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Now accepting applications for Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees. Apply by May 15, 2026. For more information: lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/upl…

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Dear Miss Breed: The Children’s Librarian Who Made a Difference WordStage II Performance Sun, Mar 29 at 3 p.m. During WWII, librarian Clara Breed became a lifeline for Japanese American children in internment camps. WordStage II brings the story to life through words, & music.

Did you know you can access The Plain Dealer archives all the way back to 1989? With America’s News, Lakewood Public Library cardholders get full digital access to decades of local reporting, major events, community stories and more, right from home.

Now accepting applications for Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees. Apply by May 15, 2026. For more information: lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/about/trustees/

Now accepting applications for Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees. Apply by May 15, 2026. For more information: lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/upl…

Dune based on the book Dune by Frank Herbert Sun, March 22 at 2 p.m. Main Library Auditorium Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic comes to life in Dune, a sweeping adaptation of the classic novel about politics, prophecy, and survival on the desert planet Arrakis.

Discover the Art of Shodō: Traditional Japanese Calligraphy: For Students of All Ages & their Families Sat, March 14 at 3 p.m. Main Library Mon, March 16 at 4 p.m. Madison Branch Join us for a hands-on introduction to Shodō (書道), the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy.

Good Luck Soup: The American Experience Through Asian Eyes Wed, March 18 at 7 p.m. Main Library Auditorium Join Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Matthew Hashiguchi for a screening of Good Luck Soup, a personal look at identity, heritage & growing up multiracial in Cleveland.

Yume Daiko Taiko Drummers Sun, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. Main Library Grand Reading Room Learn more about Japanese taiko and enjoy a concert that focuses on rhythmic percussion, stamina and choregraphed movement.

On Dangerous Ground Terry Meehan Film Series Sat, March 14 at 6 p.m. Main Library Auditorium Hard‑edged detective Jim Wilson is sent upstate to cool off, but a murder case leads him to a remote home and a blind woman (Ida Lupino), who also stepped in to direct part of the film.

Kirigami Art: for Students in 2nd through 8th Grade Wed, March 11 at 4 p.m. Madison Branch Kirigami is the art of folding and cutting paper and layering papers to create a 3-D effect. Come make a fun pop-up card.

Omoiyari: A Song Film By Kishi Bashi (2023) Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Kishi Bashi’s Omoiyari is a beautiful mix of music, history and reflection on being a minority in America.

Join us March 7, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Friends’ First Saturday Book Sale, featuring a special Irish culture collection. Friends Book Sale (Main Library, Lower Level) has regular hours: M/W/F 9:30–11:30 + first Saturdays.

Now accepting applications for Lakewood Public Library Board of Trustees. Apply by May 15, 2026. For more information: lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/wp-content/upl…

Enjoy graceful Japanese dance + traditional music with The Sho-Jo-Ji Dancers. Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 2 p.m. Main Library Auditorium. Founded in 1955 by the Japanese American Citizens League–Cleveland, this all‑ages performance celebrates cultural tradition.

English Airs and Dances Performed by Katherine Calvey Sun, March 8 at 2 p.m. Main Library Auditorium Enjoy royal treatment as musician Katherine Calvey performs a set of English airs and dances on the flute while accompanied by the historic sounds of the harpsichord and more.

PROGRAM CHANGE: Women in History will now present Betty Ford & Ella Fitzgerald on March 1, 2026 at 2 PM in the Main Library Auditorium. Due to unexpected circumstances, the Jackie Kennedy Onassis portrayal has changed. Lynna Metrisin will portray Betty Ford.