CPL 2011
SPONSORED: Octavofest, a celebration of the book and paper arts, features Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife and The Night Bookmobile, book artist and papermaker. Cleveland Public Library, Thu 10/13 at 6:30PM, located at East 6 and Superior Avenue. Learn more about this special event and other authors visiting CPL at CPL.org.
SPONSORED: It seems that there isn't much Jimmy Santiago Baca can't accomplish; after ten volumes of poetry published, a novel, a memoir and a children's book, what’s next? Find out when Baca opens the doors to the 2011-12 season of Writers & Readers Series at Cleveland Public Library, Sat 9/24 at 2PM, located at East 6 and Superior Avenue. CPL.org.
SPONSORED: Few people have endured the tragedy that came to Brooks Douglass and his family in 2002. He not only survived, but he tells a story of forgiveness in "Heaven's Rain," a movie he produced and directed. The program begins with a screening, followed by a personal conversation with Brooks Douglass. Film producer and actor, lawyer, businessman, and former State Senator of Oklahoma -- you will want to meet this remarkable man. CPL.org.
SPONSORED: World Wide Knit in Public Day... Calling all knitters! Show off your favorite projects and trade tips, tricks and techniques with fellow crafters. Learning to knit? Explore Cleveland Public Library's excellent collection of knitting and crochet books. Sat 6/11, 10:30AM @ Main Library Eastman Reading Garden, Collinwood Branch and Mt. Pleasant Branch. CPL.org
SPONSORED: Literature as performance art Author Anchee Min went from learning English from Sesame Street to having her books praised by The New York Times Book Review and Booklist. Discover why this author and her public talks have been called "performance art- raw, moving, thought provoking, distressing, and delightfully funny," when she arrives at Cleveland Public Library for the Writers & Readers Series on Sun 5/1 at 2PM. CPL.org.
SPONSORED: The Final Four! Voting for March Book Madness at CPL.org continues through tomorrow, Thu 4/1. The Final Four are: (NEED LIST OF FINAL FOUR) Which will become the Champion Novel? Championship Round runs from April 2-4. Vote now and check back daily for real time stats. You could win a Nook! CPL.org
SPONSORED: Vote For Your Champion Novel! March Book Madness at CPL.org is down to the "Elite 8!" Have you voted for your Champion Novel? Vote now and check back daily for real time stats. You could win a Nook! CPL.org
SPONSORED: Real Men Read! Bring your favorite book about leadership to "Three Men and a Book," a book discussion by men, for men on their lunch hour. All are welcome on Thu 3/31 from 12-1PM at the Cleveland Public Library Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, East Sixth and Superior. Free boxed lunches will be provided to anyone who registers in advance by emailing: programs@cpl.org, or calling 216.623.2921. CPL.org
SPONSORED: Have You Picked?
March Book Madness at CPL.org continues with First Round voting. Competition heats up to pick the Champion Novel from 4 "conferences:" Classics, Favorites & Prize Winners, African American, and Young Adult. Have you picked? You could win a Nook. CPL.org
SPONSORED: Aficionados: Don't Miss This Event! Catch up with Robert Olmstead, author of the award-winning novel Coal Black Horse, on Sun 3/20 at 2PM at Cleveland Public Library's Writers & Readers Series. Literary aficionados will not want to miss out. This event is offered at NO CHARGE, so make sure to arrive early to grab your seat. Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, East 6th and Superior Avenue. http://www.cpl.org CPL.org]]
SPONSORED: Pick Your Bracket and Win! The ultimate in literary sports, Cleveland Public Library's March Book Madness at CPL.org pins great novels against each other in classic NCAA tournament style. Submit your Final Four bracket and Champion Novel. Correctly predict and automatically enter a drawing for a Nook eReader! CPL.org
Angela Arnold uses Cleveland Public Library a lot. For her marketing business, MagnaVaria, she does research, using free subscription databases, business directories and market research that she otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. And she loads up on eBooks, available at CPL.org. Plus, she's involved in lots of extracurricular sports activities, including 3 or 4 basketball leagues.
Watch the video as Angela talks about March Book Madness at CPL this month, where you can win a Nook eBook reader by picking your favorite brackets and winners. Watch this video and get more information here.
SPONSORED: March Book Madness Invades CPL! The ultimate in literary sports, Cleveland Public Library's March Book Madness at CPL.org pins great novels against each other in classic NCAA tournament style. Submit your Final Four bracket and Champion Novel. Correctly predict and automatically enter a drawing for a Nook eReader! CPL.org
SPONSORED: Welcome in the Year of the Rabbit! Cleveland Public Library's Lunar New Year Celebration has become an annual tradition at the Library that features the Lion Dance, which is always a crowd favorite. Grab your family and friends for entertainment that everyone will enjoy! The festivities begin on Sat 3/12 from 1PM – 3PM in the Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium. www.CPL.org.
SPONSORED: Best-selling author and Cleveland's own Paula McLain introduces her brand new novel, The Paris Wife, a fascinating portrait of Ernest Hemmingway's first marriage, at Cleveland Public Library's Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium on Sat 3/5 at 2PM. Visit www.CPL.org or call 216.623.2921 for more information.
SPONSORED: Soul of the Village Women's Workshop at CPL will launch the Women of a New Tribe exhibit, a photographic tribute to the beauty of African-American women. Learn to direct your tremendous power and potential by attending a one-day workshop on Sat 2/5, 10AM – 3:30PM with other women who have helped shape the village we call Cleveland. Visit CPL.org to reserve your seats today! Exhibit runs through April.
SPONSORED: Remember, Celebrate, Act! Join Cleveland Public Library for the annual commemorative program in celebration of the achievements Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with guest speaker, George Fraser, president of FraserNet and who is considered by many to be one of the foremost authorities on networking and building effective relationships. On Mon 1/17 at 1PM, 1962 Stokes Boulevard. CPL.org
SPONSORED: Winterfest at CPL Between carriage rides and pictures with Santa, stop at the Cleveland Public Library for music, hot cocoa and cookies! Enjoy a musical concert and sing-along on Sat 11/27 from 2-3PM at the Main Library's Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, East 6th and Superior Avenue. http://www.CPL.org.