LEE ROAD LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

A to Zoo

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Children ages 3 1/2 to 5 can join us for alphabetical stories, songs, and activities that explore the amazing world in which they live. A caregiver is encouraged to attend.

Google Docs and Spreadsheets

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Create, edit, and share word processing documents, spreadsheets, and more online through Google Documents. Prerequisites: A working Google account and familiarity with Internet basics.

Story Stop

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Reading is fun for everyone. Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed to help develop early literacy skills comprise our weekly reading adventure. Drop in for storytime and join us for Little Heights, too! No registration required.

GASP!

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Reading Comics

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

These aren't your kid brother's comics! They're complex works of literature and non-fiction in an imaginative, visual format. Join us for a discussion of great graphic novels.

September-- Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
October-- Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
November-- A History of Violence by John Wagner and Vince Locke

December-- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
January-- Blankets by Craig Thompson
February-- Black Hole by Charles Burns

March— Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
April— American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
May— Epileptic by David B.

Baby Bop

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Bring a blanket and join the fun: stories, songs and bounces with a caregiver. Geared toward babies who are not yet walking.

Young and the Restless

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Stories, songs and fingerplays with a caregiver. For children ages 2 to 3 1/2.

Otaku Connection

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Interested in all things Japanese? Then stop by for Otaku Connection: all are welcome to participate in this social group that will share a common interest in Japanese pop culture, manga, anime, and gaming, etc. We’ll be watching anime movies, eating Japanese snacks, and discussing the latest manga series, or learning about what’s new. Meets every Tuesday throughout the fall months.

GASP!

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Join the Home Repair Resource Center for their Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness series.
November 3: Power of a Personal Budget
November 10: Creditworthy Equals Choices
November 17: Understanding Mortgages and Refinancing
November 24: Avoiding Delinquency & Foreclosures

Getting Started with Microsoft Access 2007 Part 4 Understanding and Using Report

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

The fourth part of Getting Started with Access 2007 builds on what was learned in Parts 1, 2, and 3. Session topics include using multiple levels of queries with tables, forms, and reports. Prerequisites: Completion of Getting Started with Access 2007 Parts 1, 2, and 3

GASP!

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Microsoft Excel 2007 Beyond the Basics

When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Learn to use some of Excel’s more advanced functions, including V lookup and powerful IF statements. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Excel basics and formulas

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

Google Chrome Demo

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Get acquainted with Google’s innovative new browser, Chrome, at this Tech Trainer demonstration. Held in the Levy Room on the 1st floor of the Lee Road Library. No registration required!

Story Stop

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Reading is fun for everyone. Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed to help develop early literacy skills comprise our weekly reading adventure. Drop in for storytime and join us for Little Heights, too! No registration required.

GASP!

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

ESL Classes

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

ESL Classes

Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Group - Fall Series

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Meeting Room A & B

The Music Study Group explores current concert music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra through informal lectures, listening, and discussion. The classes, designed for both new and experienced music lovers, are led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Register by picking up your mail-in registration flyer at any Heights Library, calling the Education & Community Programs at Severance Hall: (216) 231-7353, or visiting www.clevelandorchestra.com.

GASP!

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Otaku Connection

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library

Interested in all things Japanese? Then stop by for Otaku Connection: all are welcome to participate in this social group that will share a common interest in Japanese pop culture, manga, anime, and gaming, etc. We’ll be watching anime movies, eating Japanese snacks, and discussing the latest manga series, or learning about what’s new. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Join the Home Repair Resource Center for their Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes.
December 1: Home Maintenance for New Homeowners
December 2: Power of a Personal Budget
December 3: Creditworthy Equals Choices
December 8: Avoiding Deliquency & Foreclossure
December 9: Understanding Morthages & Refinancing

Getting Started with Excel 2007

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Create a simple spreadsheet in Excel and perform basic mathematical operations on your data. Prerequisites: Familiarity with mouse and keyboard.

In Your Face -- Heights Kids/ G.A.S.P. Special Edition

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Are you ready to flaunt your face to the world? Come to In Your Face--Heights Kids to create a self portrait that will be featured on the library’s website. Come and show your face! No registration required.

Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Join the Home Repair Resource Center for their Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes.
December 1: Home Maintenance for New Homeowners
December 2: Power of a Personal Budget
December 3: Creditworthy Equals Choices
December 8: Avoiding Deliquency & Foreclossure
December 9: Understanding Morthages & Refinancing

Alldata Car Repair Database

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

This class introduces you to Alldata, a car repair database. Access to parts lists, diagnostics, and diagrams included.

In Your Face -- Heights Kids/ Explorastory Special Edition

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Are you ready to flaunt your face to the world? Come to In Your Face--Heights Kids to create a self portrait that will be featured on the library’s website. Come and show your face! Ages 2-5. Funded by Friends of the Library.

