Presque Isle District Library Invites Book Lovers to ‘Read All About It’ with Author Scott M. Peters
Presque Isle District Library welcomes Scott M. Peters – author of Making Waves: Michigan’s Boat-Building Industry, 1865-2000 (University of Michigan Press). Peters will make a special visit to the Rogers City library at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, for an evening of first-rate storytelling; book signing and question-and-answer time with guests.
Peters is visiting the Rogers City library as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2016 “Michigan Notable Authors Tour.” This year, several authors whose engaging works were chosen as 2016 Michigan Notable Books selections will visit nearly 50 libraries throughout the state.
The Presque Isle District Library, Rogers City is located at 181 E. Erie Street, Rogers City. For details about this author event, call 989-734-2477 or visit the website at www.pidl.org.
“It’s a literary treat to have Scott M. Peters in our community, sharing his captivating work with our friends and neighbors in such an open, accessible way,” said Anne Belanger, Program Director. “Michigan is home to some of the best stories and storytellers found anywhere in the country. An author of Scott M. Peters’ caliber here, in our library, will make it an evening to remember.”
“This year’s Michigan Notable Books delve into wonderfully diverse topics and offer something of interest for just about everyone,” said State Librarian Randy Riley. “The tour offers the opportunity for book enthusiasts in many corners of the state to join in the conversation about what constitutes ‘great writing’ and to hear from some of the Great Lakes region’s most beloved authors.”
Scott M. Peters was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with a degree in History. He received a master’s degree in History and Museum Studies from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and interned at the Great Lakes Historical Society. He has worked at the Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. Museum in Flint, the International Center for Artificial Organs and Transplantation in Cleveland, and for the past 30 years at the Michigan Historical Museum, where he is the Curator of Collections. Scott’s passion for boating came from many rides in boats as a child on Hubbard Lake, and he became interested in Great Lakes shipping from camping excursions near the Soo Locks and at Algonac State Park. He has written articles on maritime subjects for Michigan History and other journals.
Michigan Notable Books is designed to promote reading and raise awareness of Michigan’s literary heritage. The program annually selects 20 of the most outstanding books published in that year – titles that are reflective of Michigan's diverse ethnic, historical, literary and cultural experience.
The 2016 Michigan Notable Books program and tour are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Humanities Council, Meijer, and the Michigan Center for the Book. Media Sponsors are Mittenlit.com, City Pulse, Dome, Queue Advertising and Tom Gennara Photography.
Amber Clement, MLIS
Library Director
Presque Isle District Library
181 East Erie Street
Rogers City, MI 49779
989-734-2477
