Book Events
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.
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. Puppet show, SunDrella the Storyteller, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Bricks4Kidz LEGO and DUPLO, face painting and crafts. Kids should wear children’s book character costumes. 478-744-0859.
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. Also happening 9:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 12 at Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave. 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.
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 September 5, 2015 at 9:16 PM with the headline "Book Events ."