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Morley Library - Painesville, OH The Library may block patrons who repeatedly violate this Social Media Policy.

Social Media Policy
Morley Library upholds intellectual freedom, offering equal access to information and diverse points of view. The Library may use social networks to facilitate communication and encourage collaboration between library staff and library patrons. The Library’s social media sites are not intended to be traditional public forums for the general exchange of ideas and viewpoints, but

a limited forum for discussing library programs, events, and materials. By posting on the library’s social media sites, you agree to comply with the library’s Social Media and Behavior and Conduct policies. The Library reserves the right to monitor content posted on all its social networking platforms and accounts, and to modify or remove any messages or postings that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be abusive, defamatory, in violation of copyright, trademark right or other intellectual property right of any third party, or in violation of any Library policy.

09/24/2024

Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28, 2024) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and highlights the value of free and open access to information bringing together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas.

The American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will mark this year’s event with a slate of free online programs featuring Banned Books Week Honorary Chair Ava DuVernay, intellectual freedom advocates, librarians, booksellers, and more at https://www.ala.org/bbooks/events.

09/22/2024

Lake County Resources for Adults 60+
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2pm
Presented by Connie Brocone, Lake Co. Council on Aging

Join us for a presentation by Connie Brocone, LSW, Community Outreach Social Worker with the Lake County Council on Aging. Learn what your Council on Aging does and which resources are available to seniors aged 60+ in Lake County. You'll get information on emergency preparedness, how to prevent scams and frauds, and what to do if you are a victim of a scam or fraud. No registration required.

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12786173

09/20/2024

Join us for these upcoming author events at Morley Library -- always free and open to all!

Douglas Westerbeke - Saturday, Sept. 21, 11am. The bestselling author of A Short Walk Through a Wide World will discuss his book and sign copies (available for purchase) after the program. Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12440372

Sam Flynn - Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6pm. We welcome author Sam Flynn as he shares his debut title, The Mystery of the Pale King, Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12846247

09/19/2024

Don't miss these free U.S. Census Bureau workshops coming up in October at Morley Library, presented in partnership with Downtown Painesville:

🔎Census Data for Your Business - Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9am-10am
Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12975030

Are you looking for data to help you start or grow a business or understand the business landscape for a region? The Census Business Builder provides easy access to information about the residents and businesses to help you open or expand your business. The tool presents key information that entrepreneurs and small business owners need to better understand their market. This workshop will start with an introduction to the Census Business Builder to help you become familiar with the many different types of demographic and economic data contained in it. This will be followed by a live demonstration of the key features and functionalities of the Census Business Builder. The goal is to familiarize you with the Census Business Builder so that you can use it to research your own business.

🔎Census Data for Grant Writing - Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9am-10am
Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12975342

Census Bureau data provides key indicators and data points for inclusion in a grant proposal. This presentation will show how you can use free census data and online tools to get demographic and economic data for grant writing. You will learn about the surveys that can help you obtain community level detail; Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Economic Census and others. You will also learn about the various census data tools used to access census data.

09/18/2024

Tween Bead Buddies 🦉
Saturday, Sept. 21, 11am-12pm or 2-3pm
For ages 6-12

Ready to "fall" for some cute bead buddies? We'll be making an owl, corn, football or jack o'lantern keychain. Come join us for either the morning or afternoon session! No registration required.

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12895726
https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12895733

09/17/2024

Today (Sept. 17) is ! As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or don’t know if they are registered. Get today! Check your registration or start/update your registration online anytime at bit.ly/2024nvrdreg. The voter registration deadline in Ohio is Oct. 7.

Morley Library provides voter registration forms and absentee ballot applications in English and Spanish. We also provide additional literature including important election deadlines and voter registration guides. Front desk staff can assist patrons in filling out their voter registration forms. Library staff will deliver completed voter registration forms to the Lake County Board of Elections.

09/16/2024

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today through October 15! Use your Morley Library card for free access to Hoopla Digital's collection of ebooks/audiobooks, comics, music, and TV and movies selected for Hispanic Heritage Month: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/12533

Borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more. For more information about Morley Library's e-media, go to https://www.morleylibrary.org/emedia_view or call (440) 352-3383.

