Author Celebration & Spaghetti Dinner

All ages are invited to an evening celebrating beloved *authors Margaret Wise Brown, Tommie dePaola, Arnold Lobel, and Maurice Sendak, whose stories have been shared by generations of readers. The evening will feature read-alouds, crafts, and a spaghetti dinner inspired by the book Strega Nona. Additional featured stories include Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, and a selection from Frog and Toad Are Friends. After the family program, adults are invited to hear guest speaker Dr. Will Banks discuss the featured authors and their lasting impact on children’s literature (see adult calendar for details). 

*The program highlights authors who were members of the LGBTQ community, while focusing on classic stories centered on friendship, imagination, family, and childhood experiences. The featured books do not include romantic love, gender identity, or LGBTQ characters.