19 (7 p.m.) AUTHOR VISIT WITH JOHN STARK BELLAMY II – John Stark Bellamy II will return to the Cleveland area to talk about his new book "Cleveland's Greatest Disasters: 16 Tragic True Tales of Death and Destruction: an Anthology." A book signing will follow the presentation.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Thursday April 15 (3:30 p.m.) TEEN CRAFT CLUB – Make something fun and useful after school. Crafts include bottle cap necklaces, button making, and more. For grades 6-12.

Ohio native and multi-award-winning author Shelley Pearsall will visit Bay Village on April 12. After spending the afternoon speaking to Bay Middle School 6th graders, she will present a program that is open to the public at the Bay Village Library.

Beginning at 7 p.m. she will discuss writing in general and her style and ideas specifically. Books will be available for signing at the program. 

Her first historical fiction novel, "Trouble Don't Last," won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction in 2003, and the novel "All of the Above" was a 2007 ALA Notable book.

Shelley graduated from the College of Wooster and holds a master's degree in Education form John Carroll University. Although no longer a classroom teacher, she enjoys visiting schools as a guest author. Shelley is at work on her next book – an historical fiction novel set in 1945. 

Bay Village Branch Library’s 7th and 8th grade Show Your Colors juried art show officially opened with a public reception on March 6 at 3 p.m. This year the show was judged by three Cuyahoga County area residents who are very active in the art community.

Jim McNamara, Art Protector for the Cleveland Art Museum; Brian Jones, owner of Brian Jones Gallery in Little Italy; and Joleen Arthur, watercolor artist and teacher at Bethany Lutheran School, all donated their time to judge the students' art. Parents, teachers and students mingled with the student artists and judges during the reception.

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, March 9 (7 p.m.) STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS – Speak with experts about financing your business and learn how to apply for financing.

Saturday, March 13 (2 p.m.) BIT O' THE IRISH – Join us as the Irish Band “Turn the Corner” celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Celtic Music.

TEEN DEPARTMENT

Thursday, March 11 (3:30 p.m.) SPEAK UP ABOUT BOOKS – Do you have something to say about a book you read and liked? Record podcasts of your favorite books that will be posted on our website for others looking for a good read. We’ll help you create and record your review. Don’t forget the signed permission form so you can participate. Ages 11-18.

Would you like to sharpen your mind, join in a good discussion and have fun doing it? Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Continuing Education is sponsoring a course called “Springboard to History” at the Bay Village Library. The eight-week class will be held Mondays at 10 a.m. beginning March 15.

This promises to be a provocative, historic overview of mankind which will start at the beginning and finish with today, journeying from the Stone Age to Bill Gates. The text used for the class is “The Human Story,” by J. C. Davis. The teacher/leader will be Dick Michel.