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SUMMARY:Shot Heard Round the World 19 April 1775
DESCRIPTION:Wright Memorial Public Library in partnership with the Oakwood Historical Society will host local historian Andrew Lloyd as he presents “Shot Heard Round the World 19 April 1775.” Lloyd’s talk is part of the Far Hills Speaker Series and addresses the local impact and local heroes of the American Revolution as part of the America250 celebration. \nGuests can attend in person at Wright Library or virtually by registering at wrightlibrary.org/calendar. \nFollowing the program\, all are invited to an America250 tree planting at the neighboring Oakwood Historical Society’s Long-Romspert Homestead\, 1947 Far Hills Avenue\, Oakwood\, Ohio. \nAbout the Program \nTheir families originated from England\, Wales\, Scotland\, Ireland\, Germany and more. They fought in the American Revolution – a cause that took them from New England to Virginia\, the Southern Campaign of General Greene and the battlefields that brought forth the United States of America. Veterans of Valley Forge\, Brandywine\, and Yorktown lie at rest in Montgomery County\, Ohio – a county named after General Montgomery of the Continental Army and adjacent to Greene County\, after another Continental General\, Nathaniel Greene. \nThis talk looks at those veterans of the American Revolution\, their links to Montgomery County\, Oakwood\, and Centerville\, and their roles in the war that changed the Continent. It aims to put some context into the incredible sacrifices and achievements of those individuals and bring to the fore anecdotes on their road to Ohio. \nPresented by Andrew Lloyd. In partnership with the Oakwood Historical Society.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/shot-heard-round-the-world-19-april-1775
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Free Events,Gardening,Health & Wellness,History & Genealogy
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SUMMARY:Author Sigining: Lisa Wheeler
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, March 2 from 4–7PM for a special author event with children’s author Lisa Wheeler! \nLisa is the author of several award-winning picture books\, including Sixteen Cows\, One Dark Night\, and Mammoths On the Move. She’ll be joining us to celebrate her heartfelt book It Takes a Family to Serve\, a lyrical and timeless tribute to military families and the important roles they play while their loved ones are away on duty.\nFrom the Navy and Air Force to the Coast Guard\, Army\, and Marines\, this beautiful story shines a light on the strength\, resilience\, and everyday heroism happening on the home front. With moving text and stunning watercolor illustrations\, It Takes a Family to Serve honors the families who serve in their own meaningful ways.\nStop in anytime between 4–7PM to meet Lisa\, have your books signed\, and help us celebrate the courage and commitment of military families.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/author-sigining-lisa-wheeler
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits
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SUMMARY:Author Talks Online: 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book\, The Conjuring of America: Mojos\, Mermaids\, Medicine\, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic\, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women\, in secrecy and subterfuge\, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. This book is a love letter to the real magic Black women used\, their herbs\, food\, textiles\, song\, and dance\, used to sow rebellion\, freedom\, and hope. Thursday\, February 12th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and Wright Memorial Public Library. \nRegister and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/wrightlibrary
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/author-talks-online-400-years-of-black-womens-magic-with-dr-lindsey-stewart
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,black history month
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SUMMARY:Author Talks Online: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book\, Fire Sword and Sea\, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The Caribbean Sea\, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. For twenty years\, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean as Jacques\, hiding her gender. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade\, Jacquotte must make a change. Thursday\, February 5th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and Wright Memorial Public Library.\n \nRegister and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/wrightlibrary
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/author-talks-online-swashbuckling-heroines-and-high-seas-adventures-with-novelist-vanessa-riley
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,black history month
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SUMMARY:Author Talks Online: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome back Liz Moore–one of the first guests to appear in the Library Speakers Consortium series–to discuss her latest work\, The God of the Woods\, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. Early morning\, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers Barbara Van Laar has gone missing. Barbara is the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. As a panicked search begins\, a thrilling drama unfolds. Wednesday\, January 28th\, at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and Wright Memorial Public Library. \nRegister and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/wrightlibrary
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/author-talks-online-secrets-and-second-chances-with-liz-moore
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Talks Online: Nature\, Art\, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
DESCRIPTION:The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement\, Nature\, Art\, Service\, and Belonging combines diligent science reporting\, moving patient success stories\, and surprising self-discovery to help us discover the lasting and life-changing power of social prescribing. Traditionally\, when we get sick\, health care professionals ask\, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world\, teams of doctors\, nurses\, therapists\, and social workers have started to flip the script\, asking “What matters to you?”  Tuesday January 20th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and Wright Memorial Public Library. \nRegister and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/wrightlibrary
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/author-talks-online-nature-art-and-service-as-medicine-with-journalist-julia-hotz
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
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SUMMARY:Author Talks Online: The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book\, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply\, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person\, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity and determination to grow as a person\, Brooks draws from many fields to present a welcoming\, hopeful\, integrated approach to human connection. Tuesday\, January 13th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and Wright Memorial Public Library.\n \nRegister and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/wrightlibrary
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/author-talks-online-the-creative-and-compassionate-art-of-seeing-others-deeply-with-david-brooks
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Children’s Book Reading & Signing by Jenna Schroeder at Grand Opening of The Cozy Book Nook