GASP!

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

GASP!

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out! GASP will be held in the Activity Center Monday-Wednesday and in the Brody/Nelson Room on Thursdays.

Teen Writer's Group

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library

Looking for a place to share your writing or get inspired to start something new? Our Writer’s Group will meet once per month to share and discuss your poetry, fiction, short stories, or whatever you’re working on. This is an opportunity for you to get constructive feedback on your work and help you keep the creative juices flowing. This group meets every other Thursday of the month. For grades 6-12.

Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Join the Home Repair Resource Center for their Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes.
December 1: Home Maintenance for New Homeowners
December 2: Power of a Personal Budget
December 3: Creditworthy Equals Choices
December 8: Avoiding Deliquency & Foreclossure
December 9: Understanding Morthages & Refinancing

Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Get acquainted with the new Microsoft Office 2007 interface. Prerequisites: Familiarity with previous Microsoft Office programs.

The Oddy Festival Presents: Bringing It All Back Home - OddyFest #16

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 7:15 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Check out Matt Greenfield's "The Adventures of Fleische Michecha of Rumilshtenikisigov" and a collection of high school students' work. Oddy's December program investigates folks on journeys, especially the titular Jewish character of Greenfield's work, who witnesses much of world history of the early twentieth century in Forrest-Gump-like fashion, ending up on America's golden shores.

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

In Your Face -- Heights Kids

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Are you ready to flaunt your face to the world? Come to In Your Face -- Heights Kids to create a self portrait that will be featured on the library's website. Come and show your face! All ages welcome. No registration required.

Financial and Home Owner Information Clinic

When: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Join the Home Repair Resource Center for a Financial and Home Owner Information Clinic. A financial counselor will be available for 15-20 minute individual sessions to answer questions about foreclosure, credit or other financial concerns at this drop-in clinic. There will be an opportunity to schedule in-depth counseling appointments to follow up.

Tri-C East Orchestra Presents Holiday Music

When: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at A, B & Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Come hear the Tri-C East Orchestra perform Holiday classics.

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

Getting Started with Gmail

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Create your own Google email account and practice the basics of sending and receiving email. Prerequisites: Familiarity with mouse and keyboard

Story Stop

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Reading is fun for everyone. Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed to help develop early literacy skills comprise our weekly reading adventure. Drop in for storytime and join us for Little Heights, too! No registration required.

Red Cross Bloodmobile

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Meeting Room A & B

Help the Red Cross by coming in to the library and donating blood!

GASP!

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Get the Write Stuff/G.A.S.P. Special Edition

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get the advice and knowledge you need to create a winning entry in Dobama Theatre's 32nd Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival and a chance to see your work in print or possibly in performance! A joint production of Cleveland Heights-University Heights Libraries and Dobama Theatre. Grades 1-5.

ESL Classes

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

ESL Classes

Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Group - Fall Series

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Meeting Room A & B

The Music Study Group explores current concert music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra through informal lectures, listening, and discussion. The classes, designed for both new and experienced music lovers, are led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Register by picking up your mail-in registration flyer at any Heights Library, calling the Education & Community Programs at Severance Hall: (216) 231-7353, or visiting www.clevelandorchestra.com.

GASP!

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Join the Home Repair Resource Center for their Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes.
December 1: Home Maintenance for New Homeowners
December 2: Power of a Personal Budget
December 3: Creditworthy Equals Choices
December 8: Avoiding Deliquency & Foreclossure
December 9: Understanding Morthages & Refinancing

Excel 2007 Beyond the Basics

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Learn to use some of Excel’s more advanced functions, including V lookup and powerful IF statements. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Excel basics and formulas.

Knitting Night at Main Library!

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Come learn how to knit or work on a project! Experienced knitters and newcomers are welcome as well as children. Please bring your own needles and yarn. Some practice yarn will be provided and there will be instructors to help you learn this fun craft!

FRIENDS of the Heights Library Annual Meeting

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Meeting Room B

If you are a member of the FRIENDS or interested in learning more about the FRIENDS and what they do, then join us for the annual meeting.

GASP!

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

Join the Home Repair Resource Center for their Home Buyer Education and Financial Fitness Classes.
December 1: Home Maintenance for New Homeowners
December 2: Power of a Personal Budget
December 3: Creditworthy Equals Choices
December 8: Avoiding Deliquency & Foreclossure
December 9: Understanding Morthages & Refinancing

Troubleshooting Your Computer

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Learn what to do when you encounter common computer problems, as well as how to keep your PC safe and running with the Windows Security Center. Prerequisites: Familiarity with keyboard and mouse.

