‘Rizzoli & Isles’ author coming to library

‘Rizzoli & Isles’ author coming to library

YOUNGSTOWN

Best-selling author Tess Gerritsen, creator of the “Rizzoli & Isles” novels that inspired the popular TV series, will come to the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Her appearance is part of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s annual Literacy Society Author Event. Tickets to this fundraiser are $55 and include a copy of the author’s newest release, “The Silent Girl,” which is the latest in the series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles.

On the TNT television series, Rizzoli is played by Angie Harmon, and Isles is played by Sasha Alexander.

The evening will begin with an author’s reception and cocktails from 6-7 p.m., followed by dinner. Gerritsen’s presentation will begin just after 8 p.m., and afterward she will be available to sign books.

For information or to reserve a seat, contact the library at 330-740-6086 or 330-744-8636, ext. 51630.

Educator pens book for young mothers

NEW CASTLE, Pa.

Dr. Juliann Mangino of New Castle, an educator who has worked with young parents for nearly a decade, has written a book for young mothers titled “ABCs for Mommy!”

“There are plenty of services for young mothers to learn about nap schedules, breast-feeding and tummy time, but there seems to be a void for young mothers to learn how to incorporate, or strengthen, character traits in their own lives,” said Dr. Mangino.

“ABCs for Mommy!” helps young mothers build character, which is essential for the success of mother and child.

It includes lessons, activities and exercises to help a young mother facing the challenges of school, work and child rearing.

Dr. Mangino earned her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.

Book club reveals next 3 selections

CANFIELD

The Ursuline Center Book Club has selected its next three book selections and meetings. The club meets in Prato Hall at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, and new members are welcome at any time.

The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 to discuss the suspense thriller “Before I Go To Sleep” by S.J. Watxon.

On Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m., the club will discuss “Half Broken Horses” by Jeannette Walls.

The third meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 to discuss “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand, author of “Seabiscuit.”

All books chosen by the club are available through the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Preregistration is appreciated but not necessary. For more information, call Eileen Novotny at 330-533-3831, or the Ursuline Center at 330-799-4941.

‘Ticked Off’ author plans program

MIDDLEFIELD

Janet L. DeCesare, author of “Ticked Off,” will present a program for the Amish community at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Middlefield Historical Society.