"The Woodpecker's Song" presented by author Marnie O. Mamminga and illustrator Mary C. Parks. Bring a lunch (or purchase at Flyleaf Bakery Cafe) to enjoy during the program.
Marnie O. Mamminga is the award-winning author of Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heydey of Northwoods Resorts and On a Clear Night: Essays from the Heartland. As a professional essayist, her work has been featured on NPR and in numerous publications. Currently, she writes a monthly perspective for NPr's WNIJ. Marnie has collaborated with artist Mary C. Parks to create this lovely children's book. Parks is both a state and nationally honored educator and taught art in grades K through the college level. Parks was a feature writer/illustrator for Instructor magazine for four years.
The Library is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Batavia Avenue (IL-31) and Wilson Street (the main east-west street through town).