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…
While the Building is Closed: Our Digital Library from Home
Our buildings are closed, but we continue to deliver our digital collection right to your home. Watch movies on hoopla and Kanopy and television on hoopla. Stream and download music on hoopla. Listen to eAudiobooks on hoopla and the Libby…
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library to Close Saturday, March 14, 2020
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…
WEPL Statement on COVID-19
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
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…
True Confessions of a Fiction Reader: I Read It. I Wasn’t Wowed.
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
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…
Get out of the armchair and into the library
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…
Winter Program Guide 2020
January – April Programming Guide Now Available Learn about the new programs, classes, and events your library is offering this winter by clicking here. Storytime registration begins now. Program runs January 27th – March 19th. Register for winter programs here.…
Thanks for Your Support of Issue 3: A Message from the Board of Trustees
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
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…
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
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…
Voter Guide 2019 Election
Voter Guide to the 2019 General Election Important Dates: Registration: Deadline is Monday, October 7, 2019. Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2018. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register online or update your voter registration here: www.myohiovote.com Voting…
Between the Lines: A New Author Series
Almost Famous: Movie Review
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
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 Movies of 2019…So Far
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…
New Items Available to Borrow
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…
US: Movie Review
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 Now Available
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…
W-E Seed Library – Now Open
W-E Seed Library Now open for the 2019 season! The W-E Seed Library *currently has: Basil – Genovese Beans – Red Swan Bell Pepper – Iko Iko Cabbage – Copenhagen Carrots – Dragon Carrots – Red Cored Chantenay Collard –…
The Eastrail 177 Trilogy: Movie Review
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…
Halloween: Movie Review
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…
Fine Free Coming Soon
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…
Most Borrowed Books of 2018
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!
Board Minutes
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
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
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:…
The Meg: Movie Review
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…
Top Kanopy Films
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…
Infinity War: Movie Review
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…
Hotspot Reservations
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…
Annual Reports
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
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…
Are You Ready? Best CLE Browns Movies
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
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 at W-E Library
Volunteer Opportunities The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library currently has two volunteer opportunities. If interested, please complete our Volunteer Application. Ready, Set, Read! Are you a current or retired teacher looking for a fulfilling volunteer experience? Or just someone who enjoys working…
Best Movies of 2018…So Far
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…
Insidious: Movie Review
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: May Edition
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
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…
Food for Fines: 4/9 – 4/14
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.…
Automatic Renewals Starting in April
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: March Edition
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…
Film buff? Kanopy Now Streaming
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
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…
Lynda.com Now Available
Lynda.com This summer, Lynda.com will merge into its parent company LinkedIn to become LinkedIn Learning. If you already have a LinkedIn account… When you go to LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, you will log into your LinkedIn account, then enter your…
Social Readers: Book Group Reads
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: January Edition
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…
Flipster is Now Available
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
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,…
Library Ambassador Volunteer
Library Ambassador Volunteer Location: Willowick Library Immediate Supervisor: Building Manager PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: Library Ambassadors serve as a first point of contact for Library patrons. There is a need to have help at various outreach events. Library Ambassadors take…
We’re All Adults Here: December Edition
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle The holiday season has arrived, and we are lending many seasonal music CDs and DVDs from our library building collections. Are you aware that the “collection” of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library includes…
Which doorways do you pick?
