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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
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Sun, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dover Room,Porter Room
Drop-in and meet local authors as they share about their books and the joy of writing. Books are available for purchase while supplies last. Light refreshments provided. All ages.

Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Maureen Callahan delves into the story of how serial killer, Israel Keyes, could go undetected for so long. Over 14 years he traversed the country committing crimes using kits he had buried before.

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, "What the Deep Water Knows."Register

Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Porter Room
Enjoy syrup tasting, butter-blending, and waffle decoration stations inspired by the book, "Bite by Bite" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, an NEA Big Read. 

Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!

Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, "Coach", the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.Register

Sat, May 02, All day
Entrance Lobby
Join us to celebrate comic books! We will be giving out free comic books at the lobby all day while supplies last.

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, "The Lion Women of Tehran."Register

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming. Register

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
Retired math teacher Grace Winters embarks on a wild adventure full of hope and the life-changing power of new beginnings when she is left a run-down house on the island of Ibiza.

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 1
This book shines a light on the systems that all of us use daily & take for granted--and will help both individuals & communities make meaningful changes toward better lives & a cleaner, greener world

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westlake Room
Troubled Nickel tells of his role in the historic 1938 delivery of two giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Having just barely survived a hurricane, for the pair of giraffes, the perils are far from over.

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Attend LIVE talks from best-selling authors and thought leaders in the comfort of your own home with Virtual Author Talks. New authors are added every month and past talks are archived for access at your convenience.

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Join public libraries and partners this spring for Bite Into Books, an NEA Big Read celebration, to read, discuss, and celebrate Bite by Bite, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s essay collection on the foods that shape our stories.

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Don't know what to read next? Go to My Librarian and simply answer a couple of questions about what you've read recently, what you like and don't like, and our team of readers will send you a list of recommendations.

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Request a Story Stack from Youth Services and we'll pick out books, magazines, videos and more for the subjects, ages and grade levels you select. In about a day, we'll contact you to pick up your stack at the drive-up window.

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Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more! There's something to interest everyone.