Former Heights Libraries Director Steve Wood Dies at 81
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that our former Heights Libraries director Stephen D. Wood passed away last week in […]
New Adult and Teen Books
What Strange Paradise
Written by: Omar El Akkad More bodies have washed up on the shores of a small island. Another overfilled, ill-equipped, dilapidated ship has sunk under […]
The Other Passenger
Written by: Louise Candlish It all happens so quickly. One day you’re living the dream, commuting to work by ferry with your charismatic neighbor Kit […]
Isn’t It Bromantic?
Written by: Lyssa Kay Adams Elena Konnikova has lived her entire adult life in the shadows. As the daughter of a Russian journalist who mysteriously […]
Rachel to the Rescue
Written by: Elinor Lipman Rachel Klein is sacked from her job at the White House after she sends an email criticizing Donald Trump. As she […]
The Therapist
Written by: B. A. Paris When Alice and Leo move into a newly renovated house in The Circle, a gated community of exclusive houses, it […]
Such a Quiet Place
Written by: Megan Miranda Welcome to Hollow’s Edge, where you can find secrets, scandal, and a suspected killer—all on one street. Hollow’s Edge used to […]
While We Were Dating
Written by: Jasmine Guillory Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy, family drama he’s […]
The Comfort of Monsters
Written by: Willa C. Richards In the summer of 1991, a teenage girl named Dee McBride vanished in the city of Milwaukee. Nearly thirty years […]
Kill All Your Darlings
Written by: David Bell After years of struggling to write following the deaths of his wife and son, English professor Connor Nye publishes his first […]
Falling
Written by: T. J. Newman You just boarded a flight to New York. There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard. What you don’t […]
The Seven Day Switch
Written by: Kelly Harms Celeste Mason is the Pinterest stay-at-home supermom of other mothers’ nightmares. Despite her all-organic, SunButter-loving, free-range kids, her immaculate home, and […]
Survive the Night
Written by: Riley Sager Josh Baxter, the man behind the wheel, is a virtual stranger to Charlie. They met at the campus ride board, each […]
Morningside Heights
Written by: Joshua Henkin When Ohio-born Pru Steiner arrives in New York in 1976, she follows in a long tradition of young people determined to […]
Two Old Men and a Baby: Or, How Hendrik and Evert Get Themselves into a Jam
Written by: Hendrik Groen Translated by: Hester Velmans Hendrik Groen and Evert Duiker, faithful friends in good and bad times, are well over seventy and […]
Cold Hearted
Written by: Serena Valentino It’s a familiar tale: A kind and beautiful young girl, reeling from loss. A doting father, frantic to bring a mother’s […]
Any Way the Wind Blows
Written by: Rainbow Rowell In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And […]
The Betrayed
Written by: Kiera Cass Can you follow your heart when it’s already broken? After fleeing Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved Silas behind, […]
Robert B. Parker’s Payback
Written by: Mike Lupica PI Sunny Randall has often relied on the help of her best friend Spike in times of need. When Spike’s restaurant […]
Every Vow You Break
Written by: Peter Swanson Abigail Baskin never thought she’d fall in love with a millionaire. Then she met Bruce Lamb. He’s a good guy, stable, […]
New Children's Books
The Cat Wants Cuddles
Written by: P. Crumble Illustrated by: Lucinda Gifford For ages 3 to 5. Kevin is a spunky, independent cat who does not want a pat. […]
Frankenslime
Written by: Joy Keller Illustrated by: Ashley Belote For ages 4 to 7. Victoria Franken is a slime scientist. Her experiments lead to amazing slimes. Until, one […]
Except Antarctica
Written and Illustrated by: Todd Sturgell For ages 4 to 8. When the narrator explains that turtles are found on every continent except Antarctica, one […]
Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter
Written by: Jamie Michalak Illustrated by: Kelly Murphy For ages 3 to 7. Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter is both a rollicking story with a dash […]
Lala’s Words: A Story of Planting Kindness
Written and Illustrated by: Gracey Zhang For ages 4 to 8. Lala wants to run, jump, and play, though her mother would prefer her to […]
Ten Thousand Tries
Written and Illustrated by: Amy Makechnie For ages 8 to 12. Twelve-year-old Golden Maroni is determined to channel his hero, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, and […]
New Movies
Stardust
Chronicles a young David Bowie’s (Johnny Flynn) first visit to the US – a trip that sparked the invention of his iconic alter ego Ziggy […]
Equal Standard
New York City police officers lives collide in interweaving stories of race, rank, loss, and betrayal. Reserve the DVD
Mortal Kombat
MMA fighter Cole Young must train to unlock his true power and stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high […]
No Man’s Land
When a vigilante border patrol turns fatal, a man flees on horseback – the law hot on his heels – seeking forgiveness from the victim’s […]
Separation
A young girl mourning the death of her mother starts to see creatures based on her father’s unsettling art come to life. Reserve the DVD
Sublet
