With people willing to leave their nice, warm homes again, May has become ridiculously packed with free things to do at your favorite library. Here are the things I am the most excited by, and why!
Domestic Violence Panel with Finding Our Voices -- Holy moly is this a big deal.
Finding Our Voices is a grassroots nonprofit shining a light on domestic abuse. It is absurdly common to find domestic abuse in couples and families. They'll teach us how to spot the signs, help those we care about, and shine our own lights on this problem. Let's learn from each other and lift each other up. Can I get that embroidered on a pillow, please?
The Fight for Disability Rights -- YES. All kids deserve a good education. Janine Leffler and her mother, Maryann Cocca-Leffler, wrote a book together about Janine's life as a person with disabilities. If you like the arts, Janine runs the social media for
Double House Arts Collective in Portland, one of my favorite places. If you have a kid in your life with disabilities, or you have disabilities yourself, or you care about equal rights, this is for you. It is also an interesting opportunity to learn how a picture book is made! Maryann has written a lot of books for kids!
Check out her other works here.
The Mystery of Miss Pattee -- A real-life mystery brought to us by the amazing Linda Snow McLoon. There's scandal, there's crime, there is the biggest fraud of the 19th century! Having heard Linda before, I know that this has been meticulously researched and told through the voice of a natural storyteller. I'm a little excited.
Author Talks with
Libby Buck and
Mira Ptacin -- a library's bread and butter. We love a good story.
Libby Buck has got one! Her debut novel,
Port Anna, was fantastic. I can't wait to hear more about it and get my copy signed!
Mira Ptacin is an absolute delight. I met her at another author's event, and instantly fell for her charm and humor. She has written both novels and a memoir, both full of wit and wonder. Guaranteed good time or I'll refund your (free) ticket.
AND goofy fun stuff because we're not just about learning, we are also about community:
Clothing Swaps! Fairy Houses! Movies! And the last
Board Game Night of the season! And that's not even everything happening this month! If you've read this whole thing, let me know!
Elsa Rowe
Community Engagement Manager
