July

All month: Sign up to win Rebecca, the latest American Girl doll.

Saturday, July 31 - Learned Owl T-Shirt Day! Come in wearing a Learned Owl t-shirt for:
     * Photo-op at 3 PM. Oldest Owl shirt wins a prize.
     * Contests and prizes all day
     * Enter to win a $50 gift card, a Learned Owl tote and more
(Learned Owl shirts for sale, if you don't already have one)

Saturday, July 31, 1-4 PM - HHS class of 2005 Anna Krushinski (pen name Marie Krushing) signs her debut novel for teens, The Dream Maker in the Desert (paperback, $13.95). The book chronicles the adventures of Emmet Watts, an awkward 15 year old. Little does he know he is destined to join a secret society of men and women who fight the powers of darkness in order to restore balance between good and evil. The Dream Maker in the Desert is part of a projected three-book series of sci-fi/fantasy fiction aimed at young adult readers.

August

Our preschool story times continue every Tuesday at 10 AM throughout August. Upcoming story themes: Aug. 3, Dr. Seuss; Aug. 10, Dogs; Aug. 17, Trips & Adventures; Aug. 24, Water; Aug. 31, Bugs. No reservations are necessary, so feel free to just drop in. Kids are welcome to celebrate each week's theme by dressing up or bringing a favorite toy to show.

Tuesday, August 3, 7 PM (Hudson Library) - Meet author Tracy Chevalier (Remarkable Creatures, Burning Bright, Girl with a Pearl Earring). The author will be talking about her current book project. The program is free, but tickets are required. A maximum of four tickets may be picked up at the Library's Reference Desk or at The Learned Owl beginning July 5.

Saturday, August 7, 2 PM - Jack Bennett will be here with his new book, Dream Hikes Coast to Coast: Your Guide to America's Most Memorable Trails. Bennett's presentation will include photos of some remarkable sites throughout the U.S. He polled fellow "Highpointers" (folks who have climbed to the highest peaks in all 50 states) about their favorite excursions to get ideas before he set off to explore these scenic destinations.

Saturday, August 28, 3 PM - Paul Fisher will be here with his humorous collection of sports scenarios, You Know You're in Trouble When.

September

Saturday, September 4, 1-3 PM - Medina resident Pamela Frost will be here with her new book, Houses of Cards, a memoir of investing in real estate. Local folks may remember Pamela from her other signings here as a contributor to the Cup of Comfort series.

Friday, September 10, 7 PM - Lisa Black returns with her latest thriller, Trail of Blood. Black's other fast-paced Liz Picks include Takeover and Evidence of Murder. In addition to being a novelist, Black is a real-life coroner in Florida.

Saturday, September 25, 3-5 PM - Meet Amanda Flower with her mystery Maid of Murder.

October

Tuesday, October 26 - Fancy Nancy author Jane O'Connor will be here! Details to come.