Starring Tony Award-winning and Emmy-nominated John Benjamin Hickey and featuring the debut of Niv Nissim, Sublet focuses on a New York Times writer (Hickey) who […]
Jakob’s Wife
After an encounter with ‘The Master’, a minister’s wife discovers a new sense of power and an appetite for living bolder – and drinking blood. […]
The Undoing
In this HBO limited series, a successful therapist, wife and mother tries to survive in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster. Reserve […]
Upcoming Events
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Rooms A, B & Brody/Nelson ]
Date: Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Start time: 5:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Primary Election
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Start time: 5:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Primary Election
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Family, Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring your babies and blankets in for books, bopping and bouncing as we bring back this lap-sit program. Baby Bonanza is for babies who are not yet walking. These programs will be located at Fairfax Elementary. Registration begins July 19.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Staff Use
Description: Board of Trustees Committees & Board Meeting
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event ]
Date: Monday, August 2nd, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer's disease. Presented by the Cleveland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Please register through their Helpline (800.272.3900) or this link: https://bit.ly/2P2LzhI
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Rooms A, B & Brody/Nelson ]
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Start time: 5:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Primary Election
Branch: University Heights Branch [ Meeting Room 1 & 2 ]
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Start time: 5:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Primary Election
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event ]
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: This class covers the basics of PowerPoint, including creating a slideshow featuring text and pictures, rearranging slides, and saving and printing the presentation. Familiarity with mouse and keyboard. This class will be held virtually. A valid email address is required. Information about accessing the class will be sent to your email address prior to class. Registration begins July 20.
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event [2] ]
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Start time: 6:00 pm
Age group: School Age, Children
Event type: Summer Reading, Storytime, Social
Description: Join the Noble Library staff for a virtual show and tell featuring your furry (or scaly! or slimy!) family members. We are so excited to meet! You can prepare something to share about your pet: like a list of their favorite things or how you help take care of them. Or you can just introduce us and try to answer questions about your pet during the event. You can also join if you don't have a pet. We want to meet, chat, and celebrate summer and families and animal friends as we wrap up our Tails and Tales summer reading program! We'll read you and the animals a story, too. Registration begins July 20.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: All Ages
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Red Cross Blood Drive
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
Start time: All Day
Age group: Teen, Adult
Event type: Social
Description: Are you a true crime fan? Do you enjoy solving mysteries? If so, then you are invited to solve a murder. Follow the clues and pay close attention to the evidence. Solve case by yourself, with a friend, or as a family. Its up to you. Drop by the University Heights Branch library and pick up your murder mystery packet.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
Start time: 9:30 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring your babies and blankets in for books, bopping, and bouncing at our outdoor lap-sit program. Weather permitting. For children birth through walking.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring a blanket to sit on, and join us for stories, songs, and dancing! Weather permitting. For preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Children
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring a blanket to sit on, and join us at 11:15 for stories, songs, and dancing! Weather permitting. For preschoolers of all ages.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
Start time: 1:30 pm
Age group: Children, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Calling all crafters! Come paint, and create at Walter Stinson Park this summer! Join us every other week, starting June 9th, for fun arts and crafts projects and let your inner artist shine this summer! Ages 7 and up. Registration begins May 26th.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Start time: 10:30 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring your blankets and masks for stories, songs, and rhymes. We will be on the lawn, properly distanced and masked. On days with inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.
These programs will be located at Fairfax Elementary.