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Which doorways do you pick? Last month I had the rewarding experience of learning about personal doorways into a book from Nancy Pearl, the famous Seattle librarian (have you seen…
Keeping up with the Web
Keeping up with the Web by Melanie Wilson For the last year, the Willoughy-Eastlake Public Library has been participating in the Mozilla Foundation’s Web Literacy pilot funded by an IMLS grant. Mozilla is the free-software company behind the Firefox web…
We’re All Adults Here: November Edition
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Have you noticed a trending sub-genre in books and film over the last couple of years? I call it the “The Women behind the Scenes” theme. Currently, three…
Recommendation: Reincarnation Blues
Reincarnation Blues Book Recommendation by John Kleinbaum I don’t usually read fantasy novels but was drawn to the cover of Reincarnation Blues by the neon art and by my own perennial interest in coming back again as something different. I…
We’re All Adults Here: October Edition
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle As the new Collection Services Librarian for the Willoughby-Eastlake Library System, I am thrilled to be immersed in the world of books and reading. I have found book…
Practical Privacy Practices
Privacy Matters: 5 Steps to Protect Your Data in the Digital Age Privacy is not about hiding – it is about autonomy, power and control; it is about your ability to decide how you present yourself to the world. –Me…
Impact Survey Results
Thank you to all that participated in the Impact Survey. Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library conducted the survey to better understand how our community uses and benefits from free access to computers and the Internet at the library. The library offers 73…
Navigating the New Overdrive Site
Like eBooks? Tour the New Overdrive Site On November 2, the website for our ebook & digital audiobook collection was updated. The new platform is completely re-engineered. It is easier to use, faster, and mobile friendly. Access our ebook collection…
WEPL Launches W-E 3 Card
Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library Launches W-E 3 Card The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library recently launched the W-E 3 Library Card program at all four library locations in Eastlake, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and Willowick. The W-E 3 card is a library card designed…
New CLEVNET Catalog Now Live
New CLEVNET Catalog is Now Live! In mid-June, the Clevnet library consortium will be transitioning to a new public catalog. The new catalog has a different look and feel than our existing online catalog, Bibliocommons. Library users will still be…
Pin Required for Overdrive Starting June 1
On June 1st, a PIN/Password will be required in additional to the library card to number to access Overdrive accounts. This update will provide an additional layer of security. If your are unable to access your account or have forgotten…
Now Lending Mobile Hotspots
W-E Library Now Lending Mobile Hotspots! WILLOWICK, OH: On May 3, 2016, The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library began lending Mobile Hotspots to library patrons. A Mobile Hotspot is a portable device that provides Internet access through a variety of devices including…
6 Free Online Tools For Businesses
Free Online Tools for Businesses Many web based tools are available for free online. These tools allow individuals and businesses to do everything for scanning documents, storing files, creating graphics, sending email blasts, and surveying customers. View a brief slide…
Samsung Tablets Now Available
Samsung Galaxy NOOK Tablets Now Available for Checkout Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK 7″ tablets are available to checkout from each library with your library card. The tablets are preloaded with over 30 bestselling ebooks and the following apps: Chrome…
Willoughby Hills Library Expands Hours
Willoughby Hills Library to Open on Fridays Beginning on Friday, January 29, the Willoughby Hills Library will be expanding the hours that they are open. The Willoughby Hills Library will be open on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.…
Update to Event Calendar Alerts
Verification Required Now Required Our online event calendar now requires an additional 1 time verification step. If you receive an email from welibrary@evancedsignup.com, please follow the instructions detailed in the email. You have 24 hours to click on the link…
Launchpad Tablets!
Launchpad Learning Tablets Available for Check Out The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library is excited to launch a new item available to borrow from the library: the Playaway Launchpad. The Launchpads are 100% secure tablets designed specifically for children. Each tablet comes…
NYTimes.com Now Available
NYTimes.com -Unlimited Access- Now Available Unlimited access to the NYTimes.com is now available at all Willoughby-Eastlake library locations. You can read unlimited articles from the library computers or by connecting to the library’s Wi-Fi and accessing the New York Times…
New York Times Digital Access
Full access to the New York Times is available at all of our library locations. Browse NYTimes.com using a library computer or connect to the Wi-Fi with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. What’s Included? Access to New York Times articles…
Comics & eBooks Now on Hoopla
Comics & eBooks Now Available on Hoopla Comics and ebooks are now available to check out from hoopla with your library card. hoopla’s eBooks and Comics features works across genres – from children’s books and comics to biographies and self-help…
New Director Gets Started
New Director Gets Started The new director of the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, Rick Werner, started on Monday, April 6. For more information, about Rick Werner, check out the following News-Herald article: New director appointed for Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library
Top Ten Business Resources
Top Ten Business Resources Available at Your W-E Library 1. Consumer Reports Search Consumer Reports magazine for full text articles from 1991 to the present. Find product evaluations, articles on public safety, health, marketplaces, and legal decisions that affect consumers.…