Seed Libraries Help Our Community Northeast Ohio staple Dave’s Market recently announced the closing of its Euclid Beach location. While a new site will open about 10 minutes from the previous spot, this change will impact those who live near…
W-E Seed Library Now open for the 2022 season! The W-E Seed Library *currently has: Basil – Genovese Beans – Celine Bush Cabbage – Golden Acre Collard – Champion Eggplant – Ping Tung Eggplant – Rosa Biance Kale – Lacinato…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle OverDrive app users, changes are coming! The legacy OverDrive app will soon be replaced with Libby, OverDrive’s newer reading app. You can still use the legacy OverDrive app…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Our popular WE Holds program and has gotten some fresh updates to the author list. Are you familiar with WE Holds? It’s kind of a library subscription to…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle We are greeting 2022 with a new addition to our WEPL digital collection that brings access to the current day’s issue of our local paper, The News-Herald. Previously,…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle The pandemic has resulted in numerous changes in our world, and one we are noticing in libraries is an acceleration of format change. The biggest shifts are away…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle I have been doing a lot of reading this summer and the month of September is dropping a slew of new books by great authors. Three that I…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle We are starting to appreciate how important truck drivers are to libraries. On July 1, there was a switch to a new provider for the daily delivery service…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Have you placed a hold on a library eBook and then been dismayed to see the estimated time when it will be ready as “several weeks”? And then…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Yes, I’m on My Phone Again..READING! You’re on your phone too much. Have you heard that from someone or from the little voice in your head? I would…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Authors and Librarians are Mutual Fans. Authors are the rock stars of the library world, and librarians (along with avid readers) are their devoted fans. But many authors…
We’re All Adults Here 2021 Adult Reading Challenge: 10 to Try by Amanda Schoen As we move into spring, we at WEPL are at the advent of a new reading journey to challenge our biggest readers. If you are a…
WE MAKE 3d Printing Looking to print a 3d object? Eastlake Library can help. WEPL patrons will be able to submit files for printing to 3d.print@welibrary.info. Some costs and guidelines apply. For more details on how and what to submit,…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Announcing hoopla 2.0! Hot Music, Holiday Films, ebooks and More. I love the music on hoopla. Taylor Swift’s brand new (December 11) album Evermore, is there right now…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle/Sarah Vargo Gift Books for New Babies Yes, we’re all adults here, but children are part of our lives. I love to give books to children as gifts, I’m…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Facts Above the Fiction As an avid reader of fiction, I love experiencing the creativity and imagination of an author as they transport me virtually to new worlds…
Voter Guide to the 2021 General Election Important Dates: Registration: Deadline is Monday, October 4, 2021. Register online or update your voter registration here: www.myohiovote.com Early voting begins at the Board of Elections Office on Tuesday, October 5 NOVEMBER 1:…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Are you looking for normal? Books can do that. I am ready for normal. I know normal is not realistic right now, so in times like these I…
Access 7,000+ digital newspapers and magazines on PressReader. Start exploring today! Newspapers including the The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Columbus Dispatch and Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Magazines including New York Review of Books, Rolling Stone, Smithsonian, The Pioneer woman and more.…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle We are Putting Books Back in Your Hands The CLEVNET catalog is fully open for business! This week, all holds became active and materials have started circulating between…
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library Reopening Plan Taking into account the guidance from public health authorities, such as the Ohio Department of Health and the Lake County General Health District, the Board of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library has approved the reopening…
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We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Library Work in a Safe, Virtual World Two months of working virtually was an interesting experience. For me, maintaining and enriching our digital access was not impacted by…
Temporarily Renew Your Library Card If you need to renew you library card, but you are unable to go to your local CLEVNET library to do so you can use the online renewal form. This will only extend your cards…
May I Help You? A Guide to Information by MaryAnn Friedlander As a WEPL librarian working from home, I soon realized just how much I missed coming to the library, seeing patrons and answering questions that make a difference in…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle What is the Library Collection? New Thinking in Tough Times. Have you seen our activities on our W-E Library YouTube channel? Can you tell we miss you?! In…
