WHAT: Author and humorist Roy Blount Jr. is a frequent guest on NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” and “A Prairie Home Companion.” He will be on stage with WEMU’s Bob Eccles in a conversation that promises to be witty, irreverent, and very, very funny. Blount will be signing books immediately following the event. His books will be available for sale courtesy of Nicola’s Books. The event is free and open to the public. WHO: Roy Blount, Jr., Author and humorist Bob Eccles, Host of WEMU 89.1’s All Things Considered WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Pease Auditorium, 701 E. Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (on Eastern Michigan University’s campus) WHY: The Ypsilanti District Library is proud to be able to bring prominent authors to Ypsilanti and offer free events that enrich our community. CONTACT: Lori Coryell, Assistant Director Ypsilanti District Library (734) 879-1310 Coryell@ypsilibrary.org This event is sponsored by Bank of Ann Arbor, the Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library, and WEMU. More information is available at www.ypsilibrary.org/RoyBlount Mary Garboden Head of Youth & Outreach Services Ypsilanti District Library ph: (734) 482-4110, ext. 1316 fax: (734) 879-1310