Literature
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Poorhouse Week
The Poorhouse Rag, a literary review published by WVU Parkersburg, will celebrate the release of its inaugural edition with a reception and multiple campus activities the week of Sept. 30. This issue of the magazine, titled after the Poorhouse of Wood County, which once stood on college grounds, explores the themes of poverty, mental illness,... Read More
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Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation
Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation
Join us on Tuesday, October 1 in Athens for a presentation and discussion with GLAAD Award-winning LGBTQ journalist and author of 'Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States', Dr. Samantha Allen. Real Queer America follows Dr. Allen's 2017 road trip across conservative states with one rule: do one queer thing a day. From Utah... Read More
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Books, Barks & Brew
Books, Barks & Brew
Come meet local Author Mark M. Dean who will be presenting his new children's book "Doggy Deck Day" about a boy and his dog. We will be there with adoptable dogs you can meet and $1 from every pint from 3pm-6pm will go to help Friends of the Shelter Dogs. The author will also be... Read More
“Stay and Fight” Book Launch
“Stay and Fight” Book Launch
STAY AND FIGHT BOOK LAUNCH Join us for a reception, signing, and reading of “Stay and Fight” by local author Madeline ffitch on October 5, 2019 at 7pm. Little Professor Book Center will be selling books at this event and there will be an opportunity to get copies signed! Madeline ffitch is part of the direct-action collective... Read More
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Meet Crazy Horse Family Elder and Author
Meet Crazy Horse Family Elder and Author
CRAZY HORSE FAMILY ELDER AND AUTHOR VISIT OHIO UNIVERSITY Crazy Horse family elder Floyd Clown Sr will join author William Matson to discuss and sign their book "Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy" based on the Family’s oral history... Read More
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Athens Armory Little Free Library Opening Reception
Athens Armory Little Free Library Opening Reception
The Athens County Democratic Party's Community Service Committee invites the public to the opening reception for their second Little Free Library, (LFL) located at Athens Armory Park . Food and beverages will be provided. LFLs encourage the love of reading, build community and spark creativity by fostering the exchange of books freely between neighbors. In... Read More
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Poets’ Night Out
Poets’ Night Out
Read your favorite poem, or read an original of your very own. Dress up! If you like, come as your favorite poet, a poetic character, or a figure from a poet's time and place. Enjoy light refreshments. See us on Facebook or call Karen at 740-619-4370 with questions.
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An Evening With Mark Twain
An Evening With Mark Twain
An Evening with Mark Twain Featuring Stephen Hollen, humorist, storyteller and performer of Dayton, Ohio. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) — better known by his pen name "Mark Twain” — was one of the greatest writers and humorists in American history. He is perhaps most well known as the author... Read More
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“Nelsonville From A to Z” Book Launch
“Nelsonville From A to Z” Book Launch
“NELSONVILLE FROM A TO Z” BOOK LAUNCH Join us for the book launch of “Nelsonville From A to Z” on Friday, October 25 at 6pm at 30 Public Square! This is a publication of the Stuart’s Opera House Arts Education Program, edited by Celeste Parsons and illustrated by Hannah Sickles. There will be a FREE... Read More
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Jackson City Library Book Club
Jackson City Library Book Club
Anyone who likes to read and discuss books is welcome. October 28: War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley November 25: Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck
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Telling a People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature Opens
“Telling a People’s Story” is the first museum exhibit on this topic and is organized by the Miami University Art Museum through a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. This traveling panel exhibit highlights diverse African-American experiences through the lens of children’s books and features art produced for book illustrations. The Athens library is... Read More
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