The Metropolis Public Library will hold their Spring Open House on Saturday, April 8th from 10:30A-12P. There will be refreshments, crafts, and a chance to meet the authors, local author signings! Dan Salerno, author of Metropolis: Tales From A Small Town will be at the Open House to sign autographed copies of his book. Alysson Dodson, author of the fairytale adventure A Tale of Cursed and Stolen Things, as well as, Vanessa E. Curry author of A Gold Medal Man will be there to sign copies of their books as well.
Hear our discussion with Director Rosemary Baxter and Brenda Hill of the Metropolis Public Library at the bottom of this post
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