09/14/2024

Reel Talk: Book Into Film Club
Monday, September 23, 3pm | For ages 18+

This month's book: Devotion: An Epic Story of Herosim, Friendship and Sacrifice by Adam Makos
This month's DVD: Devotion (2022)

Read the book, watch the movie, then join us in the Activity Room on the 3rd floor to discuss! Copies of the book and the DVD are available for request via CLEVNET, and several copies of the book and this DVD will be available for pick up at Morley Library's checkout desk.

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/8460463

09/14/2024

Teen Back-to-School Craft: Personalized Pencil Pouch ✏️
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2pm | For grades 7-12
Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12392057

Teens, get ready for the school year by decorating and personalizing a canvas pencil pouch to carry your school supplies, makeup or anything you want! Supplies are limited so use the link above to register or call us at (440) 352-3383.

09/12/2024

Parachute Playtime
Fridays, 10:30am, in the Story Room
For ages 2-5

Feeling bored at home? Come to the library for songs, rhymes, and fun while we shake the ‘chute! Child attends with caregiver. No registration required.

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/13016042

09/10/2024

Little Learners 📚
Mondays, 5:45-6:30pm
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am
For ages 3-6

Your preschooler can get ready for kindergarten while enjoying fun storytime activities at our Little Learners sessions! We offer a morning and an evening session every week to fit everyone's busy schedules. [Monday and Thursday classes are the same.] Let's read books, sing songs, and play games together!

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12871467
https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12873626

09/09/2024

Want to get some books for your child but not sure where to start? Stop by the Children's floor and pick one of the 6 book bundle themes available. Each bundle is geared to preschool through Grade 1 and comes with four books to check out with your library card and a FREE activity kit to keep, with 8 fun worksheets to promote literacy skills in early readers. To pick up an activity kit at the drive-up window, just call 440-352-3383, ext. 1287 and let us know which themes you would like.

Available Themes:
🍎Apples & Pumpkins
🍎Colors
🍎Fall
🍎Monsters
🍎Outer Space
🍎Spiders

https://www.morleylibrary.org/content/fall-book-bundles

09/09/2024

Cutie Pie Card Making
Saturday, Sept. 14, 10-11am
For ages 6 and under
Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12953584

Your cutie pie can make a cutie “pie” card for friends or family.🥧Dress for mess!

09/07/2024

Repujado en Metales (Metal Embossing)
Tuesdays, Sept. 10 and 17, 6pm
For adults & teens (grade 7 and up)
Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12810129

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with the traditional Mexican craft of repujado en metales (metal embossing)! Metalworking has always been a prominent craft in pre-Hispanic Mexico. Often metals such as copper, tin, silver and gold were used for tool making as well as for ornamentation. With the introduction of new techniques during the colonial period, metal embossing became an artisanal craft still practiced today in various parts of Mexico.

This is the first of two sessions for this craft. You will automatically be registered for the second session the following week on September 17. Use the link above to register or call (440) 352-3383.

09/07/2024

Author Visit : Douglas Westerbeke
Saturday, Sept. 21, 11am
Register at: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12440372

Join us as we host Douglas Westerbeke, bestselling author of A Short Walk Through a Wide World. A book signing will follow the program, with books available for purchase.

From the publisher:
“There are things on this earth that only exist because you have beheld them. If you weren’t there, they would never have been.” Aubry Tourvel has speared a humpback whale off the coast of New Guinea, enjoyed the hospitality of a Bulgarian farmhand and Indian royalty, succumbed to the swampy depths of the Congo jungle, and crossed the Himalayas alone. Her adventures are not ones of choice, but of necessity—if she ever stops moving, she will die. Beset by a violent and unexplained illness when she is a young girl, Aubry flees from her loving Parisian home and discovers that movement is what keeps her alive, launching a miraculous and epic crisscrossing of the globe. Outracing her disease by way of a perpetually nomadic existence, she vanquishes beasts, falls in love, and unearths wonders beyond her wildest imaginings, all the while grappling with a fundamental question: Is her sickness a gift or a curse? In A Short Walk Through a Wide World, Douglas Westerbeke invites readers along Aubry’s extraordinary journey to create meaning through the essential connections that make a home out of life.

09/06/2024

Since its establishment by UNESCO in 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) has been celebrated around the world on September 8 to emphasize the critical importance of literacy for creating a more informed, just, peaceful, and sustainable society. Stop by Morley Library's 2nd or 3rd floor service desks Sunday, Sept. 8 through Tuesday, Sept. 10 to get a free book to keep or share for !

