Author Celeste Friedman
Westerville, Franklin County
Composer, singer-song writer, Grammy nominee and now self-published author, Celeste Friedman, will be presenting her book, "Single 101: 101 Reasons to Celebrate Being Single." The author will entertain her audience with a few songs inspired from her work, discuss "Single 101" and have a question/answer session. The book will be available for purchase and signing. (more)

Author Kim Vogel Sawyer
Mount Vernon, Knox County
Get out of the heat and meet bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer who will talk about her newest book, In Every Heartbeat. Refreshments and cookies provided. (more)

Authors Avery Aames and Amanda Flowers
Westerville, Franklin County
The authors will discuss and sign their first novels. Since Avery's novel is a cheese shop mystery set in the Amish country, cheese will be serves. (more)

Context 23
Columbus, Franklin County
A friendly convention for fans of speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy) with authors Tobias Buckell, Elizabeth Massie and other special guests. Includes Anime Friday Night, science presentations, writing workshops, and a hospitality suite. (more)

Fearless of Food
Columbus, Franklin County
Join Conservatory Education Manager, Julia Hansel, a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and her seven-year-old son, Finn, as they share his journey with food. Since his birth, Julia has been creatively writing about the challenges of raising a healthy eater. She will read a written piece, open a discussion with the group, and prepare a family favorite recipe for sampling by all. (more)

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Coshocton
Coshocton, Coshocton County
The Annual Book Sale by the Friends of the Library is your chance to buy gently used books, DVDs, magazines and more, all at rock bottom prices. All proceeds benefit the Library. (more)

Friends of the Library Book Sale - New Concord
New Concord, Muskingum County
There is always a great selection of gently used books and always a few surprises, so, come on out! From 2pm-3pm the event becomes a buck-a-bag sale with the bags being provided by the Friends. Open to the public. (more)

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Reynoldsburg
Reynoldsburg, Franklin County
Bookworms of all ages and interests will find some bargains while helping to support the library. (more)

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Southeast
Columbus, Franklin County
Find bargain books for all ages and interests. Presale on Friday and general sale on Saturday. (more)

Friends of the Library Scholastic Book Fair
Grandview Heights, Franklin County
Find bargains on new children's books from Scholastic at this special sale! This will be a great time to buy books for children and grandchildren. (more)

Proposal Writing Basics
Findlay, Hancock County
In this webinar you will learn the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization. If you are new to proposal writing, you may be wondering: What are the key components of a proposal to a foundation? Who should sign a grant request? How should the proposal be packaged? Should you contact a funder if your proposal is turned down? (more)

PulpFest 2010
Columbus, Franklin County
Following the resounding success of the inaugural PulpFest, the 2010 con will be bigger and better. Sellers of pulp magazines, digests, vintage paperbacks and other paper collectibles will find a larger dealers' room while those members partaking of the evening presentations will be able to enjoy an expanded programming area. (more)

Thurber House Literary Picnics: Sharon Davies
Columbus, Franklin County
In her harrowing book, Rising Road: A True Tale of Love, Race and Religion in America, Sharon Davies sheds new light on the all but forgotten murder of Father Coyle in 1912 Birmingham, Alabama. (more)

Unleash Your Inner Writer
Marysville, Union County
Local author Alicia Adams will introduce adults to the fundamentals of writing articles for publication. Students must attend both sessions. Registration begins July 10. (more)

Y-City Writers Open Mic Night
Zanesville, Muskingum County
Bring yourself, some friends to join us for a night filled with stories and poetry. Bring in something you have been working on to share - songs, rap,, poetry, stories, etc... (more)