Explore the world of this beloved hobby from tips and tricks to surprising secrets. What makes a puzzle valuable? What's the best inexpensive puzzle? Which brands have the highest quality? And what about all those thrift store puzzles? Local culture writer and lifelong dissectologist Erin O'Brien has found the answers within her sprawling collection of 400+ jigsaw puzzles. Inside all those boxes, she's uncovered much more than just weirdly shaped pieces. They've contained a deceptive 18th century horse, a mysterious…

In the mid- to late-nineteenth century, Spiritualism, a religious movement centered on communication with the dead, swept into Northeast Ohio. This program will address how Clevelanders embraced Spiritualism, and how they reacted as some Spiritualists, both locally and nationally, tried to use “new” technologies like photography to capture scientific evidence of life after death—some making earnest attempts, while others mounted carefully conceived efforts to double-cross believers. Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

The Cleveland Museum of Art comes to you! Explore the tombs of ancient Egypt like an archaeologist. Participants handle authentic artifacts from the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection and learn about mummification, burial practices, religion, and everyday life through these artifacts.

Hear the story of this Cleveland Browns quarterback whose career took him from the Hudson High School Explorers football team to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Presented by Bette Lou Higgins from Eden Valley Enterprises. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Branch Library and presented in partnership with the Independence Civic Center. This program will be held at the Independence Civic Center: 6363 Selig Dr. Independence, OH 44131

Move over, Joe, John, Bobby and Ted. It is time to learn more about your overshadowed sisters. Their triumphs and tragedies are fascinating. Presented by Susan Cannavino of Presentations With Pizzazz.