Author and Illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi at Library Center Oct. 5; Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 26-30
September 29, 2016 —
Publisher’s Weekly describes the children’s tale, “Where Are My Books?” as “A story that should quickly find its way into the hearts of book lovers of all ages.” On Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 7-7:30 p.m., in the Library Center auditorium, the book’s author/illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi will talk about her work as a writer and illustrator.
She will sell and sign her book after her 30-minute talk. Children and families are invited to this free event.
Ohi’s clever illustrations appear in books by Judy Blume, and in Michael Ian Black’s book “Naked!”, winner of the 2015 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award, and illustrated the Building Block nominee, “I’m Bored.”
Her most recent book illustration projects include the 2016 “Ruby Rose, Off to School She Goes” by Rob Sanders, and the “Mitzi Tulane, Preschool Detective” 2016 series by Lauren McLaughlin.
Debbie will be in Springfield as a speaker at the Missouri Library Association annual conference of 300 librarians Oct. 5-7 at the Oasis Convention Center.
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The trailers are filling up for the big Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Oct. 26-30 in the E*Plex on the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. It returns with the popular Friends Night Preview Sale on Oct. 25, and the Half-Price and Bag Day later in the week. This is the Friends second year in the more spacious E*Plex, offering loads of free parking and room for your annual fall treasure hunt.
Join the Friends now and you can get into Preview Sale night free!
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Just a note for patrons of the Ash Grove Branch Library: Beginning Saturday, Oct. 1, that branch at 101 E. Main St., will be closed on Saturdays.
However, Friday hours will be extended one hour later, until 6 p.m., for people needing to pick up items for the weekend. Daily hours of operation now will be 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Books and other materials may be returned anytime to the book drop on the northwest side of the building.