WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN LIBRARY

EXPLORING THE LIFE AND LITERATURE OF TONI MORRISON: Did you know that Toni Morrison worked as a library aide at the Lorain Carnegie Library on 10th Street while she was a teen? Learn more about Toni Morrison at Lorain Public Library System'sMain Library on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m. You'll discover how Chloe Wofford, a graduate of Lorain High School, later became internationally known as Toni Morrison and honored by many countries for her authorship. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 440-244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ, ext. 450. The Main Library is located at 351 W. Sixth St., Lorain.

PETE THE CAT: Pete the Cat has been many places and done many things. Groove along with Lorain Public Library System'sMain Library on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. and celebrate this cool blue cat. Families with children of all ages are invited to hear some favorite Pete the Cat books by Eric Litwin. Kids will make a fun craft too. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 440- Main Library is located at 351 W. Sixth St., Lorain.

THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND YOU: Learn to navigate the new Health Insurance Marketplace at Lorain Public Library System'sMain Library on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. A certified broker for individuals and small businesses will be at the library to discuss the Affordable Care Act. How do you shop for health insurance? What are the benefits? What are the penalties if you don't buy insurance? These questions and many more will be answered at the program. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Main Library at 440-244-1192 or 1-800-322-READ, ext. 450.

NUMBER ONES: Looking for something good to read or watch? Look no further than your Lorain Public Library System. Here are some number ones from Publishers Weekly. "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd tops the fiction list. "Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War" by Robert M. Gates is number one on the nonfiction list. "Escape Plan" starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger is the top DVD/Blu-ray. Place a hold by calling or stopping in, online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by downloading the CLEVNET app. eBook format is also available on the Lorain Public Library System website in their eLibrary.