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Author Sarah Penner
2025-05-05 19:00:00 2025-05-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Sarah Penner Join us when author Sarah Penner visits to discuss her latest novel, <i>The Amalfi Curse</i>. Beachwood Branch - Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)

Monday, May 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-05 19:00:00 2025-05-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Sarah Penner Join us when author Sarah Penner visits to discuss her latest novel, <i>The Amalfi Curse</i>. Beachwood Branch - Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)

Beachwood Branch

Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)

Join us when author Sarah Penner visits to discuss her latest novel, The Amalfi Curse.

About the author:

Sarah Penner is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Séance Society. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and her debut, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies worldwide.

A graduate of the University of Kansas, Sarah spent thirteen years in corporate finance and now writes full-time. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, yoga, and cooking. She also sits on the Board of Directors at her local animal shelter, Friends of Strays. Sarah and her husband, Marc, live in Florida.

In The Amalfi Curse, Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father spotted on his final dive. Upon Haven’s arrival, strange maelstroms and misfortunes start plaguing the town. Is it nature or something more sinister at work?

As Haven searches for her father’s sunken treasure, she begins to unearth a centuries-old tale of ancient sorcery and one woman’s quest to save her lover and her village by using the legendary art of stregheria, a magical ability to harness the ocean. Could this magic be behind Positano’s latest calamities? Haven must unravel the Amalfi Curse before the region is destroyed forever…

Against the dazzling backdrop of the Amalfi Coast, this bewitching novel shimmers with mystery, romance and the untamed magic of the sea.

Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry.

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About the branch

The Beachwood Branch first opened to the public on October 31, 1982. At the time, it was the first branch in the CCPL system to have an automated circulation system. Located just a few hundred yards from the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, the branch offers a drive-up window where customers can pick up requested materials, dedicated spaces for kids and teens, and a beautiful outdoor reading garden.

Upcoming events

Yes Chef! - For children grades 3-5
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Roll up your sleeves, tie up your aprons and try out some fun and super simple recipes!  Supplies provided.
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Tuesday Book Chat - "The Art of Power" by Nancy Pelosi
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Please join us for a discussion of "The Art of Power" by Nancy Pelosi.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Through the Eyes of the Artist - Great Artistic Love Stories and Affairs of the Art
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman presents her series on the lives and works of beloved artists.
Family Music & Movement Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Knit and Lit
Mon, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Informal fiber arts and book recommendation sharing circle.
STEAM Club - For children grades 2-5
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Join us for fun monthly STEAM activities! 
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Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Third Wednesday Book Discusion - "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters
Wed, Feb 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Monthly book discussion led by library staff.
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Embroidered Denim Keychains
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn basic embroidery and slow stitching techniques to make a unique denim keychain.
Cuyahoga County Board of Revisions Information Session
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Team for an information session on filing a formal tax complaint with the Board of Revisions
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Art Explorers - Grades K-5
Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Get creative while learning something new!
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Debbie Darling Plays the Great American Songbook - The Music of Bing Crosby
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Debbie Darling presents her series of musical talks that are both entertaining and informative.
Blood Drive
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Family Music & Movement Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club - Gr. 5-8
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
12/17 Shiny Misfits by Maysoon Zayid and Shadia Amin; 1/28 Magic Girls: Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess by Megan Brennan; 2/25 Saving Chupie by Amparo Ortiz
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Smart Financial Habits
Wed, Feb 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Presented in partnership U.S. Bank Beachwood.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Family Music & Movement - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Learn About Volunteering in Greater Cleveland
Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Greater Cleveland Volunteers will present information about many opportunities to share your time and talents to help others. Learn how to get started in making a difference in your community.
Read & Wonder Book Club - Grades 1-4
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (B) (18)
Join us for a fun chat and themed activities about a different chapter book genre each month. Books available at the Youth Desk one month before each session.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Hebrew Language Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room
Join us for stories, songs, movement and rhymes in Hebrew and English. Presented in collaboration with Cleveland Shin Shinim and the Mandel Jewish Community Center.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten in fall and their caregiver
Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards.
Digital Navigator at Beachwood
Mon, Mar 10, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Family Music & Movement - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Have a great time dancing and moving to your favorite storytime music with beanbags, rhythm sticks, and more!
Digital Navigator at Beachwood
Tue, Mar 11, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Tuesday Book Chat - "The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby" by Ellery Lloyd
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Please join us for a discussion of "The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby" by Ellery Lloyd.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Art Explorers - Grades K-5
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Beachwood Meeting Room (Auditorium) (84)
Get creative while learning something new!
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