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Hillary Jordan meeting patrons

Friends Event Features Author Hillary Jordan

April 25, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

On Sunday, April 8, the Hershey Public Library hosted the Friends 20th Annual Guest Author Visit. This year we were very privileged to have Hillary Jordan, the author of When She Woke and Mudbound.   Ms. Jordan presented a really engaging and often humorous program followed by...

Teen Author Julie Murphy in Bradford April 11

April 10, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Bradford Area Public Library, in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, is having an author event, community forum and panel discussion! Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author, will be visiting the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Harriett...

2016 One Book Author Visit Application

October 2, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

Would your library like to host a visit from Will Hillenbrand in the spring of 2016? If so, please complete the attached application form, have your director sign it and return it to Margie Stern, author coordinator at the email address provided. Things to think about including...