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SUMMARY:Renovation Raffle Half Pot Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Renovation Raffle\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in supporting historic Willard Public Library through our exciting Renovation Raffle fundraiser. With your participation\, you’ll not only have the chance to win big\, but also contribute to the preservation and enhancement of a 140-year-old National Historic Place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Renovation Raffle? \nThe Renovation Raffle is a half pot fundraiser aimed at raising funds for the renovation and repair of the iconic Willard Public Library. As a cherished landmark in Evansville\, Indiana\, the library holds significant historical and cultural value\, and your support will help ensure its continued vitality for years to come. \nHow to Participate: \n\nPurchase tickets for $5 each.\nTickets are available for sale inside or outside Willard Public Library\, as well as at various pop-up locations around Evansville.\nDon’t miss the opportunity to grab your tickets at the Annual Book Sale held at Willard Public Library on June 1st.\nThe selling period runs from April 7th to June 7th.\nThe half pot drawing will take place on June 8th.\n\nWho Can Participate? \nAll individuals aged 18 and above are welcome to participate in the Renovation Raffle. Your contribution will make a meaningful impact on the preservation of this treasured community resource. \nGet Involved: \nFollow our socials for more information\, including selling dates\, locations\, and additional ways to support the cause. Together\, let’s ensure that Willard Public Library continues to serve as a beacon of knowledge and inspiration for generations to come. \nFor Questions email friendsofwillard@gmail.com \nThank you for your generous support! \nIndiana Gaming License # 017426\nReno Raffle Terms and Conditions
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/renovation-raffle/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,Children,Genealogy,General
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Diane Foley & Colum McCann
DESCRIPTION:From Murder to Atonement–Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann \nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley\, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. \nAmerican Mother is the story of a mother who\, in the course of confronting her son’s killer\, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness. Diane Foley is the mother of Jim\, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014\, an image that became one of the most iconic of the 21st century. Seven years later\, Diane gets the chance to spend three days with the murderer of her son in a Virginia courthouse\, inspiring her to tell her life story. What unfolds is one of the most compelling narratives in recent literary history\, channeled into searing reality by New York Times bestselling author Colum McCann\, who brings us on a journey of strength\, resilience\, and radical empathy. You are sure to be moved by McCann’s writing and Foley’s uncompromising love\, register now! \nAbout the Authors \nColum McCann is the author of seven novels\, three collections of stories and two works of non-fiction. Born and raised in Dublin\, Ireland\, he has been the recipient of many international honors\, including the U.S National Book Award\, the International Dublin Literary Prize\, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government\, election to the Irish Arts Academy\, several European awards\, the 2010 Best Foreign Novel Award in China\, and an Oscar nomination. In 2017 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts.  His work has been published in over 40 languages.  He is the President and co-founder of the non-profit global story exchange organization\, Narrative 4. He is the Thomas Hunter Writer in Residence in Hunter College\, in New York\, where he lives with his wife Allison and their family.  His most recent novel\, Apeirogon\, became an immediate New York Times best-seller and won several major international awards.  His first major non-fiction book\, American Mother\, will be published in March 2024. \nDiane M. Foley is the mother of five children\, including American freelance conflict journalist James W. Foley. She founded the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation in September 2014\, less than a month after his public execution. Diane is currently serving as the President and Executive Director of JWFLF. Since 2014\, she has led JWFLF efforts to fund the start of Hostage US and the International Alliance for a Culture of Safety\, ACOS. In 2015\, she actively participated in the National Counterterrorism Center hostage review which culminated in the Presidential Policy Directive-30. This directive re-organized US efforts on behalf of Americans taken hostage abroad into an interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell\, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs and a White Hostage Response Group. Previously\, Diane worked first as a community health nurse and then as a family nurse practitioner for 18 years. She received both her undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of New Hampshire in Durham\, NH.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-diane-foley-colum-mccann/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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SUMMARY:Pages of Darkness | Solar Eclipse Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to party under the stars (well\, technically\, under the moon) at our Pages of Darkness Solar Eclipse Bash\, brought to you by Willard Public Library and the Jacobsville Neighborhood.\nFor your convenience\, a select number of reserved parking spots are available for $10 each. All proceeds support Willard Public Library\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community. We’ll still have plenty of parking available on a first-come\, first-served basis in the park and across First Avenue. If you’d like to reserve your parking spot early for $10\, go to:\nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/websitedonateform/event/pages-of-darkness-parking/\n\n\nWhat’s on the Agenda:\n1. Astrology of Paranormal Energy During an Eclipse\nEver wondered about the spooky side of eclipses? Dive into our paranormal program and uncover the mysteries of celestial energies during this cosmic event.\n\n\n2. All-Day Eclipse Related Entertainment\nExplore the library and enjoy some eclipse-related movies from the big screen in the Browning Gallery.\n\n\n3. Food Trucks & Fun\nChow down on some tasty bites from local food trucks while enjoying outdoor games and activities for all ages.\n\n\n4. Support Local Businesses\nCheck out what our Jacobsville neighborhood businesses have to offer. From handmade crafts to unique goodies\, there’s something for everyone.\n\n\n5. Eclipse Swag\nRemember the eclipse with style! Grab your limited-edition eclipse t-shirts\, glasses\, and other cool merch to show off to your friends.\n\n\n6. Eclipse Viewing Party\nGather ’round as we witness the solar eclipse in all its glory. It’s sure to be a sight to remember.\n\n\nRemember to bring your favorite chair or blanket to lounge around.\nLimited parking is available in Willard Library Park and street parking is always permitted on Indiana and Illinois Streets\, just west of First Avenue.\n\n\nThis event is open to the public and free to anyone who wishes to attend.\nLearn more about the Jacobsville Neighborhood here:\nhttps://www.forjacobsville.org/
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/pages-of-darkness/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children,General
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SUMMARY:WPL National Library Week Giveaway!
