Rev. Michael F. Steltenkamp, SJ, of WJU will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday January 26th at noon to discuss Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic, his new book about the Ogala Sioux religious leader who struggled to reconcile Native and Christian beliefs. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
January 26 at NOON: BLACK ELK
Rev. Michael F. Steltenkamp, SJ, of WJU will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday January 26th at noon to discuss Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic, his new book about the Ogala Sioux religious leader who struggled to reconcile Native and Christian beliefs. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
Bellaire Program Rescheduled!
NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for December 29th, but was cancelled due to weather conditions. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 2.On Tuesday, February 2nd at noon, authors Holly Bruno and Miami University of Ohio professor Andrew Ehritz will be at the Ohio County Public Library’s Lunch With Books program to discuss Bellaire, the new entry in the popular Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing. Bellaire grew to prominence in the early 19th century when rich deposits of coal and sand were discovered. Glass factories earned Bellaire the nickname “Glass City.” Industry grew rapidly, and the railroads brought tradesmen and immigrants. Bellaire has also been home to an enamel works, a steel factory, lumberyards, brick makers, and bottling companies. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
January 12: Maestro Andre Raphel Smith
On Tuesday, January 12th at noon, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Music Director Maestro André Raphel Smith will be at the Ohio County Public Library’s Lunch With Books program to discuss a topic to be announced. Mr. Smith has established himself as an exciting and versatile conductor through innovative programming and a strong commitment to American music. He has been praised by the New York Times as “An agile, demonstrative conductor who is physically drawn into the music.” Mr. Smith has appeared with most of the major American orchestras including Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information