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Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library to Close Saturday, March 14, 2020

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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 (the Eastlake Library, the Willoughby Library, the Willoughby Hills Library, the Willowick Library, and our […]

WEPL Statement on COVID-19

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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 patrons and staff is our top priority.  As of today, all our four Libraries (Eastlake, […]

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey

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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 Sparrow. I’m thinking more of the latter really, career defining roles that you instantly think […]

True Confessions of a Fiction Reader: I Read It. I Wasn’t Wowed.

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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 the Crawdads Sing? This book was the bestselling hardcover of 2019, selling over a million […]

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Words on Screen: Swimming Pool

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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 films that feature authors as the main characters. These movies can be fictional or based […]

Get out of the armchair and into the library

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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 Public Library is offering a ton of opportunities for you to meet and hear from […]

Happy Hoopla Holidays from WEPL

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We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Happy Hoopla Holidays from WEPL You’re busy and stressed, I know. At this point in the holiday season, if you carve out a moment to read, you don’t want to be waiting in line for books. Or audiobooks. Or music. Well, you passed […]

The School Zone Effect

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We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle The School Zone Effect On my drive to work I enter a School Zone while the lights are flashing, and speeds are reduced. I notice the drivers around me relax as they enter the Zone, both literally and figuratively. Cruising at 20 mph […]

Thanks for Your Support of Issue 3: A Message from the Board of Trustees

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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 November 5th ballot. We are grateful for the confidence that voters showed in the services […]

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What’s Going on Behind the Shelves: The Hidden Work of Library Staff

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We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle What’s going on behind the shelves? When you stop by one of our libraries, there are friendly staff in the building who make your visit pleasant and easy. However, your experience at a WEPL library is also supported by a lot of hidden […]

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