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Thursday, November 10, is the birthday of author Neil Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman has found success in many forms of writing including, journalism, graphic novels, juvenile fiction, youth fiction, adult novels, and even screenwriting! As a child and teenager he was fond of comic books, and science fiction and decided that as an adult he wanted to breathe new life into those genres. His work has certainly done just that, he has won the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards as well as the 2009 Newbury Medal, and the 2010 Carnegie Medal in Literature. Several of his titles have been turned in to blockbuster films and he has begun writing films of his own.
This Thursday celebrate with us by checking out one of his many projects, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
- Get In The Halloween Mood With R.l.stine
Saturday, October 8, is the 68th birthday of best-selling children's author R.L. Stine. Stine started writing at the age of 9 when he found a typewriter in the attic of his parent's home. As a child he penned stories and joke books for his own...
- Happy 95th Birthday Roald Dahl!
Tuesday, September 13, is the birthday of esteemed children's author Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl led a fascinating life. Born to Norweigen parents in Cardiff, England, be became a flying ace in the Royal Air Force in World War II as well as an intelligence...
- "ring Of Fire" Author Talk With Poet Alessandra Gelmi At Shirlington - 2/08
Join us at the Shirlington Branch Library on Monday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m., for a discussion with poet Aleesandra Gelmi on her latest work of Ring of Fire, which won first prize in its genre from the National Federation of Press Women. Gelmi is also...
- Speculative Lit. Book Club -- September
SPECULATIVE LITERATURE BOOK CLUB Science Fiction - Fantasy - Horror - Folklore Next Meeting: September 17th OPL Meeting Room 5:30 PM September Selection: The Sparrow By Mary Doria Russell Upcoming selections to include works by Ray Bradbury, Haruki...
- New Speculative Literature Book Club
SPECULATIVE LITERATURE BOOK CLUBScience Fiction - Fantasy - Horror - Folklore First Meeting:July 16thOPL Meeting Room, 5:30 PM July Selection: The City & The CityBy China Mieville The Ottumwa Public Library will host a monthly Speculative Literature...
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Happy 51st Birthday Neil Gaiman!
Thursday, November 10, is the birthday of author Neil Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman has found success in many forms of writing including, journalism, graphic novels, juvenile fiction, youth fiction, adult novels, and even screenwriting! As a child and teenager he was fond of comic books, and science fiction and decided that as an adult he wanted to breathe new life into those genres. His work has certainly done just that, he has won the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards as well as the 2009 Newbury Medal, and the 2010 Carnegie Medal in Literature. Several of his titles have been turned in to blockbuster films and he has begun writing films of his own.
This Thursday celebrate with us by checking out one of his many projects, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy!
- Picture Book: The Blueberry Girl
- Juvenile Fiction: The Graveyard Book
- Youth Fiction: Coraline
- Adult Fiction: Stardust
- Graphic Novels: The Sandman
- Get In The Halloween Mood With R.l.stine
Saturday, October 8, is the 68th birthday of best-selling children's author R.L. Stine. Stine started writing at the age of 9 when he found a typewriter in the attic of his parent's home. As a child he penned stories and joke books for his own...
- Happy 95th Birthday Roald Dahl!
Tuesday, September 13, is the birthday of esteemed children's author Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl led a fascinating life. Born to Norweigen parents in Cardiff, England, be became a flying ace in the Royal Air Force in World War II as well as an intelligence...
- "ring Of Fire" Author Talk With Poet Alessandra Gelmi At Shirlington - 2/08
Join us at the Shirlington Branch Library on Monday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m., for a discussion with poet Aleesandra Gelmi on her latest work of Ring of Fire, which won first prize in its genre from the National Federation of Press Women. Gelmi is also...
- Speculative Lit. Book Club -- September
SPECULATIVE LITERATURE BOOK CLUB Science Fiction - Fantasy - Horror - Folklore Next Meeting: September 17th OPL Meeting Room 5:30 PM September Selection: The Sparrow By Mary Doria Russell Upcoming selections to include works by Ray Bradbury, Haruki...
- New Speculative Literature Book Club
SPECULATIVE LITERATURE BOOK CLUBScience Fiction - Fantasy - Horror - Folklore First Meeting:July 16thOPL Meeting Room, 5:30 PM July Selection: The City & The CityBy China Mieville The Ottumwa Public Library will host a monthly Speculative Literature...