DESCRIPTION:🎉📚 Get ready to celebrate National Library Week in style with Willard Public Library’s exciting giveaway event!🎉📚 \nWe’re giving you the chance to win big between April 7th – April 13th! Simply swing by the Adult Services Desk at WPL to grab your free raffle ticket. Write down your name\, contact number\, and share what you love most about the library. The limit is one entry per person per day\, so visit often for more chances to win! The raffle ends at 5:00pm on April 13th\, and one lucky winner will take home a library lover’s prize package that includes exclusive Willard Public Library swag\, an LED reading light\, bookmarks and more! No need to be present to win. \nThanks to all of our patrons for being valued members of the Willard Public Library family!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/wpl-national-library-week-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Cupcake Liner Daffodils
DESCRIPTION: Join us for our April Adult Crafternoon as we create delicate cupcake liner daffodils! It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind\, connect with fellow crafters\, and add a touch of handmade charm to your surroundings. No crafting experience required – just bring your enthusiasm\, and we’ll provide all the materials you need. \nMark Your Calendar! Adult Crafternoon will be a reoccurring program every first Thursday of the month in 2024! ✂️ Can’t make it on April 4th? No problem! Pick up a take-and-make craft kit at the Adult Services Desk\, and check out a virtual tutorial on the Willard Public Library YouTube channel! \nPLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons\, Adult Crafternoon attendees must be at least 13 years of age. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspiration Photo: https://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/03/friday-flowers-tracys-daffodils.html
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/adult-crafternoon-cupcake-liner-daffodils/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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SUMMARY:Local Author Spotlight: Mary Dezember\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Mary Dezember\, Ph.D.\, is an award-winning author of stories and poetry as portals to possibilities. \nWild Conviction is her debut novel and\, thus far\, her life’s work. Much of the novel’s action happens in historical Evansville. \nMary entered her writing career as a journalist. Born in Evansville\, she was the editor of her high school newspaper\, the Reitz Mirror\, and wrote features for the Evansville Sunday Courier & Press. She earned her B.A. from the University of Evansville then worked as Public Relations Specialist at Welborn Hospital. \nAfter earning her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Indiana University\, she taught English literature\, writing\, comparative arts\, art history\, and social issues for twenty-one years. Professor Emeritus of English at New Mexico Tech\, she is a scholar of the arts\, literature\, writing\, and an advocate of creativity. A lover of the beauty and power of language\, she states: “We spell words and\, arranged well\, words can put a spell on us.” \nHer novel and her two books of poetry explore the rite of passage to identity\, including the hero’s emotional and intellectual quest. Mary likes to make life magical\, even if that means simply cuddling a cat\, channeling the muse\, or reading a good book. She lives in New Mexico\, the Land of Enchantment. \nJoin us in the Browning Gallery at 6:00pm on April 2nd as Dr. Dezember takes us on a journey through the pages of her thought-provoking debut novel\, “Wild Conviction.” Several chapters of the novel are set in Evansville during the antebellum and early Civil War periods. Willard Carpenter is mentioned in the story\, and the research acknowledgements include Willard Public Library. A brief Q & A session and book signing will follow. Visit https://www.marydezember.com/ for more information about the author and her work! \n2023 Release: Debut Novel “WILD CONVICTION” \n1858. When secrets about her ancestry ignite a young woman to help enslaved children at a wicked plantation\, she discovers what the captives know too well — survival isn’t freedom. \nWild Conviction is a socially conscious\, richly historical novel\, sprinkled with magic and love. For this novel\, Dr. Dezember created a scenario within a historical setting in which the terms Rich-tone and Pale are used for skin tone — and without historical or contemporary derogatory terms. \n   \n“Wild Conviction is a book that will transport you to a world of heated tensions and mesmerizing characters. From the first page\, it will draw you into a world where reality and the supernatural intersect\, and the past and present collide unexpectedly. Mary Dezember’s outstanding book tells the story of a spirited teenager in a captivating and inspiring way. With a signature writing style\, Dezember expertly weaves together a tale of adventure\, self-discovery\, and personal growth that will have readers of all ages hooked from the very first page.” — Suzie Housley for Midwest Book Review \n\n“…‘Wild Conviction’ is an amazing story that has a little bit of everything readers enjoy…history\, romance\, suspense\, very strong characters\, and just a little bit of magic to pull it together. Mary Dezember put so much research into this book to make the period come alive for readers and to connect the past to today. It is well-written\, very accurate\, and mesmerizing; and it is one that you cannot put down once you begin…There is absolutely nothing to say about this book that is not complimentary. ‘Wild Conviction’ is a story that should not be missed by anyone.” — Kathy Stickles for Reader Views \n\nMary’s books can be purchased before the event at Your Brother’s Bookstore\, (504 Main Street in Evansville) or on Amazon.  \nBring your copy to this event for the book signing!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/local-author-spotlight-mary-dezember-phd/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson
DESCRIPTION:The Foods\, People\, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson \nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nVirtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods\, People\, and Innovations That Feed Us. \nAmerican Table is a sweeping history of food and culture that summons everyone to the table for a fresh look at some of the people\, ingredients\, events\, and movements that have shaped how and what we eat. \nJohnson\, curator and project director of the American Food History Project\, will discuss several stories featured in the volume\, with an emphasis on those that intersect most directly with the Smithsonian’s research\, collecting\, and programming around food history. \nDuring this event\, Johnson will engage viewers in discovering the connections between food and American history: \n\nHow immigration and migration has shaped (and continues to shape) American tables\,\nHow food companies have influenced home cooks through advertising\, from Jell-O salads to Crock-pots.