The book talks

COVINGTON, KY (AAPNW) – On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Covington Branch of the Kenton County Public Library, tweens are invited to stop by for a…

Enjoy the yums of labor

MADISON, IN (AAPNW) – On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 5:30-8:00 pm, Jordan Gardner will guide participants through the prep and design of their own charcuterie board in “The Art…

Nourishing mind and body event

BEVERLY, OH (AAPNW) – An entertaining evening meeting local writers by the Beverly Library Branch at the Riverbend Family Dining on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Non-Alcoholic drinks…

Fresh batch of things to do

FRESNO, CALIF (PNAN) – Spring events have begun in the Fresno County Public Library system through April 23, 2023. An array of activities for kids, teens, adults are on the…

Literary warriors sought

MILWAUKEE, WI (AAPNW) – For 2023-24, the Milwaukee Public Library are recruiting schools for the AmeriCorps Program which helps young people develop a love of reading, increase information literacy skills,…

Spotlight on those who pen

CLOVIS, NM (PNAN) – The Clovis-Carver Public Library has on display such as fiction and non-fiction books, The Color Purple by Alice Walker; The Dead Are Rising: The Life of…

Meet the Local Author Series

BOWLING GREEN, OH (NWPR) – On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Wood County District Public Library. Join author, William Scovell, who has been able to find…

DOTHAN, AL (PNAN) – Learn about fascinating, mysterious and sometimes exhausting process of turning your writing into marketable, commercially viable literature. “Becoming a Novelist” is presented by Cap Daniels on…

Chilling talk among the vines

SHERIDAN, IN (AAPNW) – On Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the Blackhawk Winery, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, award-winning author, Sulari Gentill delivers a sharply thrilling read with “The Woman…

A doggone heroine’s journey

NAPPANEE, IN (NWPR) – On Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 2:00-3:00 pm. James Herriot: The Simple Life of the World’s Most Famous Veterinarian. Join Anglophile and former UK resident Claire…

Bargain treasures in print

AKRON, OH (AAPNW) – Today is the day for readers to hunt for bargains with choices covering every genre from drugstore romance, classic fiction, children’s books, non-fiction, and basically a…

Which way to go legally

PORTLAND, IN (NWPR) – Participants will be able to speak with an attorney through a video conferencing system about topics, such as divorce, custody, guardianship, tenant-landlord issues, bankruptcy, debt collection,…

A Call to all young writers

OBERLIN, OH (AAPNW) – Oberlin Public Library has set the Deadline for Friday, January 20, 2023 for the “Young Writing Contest” to submit your best piece of writing for a…

Chinese crafts for teens

STEUBENVILLE, OH (AAPNW) – Steubenville Public Library. Monday, January 9, 2023, Chinese New Year Craft, Main Library. Teens ages 12 to 19 will have fun creating a traditional Chinese Red…

Memories recanted at lunch

WHEELING, WV (AAPNW) – At Ohio County Public Library, Lunch With Books is its flagship program for adult patrons, featuring authors, poets, musicians, historians, and more every Tuesday at noon.…

50th Anniversary Exhibition

ANCHORAGE, AK (PNAN) – On view through Sunday, April 3, 2022, the Anchorage School District Youth 50th Art Exhibition is a celebration by young student artists from kindergarten through high…

Book sales benefit animals

  CHARLESTOWN, IN (NWPR) –  Author Mary Ann Evans pseudonym George Eliot (1819-1880) wrote, “Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms,” and today,…

Show exhibits real imagination

  PIQUA, OH (NWPR) – The recent opening of the Piqua Arts Council’s exhibit, “Rockwell Reimagined” at the Piqua Public Library drew a parade of people to feast upon artworks…

Book reveals the whole man

Named the recipient of a 2018 Kentucky History Award given by the Kentucky Historical Society for her book, “James Still: A Life,” President of the Appalachian Studies Association and former…

CA: San Francisco

  WHERE: Throughout the Bay Area. WHEN: October 2-10, 2015. Asia Week San Francisco Bay Area BRIEF ABOUT: West Coast’s first, major region wide event celebrating Asian art, involving 17…

University seeks ‘possible people’

Since its inception in 1990 and still one of University of Kentucky’s most prestigious awards, the Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement, nominations are now sought for the 2016 through Friday,…

OH: Sidney

WHERE: Amos Memorial Public Library. WHEN: April 2015. Ohio Watercolor Society’s 37th Annual Juried Travel Exhibition BRIEF ABOUT: The exhibition is comprised of 32 awarded works from “Watercolor Ohio 2014”…

DC: Washington

WHERE: National Gallery of Art. On view through January 25, 2015. From the Library: The Book Illustrations by Romeyn de Hooghe BRIEF ABOUT: During his lifetime, Romeyn de Hooghe (1645–1708)…

OH: Columbus

WHERE: Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center. WHEN: Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. TITLE: 2013 Ohioana Book Festival BRIEF ABOUT: More than 100 authors, live music, award-winning…

SD: Deadwood

WHERE: USA and Canada. WHEN: April 21-27, 2013. TITLE: Cowboy Poetry Week BRIEF ABOUT: This event, which is now in its twelfth year, is hosted by the Center for Western…

IN: Portland

WHERE: Hall Moser Theatre. WHEN: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7:00 pm. TITLE: An Evening with Philip Gulley BRIEF ABOUT: Gulley is a Quaker Pastor at Fairfield Friends Meeting House…

Winning works on view in library

     Judges Bradley Olson and Robert Lepo have judged and juried entries for 23rd Annual Summer Artfest and the following winners are:      Best of Show, Gary Hovey for “Wild…

MA: Northampton

WHERE: Forbes Library. WHEN: Through 30, 2012. Note: An Opening reception is on Wednesday, August 8, from 5:00-8:00 pm. TITLE: Janine Norton: Digital Photo Collage and Elizabeth Sylvan: Art Quilts: Moment…