Author Visit and Discussion – Wednesday, May 16th, 6:00 P.M.
With Lawrence, Kansas author Tom Mach featuring his book Angels at Sunset about women’s suffrage.
Tom Mach wrote his first novel when he was 17 and a junior in high school. Later he went on to become a part-time stringer for a California newspaper chain, writing an article a week for $25 per story. Then he went into writing articles for magazines such as Women’s Day and others, including Writer’s Digest, where he made the front cover with a feature article on the stress of writing.
Click here for more information about Mr. Mach, his background or to sample some of his writing. Read more
Friends of Atchison Library (FoAL) Annual Author Luncheon
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 – Noon to 2:00 p.m.
The Friends of Atchison Library annual luncheon will feature author Shirley Christian and her book “Before Lewis and Clark: The Story of the Chouteaus, the French Dynasty that Ruled America’s Frontier.” Tickets are available at the library or by contacting a FoAL board member. Read more
World Book Day – April 23rd
What is it? World Book Day is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. To be held in the U.S. as well as the U.K. and Ireland on April 23, 2012, it will see tens of thousands of people go out into their communities to spread the joy and love of reading by giving out free World Book Night paperbacks. Atchison Library will be giving one free copy of the book “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult to 20 patrons who qualify.
Control Those Pesky Weeds
Master Gardener Mikey Stafford will talk about “Weeds of Kansas,” Monday, April 16th at 6:00 p.m. in a special program for adults. The program will feature tips and tricks for recognizing and controlling a variety of weeds common to Kansas. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet and greet our new Adult Services Librarian, Jennifer George.
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