\nHow individuals from Brownie Wise to James Beard and Julia Child inspired generations of cooks and eaters across the United States.\nAnd show viewers how uniting in the kitchen can change the shape of our collective futures\, specifically highlighting growers and chefs who are reclaiming and reinventing regional and cultural traditions\, including Indigenous ingredients and cooking techniques.\n\nAfter this enlightening\, enriching\, and entertaining webinar\, you can cook your way through the recipes that are featured in the volume that reflect American history and culture.   Hungry for more? Register now! \nAbout the Speaker \nPaula Johnson is a Curator in the Division of Work and Industry at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and is responsible for strengthening and maintaining the food history and marine resources collections. She is also the Project Director for the Smithsonian’s multi-faceted American Food History Project and director and co-curator for the exhibition\, FOOD: Transforming the American Table\, which opened in 2012; a refresh of the exhibition was completed in 2019. As one of the curators who collected Julia Child’s home kitchen in 2001\, she was also on the team that developed the exhibition Bon Appetit! Julia Child’s Kitchen at the Smithsonian\, on view from 2002 to 2012. Over more than three decades at the Smithsonian\, Johnson has collected a wide range of artifacts and archives reflecting the work and experiences of diverse Americans and communities. \nJohnson has published books and articles on the Chesapeake Bay\, maritime communities\, and material culture\, and has lectured widely on these and topics related to American food and wine history\, field research\, oral history recording\, and community-based documentation. She is an inaugural member of the editorial collective for Gastronomica: The Journal for Food History and received the 2020 Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar in the Humanities Award. Johnson is working on a book about Julia Child’s home kitchen for publication in Fall 2024.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-smithsonian-curator-paula-j-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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SUMMARY:WPL Haiku Contest!
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month!\nIn celebration of National Poetry Month\, Willard Public Library invites you to unleash your creativity and participate in our Haiku Contest\, running from April 1st to April 30th. Prizes will be awarded! \n🖋️ Rules: \n1. Write a traditional haiku adhering to the 5-7-5 syllable pattern. \n2. Ensure your haiku captures a connection to the library —whether it’s a librarian’s clacking keyboard\, a perfect reading spot\, or the epic quest for the last available copy\, your haiku should capture the quirky charm of library life. \n3. Email entries to willard@willard.lib.in.us . Include your name and contact info\, and use “Haiku ” as the subject line. \nAll Entries must be submitted by 5:00 pm on April 30\, 2024!\n🏆 Prizes Await! The top contenders will be showcased on the WPL Facebook page\, where the haiku with the most likes will claim victory! The winner will receive exclusive Willard merchandise and a $50 Visa gift card! \n🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your poetic prowess and celebrate the beauty of language and libraries. Join us in honoring National Poetry Month with your exquisite haiku! \nHere are a few examples to inspire your haiku masterpiece! Good luck! \nWhispers in the stacks\, \nGhostly tales upon each shelf\, \nLibrary secrets. \n  \nEyes glued to the page\, \nForgot to eat\, drink\, and sleep\, \nBookworm’s dilemma. \n  \nWillard’s magic spells\, \nTurning pages into dreams\, \nBibliophile’s delight.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/wpl-haiku-contest/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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SUMMARY:History Tours
DESCRIPTION:📜 Step into the captivating world of our library’s history! 🎉 Join us for a day of history tours on March 23rd\, as we celebrate the legacy of our library leading up to its 139th birthday! 📚 Explore the nooks and crannies of our storied halls\, learn about the fascinating journey from past to present\, and discover the treasures that make our library truly special. Tours will be held at 11:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, and 3:30 PM. Reserve your spot now and embark on a journey through time with us! 🕰️🎂 \nSign-Up for a tour today! \n11 AM: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/willardlibraryofevansville/event/wplhistorytour11am/ \n1 PM: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/willardlibraryofevansville/event/wplhistorytour1pm/ \n3:30 PM: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/willardlibraryofevansville/event/wplhistorytour330pm/
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/history-tours/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Archives,General
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Madeline Miller
DESCRIPTION:On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller\nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nYou’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller\, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe\, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction. \nIn The Song of Achilles\, Achilles\, “the best of all the Greeks\,” son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus\, is strong\, swift\, and beautiful\, irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince\, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance\, they forge an inseparable bond\, despite risking the gods’ wrath. \nWhen word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped\, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny\, Achilles joins their cause\, and torn between love and fear for his friend\, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice. \nIn Circe\, to Helios\, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans\, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child–neither powerful like her father nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship\, she discovers that she does possess power: the power of witchcraft\, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. \nThreatened\, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island\, where she hones her occult craft\, tames wild beasts\, and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology\, including the Minotaur\, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus\, the murderous Medea\, and\, of course\, wily Odysseus. But there is danger\, too\, for a woman who stands alone\, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods\, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most\, Circe must summon all her strength and choose\, once and for all\, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from or with the mortals she has come to love. \nAbout the Author: Madeline Miller is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of two novels: The Song of Achilles\, which won the Orange Women’s Prize for Fiction 2012\, and Circe\, which was short-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2019. Her books have been translated into over thirty two languages. Miller holds an MA in Classics from Brown University\, studied in the Dramaturgy department at Yale School of Drama\, where she focused on the adaptation of classical texts to modern forms\, and taught Latin\, Greek\, and Shakespeare to high school students for over a decade.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-madeline-miller/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse Information Session Presented By 14News Meteorologist Byron Douglas
