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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
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Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room
Corby Ledbetter, a struggling new father with a growing secret addiction, loses his job and causes a tragedy that tears his family apart.

Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us for an online discussion with the prominent cultural writer and bestselling author on his latest book about the art and science of human connection. Streamed live.Register

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
The Tuck family confronts an agonizing situation. They discover that a 10-year-old girl and a malicious stranger share their secret about a spring whose water prevents one from ever growing any older.

Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room,Zoom Programming 1
Warning against the dangers of pesticide use, the outcry that followed this book's publication forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, & water.

Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room
What is it like to learn that your ordinary, loving father is a serial killer? Discover the true story behind the BTK killer, as told by those closest to him.

Tue, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Join us online to discuss nature, art, and service as medicine with Julia Hotz, journalist and award-winning author of "The Connection Cure." Streamed live.Register

Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Porter Room
Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve. An elusive heiress, a love story and a mystery.

Wed, Jan 28, 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!

Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Join us online for secrets and second chances with Liz Moore, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of "The God of the Woods" and "Long Bright River." Streamed live.Register

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Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge is back for all ages! Read for 22 days between January 2–February 13 to receive a completion prize and an entry in the grand prize raffle! Read all 44 days and get an additional raffle entry. Sign up on Beanstack today!

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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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Link to My Librarian page

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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Connect to WPPL's blog site

Connect with WPPL on our blogs and newsletters! Whether you prefer to get print or email, to binge on blog posts or learn about the latest books by your favorite author, we're ready to connect. Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for fun and interesting posts by library staff.

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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.

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