Star Light, Star Bright

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Meeting Room B & Brody/Nelson

Children shine brightly as they help Susan Weber and her puppets, Timothy Timberwolf and Forgets-to-Twinkle, sprinkle stardust, create shooting stars with their fingers, enjoy a star song, a star dance, and star fun! No registration required.

ExploraStory

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, play and exploration. Inspired by the work of the Reggio Emilia educators, we will engage our hearts, hands and minds in activities that connect us to story, one another and the world around us. Ages 2-5. Funded by Friends of the Library.

GASP!

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

GASP!

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out! GASP will be held in the Activity Center Monday-Wednesday and in the Brody/Nelson Room on Thursdays.

Getting Started with Microsoft Word 2007

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Learn about adding and formatting text, cutting and pasting, page setup, saving and printing your work, and much more in this introduction to Word. Prerequisites: Familiarity with mouse and keyboard.

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

Gmail Beyond the Basics

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Explore sending attachments, creating customized labels and filters, and making a contacts list to keep your Gmail account organized. Prerequisites: A working Gmail account and familiarity with email basics.

Story Stop

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Reading is fun for everyone. Bring the entire family and get in on the action. Books, songs, rhymes and activities designed to help develop early literacy skills comprise our weekly reading adventure. Drop in for storytime and join us for Little Heights, too! No registration required.

GASP!

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Get the Write Stuff/G.A.S.P. Special Edition

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get the advice and knowledge you need to create a winning entry in Dobama Theatre's 32nd Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival and a chance to see your work in print or possibly in performance! A joint production of Cleveland Heights-University Heights Libraries and Dobama Theatre. Grades 1-5.

Reading Comics

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

These aren't your kid brother's comics! They're complex works of literature and non-fiction in an imaginative, visual format. Join us for a discussion of great graphic novels.

September-- Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
October-- Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
November-- A History of Violence by John Wagner and Vince Locke

December-- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
January-- Blankets by Craig Thompson
February-- Black Hole by Charles Burns

March— Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
April— American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
May— Epileptic by David B.

HRCC Breakfast Meeting

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 8:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Meeting Room A & B

HRCC Breakfast Meeting

ESL Classes

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Levey Room

ESL Classes

GASP!

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Otaku Connection

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library

Interested in all things Japanese? Then stop by for Otaku Connection: all are welcome to participate in this social group that will share a common interest in Japanese pop culture, manga, anime, and gaming, etc. We’ll be watching anime movies, eating Japanese snacks, and discussing the latest manga series, or learning about what’s new. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Working with Formulas in Excel 2007

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Set up a budget, average grades, and calculate loan payments more quickly and easily with Excel’s built-in formulas. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Excel basics.

ASD Staff Mtg

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Administration Conference Room

Monthly meeting

GASP!

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Create Your Own Website

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Community Office

Using weebly.com to create a website is efficient and fairly uncomplicated. Learn how to add and edit content on your very own website.
Familiarity with basic Internet functions is required prior to attending class.

ExploraStory

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, play and exploration. Inspired by the work of the Reggio Emilia educators, we will engage our hearts, hands and minds in activities that connect us to story, one another and the world around us. Ages 2-5. Funded by Friends of the Library.

GASP!

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Children's Storytelling Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the Activity Center. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out!

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.

GASP!

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then come join us for GASP! (Great After School Program)every Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30. Everyday is a new adventure. Will it be a day of arts and crafts, movement and music, puzzles, games, or storytelling? Come visit us to find out! GASP will be held in the Activity Center Monday-Wednesday and in the Brody/Nelson Room on Thursdays.

Teen Writer's Group

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 4:00 PM
Where: Lee Road Library

Looking for a place to share your writing or get inspired to start something new? Our Writer’s Group will meet once per month to share and discuss your poetry, fiction, short stories, or whatever you’re working on. This is an opportunity for you to get constructive feedback on your work and help you keep the creative juices flowing. This group meets every other Thursday of the month. For grades 6-12.

The Oddy Festival Presents: Bringing It All Back Home - OddyFest #16

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 7:15 PM
Where: Lee Road Library at Brody/Nelson Meeting Room

Check out Matt Greenfield's "The Adventures of Fleische Michecha of Rumilshtenikisigov" and a collection of high school students' work. Oddy's December program investigates folks on journeys, especially the titular Jewish character of Greenfield's work, who witnesses much of world history of the early twentieth century in Forrest-Gump-like fashion, ending up on America's golden shores.

Little Heights: A Literacy Playroom

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Lee Road Library at Activity Center

Get inspired and let your imagination lead you and your children to new worlds. Join us in our creatively outfitted room to participate in literacy-based play activities designed for families with children ages 2-5. Presented jointly by Heights Library System and Heights Parent Center. No registration required.