DESCRIPTION:Join 14News Meteorologist\, Byron Douglas\, for an enlightening information session on the upcoming total solar eclipse! Learn what to except during the eclipse\, its significance\, and the essential safety measures to take for observation. Plus\, each attendee will receive one pair of eclipse glasses\, ensuring a safe and unforgettable viewing experience. \nThe program will take place in Willard Public Library’s Browning Gallery at 1:00pm on Saturday March 16th. Don’t miss out on this stellar opportunity for knowledge and fun! \nLearn more about Byron Douglas and WFIE 14News here. \n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/solar-eclipse-information-session-presented-by-14news-meteorologist-byron-douglas/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20240117T172019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T150305Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Christopher Paolini
DESCRIPTION:20 Years of Dragon-Riding in YA Fantasy with International Bestselling Author Christopher Paolini\nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nJoin us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh\, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy. \nThe world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon\, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled\, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone\, exiled to the outskirts of society. \nThroughout the land\, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled\, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal\, from brains to brawn\, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. \nIn this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle\, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. \nMurtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. Register now to join the fun! \nAbout the Author: Christopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. His blockbuster series The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon\, Eldest\, Brisingr\, Inheritance) has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. First published at 19\, he is the holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Paolini is also the author of two adult science fiction novels\, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and the forthcoming Fractal Noise. Christopher makes his home in Paradise Valley\, Montana\, where he continues to write stories and ask questions. Find out more about Christopher and all things Inheritance Cycle on social media and at paolini.net.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-christopher-paolini/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20240122T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T190530Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Paper Egg Tree Ornaments
DESCRIPTION: Join us for an EGG-citing Adult Crafternoon as we create 3D paper egg tree ornaments! It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind\, connect with fellow crafters\, and add a touch of handmade charm to your surroundings. No crafting experience required – just bring your enthusiasm\, and we’ll provide all the materials you need. \nMark Your Calendar! Adult Crafternoon will be a reoccurring program every first Thursday of the month in 2024! ✂️🥕 Can’t make it on March 7th? No problem! Pick up a take-and-make craft kit at the Adult Services Desk\, and check out a virtual tutorial on the Willard Public Library YouTube channel! \nPLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons\, Adult Crafternoon attendees must be at least 13 years of age. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspiration Photo: https://thehomesihavemade.com/easy-3d-easter-eggs-carrots/  \n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/adult-crafternoon-paper-egg-tree-ornaments/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20240117T171452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T150018Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Nina Totenberg
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Friendships with NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg\nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nYou are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships. \nFour years before Nina Totenberg was hired at NPR\, where she cemented her legacy as a prizewinning reporter\, and nearly twenty-two years before Ruth Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court\, Nina called Ruth. A reporter for The National Observer\, Nina was curious about Ruth’s legal brief\, asking the Supreme Court to do something to declare law that discriminated “on the basis of sex” to be unconstitutional. In a time when women were fired for becoming pregnant\, often could not apply for credit cards or get a mortgage in their own names\, Ruth patiently explained her argument. That call launched a remarkable\, nearly fifty-year friendship. \nDinners with Ruth is an extraordinary account of two women who paved the way for future generations by tearing down professional and legal barriers. It is also an intimate memoir of the power of friendships as women began to pry open career doors and transform the workplace. At the story’s heart is one\, special Ruth and Nina saw each other not only through personal joys\, but also illness\, loss\, and widowhood. During the devastating illness and eventual death of Nina’s first husband\, Ruth drew her out of grief; twelve years later\, Nina would reciprocate when Ruth’s beloved husband died. They shared not only a love of opera\, but also of shopping\, as they instinctively understood that clothes were armor for women who wanted to be taken seriously in a workplace dominated by men. During Ruth’s last year\, they shared so many small dinners that Saturdays were “reserved for Ruth” in Nina’s house. Dinners with Ruth also weaves together compelling\, personal portraits of other fascinating women and men from Nina’s life\, including her cherished NPR colleagues Cokie Roberts and Linda Wertheimer; her beloved husbands; her friendships with multiple Supreme Court Justices\, including Lewis Powell\, William Brennan\, and Antonin Scalia\, and Nina’s own family—her father\, the legendary violinist Roman Totenberg\, and her “best friends\,” her sisters. \nCelebrated NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg delivers an extraordinary memoir of her personal successes\, struggles\, and life-affirming relationships. Inspiring and revelatory\, Dinners with Ruth is a moving story of the joy and true meaning of friendship. \nAbout the Author: NINA TOTENBERG is NPR’s award-winning legal affairs correspondent. She appears on NPR’s critically acclaimed news magazines All Things Considered\, Morning Edition\, and Weekend Edition\, and on NPR podcasts\, including The NPR Politics Podcast and its series\, “The Docket.” Totenberg’s Supreme Court and legal coverage has won her every major journalism award in broadcasting. Recognized seven times by the American Bar Association for continued excellence in legal reporting\, she has received more than two dozen honorary degrees. A frequent TV contributor\, she writes for major newspapers\, magazines\, and law reviews.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-nina-totenberg/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20240129T220659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T230516Z
