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Readers and Writers

Book & Author Events
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Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Remarkably Bright Creatures is an exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope, tracing a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.

Wed, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room,Zoom Programming 2
Jane tells the story of how she became a messenger of hope, from living through WWII to her years in Gombe to realizing her role as an advocate for environmental justice.

Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room
Four dissatisfied sixties-era housewives form a book club turned sisterhood that will hold fast amid the turmoil of a rapidly changing world and alter the course of each of their lives.

Thu, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
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Wed, Mar 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
"Broken Country is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the choices that shape our lives, but it's also a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

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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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Are you a local author interested in sharing and promoting your work? Apply to join the first annual Local Author Meet and Greet to kick off National Library Week on Sunday, April 19, from 2-4 p.m. Author spots are limited, apply by March 1.

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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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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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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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