Follow our W-E Library YouTube channel See some of your favorite Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library staff as they share their skills and reach out to patrons with information, education, entertainment and just plain FUN! Here are some of our playlists: Storytimes…
We Need a Laugh: Top Ten Comedy Films by Dennis Campbell We are all in need of a laugh right now. As a community, as a nation and as individuals we are faced with something that hasn’t been seen since…
Even when our buildings are closed, you can access our digital collection from your home. Watch movies and TV shows on hoopla , Access Video On Demand, and Kanopy. Stream and download music on hoopla. Listen to eAudiobooks on hoopla and…
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library to Close Saturday, March 14, 2020 Out of concern for the well-being of our staff, our patrons, and our communities during the coronavirus pandemic, the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library has made the decision to close all library locations…
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library’s Response to the Coronavirus Public Health Situation Like public libraries across the State of Ohio, the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library is closely monitoring public health information about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The health and safety of our…
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey by Dennis Campbell There aren’t many roles where you can’t imagine another actor playing them. Kathy Bates comes to mind, or if we’re looking for a much lighter tone then Johnny Depp as Captain Jack…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle True Confessions of a Fiction Reader: I Read It. I Wasn’t Wowed. Is there something wrong with me? Am I the only person who wasn’t wowed by Where…
Words on Screen: Swimming Pool by Dennis Campbell ‘How did you get that scar on your stomach?’ ‘Is that for your book?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘The Gods did it.’ For the next set of reviews I am going to be talking about…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Get Out of the Armchair and into the Library Libraries wouldn’t exist without authors and readers, and we do our best to connect the two. This season, Willoughby-Eastlake…
Thanks for Your Support of Issue 3: A Message from the Board of Trustees On behalf of the Library’s Board and staff, we offer our sincere thanks for the support of our seven communities for approving Issue 3 on the…
Top Ten Horror Films by Dennis Campbell Playing off the idea of previous, ‘Best Of’ lists, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at some of the best films to watch this Halloween. While writing…
Movie Review Godzilla: King of the Monsters by Dennis Campbell After a five-year hiatus the Kaiju we have grown to love returned to silver screen in a film that showcases just how ferocious Godzilla can be when called upon. Picking…
Movie Review Rewatch Value: Almost Famous by Dennis Campbell Breaking from tradition, this is a series where I take a look back on films from previous decades that I feel are worth looking into. Either for their impact on the…
News-Herald Digitization Update The digitization of the News-Herald is officially completed. Access Corp has digitized 1215 rolls of film. Any microfilm that has been digitized is now permanently stored at the Willowick Library and cannot be accessed due to preservation…
Best of 2019…So Far by Dennis Campbell Since it is July, I thought it would be good for us to once again unpack all the movies that have been released in these quick six months. This year has been different…
WEPL Cardholder Exclusive New items are now available to borrow for Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library patrons. Traffic Cones for Maneuverability Practice Loan Period: 7 days Overdue Fines: $1/day No renewals Non-holdable Bike Lock Loan Period: 3 days Overdue Fines: $1/day No…
Movie Review US by Dennis Campbell And to think, if it weren’t for you…I never would’ve danced at all.’ Poignant. Captivating. Chilling. These are just three words that I could use to describe Jordan Peele’s sophomore film, Us. After terrifying…
Tumble Math is now available to use with your Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library card. Educators have long known that one of the most effective ways to teach math concepts, especially to reluctant learners, is by using stories and literature. TumbleMath is…
Movie Review Eastrail 177 Trilogy by Dennis Campbell As James McAvoy delivers the opening narration as Patricia, woven underneath the chilling performance is seemingly a message from Director M. Night Shyamalan, ‘trust me, as you always have.’ As I watched…
Movie Review Halloween by Dennis Campbell In one of the more chilling lines of the film, Laurie Strode says of Michael, ‘he’s waited for this night…he’s waited for me…I’ve waited for him.’ I feel with how lackluster the sequels have…
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library to Go Fine Free on February 14th On February 14th, the Willoughby-Eastlake Public will go fine free on nearly all Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library items. At Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, our goal is to make it as easy as…
Did you miss one of the most popular titles of 2018? These are the top 20 most borrowed books from the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Borrow any of these titles today!
Home About Us Board of Trustees Minutes Archive An archive the Willoughby Eastlake Public Library’s Board Meeting Minutes is available below. Each link is a PDF document that can be downloaded for your reference.