UID:365452-1709661600-1709665200@willard.lib.in.us
SUMMARY:Local Author Spotlight: Dr. Donna D. Kincheloe\, DNP\, RN
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening at our Local Author Spotlight program featuring Dr. Donna Kincheloe\, DNP\, RN \nDr. Donna D. Kincheloe is a Christian author and nurse educator who uses the power of storytelling to help people consider new perspectives by weaving hope into their life circumstances. For forty-four years\, Dr. Donna worked as a bedside nurse\, clinical instructor\, and preceptor. She has held certifications in Critical Care\, Medical-Surgical nursing\, Heart Failure and Critical Incident Stress Management. Dr. Donna secured over $40\,000 of grant funds for hundreds of nurses who gained access to on-line courses to obtain certifications. In 2018\, The Journal of Clinical Nursing published her statistically significant spiritual care research project. Dr. Donna is a peer reviewer for The Journal of Christian Nursing and also volunteers to speak at various community events. Dr. Donna serves on Christian retreat teams. She enjoys singing\, guitar\, gardening\, birding\, and baking. She and her husband reside in Evansville\, IN. \nAt 6:00pm on March 5th\, Dr. Donna will delve into the stories behind her compelling books\, “A Life Just Like Mine” and “I Never Walk the Halls Alone.” From the heartwarming anecdotes of caregiving to the profound reflections on life’s journeys\, Dr. Donna’s work offers a unique perspective that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a local talent and gain a deeper appreciation for the power of storytelling and healing. Mark your calendars\, and join us in the Browning Gallery for an enriching presentation! A brief Q& A session and book signing will follow! \nVisit https://walkthehalls.com for more information about the author and her work!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/local-author-spotlight-dr-donna-d-kincheloe-dnp-rn/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20240117T165057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T150524Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Kim Scott
DESCRIPTION:Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity: An Author Talk with Kim Scott\nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nWhy is feedback so difficult\, and how can we make it easier? The idea is simple: You don’t have to choose between being a pushover and a jerk. Kim Scott\, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity\, will explain the Radical Candor feedback framework and how you can practice it today. She’ll offer practical\, tactical tips for how to solicit criticism\, give praise and criticism\, gauge how what you’re saying is landing\, and build a culture of Radical Candor. She’ll also discuss ensuring that bias\, prejudice\, and bullying don’t masquerade as feedback. Radically Candid relationships with team members enable bosses to fulfill their three core responsibilities: \n\nCreate a culture of Compassionate Candor\nBuild a cohesive team\nAchieve results collaboratively\n\nKeep your humanity while living your life with Radical Respect and Radical Candor. Register now to start your practice! \nAbout the Author: Kim Scott is the author of Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better and Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing your Humanity. She co-founded  a company that helps leaders put the ideas in her books into practice. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox\, Qualtrics\, Twitter\, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense\, YouTube\, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Earlier in her career she was an analyst at the Soviet Companies Fund\, started a diamond cutting factory in Moscow\, and was director of operations of a pediatric clinic in Kosovo. She lives with her family in Silicon Valley.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-kim-scott/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20240117T164114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T164114Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Jason Mott
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Identity\, Love\, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: A Conversation with Award-Winning Author Jason Mott\nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nYou’re invited to join us as we talk to New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott about his recent novel Hell of a Book. This magnificent work of fiction is deeply honest\, at times electrically funny\, and is a book that goes to the heart of racism\, police violence\, and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans and America as a whole. \nIn Hell of a Book\, a Black author sets out on a cross-country publicity tour to promote his bestselling novel. That storyline drives Hell of a Book and is the scaffolding of something much larger and more urgent: Mott’s novel also tells the story of Soot\, a young Black boy living in a rural town in the recent past\, and The Kid\, a possibly imaginary child who appears to the author on his tour. \nAs these characters’ stories build and converge\, they astonish. While this heartbreaking and magical book entertains and is at once about family\, love of parents and children\, art and money\, it’s also about the nation’s reckoning with a tragic police shooting playing over and over again on the news. And with what it can mean to be Black in America. \nUnforgettably told\, with an electrifying plot and characters who burn into your mind\, Hell of a Book is the novel Mott has been writing in his head for the last ten years. And in its final twists\, it truly becomes its title. Register now! \nAbout the Author: Jason Mott is the author of two poetry collections and four novels. His first novel\, The Returned\, was adapted for television and aired on ABC under the title “Resurrection.” Since then\, his novels that followed have received various accolades and acclaim. His most recent novel\, Hell of a Book\, won the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction Winner\, was a Carnegie Medals For Excellence Longlist nominee\, and the winner of the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction. He lives in hermitude in Southeastern North Carolina.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-jason-mott/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20231204T220900Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Tessa Bailey
