Good morning!
If you're looking for something to do and happen to be in the neighborhood (Ha!...Ohio border southwest of Adrian) Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m., come bop in to Stair District Library in Morenci for a visit with Michigan Notable Book author Janie Paul, a former art professor at the University of Michigan and the senior curator and co-founder of the Exhibitions of Artists in Michigan Prisons.
She'll be speaking at the library about her incredibly interesting book, Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance, which features photos of art created by incarcerated people accompanied by their essays. (Heck, make Morenci your destination! We know you're not likely to "happen to be in the neighborhood!"
Or, plan to visit one of the other four libraries hosting Janie Paul as part of the wonderful Michigan Notable Books program sponsored by the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation and Michigan Humanities: Center Line, Bellaire, Harrison, and Richland. Click on "May Dates, Authors, and Locations" at this link:
Janie Paul's talk and slide show will be followed by a Q&A session, book sales and signing, and hearty refreshments. See flyer attached.
Also featured: an art exhibit featuring works from incarcerated people from Janie Paul's art collection as well as works from local residents' collections, a display of other coffee table books, and other 2024 Michigan Notable Books. Art Studio Hours have ended, but ask to try out art supplies from our Art Cart during regular library hours.
Thanks,Colleen
Colleen Leddy, Director
Stair District Library
228 W. Main St.
Morenci, MI 49256
517.458.6510
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