Register for programs at the Reference Desk, on the 3rd floor, or call Morley Library at 440-352-3383. To register online, simply click on the date and time of the program, then fill out the form completely. Thank you!
Teens (and parents) - see our Teen Events page!
Summer Reading is here! Click for more information.
June Programs:
Universe of Stories: From Garden to Bottle
Monday, June 17, 2019
Explore the vast array of plants used in the perfume industry (with a particular emphasis on what is locally available). Try a variety of techniques to help sharpen your sense of smell. Learn the basic vocabulary of fragrance. Presented by Deyampert Giles, a Horticulturist at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Registration not required.
Monday, June 17, 7:00 PM in Meeting Room A
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
The hunt for Stephen Hawking is on! Use today's clue to search for Mr. Hawking on the 3rd floor in the book stacks. PLEASE, DON'T MOVE HIM! Once you find him, submit your answer on a ballot form and drop it in the prize drawing box. You do not have to physically find Mr. Hawking to guess his location. New clues will be available on Tuesdays: June 4, June 18, July 2, & July 16. The winner will be the patron with the most correct responses. All ballots due by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 19.
Clue #2 will be available beginning at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 18th.
Tai Chi
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
De-stress and relax with Libby Hill, from Family Karate. The class is free and will last for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 12 participants: the first 12 to arrive will be admitted to the class.
Requirements:
- Comfortable Clothing
- Sturdy shoes
- Sign a waiver
- At least 18 years of age.
Registration not required.
Tuesday, June 18, beginning at noon in the Activity Room
Summer Reading Movie Night - Captain Marvel
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Living on Earth in 1995, she keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls.
Registration not required.
Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Activity Room
Lake County Genealogical Society Board Meeting
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Contact LCGS for more information. https://www.lcgsohio.org/
Thursday, June 20, 10:00 AM in Meeting Room B
Mystery Book Discussion
Monday, June 24, 2019
This month's selection is The Woman in the Woods by John Connolly.
Registration not required.
Monday, June 24, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Activity Room
Reel Talk
Monday, June 24, 2019
This month's selection is Paper Towns by John Green. Film of the same title.
Registration not required.
Monday, June 24, 2:45 PM to 4:30 PM in the Activity Room
Celebrating Black & Latino Astronauts
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Monday, June 24, 2019
Learn about astronauts who broke barriers in this interactive and eye-opening experience. Light refreshments to follow presentation.
Registration not required.
Monday, June 24, 7:00 PM in the Activity Room
Lake County Genealogical Society Program Meeting
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Contact LCGS for more information. https://www.lcgsohio.org/
Registration not required.
Thursday, June 27, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the combined Meeting Rooms
Cosmic Craft
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Friday, June 28, 2019
It's fun, easy, and free!
Registration not required.
Friday, June 28, 10:30 AM in the Activity Room
July Programs:
Computer Class
Monday, July 1, 2019
Come with any questions you have about Windows 10, the Internet, or other computer matters.
Please register.
Monday, July 1, 10:00 AM in the Classroom
Campfire Stories
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Monday, July 1, 2019
Gather around the campfire for some fantastic short stories. We'll have hot cocoa and marshmallows, too... because you can't have a campfire without marshmallows! (note: it is an artificial fire)
Registration not required.
Monday, July 1, 7:00 PM in the Activity Room
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
The hunt for Stephen Hawking is on! Use today's clue to search for Mr. Hawking on the 3rd floor in the book stacks. PLEASE, DON'T MOVE HIM! Once you find him, submit your answer on a ballot form and drop it in the prize drawing box. You do not have to physically find Mr. Hawking to guess his location. New clues will be available on Tuesdays: June 4, June 18, July 2, & July 16. The winner will be the patron with the most correct responses. All ballots due by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 19.
Clue #3 will be available beginning at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 2.
Tai Chi
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
De-stress and relax with Libby Hill, from Family Karate. The class is free and will last for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 12 participants: the first 12 to arrive will be admitted to the class.
Requirements:
- Comfortable Clothing
- Sturdy shoes
- Sign a waiver
- At least 18 years of age.
Registration not required.
Tuesday, July 2, beginning at noon in the Activity Room
Morley Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th to honor Independence Day.
Summer Movie Double Feature
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Join us for a special movie event featuring The War of the Worlds. Tell us which you like best, the original 1953 film (11:15 AM) or the 2005 remake featuring Tom Cruise (1:00 PM). Voting sheets will be available in the room. There will be approximately 30 minutes between movies. Plus, free popcorn!
