Contributed by Christine Briel

On Thursday, December 3rd, 7-8:30PM at Creekside Books and Cafe, Michael Jennings will read from his newest book of poems, Bone-Songs and Sanctuaries, New and Selected Poems. Mike was born in New Orleans, grew up in the Middle East, and did poetry programs in most of the schools in central New York during the 1980s, including Skaneateles. He is also a world renowned breeder and judge of Siberian Huskies and the author of three books on the breed. He has lived for the past 26 years on Otisco Lake with his wife, poet Suzanne Shane, and their cats and dogs. His poems feature the places, people and animals of his life and travels.

NOTE: Singer/song writer Dusty Pas’cal will introduce with some songs.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHOR VISITS

Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 PM – “Kick Off” Event for Creekside Book Club  Creekside and Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) have joined forces for a spectacular season!

In conjunction with The Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series, we are introducing a “NEW” Book Club featuring the lecture series. Join us as we read the featured authors books together, discuss them at our book club meetings at Creekside and then organize an evening in Syracuse to attend the coinciding lecture at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center. Creekside Books & Coffee is a proud media sponsor and book vendor for the series

Contributed by Laura’s List: Books for Women

Laura’s List: Books for Women hosts
Wine, Women and Books
Thursday, July 30th; 6:30 pm
The Wine Bar at Mirbeau Inn & Spa

Featuring “Women in Wine” – wines created by women, just for women.

Raise a glass with local author, Dr. Jill Little, Sharing the Medicine of Love
Bring your favorite conversation starter book to share with another gal or leave in the Wine Bar library for other women to enjoy

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
We have a new “Wine & Appetizer Menu” featuring Made in New York wines, cheeses and specialty appetizers. Select wines from Anyela’s Vineyards on Skaneateles Lake and all-natural cheeses from River Rate Cheese in the Thousand Islands offer one of many wine and appetizer pairings. The Wine and Appetizer Menu is available from noon until closing every day. Please contact Erika Davis at 685-0379 for questions and/or regarding this exciting new offering from Creekside!

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Creekside to introduce new “Wine and Appetizer” Menu. Creekside recently procured a “tavern wine” license from the New York State Liquor Authority and will begin serving a new “Creekside Wine and Appetizer” Menu beginning Thursday, June 4th. Please contact Erika Davis at 685-0379 for questions and/or interviews regarding this exciting new offering from Creekside!

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SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHORS VISITS
DATE CHANGE
The “Through our Eyes” children’s art show, originally scheduled for Sunday, May 31st has been rescheduled for Sunday June 7th at 1:00 PM.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, is honored to be hosting Ann Mazer, the author of two award winning chapter book series, The Amazing Days of Abbey Hayes and Sister Magic, both published by Scholastic.  She will be visiting the bookstore on Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 PM.

“We are really looking forward to meeting Ms. Mazer and hearing about her work.  Her books have been popular at Creekside and many children love following the stories of Abbey Hayes and the characters, Mabel and Violet in her new chapter book series, Sister Magic,” says Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books & Coffee.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, is honored to be hosting author Alyssa Satin Capucilli on Saturday, May 30th at 1:00 PM in the bookstore. Ms. Capucilli will read from her newest Biscuit and Katy Duck books and will autograph her books after the presentation.

“It would be hard to find a child who didn’t know and love the Biscuit books.  Children will also enjoy being introduced to Alyssa’s newest character, Katy Duck!  This is Alyssa’s second visit to Creekside and we hope many will come out to welcome her back to Skaneateles.  She is wonderful with the children and really enjoys meeting her young fans,” says Erika Davis of Creekside Books.  “This is sure to be a memorable event for the whole family.”

About the Author
Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the award winning author of over fifty books including Biscuit, the popular
bestseller used to launch the My First I Can Read series from HarperCollins Publishers.  The author notes, “When I was a young girl growing up in Brooklyn, New York, the weekly trip to the public library with my mother and sisters was much anticipated. I loved the quiet hush of the room, the books on the shelves, the books in my hands. I quickly became an avid reader and loved to imagine myself as different characters in books. I’m certain that my love of reading has inspired my love of writing.”