July 17, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged "Allen County Public Library", ACPL, author visit, authors, books, Pontiac Branch, reading
Last week we had a very special visit from author Caroline Brewer. A native of Fort Wayne, Ms. Brewer now lives in the DC area and has written several children’s books. While she was here, she talked with several children at the branch and donated a signed copy of her book, The Jelani Tree, to the library. Later that day, some of the kids read another of her books, Kara Finds Sunshine on a Rainy Day, to Piper (our favorite dog). We all very much enjoyed her visit and hope she will stop by the next time she is in town!
February 5, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged "Allen County Public Library", ACPL, African American Read-in, authors, books, Charles Cush, Pontiac Branch
Visit our Flickr page to see all of our photos from last night’s African American Read-in. We had a fantastic turnout for the 4th Annual African American Read-in, and we would like to thank everyone for their support. We estimate that we had just over 90 people participate, with readers including authors Charles Cush and Deborah Godwin-Starks as well as Wayne Township Trustee Richard Stevenson. We would especially like to thank Condra Ridley for her outstanding promotion of this event and her invaluable help last night. We are truly in her debt for making this a very special event!
February 4, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged African American Read-in, books, library, reading
Please join us in the meeting room from 5-8:30 tonight for our annual African American Read-in. Take a turn at reading works by African American authors or just stop in to listen to others. Author Charles Cush will be on hand to read his children’s book, From Acorns to Oak Trees, and his book will also be available for purchase.
January 28, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged book wall, books, library, new books
You can see some of the new books we add to the catalog each day by visiting The Book Wall. Here’s a sample of some titles that were added yesterday. Be sure to visit The Book Wall every day!
January 15, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged books, goodreads, website
If you love books, check out this website: www.goodreads.com. It’s a neat site where you can keep track of (and rate) what you’ve read, what you want to read, and what your friends are reading. Try it! You’ll like it!
January 14, 2008
· Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged african american authors, book club, books, cover to cover
Don’t miss our book group discussion next Monday (January 21) from 6 – 7pm! This month we’ll be discussing Mark Anthony’s The Take Down. Copies are still available on the Hold Pickup wall next to the circulation desk.
Cover to Cover meets the third Monday of every month and focuses on books by African American authors.
