Adult Events
Film- The Maltese Falcon
A mysterious woman walks into the low-rent office of a hard-boiled detective. We have seen it before; but here, in the office of Sam Spade, is where it all began. With a pace that quickens as tension mounts, Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre are after one thing: The Maltese Falcon, a […] Read More
Knit & Lit Book Club
Come share your passion for great literature and show off your knitting, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery and quilting works-in-progress. Tonight we will discuss The London Seance Society by Sara Penner. Amid the shrouded parlors of Victorian London, two daring women hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead. When they […] Read More
Booked for Murder Book Club
If you share a passion for mystery, join the group each month to discuss your favorites and selections made by group members. Tonights pick is Zero Days by Ruth Ware. Jack and her husband test corporate security. Coming back from a job, she discovers him brutally murdered and ends up on the run from […] Read More
Presentation- The History of Halloween
Although she grew up with Bonfire Night, British born Julie Koening is an expert on American Halloween traditions: from their ancient Celtic roots and why we celebrate on the 31st of October to Jack and his lantern. During this lively presentation, she will also discuss Day of the Dead, Bonfire Night and similar celebrations found […] Read More
Film- Apache
Following the surrender of the great leader Geronimo, Massai (Burt Lancaster), the last Apache warrior, is captured. He manages to escape from a prison train destined for a Florida reservation and heads back to his homeland to settle down with his woman. His pursuers have other ideas. Read More
Presentation- The Children’s Book Illustrations of Roger Duvoisin
Roger Duvoisin is the Caldecott Medal winning author and illustrator behind some of our happiest picture book memories, including old friends like the Happy Lion, Petunia the silly goose and Veronica the conspicuous hippo. Join Lakewood Library as we celebrate the generous donation of original Duvoisin prints from the Jeanne Marie McGinness family with a […] Read More
Meet the Author- Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allen Poe
Book by Mark Dawidziak The circumstances surrounding Edgar Allen Poe’s death on October 7, 1849, are as mysterious and macabre as the tales he wrote. Author Mark Dawidziak, fresh from the International Edgar Allen Poe Festival in Baltimore, will stop by to discuss the life and untimely end of Poe, the consummate master of horror […] Read More
Presentation- Demythologizing the Cultural History Behind the Rolling Stones Free Concert at Altamont, California, December 6th, 1969
Presented by Dr. Michael Skladany. At their peak (1968-1972), the Rolling Stones arguably said more about the cultural history of the 1960s than any other rock band of the era. A peak moment took place at the infamous "free concert" held at Altamont, California on December 6, 1969. Using literature, film, audio and interviews with […] Read More
Meet the Author- Wandering Spark
Book by Kyle Robinson. Wandering Spark is a gripping, emotional, self-reflecting page-turner that explores the depths of our human spirit, demonstrating how our past struggles can be a catalyst to bring out the best in ourselves. Kyle Robinson is a graduate of Kent State University and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. When he isn’t […] Read More
Meet the Author- If I Can- You Can
Author and motivational speaker, William Aden, tells his story to provide hope for today’s youth who may be struggling. Read More