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It’s a dream come true for bibiophiles and library fans with a sweet tooth: On Sept. 18, at 7 to 9:30 p.m., more than 15 restaurants will participate in the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation’s Fifth Annual Dessert Extravaganza. The event will be at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road in Stow. [...]
I attended a very interesting and enlightening panel discussion last night at the Twinsburg Library. The three panelists included Liz Murphy from the Learned Owl Book Shop in Hudson, Donald Hassler, professor at Kent State University, and Ed Rossman, author and librarian at Shaker Heights Public Library. Some of the insights shared: • E-books, [...]
Getting a library card is not just handy for checking out the latest bestselling book or the current blockbuster hit. If you can surf the World Wide Web and can navigate your library’s web site, it also can unlock access to a multitude of handy databases. One of my favorites is Reference USA. I’ve used [...]
The Illusion Factory, a touring theater company which specializes in bringing shows to children and teens, staged an adaptation of “If You Take a Mouse to School” at the Cuyahoga Falls library. The children in the full auditorium really seemed to enjoy the antics of Mouse, and the frantic efforts of his friend the Boy [...]
Local author Adam Besenyodi will visit the Fairlawn-Bath branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Libraries Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; those wishing to attend are encouraged to RSVP at 330-66-4888 or in person at the library.
The Hudson Library and Historical Society will host Cleveland Heights author Dan Chaon, who will discuss his new novel, Await Your Reply, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. For more information,call 330-653-6658, ext. 1010 or visit http://www.hudsonlibrary.org/EventsFall09DanChaon.html. Questions also may be directed via e-mail to askus@hudson.lib.oh.us.
Presidential historian H.W. Brands will visit The Hudson Library and Historical Society as part of the library’s Flood Family Lecture Oct. 1. Brands will talk aboutFranklin Delano Roosevelt and his presidency at 7 p.m. Following his speech, Brands will greet the public and sign copies of his books at a reception in the library’s rotunda. [...]
Well, it looks as if this issue was resolved: http://libwww.freelibrary.org/donate/thankyou.cfm To say I am glad to hear this would be a gross understatement.
My collegue Mary Louise (Shine a Light) found and posted this item at her blog: http://blogs.dixcdn.com/shine_a_light/2009/09/16/ Wow, just…wow. What a tragedy.
Bibliophiles with a sweet tooth will enjoy this event. More than 14 restaurants will participate in the Stow-Munroe Falls Library Foundation’s Fourth Annual Dessert Extravaganza on Sept. 19 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The event will be at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Road. The featured item of the evening will [...]