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12969416?hs=a

09/05/2024

🍂Our Fall 2024 calendar of events for adults & teens is ready for you! Book clubs and author visits, history and genealogy, crafts, teen activities, gaming, and more -- there's something for everyone! We're excited to offer special programs this season to celebrate the library's 125th anniversary of serving the community. Our full calendar is always available online at www.morleylibrary.org. See you at the library!

09/04/2024

Be a part of the library joy and join PBS Kids Resident Librarian Mychal Threets as a Morley Library cardholder during Library Card Sign-Up Month! What can you do with your Morley card?

💙Borrow all kinds of items including books, DVDs, magazines, videogames, board games, and - coming soon - sports equipment, tools, cake pans, and more from our Library of Things;

💙Access e-books, e-audiobooks, and stream movies & music with the Libby and hoopla apps;

💙Educators can borrow materials for long-term use in classroom/homeschool environments;

💙Patrons who cannot get to the library can set up delivery and pickup of library materials at their home;

💙Show off your Morley Library card with pride, just like Mychal does!

Library cards are available to patrons of all ages and are always free. For more information: https://www.morleylibrary.org/services/card

09/03/2024

From our friends at Painesville City Local Schools:

Free groceries to all Lake County residents at Drive Thru School Market!

Friday, Sept. 6, 3-5pm at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville.

- First come, first served (while supplies last)
- No registration is required
- Stay in your car
- Please empty your trunk before arriving
- Follow the traffic line & signs
- Follow instructions during distribution
- Prepared bags of food will be placed in your trunk

For questions, contact Maribel Young at (440) 392-5474.

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De nuestros amigos en Painesville City Local Schools:

¡Alimentos y verduras gratis para todos los residentes del condado de Lake en Drive Thru School Market!

Viernes, 6 de septiembre, de 3 a 5 p. m. en Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville.

- En orden de llegada (mientras haya provisiones)
- No es necesario registrarse
- Permanezca en su vehiculo
- Vacie su baúl antes de llegar
- Siga la línea de tráfico y las señales
- Siga las instrucciones durante la distribución
- Se colocarán bolsas de comida preparadas en su baúl

Para preguntas, pongase en contacto con Maribel Young: (440) 392-5474.

09/01/2024

Morley Library will be closed on Sunday, Sept 1 and Monday, Sept 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Our digital collections are always open 24/7, free with your Morley Library card! https://www.morleylibrary.org/emedia_view

09/01/2024

Have you ever needed traffic cones, cake pans, or a laminator for one-time use and wished you could just borrow instead of buy them? Now you can borrow those items and many more at Morley Library – free with your library card! The library's new Library of Things will be available to Morley Library cardholders starting Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 with an initial collection including the items previously mentioned, and will expand soon to include hand and electric tools, sports gear and outdoor games, a telescope, a karaoke machine, and more.

Stop by the library's main lobby on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5 and 6, from 1pm-5pm to see the items available and learn more about how the Library of Things works. Browse our Library of Things online at https://www.morleylibrary.org/content/library-things as we update to provide more information in the coming days!

08/30/2024

Celebrate the freedom to read with Morley Library! Starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, stop by the 3rd floor service desk and say "Let Freedom Read" to get your free bracelet, while supplies last. All ages welcome. 📖What are you reading today?

08/29/2024

To accommodate a staff training, Morley Library will have limited hours of 3pm-8pm today (Aug. 29, 2024).

08/29/2024

125 Years of Morley Library in Painesville
Monday, Sept. 9, 6pm
Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/11799912

Join us for a program about Morley Library's history as we observe our Quasquicentennial anniversary of 125 years in Painesville! The Morley family first settled in the village of Painesville in 1823, and in 1832, Mr. Morley began attending school in a building where the library is now located. Mr. Jesse Healy Morley presented Morley Library to the citizens of Painesville in 1899, in memory of his parents. Morley Library and the City of Painesville have enjoyed a long, rich historical relationship over the past 125 years. Learn more about the library and the city's history as presented by Sarah Strang of Morley Library's Adult & Teen Services Dept.

