Jack Cooper, last in a long line of family fishermen, lives alone in the remote North Shore town of Greyshore, haunted by grief. But he will discover what it means to be truly haunted when a ghostly woman appears to lure him to land’s end, to the beckoning waves that have broken his heart. In…
Thirty-five jellybeans have come together to share a sweet and thoughtful poem promoting kindness and inclusivity with children, 0 to 6 years. Join in their adventure as they discover their unique qualities while realizing they are all, ultimately, the same. The JELLYBEANS book is sure to be a favorite among children and their family members.…
Kathy Kelly, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence (VCNV), has organized more than 70 trips to Iraq during the sanctions period and traveled to Iraq 27 times. She lived in Baghdad throughout the 2003 “Shock and Awe” bombing, and alongside people during warfare in Gaza, Lebanon, Bosnia and Nicaragua. Following the U.S. attack on Iraq…
Meet the author of The Life and Times of a Railroad Engineer, Bud Hoekstra. Bud Hoekstra was born on the South side of Chicago. As a child he fell in love with trains, and as an adult he got to work with them. Bud is now retired and lives in Nelson, WI.
The Wonders of the Peculiar Parasol is a children’s fantasy story about dragons, wizards, and a powerful parasol that lands three cousins in a strange new world, and will appeal to advanced elementary to early middle school readers with its story of magical empowerment and struggle. Mandy is on her way to her grandmother’s house.…
Join the Park Naturalists and Public Library Staff for a nature walk, story time, and nature themed art project! Open to families with children of all ages, but best suited to preschool-elementary ages. This program is FREE to attend.