DESCRIPTION:📚Children’s Book Reading & Signing by Jenna Schroeder at Grand Opening of The Cozy Book Nook in Dayton\, OH! 📚 \nTaco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and the Case of the Missing Hat!  \nJoin us for a special reading and signing as part of The Cozy Book Nook’s Grand Opening Celebration (happening 12–4 PM!). Enjoy a live scene reading from the new graphic novel Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and the Case of the Missing Hat by Dolphin Hat Games\, hear behind-the-scenes stories about the games\, and get your books signed. \nWhen: Saturday\, November 22 | 2:00–3:30 PM \nWhere: The Cozy Book Nook | 1400 E. 3rd St.\, Dayton\, OH 45403 \nAdditional titles from Little Bird Press—Are Enchanted Forests Real? and Let Go\, Little Leaf—will also be available for signing. \nFree | Family Friendly | All Ages Welcome | Supports Local Businesses! For more information\, check out: https://thecozybooknook.com/event/grand-opening/
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/childrens-book-reading-signing-by-jenna-schroeder-at-grand-opening-of-the-cozy-book-nook
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Community,Free Events,Kid-Friendly Attractions,Kids / Family,Literary
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SUMMARY:Meet the Creators of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Meet the game designer and book author for Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza – a brother and sister duo who are part of the team at Dolphin Hat Games. A read-aloud of the graphic novel will be followed by a book and game signing. Books and games will be available for purchase at the event. \nStay afterwards to play Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and a variety of other games with friends and family.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/meet-the-creators-of-taco-cat-goat-cheese-pizza
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Games & Gaming,Kids / Family
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SUMMARY:2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize "Conversation with the Authors"
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 8\, the Victoria Theatre stage will host national and international authors whose works are recognized as advancing peace through literature. Dayton Literary Peace Prize- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King will moderate the panel. \n\n\nAdditionally\, the 2025 Holbrooke recipient is renowned author Salman Rushdie. Following the panel conversation\, Rushdie will be interviewed one-on-one live on stage by David Rohde\, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and national security and law editor at NBC News. This conversation is an incredible opportunity to hear first-hand about Rushdie and his life’s work as one of the most profound and impactful authors in the world.  You can learn more and buy tickets at Dayton Live at https://my.daytonlive.org/11714?promoapplied=true
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/2025-dayton-literary-peace-prize-conversation-with-the-authors
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions
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SUMMARY:Wright Library to Host Author Gilbert King
DESCRIPTION:Wright Memorial Public Library is pleased to present a special evening of conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King on Friday\, November 7 at 5:00 p.m. to kick off the 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize weekend. Wright Library’s Community Room seating capacity is 80\, so please arrive early to ensure your seat. The program will also be livestreamed through Zoom\, with a link available at wrightlibrary.org. \nKnown for his narrative nonfiction exploring issues of civil rights and injustice\, King was a 2013 runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for his New York Times bestseller\, Devil in the Grove\, which also garnered the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. \nThe Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, inaugurated in 2006\, is the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace. “Gilbert King’s work embodies the spirit of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. We are honored to host him for what is certain to be an insightful conversation\,” said Wright Library Director Kristi Hale. \nHis latest book\, Bone Valley: A True Story of Injustice and Redemption in the Heart of Florida\, was published in October 2025. Bone Valley is the result of King’s multi-year investigation into the story of Leo Schofield of Lakeland\, Fla.\, who was convicted of his wife’s murder in 1988 after a flawed investigation and inadequate defense – despite maintaining his innocence. Schofield served over 30 years and was declared innocent\, and released\, in 2024.  King also produces and hosts a multi-part narrative podcast\, also called Bone Valley\, about the case\, which is currently in its third season. \nKing has written about race\, civil rights\, and the death penalty for the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, and The Atlantic\, and he was a 2019-2020 fellow at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Writers and Scholars at the New York Public Library. King’s earlier books include The Execution of Willie Francis (2008)\, and Beneath a Ruthless Sun (2018). He lives in Brooklyn. \nThe November 7th author talk at Wright Library is made possible with support from the Wright Memorial Library Foundation and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/wright-library-to-host-author-gilbert-king
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Ave\, Oakwood\, OH\, 45419\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Community,Free Events
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SUMMARY:DAYTON HUNGARIANS: STORIES\, GLORIES\, AND FOLKLORE
DESCRIPTION:Wright Memorial Public Library welcomes award-winning journalist and columnist Mike Sakal as he shares highlights from his book\, Dayton Hungarians: Their Stories\, Glories\, and Folklore\, a comprehensive history about the Hungarian community in Dayton\, Ohio – one of Dayton’s largest ethnic groups – spanning from the late 1890s to the present day. \nThe book\, which was a history preservation project sponsored and supported by the Old Troy Pike Community Church (formerly the Hungarian Evangelical and Reformed Church of Dayton\, Ohio)\, features many stories about Dayton’s former Hungarian neighborhoods and families\, including his own\, on the city’s West Side and Old North Dayton. \n“It was important to preserve the legacy of [the] Dayton Hungarian community as all three of its churches now are closed\,” said Sakal. “I’m hoping that my book inspires historians of Dayton’s other ethnic groups to write similar books.” \nSakal\, a second-generation American Hungarian\, was a sports journalist for the Dayton Daily News. After his article about the Dakota Street Football Team\, which existed on Dayton’s West Side from 1922 to 1941\, made an impression on the Dayton Hungarian community\, he began researching photographs of the neighborhood restaurants where the team celebrations took place. \nCommunity interest in his books has led to a partnership with the National Park Service for a walking tour of the former West Side Hungarian neighborhood along the National Aviation Heritage Trail and other projects that document the imprint Hungarian families left on Dayton. \nCopies of Dayton Hungarians: Their Stories\, Glories\, and Folklore will be available for sale following the program\, along with a book signing. \nFor details about this event and other library programs\, please visit wrightlibrary.org/calendar or call Wright Library at (937) 294-7171.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/dayton-hungarians-stories-glories-and-folklore
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