Book Sketches

PULITZER! MAN BOOKER! NATIONAL BOOK AWARD!

Help yourself to some of the BEST books EVER – now on display in the new magazine section on the main floor of the Library

Building Peace and Prosperity in Africa, a presentation and discussion led by Topher Hamblett from the Foundation for West Africa will be featured at Barrington Library Wednesday, December 3rd at 7PM.

Learn how independent radio has made a real difference in West African community rebuilding!

Comics
November 2008

Stupid

A while back, I knew a guy who was a cartoonist. He had won a Xeric grant to self-publish his comic book shortly before I met him. Peter Laird, one of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, put some of his millions into a foundation to give grants to aspiring cartoonists, and my friend used his award to pay for the printing of his book.

Event Notebook
November 2008

Context

When I was in my early 20s, I had the opportunity to pal around with a 76-year-old. He was a retired steamfitter who started in the profession as a teen. He was also a curious and insightful man who had cultivated his intellect through extensive reading. He had experienced a lot in his life, and he had many compelling stories to tell.

Event Notebook
October 2008

Movie Man