June

Book Discussion of Three Junes by Julia Glass. (Waterloo Public Library - Conference Room, from Jun 16, 2009 06:00 PM to Jun 16, 2009 07:00 PM)

The Waterloo Public Library monthly book discussion group will discuss Three Junes by Julia Glass on June 16.

AViD Author Visit: Elizabeth Berg (Des Moines - Central Library, from Jun 02, 2009 07:00 PM to Jun 02, 2009 08:00 PM)

Popular fiction writer Elizabeth Berg will share her newest book, Home Safe, the story of a mother and daughter embarking on new adventures and change.

AViD Author Visit: Omar Tyree (Forest Avenue Library 1326 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314, from Jun 21, 2009 02:30 PM to Jun 21, 2009 03:30 PM)

Omar Tyree, the self-proclaimed urban griot, will discuss his novel, The Last Street Novel at the Forest Avenue Library on June 21.

AViD Author Visit: Lisa See (Des Moines - Central Library, from Jun 25, 2009 07:00 PM to Jun 25, 2009 08:00 PM)

Best-selling author Lisa See will talk about her latest book, Shanghai Girls on June 25. The book tells the riveting story of two sisters and their journey to overcome devastating circumstances that befall them.

"Firefly Lane" book discussion (Spirit Lake Public Library, 702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa, from Jun 30, 2009 10:30 AM to Jun 30, 2009 11:30 AM)

The Spirit Lake Public Library will have an open book discussion about "Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah on June 30.

"People of the Book" discussion (Spirit Lake Public Library, 702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa, from Jun 16, 2009 10:30 AM to Jun 16, 2009 11:30 AM)

The Spirit Lake Public Library will have an open book discussion about "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks on June 16.

All Iowa Reads at the Clear Lake Public Library (Clear Lake Public Library, from Jun 30, 2009 07:00 PM to Jun 30, 2009 08:00 PM)

All Clear Lake area readers are invited to discuss the "All Iowa Reads" 2009 selection "The Rope Walk" by Carrie Brown at the Clear Lake Public Library on Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m. This unique novel features a heroine who is learning the ways of the world, a Shakespearean scholar, Lewis & Clark, and a power failure that shines a surprising light on a dark situation. Author Brown has received much praise for this novel with critics comparing her to Anne Tyler, Eudora Welty and Harper Lee. The library has loan copies of this title available. For more information call the library at 357-6133.

All Iowa Reads Book Discussion (Pella Public Library Meeting Room, from Jun 23, 2009 07:00 PM to Jun 23, 2009 08:00 PM)

 

All Iowa Reads Discussion - The Rope Walk (Davenport Public Library, from Jun 24, 2009 07:00 PM to Jun 24, 2009 09:00 PM)

One-time-only book discussion of the 2009 All Iowa Reads book, The Rope Walk, by Carrie Brown at the Davenport Public Library.

All Iowa Reads in Grand Junction (Grand Junction Public Library, from Jun 29, 2009 01:00 PM to Jun 29, 2009 02:30 PM)

The Grand Junction Book Discussion Group will be discussing this year's All Iowa Reads selection, "The Rope Walk," by Carrie Brown.

Discussion of "In the Land of Second Chances" at Williams (Williams Public Library, from Jun 30, 2009 06:00 PM to Jun 30, 2009 07:00 PM)

The Williams Public Library Book Club will be discussing "In the Land of Second Chances" by George Shaffner in June. Will also be judging the Altered Book contest from the Be Creative at Your Library Summer Reading Program.

Literacy in a Different Way: "84, Charing Cross Road" by Helene Hanff (Des Moines Central Library, from Jun 16, 2009 06:00 PM to Jun 16, 2009 07:00 PM)

 

Author Visit: Marty A. Myron - "Communities of Frank Lloyd Wright..." (Des Moines Central Library, from Jun 27, 2009 02:30 PM to Jun 27, 2009 03:30 PM)

Come to Des Moines Central Library to hear a talk by retired Drake professor Marty A. Myron based on his newest book, "Communities of Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin and Beyond."