Top Ten Films of the Year by Dennis Campbell Hello everyone, well, it is finally December and that means we have been treated to a whole year’s worth of movies. Unlike previous years I can honestly say that I enjoyed…
Cutting the Cable: Resource Guide How to Cut the Cord on Cable, New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/watching/tv-streaming-cut-the-cord Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Cable and Satellite TV, Wirecutter: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/how-to-cut-the-cord-and-what-to-do-if-you-cant/ Finally cut the cable TV cord in eight easy steps, The Washington Post:…
Movie Review The Meg by Dennis Campbell Starring Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor, a deep-sea diver, The Meg is a fun and action-packed monster movie for everyone to enjoy. The film starts off with a bang as a group of…
Movie Review Top Kanopy Films by Dennis Campbell With several thousand movies to choose from, Kanopy offers a selection of cinema that caters to everyone. Over the past few days I have scoured through the endless supply of films to…
Movie Review Infinity War by Dennis Campbell In what could easily be described as one of the more anticipated movies of the year, we were treated to one of the more action packed and dramatic super hero films in recent…
Coming Soon: Hotspot Reservation List Due to high demand, the Wi-Fi Hotspots will require a reservation starting October 1, 2018. If you are interested in reserving a hotspot, please talk to a staff member at the circulation desk. Your name…
Home About Annual Reports An archive the Willoughby Eastlake Public Library’s Annual Reports is available below. Each link is a PDF document that can be downloaded for your reference. Annual Report 2017: FRONT | BACK (PDF) Annual Report 2013 (PDF)…
W-E Play Toy Library The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library will launch a brand new Toy Library on Monday, September 10th. The W-E Play Toy Library includes over 70 toys that can be checked out at the Willoughby and Willowick Public Libraries…
Movie Review Are You Ready? by Dennis Campbell The 2018 NFL season is almost upon us. You can feel it in the changing weather, as the warm summer air turns a bit cooler, and the leaves start to change, but…
TV Review The Night Of by Dennis Campbell Originally, this review was going to be about the film, A Quiet Place. I still believe that film is worth mentioning, as it is an innovative film and should be watched and…
Volunteer Opportunities The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library currently has two volunteer opportunities. If interested, please complete our Volunteer Application. Library Ambassadors Library Ambassadors needed to be Little Free Library Stewards and more. Learn about the library ambassador opportunity: Library Ambassador Volunteer…
Best of 2018…So Far by Dennis Campbell We are now in the early parts of June, which means we are almost officially halfway through 2018. As such, I felt it would be a good idea to create a ‘Best of…
Movie Review Insidious: The Last Key by Dennis Campbell From the mind of Adam Robitel (The Taking of Deborah Logan), and the pen of Leigh Whannell (Saw and Insidious 1 & 2), comes the fourth entry in the Insidious franchise.…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle So, what is a bestseller? And should I care? As book lovers, we hear a lot about “bestseller lists”. Probably the most well-known and referenced is the New York Times…
Orphan Train: Book Review By Michelle Hudson, Communications & Development Associate for Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Critically acclaimed author Christina Baker Kline highlights the true story of thousands of abandoned children who were relocated from the East Coast to the Midwest…
FEED YOUR COMMUNITY! Food for Fines: April 9 – April 14 Bring in “Super Six” items and have your Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library fines erased! “Super Six” items include: Soup, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese, toilet paper and paper towels.…
Beginning April 2, 2018, the W-E Library and ALL Clevnet Libraries are unveiling automatic renewals on materials that can be renewed. We will attempt to automatically renew your items one day before the end of your lending period. Materials CANNOT be renewed…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle So much more than it seems. The Muralist by B. A. Shapiro is a novel that pulls the reader in to a world of art and artists, but…
W-E LIBRARY ADDS FILM STREAMING SERVICE, KANOPY Access to more than 30,000 Films, For Free The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free at the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library. Library card holders can access Kanopy and sign…
New Clevnet App Now Available Notable Features: Search the collection, place holds and manage “My Account” Physical and Emedia (Overdrive) titles available in searches and My Account. Linked Accounts – manage account information for a family member Nearest Libraries feature…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Social Readers: What will your book group read ? I think of book club participants as social readers. Unless you are reading aloud to someone (one of the…
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Bookstores are learning from libraries. Several years ago, libraries voiced concern about losing the interest of patrons who might be drawn to the glamour of bookstores. Since then…
Introducing Flipster The One-Stop-Shop for Digital Magazines You can now access your favorite digital magazines using Flipster. Flipster is a next-generation magazine service that allows people to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines, courtesy of the…
Ready, Set Read! Volunteer Location: Eastlake and Willowick Public Libraries Immediate Supervisor: Building Manager PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: The Ready, Set, Read! Program provides students with retired/current teachers who can help them improve their reading and comprehension skills. Ready, Set,…