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Book Talk: Sea Travels with Vaughn Sherman at Nordic Heritage Museum

bryanz — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:14:27 +0000

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.

The same evening, Vaughn will discuss another of his books, Sea Travels, Memoirs of a 20th Century Master Mariner. It is a true story about a Danish immigrant family that arrives on Bainbridge in the late 1800s and establishes itself as shippers.

Price: Suggested donation $5

More info: http://www.nordicmuseum.org/events.aspx#mostlynordic

Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 11:00am

Roxhill Family Event- Margaret Read MacDonald storytelling

patr — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:31:45 +0000

Please join us for a fun evening of storytelling with author and folklorist Margaret Read MacDonald
Friday May 11

6:30pm to 7:30pm
Roxhill Library

Books will be available for purchase and Margaret will send home a free copy of a story to tell with your family.

www.margaretreadmacdonald.com

Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:30am - 12:30pm

Roxhill Elementary School Book Fair - Nov. 11 4:30 pm

patr — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:03:22 +0000

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.

If you can't attend our Bookfair, please support our school at Barnes and Noble online from Nov 11 thru Nov 18th by entering Bookfair ID # 10562619 at checkout.

A percentage of all your B&N purchases during that week will benefit our school!

Friday, November 11, 2011 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Winter DRUM Book Club meeting at SSCC

patr — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:04:13 +0000

Winter DRUM Book Club meeting
South Seattle Community College

12 – 1 pm,

JMB 128
“Historical Trauma on the African American Community” Presentation by Dr. Joy DeGruy 1 – 3 pm

Brockey Center
Contact 768-6801

Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Toddler Story Time at the Southwest Branch Nov. 2

patr — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:20:09 +0000

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.

Repeats every week until Tue Dec 03 2013 .

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm

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The Pesky Peanut Book Discussion

patr — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:20:01 +0000

West Seattle Family Zone presents The Pesky Peanut Book Discussion

Local author and mom, Katie Corl, has just published her book titled The Pesky Peanut, a beautifully illustrated children's story of her son's peanut allergy. The story is informative and entertaining for elementary age children.

Please join us in hearing Katie's story and learn how The Pesky Peanut can be a tool to educate parents and children about food allergies.

Holy Rosary School Hall
4152 42nd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116

Public Welcome
Admissions Free

Monday, October 25, 2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Author Tad Hills Reads and Draws

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:00:53 +0000

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.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 7:00pm

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop

2214 N.W. Market St.

See map: Google Maps

Author Laura Numeroff Reads

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:30:51 +0000

Author Laura Numeroff shares her new book "Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever." A sweet and tender tale by the New York Times #1 bestselling author of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." A portion of her royalties will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization that promotes children's literacy. Free.

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 7:00pm

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop

2214 N.W. Market St.

See map: Google Maps

Author Steve Duno Reads

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:27:39 +0000

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.

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 7:00pm

Location

Secret Garden Bookshop

2214 N.W. Market St.

See map: Google Maps