Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Anime for Adults, a blog series where I (librarian Bryn) offer suggestions from the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library’s collection for anime, manga, and graphic novels that might appeal to an adult audience. Just because we’re grown-ups doesn’t mean we can’t indulge our inner otakus, and ho, ho, holy cow do I have a great suggestion for this month of December! […]
Wicked: Part One and Wicked: For Good are movies based on a play (Wicked,) based on a book (Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire,) based on a movie (The Wizard of Oz,) based on a book (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.) There is a lot of lore to the […]
Greetings! It’s a new month and time for a new post. However, this is not just another month, my friends. It’s December! Or, as some of us call it, D&Dcember! Therefore, buckle in friends, we’re going on an adventure into the world of Dungeons & Dragons! For those of you that are unfamiliar with the idea of Dungeons & Dragons, it is, to put it simply, […]
All four Willoughby-Eastlake library locations are partnering with Storypie, a locally built, cutting-edge educational storytelling app for kids ages 3-12. To celebrate, every WEPL cardholder can unlock an extra free Storypie story, either from home or right inside the library. What Is Storypie? Storypie is a Cleveland-born education-through-storytelling app that turns screen time into learning […]
Bare Root Rose Season is here. On Mon., Dec. 1, 6:30 pm at Eastlake Library, find out the tips and tricks to help find the rose you are looking for and what it takes to grow a healthy rose. Register here. Caring for Roses: Roses by Michael Marriott Every Day Roses: How to Grow Knock […]
Hello, fellow anime fans! In November, everyone is thinking about Thanksgiving, friends, and holiday stress. This month, we’re embracing the concepts of family and togetherness with (*insert dramatic drumroll here*) the mafia! Okay, not exactly the mafia itself, but some anime and manga that have bits and elements of the mafia and yakuza in them. […]
On Wed., Nov. 19, 6:30 pm at Willoughby Library, reenactor Pete Booth with give a talk on the Invasion of Normandy and share several of the artifacts he has collected throughout the years related to the battle. Register here. Here are a few related materials to check out before or after the program! Nonfiction D-Day: […]
November is National Native American Heritage Month. On Wed., Nov. 10, 6:30 pm, join a librarian as they share their recommendations for books written by indigenous authors and documentaries that focus on Native American experiences. This is an online event that can be viewed with a phone, tablet, or other connected device. To watch, visit Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library’s […]
Welcome to the November edition of Books, Board Games, and More with Bryn! This month, we’re embracing cozy vibes. Some of these you may already know, some you may not. Either way, there’s plenty to explore from the comfort of your home! Harvest Moon Cozy games have become extremely popular in the last few years, but they have been around for longer than […]
This blog post is in anticipation of the As the Stage Turned – The Front Row Theatre program at Willowick Library on Tues., Nov. 11, 6:30 – 8 pm. Jeannie Emser Schultz, the venue’s longtime former director of marketing and publicity, has written a memoir capturing the star power and draw of the Front Row. […]
