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Connie Schultz discusses her new picture book Lola and the Troll. She also talks about:

• the delight of working with illustrator Sandy Rodriguez
• how Lola wouldn’t have existed without Casey McIntyre
• the third grade teacher that changed Connie’s life
• her grandkids’ favorite picture book

In addition to Lola, Schultz has also written the essay collection Life Happens, political memoir …and His Lovely Wife, and novel The Daughters of Erietown.

• Connie Schultz discusses Daughters of Erietown

Discover the cultural history of America’s favorite foods during an online conversation with Smithsonian Institution Curator Paula Johnson  at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2.

Johnson will discuss the new book, Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People and Innovations That Feed Us. She’ll explain how immigration, migration, advertising, and extraordinary individuals like Brownie Wise and James Beard shaped what American families ate.

Sign up to join the conversation here. A recording of the program will be available to watch afterward.

Looking for something constructive to do during Spring Break? Kids can build sweet Peeps houses and teens can construct their own miniature libraries during a pair of programs on Wednesday, March 27, at our Main Branch.

At 1 p.m., children (ages seven to 12) can use graham crackers, frosting, candies and Peeps to make a fun Easter decoration. Register here.

Then at 2 p.m., teens (grades seven through 12^th) can build their own tiny libraries to keep. Register here.

Both programs are free, and the library will provide all the supplies. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up at the hyperlinks above or call us at 440-255-8811.

Looking for something that your children can enjoy when they’re off school this Spring Break? We’re hosting a Free Magic Show for families at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, at our Main Branch.

Mr. Zap – a popular local magician – will perform a stupendous show filled with juggling, jokes, magic and puppets.

The show is free to watch and open to all kids, ages 12 and younger, along with their adults. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call us at 440-255-8811 ext. 3.

Meet feathered, furry and scaly friends from the Lake Metroparks at our Lake Branch at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 25.

Kids can meet the animals and learn about their habitats, favorite foods and more during this free library program. These animal ambassadors are native species to Ohio and residents from Lake Metroparks’ Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center in Kirtland.

The program is open to kids of all ages. Due to limited space, registration is required. Sign up online or call our Lake Branch at 440-257-2512.