08/28/2024

Books & Bites: The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:30pm
Register at: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/12841890

Join our newest book club: Books & Bites, held at a different local restaurant each month! This month we'll discuss The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, and we'll meet at Hellriegel's Inn, 1840 Mentor Ave. in Painesville. Please check the online calendar listing (link above) for important information. Bring your appetite for good food and good reads!

08/26/2024

To accommodate a staff training, Morley Library will have limited hours of 3pm-8pm on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.

08/25/2024

☀Ready for September? Our monthly calendar of events for children & families is here! Enjoy storytimes, clubs, and Saturday specials for a variety of ages. Find more info and register for programs at www.morleylibrary.org.

08/23/2024

El Centro de Recursos Familiares de Painesville City Local Schools ofrece clases gratuitas para ayudar a los estudiantes adultos a adquirir conocimientos básicos del inglés.

- Es necesario registrarse. Regístrese el martes 10 de septiembre en la Escuela Primaria de Maple, 560 W. Jackson St., Painesville, de 6:30 a 8 p.m.
- Clases disponibles por el dia, nocturnas y en línea.
- Sesión de ocho semanas
- Se ofrece cuidado de niños solo para las clases nocturnas (de 3 a 12 años)
- Las clases comienzan el 24 de septiembre de 2024.

Para obtener más información, pongase en contacto con Maribel Young al (440) 392-5548 o [email protected].

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The Family Resource Center at Painesville City Local Schools offers free classes to help adult students learn basic English language skills.

- Registration is required. Register on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Maple Elementary School, 560 W. Jackson St., Painesville, 6:30-8pm.
- Day, evening and online classes are available
- Eight-week session
- Childcare is provided for evening classes only (Ages 3-12)
- Classes begin September 24, 2024

For more information, please contact Maribel Young at (440) 392-5548 or [email protected].

08/22/2024

LCGS Presents Night Owl Prowl 2024 🦉
Friday, Sept. 13, 4:30-9pm at Morley Library
Register & pay online at: https://www.lcgsohio.org/nightowl-prowl-september-13-2024/

Our friends at the Lake County Genealogical Society invite you to an evening of learning, insight, and hands-on help with your family history research using the resources available in Morley Library's print and digital collections.

Cost $18.00 + .54 transaction fee. Sandwich meal box included - choices can be made when making reservation. Reservations required by September 4, 2024. No refunds after September 7, 2024. Limited to 25 participants.

BONUS for attendees: Presenter Judy Stebbins is offering door prizes!

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Red Cross Blood Drive at Morley Library Tuesday, Feb. 21, 12pm - 5pm Your generous donation of blood can make a difference to many in need! In appreciation, Red Cross will send donors a $10 Amazon gift card via email. Schedule your appointment at rcblood.org/donate or call 1-800-733-2767.

Adult Craft Kit: Valentine’s Day Pet Plush🐹🐱 Starts Monday, Feb. 6 If you love to pamper your pet with gifts, then this is the craft for you! Check out our latest video here and on TikTok (@morleylibrary) where Michaela shows you how to use your free kit to create a DIY pet plush complete with a squeaker or catnip. (No pets? Make this for a friend's furry pal!) Kits can be picked up at the 3rd floor desk or our drive-up window beginning Monday, February 6, while supplies last.

Toddler Craft: Paper Plate Peace Sign Monday, Jan. 16, 11am For ages 18 mos & up Your toddler gets to explore their creative side and YOU don't have to worry about the mess! They'll use paper plates, acrylic paint, and painter's tape to make a peace sign. Register at: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9959229

Join us this month for free, fun activities at Morley Library! Our January lineup for kids and families includes: Cozy Up to Reading Winter Reading Bingo Challenge - Jan. 9 - Feb. 11 Weekly Storytimes: Toddler Time - Mondays, 10:30am Little Learners - Tuesdays, 6pm and Thursdays, 10:30am Music in Motion - Wednesdays, 10:30am Books at Bedtime - Wednesdays, 6pm Travelin' Tots - Fridays, 10:30am Kids & Canvases: Paint Resist Shapes - Thu, Jan. 12, 4:15pm Winter Reading Kickoff with Storyteller Robin Echols Cooper - Sat, Jan. 14, 11am Toddler Craft: Paint Resist Art - Mon, Jan. 16, 11am Paws 2 Read - Thu, Jan. 19, 4pm Snowman Soiree - Sat, Jan. 21, 10am The Bubble Lady - Sat, Jan. 28, 11am For more info & registration: www.morleylibrary.org or call (440) 352-3383.