DESCRIPTION:Spice\, Spirit\, and Swoon–A Guaranteed Happily Ever After with Rom-Com Author Tessa Bailey\nRegister and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nJoin us as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan in her new book Fangirl Down. \nWells Whitaker was once golf’s hottest rising star\, but lately\, all he has to show for his “promising” career is a killer hangover\, a collection of broken clubs\, and one remaining supporter. No matter how bad he plays\, the beautiful\, sunny redhead is always on the sidelines. He curses\, she cheers. He scowls\, she smiles. But when Wells quits in a blaze of glory\, and his fangirl finally goes home\, he knows he made the greatest mistake of his life. \nJosephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous\, grumpy golfer\, even when he didn’t believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel\, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy\, help him turn his game around\, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine’s professional and personal life is in shambles\, she could really use the cash… \nAs they travel together\, spending days on the green and nights in neighboring hotel rooms\, sparks fly. Before long\, they’re inseparable\, Wells starts winning again\, and Josephine is surprised to find a sweet\, thoughtful guy underneath his gruff\, growly exterior. But Wells is technically her boss\, and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous… right? You’ll have to register to find out! \nAbout the Author: #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own\, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn\, fictional blue-collar men and loyal\, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island\, avoiding the sun and social interactions\, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk” by Entertainment Weekly\, Tessa writes with spice\, spirit\, swoon\, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Catch her on TikTok at @authortessabailey or check out tessabailey.com for a complete list of books.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-tessa-bailey/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20231227T153552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T204444Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Victorian Valentine Greetings
DESCRIPTION:Create a beautiful Victorian Valentine greeting for your someone special!  \nJoin us for our February Crafternoon program at 4:00pm on Thursday\, February 1\, 2024 in the Browning Gallery. Craft supplies will be provided! \nCan’t make it on February 1st? No problem! Pick up a take-and-make craft kit at the Adult Services Desk\, and check out a virtual tutorial on the Willard Public Library YouTube channel starting February 2nd! \nMark Your Calendar! Adult Crafternoon will be a reoccurring program every first Thursday of the month in 2024! \nPLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons\, Adult Crafternoon attendees must be at least 13 years of age.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/adult-crafternoon-victorian-valentine-greetings-2/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240130T140000
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CREATED:20231204T220154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T223521Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Robert Lustig
DESCRIPTION:Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nDr. Robert Lustig\, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food\, Nutrition\, and Modern Medicine\, Tuesday\, January 30th  \nLaunch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig\, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. Dr. Lustig’s book\, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food\, Nutrition\, and Modern Medicine\, weaves the interconnected strands of nutrition\, health/disease\, medicine\, environment\, and society into a completely new fabric by proving on a scientific basis a series of iconoclastic revelations\, among them: \n\nMedicine for chronic disease treats symptoms\, not the disease itself\nYou can diagnose your own biochemical profile \nChronic diseases are not “druggable\,” but they are “foodable” \nProcessed food isn’t just toxic\, it’s addictive\nThe war between vegan and keto is a false war—the combatants are on the same side\nBig Food\, Big Pharma\, and Big Government are on the other side\n\nHe insists that if we do not fix our food and change the way we eat\, we will continue to court chronic disease\, bankrupt healthcare\, and threaten the planet. But there is hope: his book and this webinar explain what’s needed to fix all three. Dr. Lustig offers a doable plan for us to heal and restore our health and well-being with real food and\, in the process\, boost our immunity to viruses like Covid-19.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-dr-robert-lustig/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T140000
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CREATED:20231204T215246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T222412Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Rajiv Nagaich
DESCRIPTION:Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nRajiv Nagainch\, Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster? How to Avoid the Hidden Traps in Retirement Planning Advice\, Tuesday\, January 23rd \nStart your New Year off right and learn how to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice! Did you know that a large financial portfolio\, an estate plan\, and long-term care insurance won’t be enough to prevent your dream retirement from becoming a disaster in the United States? Or do you know someone forced into institutional care after a health crisis\, lost assets due to unplanned medical and long-term care costs\, or became a burden on loved ones? According to Elder Law Attorney and bestselling author Rajiv Nagaich\, these results are called “retirement plan failure.”  Over his 20-plus years of experience in United States elder law\, Rajiv has developed a step-by-step guide to retirement planning by connecting the various dots of the retirement planning process. The LifePlanning approach is a system that brings together legal\, financial\, and housing issues into a coordinated effort that can work to make sure you don’t end up being forced into institutionalized care\, going broke\, and being a burden on your family. In this enlightening and informative webinar\, Rajiv explains why “retirement plan failure” happens and how you can keep it from happening to you. To avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning\, register now!
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-rajiv-nagaich/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
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SUMMARY:Congratulations to Cory Hart\, Winner of the 2023 WPL NaNoWriMo Short Story Contest!
