Author Readings
Annick Hardie
Bedtime Stories for Tired Grownups
Paul Hetzler
Shady Characters and Head of the Class
Paul Hetzler has been captivating subscribers to Wakefield News for months with his essays about nature’s wild wonders. Paul reads from his two latest books.
- Shady Characters: Plant Vampires, Caterpillar Soup, Leprechaun Trees and Other Hilarities of the Natural World
- Head of the Class: Smart as Slime Mold: Nature’s Funny Bone Revealed
Abrah Arneson
The Weaving – Plants, Planets and People
Teacher and Storyteller Abrah Arneson has supported people using plant medicine for 20 years.
Please join us in the Heart of the Library for a reading from Abrah’s recently published book: The Weaving – Plants, Planets and People
Laurie Doane
If the World Was a Song
Illustrated by Barb McMillan
“Can you remember a time when the natural world made you catch your breath in excitement? Are you curious about our planet and its creatures? Could you imagine the world as a song? This book is for parents, grandparents and teachers to share with children, or read alone.“
Poetry Reading with Pearl Pirie
Footlights
Biblio Wakefield Library is pleased to invite you to a delightful poetry reading in its In the Heart of the Library Series. In partnership with 100 Miles Arts Network the reading was indeed filmed in the heart of the library. You can enjoy Pearl’s intimate reading in the comfort of your home knowing other poetry lovers will be watching with you. Pearl’s poetry has been called “sensuous and philosophical” an intriguing combination.
The Book Nook
Summer in the Book Nook
All books in the Book Nook currently free to good homes but monetary donations into the Donation Jar would be great
More books will be added weekly as we cull the shelves to make much needed space. Also please check out the Free Books outside the library!
Our small bookshop is an ongoing, successful fundraiser for your local library. There are an eclectic bilingual selection of fiction and non-fiction for all ages. Open during library hours.
Internet Access
Use the library computers or bring your own.