Books Authors and Writing

Read-Aloud for 12 years old and older – Lightning Thief – Percy was a problem child all his life. On a class field trip, he gets in a fight with a winged hag. Shortly after that, he finds out who/what he really is. If you like mythology (and maybe even if you don’t), you will love this book. – Ms. Barbara will read the first several chapters out loud. You will have a copy to follow along. There will be snacks and a free copy of the book to take home. No registration required.

Read-Aloud for 12 years old and older – Chasing the Bear – Spenser reflects on when he was fourteen-years-old and helped his best friend Jeannie after she was abducted by her abusive father. – Ms. Barbara will read the first several chapters out loud. You will have a copy to follow along. There will be snacks and a free copy of the book to take home. No registration required.

Read-Aloud for 8 years old and older – NO TALKING is the name of the book – This hilarious story is about a bet between the 5th grade boys and the 5th grade girls. Who can go the longest without any of them speaking at school or at home? If one kid talks, their team loses. – Ms. Barbara will read the first several chapters out loud. You will have a copy to follow along. There will be snacks and a free copy of the book to take home. No registration required.

Join other 4th and 5th graders as you read new books and make a fun craft! Registration is required. Please call to reserve your space.

Join other 2rd and 3rd graders as you read new books and make a fun craft! Registration is required. Please call to reserve your space.

Join other 2rd and 3rd graders as you read new books and make a fun craft! Registration is required. Please call to reserve your space.

Join other 4th and 5th graders as you read new books and make a fun craft! Registration is required. Please call to reserve your space.

A reading group for teens that meets to discuss awesome books, have fun, and munch some snacks. The books that you read count for the Teen Reading Program, so be sure to mark them in your reading log. Titles to be announced. For ages 12 through 18. Please call to reserve your space.

A reading group for teens that meets to discuss awesome books, have fun, and munch some snacks. The books that you read count for the Teen Reading Program, so be sure to mark them in your reading log. Titles to be announced. For ages 12 through 18. Please call to reserve your space.

Each of us has stories from our ancestors or even our own story to tell. Get them down on paper to enjoy them now and preserve them for your family’s descendants. Fresh City Life is hosting author Linda Weaver Clarke, nationally recognized writing teacher specializing in family history workshops. Learn the most important elements of writing. Discuss research, setup, characters, plot, the importance of conflict, and the secret of holding a reader. Make your ancestors come alive on paper.