Polar Bear Party🐾 Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 Two sessions: 10am and 10:45am For ages 3-12 Start off the year with a roarin' good time at our Polar Bear Party! Make a craft along with some yummy polar bear chow and edible paw prints. Young children may need a caregiver's help. Registration required for one of two available time slots: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9985536🐾

Kids & Canvases: Paint Resist Shapes Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:15pm - 5pm For ages 6-12 Let's get creative with shapes! Use painter's tape to block off shapes on a canvas and then fill in with the colors of your choice. Your imagination is the limit! Please dress for mess, as acrylic paint will not wash out of clothes. Sign up here: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9945463

Kids, teens, and adults -- join our ALL-NEW Winter Reading virtual bingo challenge! Log your reading with the Beanstack app, attend programs, and complete activities to earn badges and chances to win fun prizes. Winter Reading begins January 9, 2023 and ends February 11. Sign up on Beanstack to begin your winter reading journey! Register online at morleylibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app to get started. https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/10064674

Red Cross Blood Drive at Morley Library Thursday, Dec. 22, 12pm - 5pm Your generous donation of blood can make a difference to many in need! In appreciation, all donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross long sleeve T-shirt, while supplies last. Schedule your appointment at rcblood.org/donate or call 1-800-733-2767.

❄Our storytime programs will be on a short holiday break starting Dec. 12 and will resume on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. ❄ Keep on reading and learning with our Kids' Reading Room resources and our Book Bundles: https://www.morleylibrary.org/content/kids-reading-room https://www.morleylibrary.org/content/book-bundle-kids

Bubble and Balloon Dance Party Friday, Dec. 9, 10:30am at Morley Library For ages 0-6 with caregiver Storytimes are on a break from Dec. 12 - Jan. 9, but our bubble machine is not! Join us in the story room to shake your sillies out, dance to your favorite songs, and play games. This program is recommended for toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver. No registration required. https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9438849

The Friends of Morley Library Bookshop becomes the HOLIDAY Bookshop on Saturday, Dec. 3! Stop by the library's lower level from 10am -2pm and find great gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe something for yourself too.) 🎁 All proceeds of Friends book sales support Morley Library programming and activities. For more information about our Friends of the Library: https://www.morleylibrary.org/index.php/about/friends

Holiday Tea Party Saturday, Dec. 10, 2pm at Morley Library For ages 18+ Enjoy festive teas, snacks, and fun activities while we decorate for the holidays! ❄️ Register at: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9814206

Red Cross Blood Drive at Morley Library Friday, Nov. 25, 10am - 2:30pm Your generous donation of blood can make a difference to many in need! In appreciation, all donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross knit winter beanie, while supplies last. Schedule your appointment at rcblood.org/donate or call 1-800-733-2767.

Holiday Gift Craftarama Saturday, Dec. 3, 10am - 12pm at Morley Library For ages 13+ Join our Adult and Teen Services staff as we make a fun variety of holiday crafts that make perfect gifts -- or keep them for yourself, we won't tell! Registration required: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9518706

Nail Painting Party! Monday, Nov. 14, 4:30-5:30pm For ages 9-12 Nail art is a fun and colorful way to express yourself and explore your creativity. All are welcome to join us as we try out nail art pens, nail stickers, and more, while supplies last! Register at https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9462770

Ready for a little Halloween magic? 🧙‍♀️ Wear your costume and stop by our 3rd floor desk anytime on Saturday, Oct. 29 or Monday, Oct. 31, for a raffle ticket to win these Hocus Pocus books! Books are geared to ages 13+.

Dino-vember Party Saturday, Nov. 5, 10:30-11:30am Children's program - all ages Dino-lovers, it's your month! 🦖 Celebrate Dino-vember at Morley Library with a story, craft, a special dinosaur hunt, and more. Registration required: https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/9460488

Teen Corner: Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

Teen Librarian Miss Rachelle is here with a spooky edition of the Teen Corner book talk! Over My Dead Body is an exciting fantasy full of mystery and witchcraft, vibrant and colorful illustrations, and a diverse cast of characters. A perfect read for the Halloween season! 🎃 Use your library card to find this and more great graphic novels for teens on the CLEVNET catalog at www.morleylibrary.org.