Author Events Bring Great Books to Life!

The Library’s Literary Society was launched in 2005, the Library’s 125th anniversary year. The Literary Society is comprised of generous individuals who care deeply about the public library and would like to bring to our community special programs, including noted authors, to celebrate reading and literacy.

The Literary Society’s first author event, in October 2005, featured Mary Doria Russell, who discussed her Pulitzer Prize nominated historical novel, “A Thread of Grace,” and the journey of creating it. In August 2006, Literary Society members were charmed by award-winning crime novelist Laura Lippman, author of 14 novels, including a series about “accidental PI” Tess Monaghan. In September 2007, an audience of book lovers welcomed Cleveland crime novelist Les Roberts.

For more information on the Literary Society, contact the Development Director, at 330.744.8636, ext. 118.

Laura Lippman, award-winning crime novelist, charmed a welcoming audience at the second annual Literary Society Author Event, held at Main Library on Saturday, August 26. Ms. Lippman is the author of a series of novels about "accidental PI" Tess Monaghan.  Her latest work, released this summer, is "No Good Deeds." The Literary Society's goal is to enrich our community by bringing in noted authors and illustrators.