Books

Where: Nordic Heritage Museum:

What: Former Sweden-based CIA agent turned author Vaughn Sherman of Edmonds will be discussing the true stories behind his Sweden and Washington State based espionage novel, Sasha Plotkin’s Deceit. He will also explain one of the book’s true subplots based on a colony of Swedes who relocated to Russia for political reasons.  read more »

Roxhill Elementary School Book Fair @ the Westwood Village Barnes and Noble on Friday Nov 11th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=274352125929548 (Facebook Event Link)

FEATURING:

"Story Time" w/ Roxhills' Librarian, Pat Blinquez, our Principal, Carmella Dellino and our Head Teacher, Chris Robert.

Face painting

Scavenger Hunt (with prizes!)

SCORES Poetry Jam

The 5th Grade Musicians

Fall themed refreshments (cupcakes, cookies, cider, etc.)

PLEASE DO CONSIDER ATTENDING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR ROXHILL STUDENTS, STAFF & PTA.  read more »

Toddler Story Time at the Southwest Branch
2 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Southwest Branch - Seattle Public Library

Summary: It is story time at the Southwest Branch! Bring your toddlers to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and fun with our children's librarian.

Author/illustrator Tad Hills shares his new book "How Rocket Learned to Read." With a story that makes reading fun, this book is ideal for kindergarten classrooms and story hour or as a gift for that beginning reader. Hills is the author and illustrator of "Duck & Goose" and "Duck, Duck, Goose," both New York Times bestsellers. Hills will read his book and demonstrate drawing. He will sign books available for sale. Free.

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Author Steve Duno shares his new book "Last Dog on the Hill: The Extraordinary Life of Lou." A Rottweiler mix, Lou began life as the feral offspring of guard dogs on a secret marijuana farm in northern California. One day, when a young teacher named Steve Duno happened by, all the puppies scattered but one. So begins the story of "Last Dog on the Hill," in which this indignant young dog goes on to become a real-life hero. Duno is a veteran pet behaviorist and author. He has trained thousands of dogs, and a good number of cats. Come meet him and hear Lou's amazing story first-hand. Free.

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