Local author and professor Thrity Umrigar sat down with us recently to discuss the writing of her first children's book, When I Carried You in My Belly, and other topics. She also told us a bit about her upcoming event at Lee on Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m., which...
Shattering Silences with Christopher Johnston
Local author, playwright, and journalist Christopher Johnston recently sat down with us to discuss his new book, Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice. As part of our ongoing Cedar-Coventry author...
JFSA & PLAN Northeast Ohio host nature-themed show in Lee Road’s art gallery
This July, the Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland and PLAN Northeast Ohio will host a special show in Lee Road's art gallery highlighting the healing properties of nature. Stop by the gallery anytime during normal library hours to view 48 gorgeous pieces...
Local artist to host Thoreau-inspired show in library art gallery this June
July 12, 2017 marked the 200th birthday of Henry David Thoreau, American author, philosopher, and naturalist. As a member of a group known as the Transcendentalists, he has made an enduring contribution to the world in the areas of literature, the environment, and...
Q&A with Terri Libenson, author of “The Pajama Diaries” and “Positively Izzy”
In anticipation of her upcoming event with Heights Libraries on Wednesday, May 9, local author Terri Libenson spoke with us about her writing process, favorite authors, and upcoming book, Positively Izzy. How would you describe your new book, Positively Izzy? ...
Q & A with David Giffels
In anticipation of his upcoming reading at Heights Libraries, local author David Giffels very generously answered a few questions for us regarding his writing process, favorite authors, and recently published memoir, Furnishing Eternity: A Father, a Son, a Coffin, and...