DESCRIPTION:📚✨ Celebrating Literary Excellence at Willard Public Library! 🌟🖋️ \nCongratulations to author\, Cory Hart\, winner of the 2023 WPL NaNoWriMo Short Story Contest! 🏆✨ Hart’s captivating tale\, “Cooking Lessons\,” beautifully draws inspiration from Thomas Gainsborough’s oil on canvas entitled\, “Wooded Landscape with Cottage by a Pond.” Check out the author’s exceptional work here. Congratulations on a job well done! \nAs we recognize Hart on this well-deserved accomplishment\, we also celebrate the entire writing community that makes events like the NaNoWriMo Short Story Contest a resounding success. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the talented participants who poured their creativity into this contest. Thank you for sharing your unique voices and imaginations with us! \nStay tuned for more literary adventures at Willard Public Library\, where words come to life\, and creativity knows no bounds!  #WillardLibrary #NaNoWriMo #ShortStoryContest 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/congratulations-to-cory-hart-winner-of-the-2023-wpl-nanowrimo-short-story-contest/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20231204T212939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T221956Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Rebecca Serle
DESCRIPTION:Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nJoin us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle\, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels\, One Italian Summer\, In Five Years\, The Dinner List\, and many more. \nAdditionally\, in a special preview\, Serle will briefly discuss her forthcoming novel (due out on March 5\, 2024) Expiration Dates. In Expiration Dates\, Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man\, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo\, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years\, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally\, on the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant\, there’s only a name: Jake. \nTold with her signature warmth and insight into matters of the heart\, Rebecca Serle has finally set her sights on romantic love. The result is a gripping\, emotional\, passionate\, and (yes) heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single\, what it means to find love\, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. Expiration Dates is the one fans have been waiting for. Start your year with love and register now! \nAbout the Author: Rebecca Serle is the New York Times bestselling author of Expiration Dates\, One Italian Summer\, In Five Years\, The Dinner List\, and the young adult novels The Edge of Falling and When You Were Mine. Serle also developed the hit TV adaptation Famous in Love\, based on her YA series of the same name. She is a graduate of USC and The New School and lives in Los Angeles with her husband. Find out more at RebeccaSerle.com.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-rebecca-serle/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20231227T154829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T163918Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: Craft Closet Clean Out
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur next in-person Adult Crafternoon is scheduled for 4:00pm on Thursday January 4th in the Browning Gallery!  \nWe’re cleaning out our craft supply closet in time for the new year!  \nLeftover craft kits will be available for the taking\, or you can bring a craft project of your own. Enjoy snacks\, music\, and good company! \nMark Your Calendar! Adult Crafternoon will be a reoccurring program every first Thursday of the month in 2024!  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/adult-crafternoon-craft-closet-clean-out/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Stephanie Land
DESCRIPTION:Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nYou’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir\, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood\, Hunger\, and Higher Education. \nWhen Stephanie Land set out to write her first book\, a memoir titled Maid\, she never could have imagined what was to come. Handpicked by President Barack Obama as one of the best books of 2019\, it was later adapted into the hit Netflix series Maid\, which was viewed by 67 million households and was Netflix’s fourth most-watched show in 2021\, garnering three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Stephanie’s escape from poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions. Maid was a story about a housecleaner\, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream. \nIn Class\, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn\, including a byzantine loan system\, not having enough money for food\, and navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn’t understand the demands of attending college while under the poverty line—Land finds a way to survive once again\, finally graduating in her mid-thirties. \nClass paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. In clear\, candid\, and moving prose\, Class offers a searing indictment of America’s educational system and an inspiring testimony of a mother’s triumph against all odds. \nAbout the Author: Stephanie Land is the author of the New York Times bestseller Maid: Hard Work\, Low Pay\, and a Mother’s Will to Survive\, called “a testimony…worth listening to\,” by The New York Times and inspiration for the Netflix series Maid. Her work has been featured in The New York Times\, The Guardian\, The Atlantic\, and many other outlets. Her writing focuses on social and economic justice and parenting under the poverty line. She is a frequent speaker at colleges and national advocacy organizations. Find out more at @Stepville or Stepville.com
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-stephanie-land/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
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SUMMARY:Adult Crafternoon: 3D Paper Snowflakes
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur next in-person Adult Crafternoon is scheduled for 4:00pm on Thursday December 7th in the Browning Gallery!  \nMake your home a winter wonderland with this beautiful — and surprisingly simple — snowflake craft! \nCrafters will have the opportunity to create several decorative snowflakes during the program. Refreshments and craft supplies will be provided! \nCan’t make it on December 7th? No problem! Stop in and pick up a craft kit from the Adult Services Desk beginning December 8th while supplies last. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/adult-crafternoon-3d-paper-snowflakes/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20231019T195805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T200144Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Victoria Aveyard
