Volume VIII | March 2018
March News
Call for Artists
Entry dates for the 19th Annual Barbara Luton Art Competition are from 3-5 pm Friday, March 2 and from noon to 4 pm Saturday, March 3.

Artists should bring their artwork to the Boardroom on the Main Library second floor along with a nonrefundable check in the amount of $30 made payable to Shaker Heights Public Library. The Gallery-Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, March 25.

Educational Travel Information
Do you like to travel and enjoy learning and exploring new places? Join Road Scholar Ambassador Gerald Polizzi to learn about Road Scholar–America’s first and world’s largest educational travel organization for adults–when he speaks at Bertram Woods Branch at 3 pm Saturday, March 3.
Shaker Library History Day Prize Recognizes Student Research and Scholarship
Shaker Library celebrates research and scholarship Monday evening March 5 at Bertram woods Branch when it honors Shaker Middle School students' accomplishments at the 2018 Region 3 Ohio History Day Competition.

Thanks to David Saluga and Debra Quarles from Shaker Middle School and special thanks to Susan and Tim Gall and FactCite Online for underwriting the Shaker Library History Day Prize.
One Community Reads Continues and Culminates in Author Visit
You've read and discussed the book, now come to our panel discussion on Renters, Landlords and Neighbors held at 7 pm Wednesday, March 7 at Main Library.

Matthew Desmond will be at the Ohio Theater from 7-8:30 pm Thursday, March 15. If you can't get tickets or aren't able to make the trip downtown, come to Main Library and watch him when we live stream his performance.

March is Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month, a time when we honor the accomplishments of women. Visit the library to find displays of books by and about some amazing women. Take our Famous Women IQ Test and then visit the library to find displays of books by and about these and many other amazing women. Need suggestions? Ask a librarian.

From 4-5 pm Thursday, March 1 at Main Library children can learn about some famous women and then pose as one in the library's special photo booth. They are then welcome to take their photo home with them.

Spring Programs for Gardeners
Whether you are looking to keep pesky animals out of your garden or seeking to learn how to spiff up your yard's landscape, Shaker Library has a program for you. Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners will suggest deer and rabbit resistant plants when they speak on Wednesday, March 14 at Main Library. On Thursday, March 22 at Main Library, author and landscape designer Bobbie Schwartz will speak about choosing the right plants to boost your home's curb appeal.
Shaker Library Has Something to Help Everyone Blossom this March
Click on our March calendar on the left to find something to appeal to everyone in your family. Then be sure to check out our books, movies, and music. As always, if you need help, ask a librarian.
Shaker Library has placed a 1.9-mill levy on the May 8 Ballot. Read the facts.
April 9, 2018 is the last day to register to vote in the May 8, 2018 Primary Election.