To celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, Miranda and Brianna recommended media that dives into American history from the perspectives of those that have been traditionally underrepresented in the narrative. Here is what they recommended. Everything is available to check out in our catalog, on Libby, or on Kanopy! Wonder Women: 25 Innovators, Inventors, and Trailblazers Who Changed History written by Sam Maggs; […]
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As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on some of our favorites of 2025. Over the course of the next few blogs, we will recap our favorite reads, favorite movies and TV shows, what we listened to on repeat, and the games we played. Keep reading to see what our favorite books of this year were- you […]
Gale Courses is a database available for Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library cardholders for free. It is a lot like online college courses and offers a wide variety of subjects. You can access it by visiting the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library’s website, clicking “Research & Learn” on the top bar, then “Online Learning,” then “VISIT” under “Gale Courses.” You […]
For puzzlers interested in a lively evening of competition. Each team will be given the same 750-piece jigsaw puzzle, then compete to see who can finish it the fastest. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. Open to all ages. Register here. Do you enjoy digging into a jigsaw puzzle? Or puzzling over a mystery? […]
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: […]