Saturday, July 6, 2019, beginning at 11:00 AM in the Activity Room
Movie Night
Monday, July 8, 2019
Film to be announced.
Monday, July 8, 2019, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Activity Room
Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Details coming soon.
Registration not required.
Tuesday, July 9, 7:00 PM in the Board Room
Adult Craft of the Month - Mixed Media Canvas
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Design your own night sky on canvas using mixed media. Mixed media means that we will be using multiple art mediums, such as paint, paper, glue, fabric, etc. This craft may be a bit messy, please dress accordingly.
Please register for one session, not both.
Wednesday, July 10, 3:00 PM in the Activity Room
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 PM in the Activity Room
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Details coming soon.
Registration not required.
Wednesday, July 10, 7:00 PM in the Board Room
Morning Meditations
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Friday, July 12, 2019
Need some "space"? Come relax with music and guided meditation materials from our collection.
Registration not required.
Friday, July 12, 10:30 AM in the Activity Room
Computer Class
Monday, July 15, 2019
Come with any questions you have about Windows 10, the Internet, or other computer matters.
Please register.
Monday, July 15, 10:00 AM in the Classroom
S.T.E.M. for Adults
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Monday, July 15, 2019
Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology are subjects for all ages. Come learn something new with us tonight.
Registration not required.
Monday, July 15, 7:00 PM in the Activity Room
Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
Adult Summer Reading - A Universe of Stories
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
The hunt for Stephen Hawking is on! Use today's clue to search for Mr. Hawking on the 3rd floor in the book stacks. PLEASE, DON'T MOVE HIM! Once you find him, submit your answer on a ballot form and drop it in the prize drawing box. You do not have to physically find Mr. Hawking to guess his location. The winner will be the patron with the most correct responses. All ballots due by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 19.
Clue #4 will be available beginning at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 16.
Tai Chi
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
De-stress and relax with Libby Hill, from Family Karate. The class is free and will last for 30 minutes. Class size is limited to 12 participants: the first 12 to arrive will be admitted to the class.
Requirements:
- Comfortable Clothing
- Sturdy shoes
- Sign a waiver
- At least 18 years of age.
Registration not required.
Tuesday, July 16, beginning at noon in the Activity Room
Lake County Genealogical Society Board Meeting
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Contact LCGS for more information. https://www.lcgsohio.org/
Thursday, July 18, 10:00 AM in Meeting Room B
Library Book Club @ Concord
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Before the Fall, by Noah Hawley. On a summer night, a private plane, carrying ten passengers, plunges into the ocean. The only survivors are one adult and one child: their survival - rife chaos, conspiracy theories, accusations and more which serves to bind the two together in a growing friendship - raises questions of fate, morality and the ties that bind us.
Pick up a copy of the book at the Concord Community Center, beginning in the evening, on Thursday, June 20. If additional copies are needed, contact either Morley Library 440-352-3383 or Mentor Public Library 440-255-8811.
For additional details about the Library Book Club @ Concord, call The Concord Community Center Recreation Department at 440-639-4650 or visit their website: https://concord.recdesk.com/Community/Home
NOTE: this event will be held at The Concord Community Center, 7671 Auburn Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44077
Thursday, July 18, 7:00 PM at the Concord Township Community Center
Final day of our Summer Reading Program
Friday, July 19, 2019
Please submit all materials by closing time, 6:00 PM.
More information can be found at the SRP webpage.
Scribble Maniacs - Writers Group
Saturday, July 20, 2019
If you have a passion for writing, then this group is for you. No experience necessary. Each participant brings a double spaced copy of something he or she has written that takes 5 minutes or less to read. Then, group members may ask questions about what is written and offer suggestions for improving the work.
Registration not required.
Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM in the Activity Room
Meet the Authors at Morley Library - Chasity Strawder
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Chasity Strawder takes a trip down memory lane, as she recalls the battle for survival that she and her family fought just after learning she was pregnant with her second child. Chasity hopes that her story inspires and encourages others to persevere when faced with life's most difficult challenges.
Registration not required.
Saturday, July 20, 11:00 AM in Meeting Room A
Summer Reading Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Choose from vanilla or chocolate ice creams to start your sundae. Then top with a sampling of syrups and candies. Try astronaut ice cream and dehydrated fruits, too! All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult, please.
Registration not required.
Saturday, July 20, 2:00 PM in Meeting Room A
Mystery Book Discussion
Monday, July 22, 2019
This month's selection is The Seven Deaths of Evelyn HardCastle by Stuart Turton.
Registration not required.
Monday, July 22, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Activity Room
