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Library will feature talkon Ohio's 8 presidents
WARREN -- The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. N.W., will feature a talk on Ohio's eight presidents by author James Cash at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Cash, of Kettering, is the author of "Unsung Heroes: Ohioans in the White House -- A Modern Appraisal." He has appeared on a number of public and private TV and radio stations.
The program -- made possible by the Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities -- is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call (330) 399-8807, Ext. 128.
Interactive programto blend art and books
HOWLAND -- The Howland branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library and the Butler Institute of American Art will offer a unique blend of art and books during an interactive family program at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Butler's Trumbull County branch, 9350 E. Market St.
The family series is called "Reading and Other Forms of Art," and encourages adults and children to work together to connect books and art in a museum atmosphere.
Staff from the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Branch Services Department will present stories, and art educators from the Butler Institute of American Art will present a companion craft.
The program is free and open to the public, geared for children 5-12 with an accompanying adult. Registration is not required.
Barnes & amp; Noble schedulesauthor, children's events
BOARDMAN -- The American Girls Club will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Barnes & amp; Noble in The Shops at Boardman Park to have a pajama party. Girls are asked to bring their own pillowcase to decorate.
At noon Saturday, the costumed character Peter Rabbit will visit the store's children's department.
At 2 p.m. Saturday, Author Kenneth Britten will be promoting his book "Beaver Falls: Gem of Beaver County."
All events are free and open to the public.
'Freedom Roads' signing
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Local author Roland Barksdale-Hall recently released his new book "Freedom Roads: The Transformation" and will have a book signing at Jerry Stigliano's BookSource from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The book combines poetry, African folklore and mythology. For more information, see the BookSource's Web site at www.jerrysbooks.com or call (724) 981-0777.