Local Author Program

Join us for a memorable evening with

CHRISTINE DICKMAN

Christine is the mother of Halla Whittier Valentine-DeLeon, illustrator of the internal drawings. She will be giving a book talk about the Soway Sleuth Hounds mysterly novel, and the local history of 18th century Dumfries, Scotland. Her enthusiasm and energy will draw you into the myster and adventure of the time.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 8, 2007
6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

WHERE:

Hanford Branch Library

401 North Douty Street

Hanford, CA 93230

After the Program:
Books will be available for purchase
Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

Contact: Gail Lucas at 559-582-0261 x104

Avid readers gather outside of the Hanford Library on the morning of October 27, 2007 in anticipation of the Hanford Branch Library's Fall Book Sales.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

William DeNisi

Author of "Trinity" and "Choking Sam"

http://denisi.com/

Over his three decades of police work, Bill did every job from rookie to chief. Along the way he spent time in narcotics, vice and homicide. A veteran of Army intelligence and a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, he draws from his experience and the life and death issues of our time to weave compelling tales of crime and adventure.

Mr. DeNisi will be happy to talk about the art of fiction writing, his background in law enforcement and the potential for nuclear terrorism in America.

WHERE:

West Hills College in Lemoore

Conference Center

555 College Avenue

Lemoore, CA 93245

WHEN:

Thursday, November 15, 2007

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Books will be available for purchase and signing

Free Admission

Limited Seating

Refreshments provided by West Hills College

Questions??? Please call Sherman Lee at 582-0261 x119 or e-mail sherman.lee@kingscountylibrary.org

Sponsored by Kings County Library & West Hills College Lemoore

Driving Directions
FOR EVERYONE ATTENDING
West on Bush Street (curvy) to College Avenue
Continue west to second block of classrooms


From Fresno – North
Take highway 41 south from Fresno
Exit Bush Street, turn right at stop
Conference CenterFollow curve to stop sign at College Street



From South
Take Highway 41 North
Exit to Bush Street, turn left at stop
Follow curve to stop sign at College Street



From West
Take SR 198 E/B to Lemoore
Exit Highway 41
Turn Left at stop, over the freeway
Exit 41 North to Bush Street
At stop sign, turn Left


From Visalia - East
Take SR 198 to Lemoore
Exit to N/B Star Route 41
Exit to Bush Street
Turn Left at bottom of off-ramp

LOCAL AUTHOR PROGRAM
Join us for a memorable evening with SUSAN CLARDY , author of "SOMETIMES THE BLUES: The Letters and Diaries of Frank Hammon, A Lonely Frontiersman in Globe and Phoenix, 1882-1889."

When: Thursday, October 25, 2007
6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

Where: Hanford Branch Library
401 North Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230

After the Program:

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  Books will be available for purchase






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  Book signing by the author






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  Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library

Questions??? Please call Gail Lucas at 582-0261 ext. 104 or e-mail gail.lucas@kingscountylibrary.org

Sponsored by Kings County Library and Friends of the Library

Happy Halloween from the staff of the Kings County Library