or call 216.831.6868. Wednesday, September 7 · 7 pm Murders. About the book: As a boy in Germany in the 1930's, Erich Von Bruener was very much against his father's guidance and embarked on a business venture creating the Berlin Opera Company. When Chani Machinksi, a beautiful Jewish soprano from Warsaw, comes to audition, Erich is deeply smitten and many lives are endangered. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Thursday, September 8 · 7 pm visit to discuss his new book His Final Battle: The Last Months of Franklin Roosevelt. In this incisive account, Lelyveld examines Roos- evelt's final sixteen months, show- ing how he juggled the strategic, political and personal choices he faced. The book received a star review from Kirkus, which called it "an elegant, affecting work that of- fers fresh insights on a much-my- thologized president." Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of Mac's Backs Books on Coventry. Monday, September 12 · 7 pm and Development Centers, will teach parents how to empower their children to be responsible for themselves, their chores and their schoolwork. Topics to be covered will include instilling a good work ethic in children, teaching them how to handle disappointment, and improving their self esteem in a way that will help them to become inde- pendent and successful adults. Thursday, September 15 · 6:30 pm seminar, presented by Sylvan Learning Centers, will help you overcome your math fears and make homework time with your child easier. For parents with students in grade 1 through 8. Saturday, September 17 10 am-1 pm Monday, September 10 2-5 pm. zines, movies and music from the library's Digital Collection, anytime, anywhere. Bring your device and passwords to the library and its staff will get you started. The Digital Collection is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and there are never any late fees! No registration required. Celebrate and Create Art at the Library Sunday September 25 · 2-4 pm tures Bell Harp and Mother Goose. Create your own art during this fun-filled day with a variety of free make-and-take projects for all ages. Refresh- ments provided. Sponsored by Friends of Beachwood Library. No registration required. Begins September 26 · 2 pm issues affecting our world. The Fall session of this popular series includes four different programs. Topics include: Korean Choices (9/26), United Nations (10/10), Climate Geopolitics (10/24) and ipants should check out a Great Decisions "briefing book" at the library prior to the first program in September, once they have successfully registered online. Sponsored by Friends of the Beachwood Library. Music Study Groups Begin September 27 · 1:15 pm by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall, through informal lectures and guided listening. The classes, designed for both new and experienced music lovers, are led by Dr. Rose Breckinridge. and/or spring. The registration fees of $100 (full-series), $80 (any 2 parts), or $50 (any 1 part) include the Listening Guide, a specially prepared booklet of program notes and musical themes from the season's featured composi- tions. Pick up a mail-in registration brochure at the library. Community Programs Office at 216.231.7355 or visit clevelan- dorchestra.com. September 26, 27, 28 4-5:30 pm adults coloring. Supplies will be provided by Friends of the Beachwood Library. No registra- tion required. Grades 6-12 (Unless otherwise noted) Tuesday, September 13 · 3:30 pm their creative endeavors and ex- plore various artistic techniques. Tuesday, September 20 · 4 pm Ages 11 -14 ing, teens will construct a sim- ple circuit with parts salvaged from battery-operated toys and apply it to a machine made of drawing implements that they design. At the end of the pro- gram, the "drawing machines" are placed on large pieces of paper to see the various marks they can make. Wednesday, September 21 3:30 pm Thursdays, September 1 and 29 4 pm Grades 2 to 6 experiments and imaginative crafts. One thing's for sure, you'll always have fun. |