"Florida Roadkill"
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One Book, One Community
Special Events
“Tastes Just like Chicken” Kick-off Event:
4-6 p.m. Tuesday, October 9
Joe’s
Crab Shack, 2024 W. First Street, Fort Myers
Come learn about Lee County Library System’s latest One
Book, One Community: Lee County Reads “Florida Roadkill”.
Meet author Tim Dorsey, and get a taste of what “Florida
Roadkill” is all about!
Please
pre-register by calling 239-461-2918.
"Greet the Author" Tim Dorsey
1 p.m. Tuesday, October 9
Pine Island Public Library
Join the Pine Island Library staff and Friends of the Pine
Island Library as they welcome Tim Dorsey, author of
“Florida Roadkill,” the fourth featured title of Lee
County’s One Book One Community project. Come Greet, and
Meet, the Author.
"Greet the Author" Tim Dorsey and Book Discussion
East County Regional Library
4 p.m. Wednesday,
October 10
Welcome Tim
Dorsey, author of “Florida Roadkill,” the fourth featured
title of Lee County’s One Book One Community project. Come
Greet, and Meet, the Author and discuss the book.
Night at the Museum: An Author’s Evening
7-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Southwest Florida Museum of History
2300 Peck Street, Fort Myers / 239-332-5955
Fee: $25 per person.
Proceeds support the Southwest Florida Museum of History
Foundation, Inc.
Presentation by Tim Dorsey followed by a meet-and-greet,
book sales and book signing. Admission includes light food
and refreshments. Call (239) 332-5955 to reserve.
One Book, One Community Guided Kayak Tour
9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 25
Caloosahatchee Regional Park
18500 North River Road, Alva
"Florida Roadkill" anti-hero Serge Storms loves
Florida history and you’ll love learning the history
of the Caloosahatchee River as you paddle along the
original path of the river on a guided kayak tour.
We’ll even work in some “Florida Roadkill” trivia
for prizes along the way! This trip usually costs
$20 per person but Lee County Parks & Rec will
accept donations to the Library System’s annual
Reading Festival in exchange for this particular
tour. There are only twelve spots available, so
call 239-693-2690
to reserve, or sign up at the October 9 One Book,
One Community kick-off event (see details above).
“Greet
the Author” Tim Dorsey
6-7 p.m. Monday, October 29
Sanibel Island Bookstore
1571 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel /
239-472-5223
Another
opportunity to meet and greet author Tim Dorsey at this
wonderful independent bookstore in the heart of
Sanibel. See why it’s one of Tim’s favorites and will
be mentioned in his upcoming book “Atomic Lobster” due
out in January 2008!
"Greet the Author" Tim Dorsey and Book Discussion
South County Regional Library
2 p.m. Tuesday,
October 30
Welcome Tim
Dorsey, author of “Florida Roadkill,” the fourth featured
title of Lee County’s One Book One Community project. Come
Greet, and Meet, the Author and discuss the book.
Florida Roadkill Finale: Tim Dorsey Look-alike Contest
6-8 p.m. Tuesday,
October 30
Lakes Regional
Library, 15290 Bass Road
Come dressed in your tropical shirt, khaki shorts and
sunglasses as we say farewell to the zaniest One Book, One Community project
ever presented worldwide! Author Tim Dorsey will be back to
celebrate and the winner of the Online Scavenger Hunt will
be announced. (Play
Scavenger Hunt.)
One Book, One Community Book Discussions @ your library
Help area
residents discuss the fourth featured title of Lee County’s
One Book, One Community reading project. Please
preregister.
Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library
2 p.m. Thursday,
October 4
239-479-4635
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 17
239-542-3953
Lakes Regional Library
2 p.m. Tuesday,
October 30
239-533-4000
Community Book Discussions
Cape Coral Book
Lovers
7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18
Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library
239-542-3953
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