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Introducing Beanstack for Summer Reading
Introducing Beanstack Willougby-Eastlake Library Summer Reading 2020 What is Beanstack? Beanstack is our new web-based Summer Reading Management Software. It allows you to track your reading, discover Library events and see reviews from other library patrons! How do I sign…
Temporarily Renew Your Library Card
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
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…
Follow the W-E Library YouTube Channel!
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…
Our Digital Library from Home
Even when our buildings are closed, you can access our digital collection from 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 app…
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…
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…
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…
The School Zone Effect
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…
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…
What’s Going on Behind the Shelves: The Hidden Work of Library Staff
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.…
Between the Lines: A New Author Series
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…
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…
The Library Tourist
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle The Library Tourist Last year on my summer vacation https://we247.org/readers-vacation/ I marveled at the Seattle Public Library. This year, I am again a library tourist. I spent a…
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…
Author, Author! Meet Imbolo Mbue
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Meet Imbolo Mbue Immigrants reaching for the American dream has been a plotline for stories since our country’s founding. It takes a skilled author to create empathy for…
Your Book Concierge!
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle Your Book Concierge! How is your book club going? This recent article in Forbes https://bit.ly/2SQcwSu describes how the online presence of celebrities has added to the success and…
An act of resistance: return to deep reading
We’re All Adults Here Book Recommendations & Other Musings by Carol Tuttle An act of resistance: return to deep reading “To read—to engage single-mindedly, for art rather than application—is in its way an act of resistance.”—Joe Amon Are you still…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…