Monday, May 28, 2012 - 9:00am

miniMondays

miniMondays are fun for ages 3 and up! Come for a story, an art activity, and a snack! ...

Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 1:00pm

The Petoskey District Libary Presents:

Visions of Bay View: The Exhibit

A reception and book signing for photographer Rober Cleveland and Mary Jane Doerr, author of Bay View, An American Idea Thursday May 31st 1-5 pm,...

Friday, June 1, 2012 - 6:00pm

Michael Cosgrove Launch Party

We are thrilled to welcome Michael Cosgrove to the store during the Spring Downton Open House to help him celebrate the launch of his debut book, Imperfect Passage: A Sailing Story of Vision, Terror and Redemptoin. Mr. Cosgrove will be in the store signing...

Monday, June 4, 2012 - 9:00am

miniMondays

miniMondays are fun for ages 3 and up! Come for a story, an art activity, and a snack! ...

Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 7:00pm

Bryan Gruley Yellow Chair Series Event

 

 

We are pleased to announce that Bryan Gruley will join us as a guest in our Yellow Chair Series to celebrate...

Friday, June 8, 2012 - 1:00pm

Wade Rouse Author Signing

As a part of our "Weekend of Wade", author Wade Rouse will be joining us as he celebrates the re-issue of his first memoir, America's Boy.  Wade will join us on Friday, June 8th from 1 - 3 p.m. McLean & Eakin Author Signings are free events...

Friday, June 8, 2012 - 6:00pm

Wade's Writers Writing Workshop

"Can you imagine your own time to dedicate to writing??!! Doesn't this sound fantastic?! What are you waiting for? Don't be a cheese head grab a friend and meet us - we can't wait to see you" - Wade Rouse

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Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 10:00am

Wade's Writers Writing Workshop

"Can you imagine your own time to dedicate to writing??!! Doesn't this sound fantastic?! What are you waiting for? Don't be a cheese head grab a friend and meet us - we can't wait to see you" - Wade Rouse

Please join us for...

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 9:00am

miniMondays

miniMondays are fun for ages 3 and up! Come for a story, an art activity, and a snack! ...

Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

Ron Rash Author Event

We are THRILLED to welcome New York Times Bestselling author Ron Rash to the store as a part of our 20th Anniversary Celebrations.  Mr. Rash is the author of several novels and short story collections, including Serena, Burning Bright, One Foot in Eden, and Saints at the River.  We...

Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 1:00pm

Patricia Ann McNair In-Store Signing

Please join us in welcoming author Patricia Ann McNair to the store on Saturday, June 16th from 1-3 p.m. as she signs her collection of short stories, Temple of Air

About Temple of Air:...

Sunday, June 17, 2012 - 11:30am

Luke I Am Your Father's Day Party

This IS the party you've been looking for. 

Join us on Father's Day for a Father's Day Party you won't forget in celebration of the new book Darth Vader and Son by Jeffrey Brown.  Please join us on Sunday, June 17th from 11:30 -...

Monday, June 18, 2012 - 9:00am

miniMondays

miniMondays are fun for ages 3 and up! Come for a story, an art activity, and a snack! ...

Monday, June 18, 2012 - 7:00pm

Hemingway Look-Alike Contest

Have you ever been told you bear a striking resemblance to Hemingway? 

...have you ever cashed in on it?  Now's your chance!

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a signed copy of...

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 2:00pm

Lego Party!

Lego Loving Kids 4+ join us on June 19th for a fun filled LEGO party!  Complete with Minifig trading, build and create contests, snacks and more!  Reservations are requested.  Call us at 231-347-1180.  

Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 1:00pm

Ruth Hawkins In-Store Signing

We are pleased to welcome author Ruth Hawkins to the store to sign copies of her book, Unbelieveable Happiness and Final Sorrow: The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Marriage on Thursday, June 21st from 1-3 p.m.  Ruth will be in town as a part of the 2012 International Hemingway...

Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 10:00am

Camp McLean & Eakin: Week 1

The first week of camp will be a smash!  We will be making our yearly favorite: Fern-Smash T-shirts!  We'll also be turning milk to stone (yes that's right) and creating some original sand paintings.  We'll finish off our time with some fire-less s'mores. 

Books: Nature's Art Box, Totally Irresponsible Science

Camp McLean...

Monday, June 25, 2012 - 9:00am

miniMondays

miniMondays are fun for ages 3 and up! Come for a story, an art activity, and a snack! ...

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 1:00pm

Eileen Pollack In-Store Signing

We are pleased to welcome Michigan author Eileen Pollack to the store this summer to sign her latest release, Breaking and Entering.  Eileen will join us on Wednesday, June 27th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Eileen Pollack's new novel, "Breaking and...

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 7:00pm

Fleda Brown Poetry Reading

All our lives are made of moments, both simple and sublime, all of which in some way partake of the cultural moment. Fleda Brown is that rare writer who, in narrating the incidents and observations of her life, turns her story, by wit and insight and a poet’s gift, into...

Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 7:00pm

Anita Amirrezvani Yellow Chair Series Event

 

 

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Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 10:00am

Camp McLean & Eakin: Week 2

Bubble wrap is for more than just popping!  We'll be using it this week to make bubble-wrap-print wrapping paper.  We'll also be painting our own miniature totem-poles.  Munch on some trail mix while we create...

Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 1:00pm

Mary Agria In-Store Signing

We are pleased to welcome local author Mary Agria back to the store this summer for a signing on Saturday, June 30th from 1-3 p.m. Mary will join us to sign copies of her first children's book, Second Leaves: Growing Young Gardeners. Second Leaves...

Monday, July 2, 2012 - 9:00am

miniMondays

miniMondays are fun for ages 3 and up! Come for a story, an art activity, and a snack! ...

Thursday, July 5, 2012 - 7:00pm

Jason Karlawish Author Event

We are pleased to wecome Jason Karlawish as a guest in our Summer 2012 Author Series.  Dr. Karlawish will join us on Thursday, July 5th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..  This is a free wine and cheese event and reservations are requested. You...