DESCRIPTION:Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nJoin us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series\, Victoria Aveyard\, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction\, world-building\, and her incredible body of work! \nIn the bestselling series Realm Breaker\, a strange darkness grows in Allward even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it in her small town at the edge of the sea. The long lost heir to an ancient lineage\, it’s not until Corayne meets a rag-tag group of companions that she learns how to wield the magic slumbering in her blood—and how together they might stop what’s coming. \nAs the realm descends into chaos\, the choices are clear: Save the world…or end it. Together\, they stand against a vicious opponent\, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed. \nIrresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises\, this stunning fantasy series promises Breakneck adventure and impossible thrills! Register now to join the adventure! \nAbout the Author: Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow\, Massachusetts\, a small town known only for the worst traffic rotary in the continental United States. She moved to Los Angeles to earn a BFA in screenwriting at the University of Southern California. She currently splits her time between the East and West coasts. As an author and screenwriter\, she uses her career as an excuse to read too many books and watch too many movies. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Red Queen series\, and you can visit her online at www.victoriaaveyard.com.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-victoria-aveyard/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20231110T213053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T185138Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Christmas Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Join us at WPL for a truly unique Holiday Experience:\nVictorian Christmas Traditions\n \nExplore the enchanting world of Victorian Christmas Traditions with us! Immerse yourself in festive Christmas spirit as we delve into the unique celebrations of the Victorian era. Get hands-on experience adorning a Christmas tree with the same materials used by our ancestors. Following the program\, savor authentic snacks crafted by Bea’s Sweet Treats. \n“Photos with Father Christmas and Krampus\,” will precede the main event and run from 5 to 6 PM. Head to the lower level of Willard Public Library and step into the festive atmosphere of the Reading Room. \nCapture magical moments with the cheerful Father Christmas and the mischievous Krampus\, who will be distributing treats to the nice and perhaps a bit of coal to those on the naughty list. As an added treat\, a brass quartet will enchant attendees with the joyful melodies of Christmas tunes. \nThis delightful occasion serves as a prelude to the Victorian Christmas Traditions program starting at 6PM. Learn how our 1800s ancestors celebrated the holiday season and understand the hardships that came with living in the era. \nDue to the program’s popularity\, space is limited\, so secure your spot by registering at your earliest convenience. RSVP below or contact Willard Public Library at 812-425-4309 or email genealogy@willard.lib.in.us to reserve your place in this delightful journey through time. \nDon’t miss this chance to step into the past and embrace the magic of Victorian Christmas! \n  \n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/victorian-christmas-traditions-2/
LOCATION:Willard Public Library\, 21 First Avenue\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children,Genealogy,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20230817T162812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T162812Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Naomi Alderman
DESCRIPTION:Register and view future Author Talks here: https://libraryc.org/willardlib \nBestselling and award-winning author\, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book\, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it. \nWhen Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon\, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Now\, she’s surrounded by mega-rich companies designing private weather\, predictive analytics\, and covert weaponry\, while spouting technological prophecy. Martha may have left the cult\, but if the apocalyptic warnings in her father’s fox and rabbit sermon—once a parable to her—are starting to come true\, how much future is actually left? \nAcross the world\, in a mall in Singapore\, Lai Zhen\, an internet-famous survivalist\, flees from an assassin. She’s cornered\, desperate and—worst of all—might die without ever knowing what’s going on. Suddenly\, a remarkable piece of software appears on her phone telling her exactly how to escape. Who made it? What is it really for? And if those behind it can save her from danger\, what do they want from her\, and what else do they know about the future? \nMartha and Zhen’s worlds are about to collide. An explosive chain of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction\, Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization. \nBy turns thrilling\, hilarious\, tender\, and always piercingly brilliant\, The Future unfolds at a breakneck speed\, highlighting how power corrupts the few who have it and what it means to stand up to them. The future is coming. The Future is here. What are you waiting for? Register now! \nAbout the Author: Naomi Alderman is the bestselling author of The Power\, which was the winner of the 2017 Baileys’ Women’s Prize for Fiction. It was longlisted for the 2017 Orwell Prize and chosen as one of the best books of the year by the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, the Los Angeles Times\, NPR\, Entertainment Weekly and the San Francisco Chronicle. The Power topped Barack Obama’s list of his favorite books from 2017 and has been translated into more than thirty languages. Naomi grew up in London and attended Oxford University and UEA.
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/virtual-author-talk-naomi-alderman/
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T033233
CREATED:20231027T221321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T221321Z
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SUMMARY:NaNoWriMo Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month \n?✨ Join Us for NaNoWriMo Write Nights at Willard Public Library! ✨? \nEmbark on a creative journey this November at Willard Public Library! Every Monday evening from 5:00pm – 8:00pm\, we invite all aspiring novelists and passionate writers to participate in our NaNoWriMo Write Nights. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a beginner\, our cozy library provides the perfect atmosphere to let your imagination run wild. \n?️ What to Expect: \n\nInspiring Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of our library\, where creativity thrives.\nFocused Writing Time: Dedicate your Monday nights to making progress on your novel\, short story\, or any writing project.\nSupportive Community: Connect with fellow writers\, exchange ideas\, and find encouragement from like-minded individuals.\nRefreshments: Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks to keep your creative energy flowing.\n\n? Dates: Every Monday in November \n? Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ? \nLocation: Willard Public Library Bayard Room (second floor) \nWhether you’re chasing a word count goal or simply looking for a space to write\, Willard Public Library is your creative haven this November. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your literary ideas to life. See you at NaNoWriMo Write Night! ? \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://willard.lib.in.us/event/nanowrimo-write-nights-4/
CATEGORIES:Adult,General
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