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Meet Author Brendan Slocumb

2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:00:00 America/New_York Meet Author Brendan Slocumb Join us when author Brendan Slocumb visits to discuss his new book, <i>Symphony of Secrets</i>. North Olmsted Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

Tuesday, April 25
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:00:00 America/New_York Meet Author Brendan Slocumb Join us when author Brendan Slocumb visits to discuss his new book, <i>Symphony of Secrets</i>. North Olmsted Branch - Large Meeting Room (100)

North Olmsted Branch

Large Meeting Room (100)

Join us when author Brendan Slocumb visits to discuss his new book, Symphony of Secrets.

About the author:

Brendan Nicholaus Slocumb was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and holds a degree in music education (with concentrations in violin and viola) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. For more than twenty years he has been a public and private school music educator and has performed with orchestras throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. 

In Symphony of Secrets, Bern Hendricks has just received the call of a lifetime. As one of the world’s preeminent experts on the famed twentieth-century composer Frederick Delaney, Bern knows everything there is to know about the man behind the music. When Mallory Roberts, a board member of the distinguished Delaney Foundation and direct descendant of the man himself, asks for Bern’s help authenticating a newly discovered piece, which may be his famous lost opera, RED, he jumps at the chance. With the help of his tech-savvy acquaintance Eboni, Bern soon discovers that the truth is far more complicated than history would have them believe.

In 1920s Manhattan, Josephine Reed is living on the streets and frequenting jazz clubs when she meets the struggling musician Fred Delaney. But where young Delaney struggles, Josephine soars. She’s a natural prodigy who hears beautiful music in the sounds of the world around her. With Josephine as his silent partner, Delaney’s career takes off—but who is the real genius here?

In the present day, Bern and Eboni begin to uncover more clues that indicate Delaney may have had help in composing his most successful work. Armed with more questions than answers and caught in the crosshairs of a powerful organization who will stop at nothing to keep their secret hidden, Bern and Eboni will move heaven and earth in their dogged quest to right history’s wrongs.

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

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Mon, Nov 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Nov 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Thu, Nov 30, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Canceled
Thu, Nov 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Thu, Nov 30, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story Room (100)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Thu, Nov 30, 11:00am - 11:20am
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Thu, Nov 30, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Thu, Nov 30, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Story Room (100)
Tuck your favorite stuffed animal into bed with a fun bedtime storytime. Please register each child that will be participating.
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Fri, Dec 01, All day
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Fri, Dec 01, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Book Nook & Community Room
Join us at the Great Northern Mall Book Nook for stories, songs, fingerplays, music and movement!

Fri, Dec 01, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 02, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Sat, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room (100)
Participate in fun sessions with rhymes, songs, games, movement, puppets and stories in Spanish. This storytime is offered in Spanish, but the lead artist helps with transitions in English if needed.

Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Meeting Room (16)
Do you like cozy mysteries? Are you just dying to craft and chat about them? Clue into this book club where we suspect you will have a great time.
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Sun, Dec 03, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Mon, Dec 04, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Mon, Dec 04, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Tue, Dec 05, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Tue, Dec 05, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Wed, Dec 06, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Wed, Dec 06, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Thu, Dec 07, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Canceled
Thu, Dec 07, 9:30am - 12:00pm
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Thu, Dec 07, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Fri, Dec 08, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Fri, Dec 08, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 09, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Learn how to make stovetop popcorn with a twist.

Sun, Dec 10, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Mon, Dec 11, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Mon, Dec 11, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Tue, Dec 12, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Tue, Dec 12, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Come meet the handlers and dogs of Tri-Lakes K9 Search & Rescue, LLC.

Wed, Dec 13, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room (16)
The Library offers FREE tech training classes that cover digital literacy basics, Windows, Microsoft Office programs, digital imaging and cloud computing.

Wed, Dec 13, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Thu, Dec 14, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Canceled
Thu, Dec 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Thu, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Monthly meet up with the Teen Librarian and fellow teens to learn about opportunities to earn service hours at the North Olmsted Library.

Thu, Dec 14, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Homework Center (25)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.

Fri, Dec 15, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Fri, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room (100)
Join us every third Friday morning for coffee and conversation with one of our community partners.

Fri, Dec 15, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 16, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Wear your pajamas to hear the Polar Express. Enjoy cookies, make a craft and much more.
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Sun, Dec 17, All day
Let us help you celebrate the season and a new year with our staff-curated great books to gift or read packet -- available while supplies last. See a reference librarian.

Mon, Dec 18, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Tue, Dec 19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (Basement) (90)
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).

Wed, Dec 20, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Canceled
Thu, Dec 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
English to Speakers of Other Languages

Thu, Dec 21, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Room (100)
3rd-5th graders will meet monthly and have fun exploring hands-on activities that promote healthy choices and social skills!

Fri, Dec 22, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 26, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 27, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 28, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.

Fri, Dec 29, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Large Meeting Room (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.