Shaker Library: Strengthening our community and transforming lives
by bringing together people, information, and ideas.
Imagine. Discover. Connect.
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Join Us this November for a First Look
at Design Plans for Main Library
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Shaker Library is evolving to meet our community’s needs. Come to one of our Open Houses to get a first look at the design plans for the Main Library Renovation, which have been informed by feedback from our community. Members of the Shaker Heights
Library Board of Trustees
will be available to answer questions and discuss the plans.
7-8:30 pm Thursday, November 21
11 am-12:30 pm Saturday, November 23
in the Main Library Reading Room
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Share a picture book with someone you love.
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Afternoon Matinee: 2-5 pm Saturday, November 2 at Main Library
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Watch this film about Native American-based sports mascots and the Washington R*dskins and discuss it afterwards.
Using interviews from both those in favor of changing the name and those against. The film presents a deeper analysis of the issues surrounding the Washington team name and examines the history of Native American cultural appropriation.
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Medicare Counseling: 10 am-3:30 pm Monday, November 4 at Main Library
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Get accurate, unbiased information about Medicare from a representative from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP). Sign up to learn about important changes to Medicare in 2020. Find out how the October 15 - December 7 Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period can work for you. Bring your list of prescription drugs to compare plans for 2020.
Space is limited. You MUST register in advance for this program by calling: 216-991-2030 for a specific 45-minute appointment.
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Knitting at the Library: 10 am-noon Wednesday, November 6 at Main Library or 7-8:30 pm Wednesday, November 20 at Bertram Woods Branch
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Feeling at loose ends?
Bring a project and get or give help in the morning November 6 with experienced knitter Elfriede Heaney or in the evening November 20 with experienced knitter Fern Braverman.
No registration required.
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Pre-Retirement Education Workshops for Older Adults: 7-8 pm Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20 at Main Library
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Click on the links to register for each program individually.
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Meet the Artist: Dr. Richard Cohen 2-3 pm Sunday, November 10 at Main Library
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Meet Dr. Richard Cohen, a retired dentist, who began painting with pastels ten years ago. He enjoys painting landscapes that he and his wife have observed over their many travels. Artwork is available for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Library Endowment Fund.
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What We're Reading this November
- An intimate, informative novel of the secret love of Eleanor Roosevelt and her longtime friend and companion Lorena Hickok;
- A Pulitzer Prize-winning author offers his perspective on American history and reassures readers that our county has historically found its "better angels;"
- A brutal murder investigation set in 18th century Stockholm;
- A gay man in a midlife crisis loses a lover and gets caught up in the memories of childhood and his first love, and
- An exciting adventure written as a memoir by a former slave named George Washington Black.
Discuss these interesting titles or borrow the books and read them on your own.
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How Do We Increase Voter Turnout in the November 2020 Election?
7 pm Wednesday November 13 at Main Library
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The League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland-Shaker Chapter and the Library present a panel discussion on Ways to Improve Participation in the November 2020 Election
moderated by
Jen Miller,
Director, League of Women Voters Ohio
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Panelists include:
Crystal Bryant, Co-Director,
Cleveland Vote
s,
Mike Brickner, Ohio State Director, All Voting Is Local,
and
Anthony W. Perlatti, Director, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
No registration required
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Programs for Children in Grades K-6
Check Our Calendar for More Opportunities for All Ages
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Lego Free Play
3 pm
Mondays
Main Library
Drop in and build with others.
No registration
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4 pm
Thursday
November 14
Main Library
Build a sweet DNA sequence with candy.
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AfterSchool Artists
4:15 pm
Monday
November 18
Main Library
Learn about a famous artist and make art in the same style.
No registration.
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4:15 pm
Wednesday
November 20
Main Library
Listen to a story, enjoy a snack, and weave a basket.
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Our doggy listeners are certified therapy dogs and love to listen to stories.
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Building Youth Power in Cities: Newark/Detroit/Cleveland at the Crossroads 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesday, November 19 at Main Library
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Learn how design & planning professionals are collaborating with young people to build cities for the future.
Join
Jae Shin and Damon Rich
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urban designers at
HECTOR
Urban Design Practice in Newark, NJ, for a discussion about intergenerational work to make change and to build things in Newark, Philadelphia, and Detroit.
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Libraries will close at
5:30 pm Wednesday, November 27
and remain closed all day
Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Visit us online and take advantage of our
eLibrary
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We reopen 9 am Friday, November 29.
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Check Our November Calendar
for More Events and Activities
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Please share our Library eNews with your friends. The programs listed above are just a few of many interesting Library offerings this month.
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