Janis F. Kearney, personal diarist to former President Bill Clinton
Janis F. Kearney, personal diarist to former President Bill Clinton, will be the keynote speaker during "Literacy - A Family Affair," a two-day program.
Kearney is a lecturer, oral historian and author of "Conversations: William Jefferson Clinton, From Hope to Harlem," "Cotton Field of Dreams" and "Something to Write Home About: Memories from a Presidential Diarist."
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 5:30 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library.
Conversation and book signing: Meet the author during a reception.
She will discuss her works at 6:30 pm and sign books afterward.
Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library.
Silent auction: The auction will benefit the Friends of the Library and local literacy programs.
To view the items that will be auctioned, visit http://parishnurseministries.org/home/book_fest
and click on "Silent auction preview" in the top right corner.
Friday, May 18, 2012 at 8 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library.
Panel discussion: Kearney will moderate a discussion titled “Do you have a book in you?” The panel will feature local authors Barbara Cameron, author of "A Time for Peace"; Charlie Carlson, author of "Weird Florida"; Mary Clay, author of "Murder in the Stacks"; Michelle Donice, author of "The Other Side of Through"; Fannie Minson Hudson, author of "History of New Smyrna Black Businesses"; and Yvonne J. Peterson, author of "The Bichon Run."
The authors will sign books afterward.
All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve a spot at one of the library programs, call 386-424-2910, ext. 102; email mjnelson@co.volusia.fl.us; or visit the reference desk.
To make a reservation for one of the community center programs, call 386-244-7801.
Two Clown-Tastics! Camps this summer
Karen "Bubbles" Poulsen, a professional clown, will lead the library’s Clown-tastics Camp twice during summer break. Children will learn clown basics, characterization, costumes, makeup, balloon creations, juggling, comedy magic, performance skills and acting. There also will be time for group activities, sport stacking and games. On the last day of camp, the children will give a performance in costume and makeup.
All costumes, make-up and supplies will be provided--just bring your smile!
Tuition for the five-day class is $50. Class size is limited to 10 children, ages 7-11.
For more information or to register call Karen Poulsen at 386-248-1745 x1213
or email kpoulsen@co.volusia.fl.us.
June 11 - 15, 2012 from 9 am - 3 pm at the New Smyrna Beach Library.
Brochure and application for New Smyrna camp.
July 30 - August 3, 2012 from 9 am - 3 pm at the Port Orange Library.
Brochure and application for the Port Orange camp.
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