Registration Begins July 22.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Computer Classroom ]
Date: Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Start time: 2:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: This class covers basic techniques to use when performing an Internet search so you can quickly find the information you are seeking. Part of the six-part Computer Basics Series. Registration begins June 24.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Start time: 5:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: meeting to discuss new development
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room A ]
Date: Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Start time: 5:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: meeting to discuss new development
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Art/Craft
Description: Knit and socialize with other knitters! We will be meeting outdoors on the Noble lawn, weather permitting. Please be sure to bring a chair and wear your mask. If there is inclement weather we will meet on Zoom.
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event [5] ]
Date: Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Start time: 6:30 pm
Age group: Family
Event type: Social, Health/Well-being
Description: These conversation series provide a chance for caregivers to share, learn, and find support. Our partner Family Connections will facilitate the discussion and share expert advice and resources designed to strengthen families. Registration begins two weeks prior to each program date.
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event ]
Date: Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Start time: 7:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Computer
Description: Learn budget basics and how to create a simple budget worksheet using Microsoft Excel 2019. This class involves using Excel skills- inserting text, basic functions, Autosum, AutoFill, and more! Prerequisites: Excel basics or completion of Excel parts 1,2,3. This class will be held virtually. A valid email address is required. Information about accessing the class will be sent to your email address prior to class. Registration begins July 1.
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Coventry Peace Park [ Coventry Peace Park ]
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Family, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft, Food/Gardening
Description: Create your own magical fairy garden. Weather permitting. Supplies will be provided. Registration begins Friday, July 23. Ages 4 to 10.
Branch: Out of building [ Online Event ]
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Children, Family
Event type: Music, Storytime
Description: Rock 'N Read
Presented by: In Harmony Therapeutic Services
Ages: 3-5
Day: Fridays; beginning July 9-July 30
Time: 10:00-10:45am
Where: Virtual Program
Led by: Abbey Fistek, MT-BC
*Maximum of 8 participants
Rock 'n Read is a 4-week arts integrated program, a collection of music and literacy lessons for preschoolers, based on four storybooks. This program features original songs and musical activities for children that integrate music and literacy skills to improve music skills, comprehension skills, sequencing skills, new vocabulary, and so much more. The interactive lessons will give attendees an opportunity to sing, move, and play instruments while they are learning. Each storybook featured in this series is accessible through the Libby app, powered by OverDrive, where you can read these titles (and thousands more!).
Sponsored by Overdrive
*Due to materials needed support this program prior registration is required and space is limited.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Start time: 11:00 am
Age group: Family
Event type: Storytime
Description: Bring a blanket, chair or just sit in your stroller and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and dancing. Look for the library to be set up by the gazebo. Ages 0-6
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Start time: 12:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Working from home and need a break in your day? Join yoga instructor Chelsea for Virtual Lunchtime Yoga! Spend some time focusing on yourself so that you can get back to work feeling refreshed and energized. Tune in at 12 pm on the Library's Facebook page for live yoga or catch the replay later in the day!
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: Children, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft, Social
Description: Help brighten the library up at our 2nd annual chalk party. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome to participate! Ice cream and chalk will be provided.
Branch: University Heights Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Friday, August 6th, 2021
Start time: 1:00 pm
Age group: Children, School Age
Event type: Art/Craft, Social
Description: Help brighten the library up at our 2nd annual chalk party. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome to participate! Ice cream and chalk will be provided.
Branch: Lee Road Branch [ Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson Room ]
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Start time: 9:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Outreach
Description: Board of Elections Training
Branch: Coventry Village Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Start time: 10:00 am
Age group: Adult
Event type: Health/Well-being
Description: Outdoors, weather permitting. Meet under the Coventry PEACE Arch to learn the 24 short form of Tai Chi and the Eight Best Movements for Health from Qigong practice. Tai Chi and Qigong are gentle forms of exercise to bring about a total union of mind, body, and spirit and are ideal for any age.
Branch: Noble Neighborhood Branch [ No location specified ]
Date: Sunday, August 8th, 2021
Start time: 3:00 pm
Age group: Adult
Event type: Culture/History, Food/Gardening, Health/Well-being, Nature/Science
Description: Join members of the Green Noble group for monthly discussions and lectures about various green topics, such as gardening, green living/life styles, or climate change and how they impact our daily lives. You will also learn about the many green initiatives happening in the Noble neighborhood. No registration required.
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