To sir, for our love of the forests
BANGOR, ME (PNAN) – On Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 pm at the Bangor Public Library, authors Claire Ackroyd and Roger Greene will discuss their abiding love for the…
At the Libraries dept
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…
Written treasures to go on sale
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (PNAN) – On March 3 and 4, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Hirsch Community Rooms at the Cape Girardeau Public Library, plan to fill up your…
Special events are ‘blessed’
NEW CASTLE, PA (AAPNW) – On Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 11:00 to 1:00 pm, the Lawrence County Comfort Canines will be at the New Castle Public Library. There will…
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…
‘Jewels of the Earth’ in library
CELINA, OH (NWPR) – In 2006 Ron and Ruth Langsdon donated a substantial part of their personal rare mineral collection to the Mercer County Library in order for future generations to…
A Call for original stories that ‘sing’
LARGO, FL (PNAN) – “39th Annual Friends of Largo Library Iris & Stanley Shalit Short Story Competition” is open to all Pinellas County students in grades 4-12. The story…
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…
Program spins a web of how-to-do-it
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…
Music was the glue in a chaotic era
GRANT PASS, OR (PNAN) – On Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Applegate Library, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, “What it Was: Growing Up When the Music Mattered” was…
Celebration of watercolor works
FORT WAYNE, IN (NWPR) – Hosted by the Watercolor Society of Indiana is show that celebrates works of art using watercolors as well as watercolor artists at the Allen County…
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.…
A gem of an art book of happiness
The children’s book, “The National Menagerie of Art” by Thais Vanderheyden is a fun way to learn about famous artists and art. People are replaced with birds and animals in…
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…
Another cast of artworks chosen
The juried the entries of the 27th Annual Summer Artfest conducted by the St. Marys, Ohio Community Public Library were: Best of Show by Gary Hovey for Whoo’s Hungry; Friends…
Saleri show to open at Fresno State
Opening Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Henry Madden Library in the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery and Pete P. Peters Balcony gallery at Fresno State, will be a…
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…