Jason Lea

Join author Jennifer Weiner as she discusses her newest surefire bestseller, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, during a special online chat at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26.

Weiner’s newest novel is set in the world of early 2000s pop music. The Griffin Sisters — charming Zoe and musical prodigy Cassie — enjoy a whirlwind year of fame before abruptly breaking up. Two decades later, Zoe’s daughter goes on a quest to discover why the band broke up and the sisters don’t speak.

Click here to register for Weiner’s author talk. A recording of the program will be available to watch afterward.

Weiner is the bestselling author of In Her Shoes, Big Summer, The Breakaway, and many more.

Learn how to use an air fryer during a free cooking demonstration with local chef LaDonna Oltmanns!

Her demonstration will be 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at our Main Branch. She’ll show the air fryer’s ease and versatility while preparing appetizers, an entree, sides and dessert.

The demonstration is free to attend. Due to limited space, registration is required. Click here to register for the air fryer class or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

One of the most legendary villains in cinematic history was performed by a kindhearted kindergarten teacher from Cleveland! Learn the true story of Margaret Hamilton — the actress who played the Wicked Witch — when her biographer visits us.

Don Billie spent years researching Margaret Hamilton: From Cleveland, Ohio, to the Land of Oz. And he uncovered a paradox underlying Hamilton and her most famous role. The Wicked Witch terrified countless kids, but Hamilton loved children.

Before becoming a fulltime actress, she taught kindergarten at Hough Elementary. She also reprised her “wicked” role twice — once on Sesame Street and then on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.

Learn more during Billie’s author talk at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, at our Main Branch. The program is free to attend. Due to limited space, registration is required. Click here to register for Billie’s author talk or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 1.

• Click here to watch more author interviews on our YouTube channel!

Kids (ages two to six) can celebrate the hit show Bluey during our Bluey Bash at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 17, in our Main Branch.

The children will enjoy Bluey-themed crafts, activities, and snack. The bash is free to join. Due to limited space, registration is required. Click here to RSVP for the Bluey Bash or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.

The week of March 17 is Spring Break for several area schools, and our library has stuffed our event calendar with fun programs for families. Visit our event calendar to see the many options that week!

Kids (in kindergarten through fourth grade) can become energy explorers during a special program with NOPEC at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at our Main Branch.

NOPEC is the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council. They have partnered with us to offer hands-on activities that show how energy works. That includes NOPEC’s energy bike, which demonstrates how much pedaling power is needed to illuminate a light bulb. It also shows how mechanical energy (moving something) is turned into electricity.

Children can try the energy bike, as long as their grownup signs a waiver.

The program is free to attend. Due to limited space, registration is required. Click here to sign up for the Energy Explorers program or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.