Upcoming Programs at the Library Adult Programs Killer Heat: Cool Off with Hot Mysteries Sunday, August 10 at 1:15 p.m. Join the Northeast Ohio Chapter of Sisters in Crime for a fun afternoon dedicated to the mystery genre. Mystery expert Dr. Katherine Clark will interview special guest author Daniel Stashower. Also participating are local authors Shelley Costa, Amanda Flower, Kylie Logan, Mara Purnhagen, Sam Thomas and Jane Turzillo; librarian Cari Dubiel; freelance editor Jennifer Fisher; and bookstore manager Jim Huang. Learn about current trends, what editors look for, and hear what our authors are reading, writing and recommending. The afternoon ends with a mystery trivia contest. A Constellation of Vital Phenomena – Book Discussion Tuesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. Discuss this 2014 Anisfield-Wolf Award winner for fiction, A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, by Anthony Marra. The Anisfield-Wolf Award recognizes books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures. For over 79 years, the distinguished books’ earning Anisfield-Wolf prizes have opened and challenged our minds. Play Reading Group: Cat on A Hot Tin Roof Monday, August 18 at 7 p.m. Join actor/director Brian Westerley as he leads the group in a reading of Tennessee’s Williams’ steamy classic. Plays are available at the library. My Promised Land – Book Discussion Tuesday August 26 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a discussion about My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel, by Ari Shavit, a 2014 Anisfield-Wolf non-fiction award winner. The program will be moderated by Margaret Reardon, with Karen Long of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and Dan Moulthrop of The City Club of Cleveland. The author will be speaking at the City Club on Friday, September 12. Books are available at the library while supplies last. Louis Sockalexis: Baseball’s First Indian Wednesday, August 27 at 7 p.m. Find out how much you really know about Louis Sockalexis, thought to be the inspiration for the name of The Cleveland Indians. Author Ed Rice will share his years of research on Sockalexis’ significance as a baseball player, the history of the team’s nickname, and provide insight on the Chief Wahoo debate. Author David Laskin Wednesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. Meet the author of The Family: Three Journeys Into the Heart of the Twentieth Century, a sweeping epic that spans the three great upheavals that affected Jews in the twentieth century: immigration, two world wars, and the founding of Israel. Laskin is the bestselling author of The Children’s Blizzard and several other non-fiction books. He writes for The New York Times and The Washington Post. The Family was chosen as Amazon Best Book of the Month. Books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Mac’s Backs-Books on Coventry. Children’s Programs Friday Family Fun: Sun Celebration! Wednesday, August 6 at 1:30 p.m. Ages 2-8 with a caregiver Come and celebrate the summer with our salute to the sun! Hear sunny stories and make your own sun catcher. Old-Fashioned Family Game Night Monday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. For Families Beat the summer heat, grab your family and friends and enjoy an old-fashioned game night with a wide variety of board games for all ages. Come and try something new and enjoy snacks and good, old-fashioned family fun! Hebrew Storytime Wednesday, August 27 at 4 p.m. Ages 2-8 and a caregiver Enjoy a Hebrew/English storytime when we will hear stories, songs and finger plays in Hebrew and English. Presented in cooperation with the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland. To register for the above-listed programs, please visit the branch page at www.cuyahogalibrary.org or call 216.831.6868. For ALL Your Landscaping Needs COMPLETE LAWN & YARD SERVICE Lawn Maintenance • Mulching Lawn Installation and More Have it done right the first time. Call us today for a free estimate. 216.581.9103 August 2014 n Beachwood Buzz 45