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February

Author Visit with Eleanor Brown 

Saturday, February 25, 2:00 PM

Berea Branch 

Eleanor Brown is the author of The Weird Sisters, a New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and national Indie best seller about the family
dynamics of three re-united sisters. Please register.

Author and Meteorologist Dick Goddard 

Saturday, February 25,    2:00 PM

Brook Park Branch

Meet legendary Cleveland TV personality and pioneering meteorologist Dick Goddard as he celebrates a remarkable 50 years on television and his new book, Six Inches of Partly Cloudy.  Sorry—full

Meet Author Kim Harrison 

Wednesday, February 29, 7:00 PM

Strongsville Branch 

Kim Harrison is New York Times bestselling author of the Hollows series, which details the misadventures of Rachel Morgan, a witch who works as a private investigator in Cincinnati.  Registration is required.

Writers Center Stage 2011-2012 Series

March

Cleveland's Buckeye Neighborhood 

Thursday, March 1, 7:00 PM

Independence Branch 

Join John Sabol, author of Cleveland’s Buckeye Neighborhood, as he shares vintage images and memories of the Buckeye Road neighborhood— “Little Hungary” or “Little Budapest”.  Please register. 
Offered again at Parma-South, March 22 at 7 PM 

Author and Broadcaster Joe Tait 

Wednesday, March 7,    7:00 PM

Brooklyn

Meet Joe Tait, best known as the voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Tait recalls his long career, as reflected in his new book
Joe Tait: It's Been a Real Ball.  
First schedule appearance: see  Complete Schedule 

Aware and Prepared author visit 

Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 PM

Strongsville Branch 

Ronald Hanzel, author of the book Aware and Prepared, will show some easy ways to use everyday items for self-defense if needed, such as a cane, keys, and much more. For everyone, especially seniors and young women. Please register. Final appearance March 13 Parma Snow (2:30 PM)

Cleveland's Torso Murders 

Thursday, March 8   7:00 PM

Independence Branch

Join James Badal, author of two books about Cleveland's Torso
Murders, as he discusses The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run
and the story of Frank Dolezal, the only man ever charged
in the case. Please register.

Memoir of an Army Brat 

Monday, March 19   7:00 PM

South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch

Christine Kastner grew up on military bases stateside and around the world. In her book, Soldiering On– Finding My Homes: Memoir of an Army Brat, Christine recalls memories from the 1960s and her recent trip back to Okinawa.  Please register.

Writers Center Stage: Abraham Verghese 

Tuesday, March 20  7:30 PM

Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square

Best selling author takes the stage to speak about his books, brought to you by Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation and Cleveland State University. Single author events=$30  Ticket details 

Ohio Wine Odyssey 

Thursday, March 22, 7:00 PM

Orange Branch 

Meet Patricia Latimer, author of Ohio Wine Country Excursions 
and other books, who will offer educational and enlightening
stories on the wine and wineries of Northeast Ohio. 
Please register. 

Resiliency: Taking Back Your Power as a Woman

Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 PM

Southeast Branch

In honor of Women’s History Month, join psychologist and educator
Mary J. Shafer as she guides parents (particularly moms) on
how they can reduce stress and gain confidence as
advocates for their children.  Please register.

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