Longboat Library hosts author showcase

12 local authors had their books on display during a fun event Nov. 16.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:30 a.m. November 16, 2019
  • Longboat Key
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Spirits were high during the Longboat Library's Welcome Back Lawn Party Nov. 15. 

The library event had book-lovers and library patrons turning out to the library lawn to enjoy an afternoon of mingling, food and literature. The day had 12 local authors displaying their many books, and signing them for residents as well. 

Susan Walters, Jane Plitt, Jim Bruen and Susan Gorin
Susan Walters, Jane Plitt, Jim Bruen and Susan Gorin
Paul Jaffe
Paul Jaffe
Tom Harmer and library president Mary Baker
Tom Harmer and library president Mary Baker
Anne Roberts, Bobbie Banan and Mary McGrath
Anne Roberts, Bobbie Banan and Mary McGrath
Deborah Purdum, Vilia Johnson and Susan Veshosky
Deborah Purdum, Vilia Johnson and Susan Veshosky
Don and Linda Bruns
Don and Linda Bruns
Haley Marguerite Mariano
Haley Marguerite Mariano
Ward Larsen and Susan Gorin
Ward Larsen and Susan Gorin
Patricia Gussin with her book
Patricia Gussin with her book
Jane Webb
Jane Webb
Barry and Jane Veinman
Barry and Jane Veinman
Amy Elder and Sue Reese
Amy Elder and Sue Reese
Ruth Strauss and Sandi Herr
Ruth Strauss and Sandi Herr
M.S. Spencer
M.S. Spencer
Jim Fleming and Eileen Hassel
Jim Fleming and Eileen Hassel
Nick Rinaldi, Bob Crown and Carole Rinaldi
Nick Rinaldi, Bob Crown and Carole Rinaldi
Ed Janka
Ed Janka
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Sue Mangel, Roberta Wladis and Bonney Libman
Sue Mangel, Roberta Wladis and Bonney Libman

 

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