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August 22- Kim Vogel Sawyer, Author

Title: August 22- Kim Vogel Sawyer, Author
Location: A/B Meeting Room
Description: Get out of the heat and meet Bestselling Author Kim Vogel Sawyer. Ms. Sawyer will be at the Mount Vernon Public Library Sunday,August 22, at 2:00 PM to talk about her newest book, “In Every Heartbeat”. This book and others written by the author will be available for purchase. Have your book personally autographed by Kim. This program is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Adult Services Department of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Refreshments and cookies provided.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2010-08-22
End Time: 16:00

Sept. 8- Compassionate Friends Memorial Project

Title: Sept. 8- Compassionate Friends Memorial Project
Location: A/B Meeting Room
Description: Mary Ridgway from the Compassionate Friends Group will begin our fall Brown Bag Chats programs. Compassionate Friends is a non-profit organization made up of people who have lost loved ones. Mary will present information about the Compassionate Friends, what they do and talk about the Compassionate Friends Memorial Project to be put in place out beside Hospice of Knox County.
The Brown Bag Chat programs begin at noon on every Wednesday and last on approximately one hour. Please join us for this and future informative programs. Bring a lunch or not. Refreshment are provided.
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-09-08
End Time: 13:00

Sept. 21- Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks- John Chidester

Title: Sept. 21- “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”- John Chidester
Location: A/B Meeting Room
Description: John Chidester, Director of the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will lead the Adult Services Book Discussion featuring the book “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”.  Copies of the book are available at the Main Circulation desk.  Refreshment will be served.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-09-21
End Time: 22:00

Sept. 22- “A Child is Missing” Karen Beaudin

Title: Sept. 22- “A Child is Missing” Karen Beaudin
Location: A/B Meeting Room
Description: Brown Bag Chat this week features Karen Beaudin, Author of “A Child is Missing”. A true life story, “A Child is Missing” is a painful yet vital glimpse of a murder investigation seen through the eyes of a sister who is still searching for the truth. For anyone who cares about justice beyond the courtroom, this is a must read. quotes Bob ward, Fox News, Boston. The story of Kathy’s murder has been featured on Fox News, Boston; CNN and ABC 20/20. Meet Kathy’s sister Author Karen Beaudin and listen as she tells of discovery and the twenty years of searching. Copies of the book will be available to purchase and signed by the author. Time will be allowed for Q & A. The Brown Bag Chats begin at noon and last approximately one hour. They are free and open to the public. Bring lunch or not. Beverages are provided.
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-09-22
End Time: 13:00

Sept. 29- Toastmasters, Rick Schlegel

Title: Sept. 29- Toastmasters, Rick Schlegel
Location: A/B Meeting Room
Description: Brown Bag Chat this week features Rick Schlegel of Toastmasters. Toastmasters is an international program designed to teach and give individuals the opportunity to explore and demonstrate public speaking. They meet on a regular monthly basis. Come and join us for what will be an informative but entertaining quest about Toastmasters.
The Brown Bag Chats begin at noon and last approximately one hour. They are free and open to the public. Bring lunch or not. Beverages are provided.
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2010-09-29
End Time: 13:00