Sports Illustrated Photographer To Speak At Twinsburg Library

Bill Frakes, an award-winning photographer, will give a presentation at the Twinsburg Library on May 23.

Bill Frakes, an award-winning photographer with Sports Illustrated, will give a presentation at the Twinsburg Public Library. Frakes is scheduled to speak 7 p.m. on May 23. The presentation at the library is free, but you must register in advance. Click here to register online. Frakes is based in Florida who has worked in all 50 states and in more than 125 countries for a wide variety of editorial and advertising clients. He has won the Newspaper Photographer of the Year award in the prestigious Pictures of the Year competition. He was a member of the Miami Herald staff that won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of Hurricane Andrew. Frakes has a new book called "Sports Photography – From Snapshots to Great Shots." Frakes also plans to …

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Celebrate the First Spring Weekend with These Local Events

There's opportunities to visit a new business, play chess, go to a potluck and rock out to some local tunes this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend in Twinsburg?  Even though it looks and feels like the dead of winter, it is in fact spring — at least, that's what Aol Weather reports.  But, since the weather isn't permitting for outdoor activities just yet, take a look through the Twinsburg Patch events calendar. Readers have added happenings around town to this section of the site. Have an event to promote? Add the event to the site — just click here.   Here's some weekend suggestions:

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Local Area Artist's Religious Work Displayed at Twinsburg Library

Artist Diane Duncan Bieber’s exhibit “ICONS – The Harmony & holiness of Sacred Art” is the featured exhibit for January at the Twinsburg Public Library’s art gallery.

Editor's Note: The information in this post was provided by the Twinsburg Library. Artist Diane Duncan Bieber’s exhibit “ICONS – The Harmony & Holiness of Sacred Art” is the featured exhibit for January at the Twinsburg Public Library’s art gallery. Hudson artist Diane Duncan Bieber is an accomplished artist who uses her unique artistic talents as an extension of her personal faith. She calls her works a form of religious Iconography.  Iconography is an art form which dates from the earliest days of Christianity.  A sacred person or event is painted according to traditional designs.  The stylized portrayal represents the subject in their glorified state.  Thus, icons are called “windows into heaven.” Diane is careful to point out that an …

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WATCH: Twinsburg Librarians Build Holiday Tree With Books

Check out this funny video of the folks at Twinsburg Library constructing their holiday tree with what they know best: books!

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Twinsburg Library Seeking Volunteers

The Twinsburg Library has a few volunteer opportunities available if you want to help out.

The Twinsburg Library is looking for a few volunteers for the following positions: If you would like to join library's great group of volunteers, please see a circulation associate for an application form or visit our website, twinsburglibrary.org and submit a volunteer form online.

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This Saturday: Twinsburg Library Friends Book Sale

The Friends of the Twinsburg Library will hold their December Book sale from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Friends of the Twinsburg Library will hold their December Book Sale on Saturday, December 8, between 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friends of the library members can enter at 9:30 a.m. Some of the December deals include: Free books are of equal or lesser value.

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LOOK: Twinsburg Triumphs Over Stow, Cuyahoga Falls in Library Book Battle

The Stow-Munroe Falls Library hosted Cuyahoga Falls and Twinsburg for a Battle of the Books July 30, 2012. Take a look at the contestants and winners!

In five rounds, a team of four readers from the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, Twinsburg Public Library and Cuyahoga Falls Public Library were quizzed on their summer reading comprehension. The books the students were tested on include Stargirl, The Maze Runner, Notes from the Midnight Driver and The Hunger Games.  Final Scores: (Editor's note: Bragging a little here ... Patch sponsored the event! Check out the cool shirts everyone is wearing!)

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Tales From The Twinsburg Public Library

TPL Book Review: I Don't Know How She Does It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother by Allison Pearson

Sure it may be a long title, but it's a great read

As a working mother myself, this was a book that I always planned on reading. The only problem is I am sometimes too busy to read. The film version of this book is in theaters and I thought that since I'm a read-the-book-before-seeing-the-movie kind of gal, I thought I better check it out. Not that I will have time to see the film. This is the story of working mom Kate, a financial professional in England (the film version is set in the US), and her struggle to balance a career and family life. It's not working out so well. She fake-bakes pies for her daughter's school function to seem like she has a better handle on her life than she does. She struggles with jealousy of their nanny, as many of her working mother friends do. Her marriage …

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Get Out: Five Options for Sept. 11

Also sample the harvest at the Mustard Seed Taste Fair

Take time to Get Out this weekend and appreciate the life you have, while also remembering the tragic events and loss of life in America 10 years ago on Sept. 11.  1. Organic Harvest Taste Fair Where/When: Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, 6025 Kruse Dr., Solon. Saturday, Sept. 10, noon to 4 p.m. Why Go: Sample all the tasty treats of a bountiful season's harvest. Mustard Seed is the largest locally owned retailer of natural and organic products in Northeast Ohio. Live music by the Brick Road Ramblers.  Pricing: Entry free and open to the public. 2. September 11 Reflection at Veterans Park Where/When: Veterans Park, 6300 SOM Center Rd., Solon. Park open daily to visitors. Sunday, Sept. 11, 4 p.m. - Interfaith Service Why Go: The park is a place …

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Kids Planner: Digital Bookmobile, Garden Club and More

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children

We're glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Monday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you. 1. Digital Bookmobile Visits Solon Library Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Solon Branch, 34125 Portz …

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