Book Events
“MACON HISTORY” SALON SERIES
5:30-7 p.m. Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Talks and tours related to the fascinating and unique history of Macon, hosted by Historic Macon. Sept. 8: Matt Jennings and Stephen Taylor, authors of “Images of America: Macon.” Unless noted otherwise, admission is free for Historic Macon members, $5 for non-members and $3 for students. www.historicmacon.org.
LISA WINGATE
6 p.m. Sept. 14, Middle Georgia Regional Library, 1180 Washington Ave. In addition to discussing her newest novel, “The Sea Keeper’s Daughters,” author Lisa Wingate will give a presentation about “Preservation of Story,” providing tips and instruction to the audience on how to write their own family stories. Refreshments will be served; free. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 15, First Methodist Church, Zebulon. Luncheon with Wingate signing books and presenting “Preservation of Story.” Luncheon tickets are limited and can be reserved by calling 770-567-2014. Public signing at 1:30 p.m. at the church. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15, First Baptist Church, 1105 Main St., Perry. Wingate will present “Preservation of Story” and sign books; free; 478-960-1812.
MACON WRITERS GROUP
2-4 p.m. the last Saturday of each month, Sidney Lanier Cottage, 935 High St. Membership in the group is open and free, and writing of every sort is accepted. For more information, email trayers.shane@gmail.com.
KIDS STORY TIMES
CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK
9:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 8, West Bibb Public Library, 5580 Thomaston Road. Plus, story time and puppet show at 10:30 a.m. Free. 478-744-0859.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME
9:30 a.m. Sept. 9, Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. Free. 478-744-0859.
STORY TIME AND PUPPET SHOW
10:30 a.m. Sept. 8: Shurling Public Library, 1769 Shurling Drive. 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9: Lanford Public Library, 6504 Houston Road. 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10: Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11: Riverside Public Library, 110 Holiday Drive N. Free. 478-744-0859.
MUDDY ’MULGEE STORY TIME
10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of the month, Dot Baker Community Room, M.E. Roden Library, 151 Commerce St., Hawkinsville. A 30-minute program for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by a supervising adult. 478-892-3155.
HOUSTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Centerville Public Library, 206 Gunn Road, Centerville: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for ages 1-4. 10:30 a.m. Thursday for ages 5-8, 478-953-4500. Nola Brantley Public Library, 721 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for ages 1-4 years, 478-923-0128.
PEACH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Thomas Public Library, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Fort Valley: 11 a.m. Thursday for ages 18 months to 3 years; 4 p.m. the first Thursday of every month for ages 4-7 years, 478-825-1640. Byron Public Library, 105 W. Church St., Byron: 11 a.m. Wednesday for ages 18 months to 3 years; 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month for ages 4-7 years, 478-956-2200.
To have an event included in Middle Georgia Book Events, email rmartinez@macon.com, or mail information to “Book Events,” The Telegraph, P.O. Box 4167, Macon, GA 31208.
This story was originally published August 29, 2015 at 9:29 PM with the headline "Book Events ."