Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of more than forty books for young readers, including the graphic memoir HEY, KIDDO, a finalist for the National Book Award, and its follow-up SUNSHINE. He also created the wildly popular LUNCH LADY graphic novels and has written for Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Snoopy. Realizing his books can inspire young readers beyond the page, Krosoczka founded the School Lunch Hero Day campaign and established a scholarship to fund art classes for underprivileged children in his hometown. Krosoczka and his family live in western Massachusetts.
Please register!
Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m.
Kate Woodworth is an award-winning author and the creative force behind the grassroots climate change initiative, Be the Butterfly, that invites everyone to perform one small act or behavioral change to help mitigate climate change.
She will be at the library to discuss her new novel, Little Great Island, set in a small Maine community needing to find a new way forward after climate change destroys the lobstering industry.
After angering a cult leader, Mari flees with her son to her childhood island in Maine. Reuniting with old friend Harry, their lives reconnect, sparking unexpected, life-changing events amid the island’s shifting climate and fragile ecosystem.
Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
Discover the amazing world of plants. We have a hands-on look at roots, shoots, and transportation inside a plant. Learn about photosynthesis and germination. Get all the “seedy” facts!
This program is suitable for grades K-5.