Barnes & Noble to help Yonkers library
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Book-related activities are on tap for Yonkers this weekend with writers talking about legal brothels, photographing John Lennon, women in general, and how to reduce stress.
The Barnes & Noble bookstore on Central Avenue has planned four author showcases to benefit the Yonkers Public Library in a program call “Fill the Shelves at YPL.” There will be activities—crafts, bingo, pajama story time, storytelling, chess, origami and knitting. Go to Yonkers Public Library’s Web site to print out a voucher and a percentage of net sales will go to the library.
The writers will participate in book readings and signings as part of a fund-raising bookfair for all three branches of the Yonkers library.
Here are the authors and schedule:
•Laraine Russo Harper, author of “Legal Tender: True Tales of a Brothel Madam,” 7 p.m. Friday, July 17.
Her book offers a look behind the scenes at a legal house of prostitution – the working girls, the customers, the practices and pitfalls of this unique industry.
•May Pang, author of “Instamatic Karma: Photographs of John Lennon,” 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18.
Pang, John Lennon’s girlfriend from 1973-1975, has put together a 140-page collection of photos taken when she was with Lennon.
•Laura Dower, author of “For Girls Only: Everything Great About Being A Girl,” 12:00, Sunday, July 19. Dower offers a guide to all things female — friendship bracelets, women in history, girl films and, of course, advice.
•Kellye Davis, author of “The Bliss Principle: 5 East Ways To Reduce Stress,” 2 p.m., Sunday, July 19.
A yoga instructor and stress management counselor, Davis tells readers how to reduce stress.
This program is part of the store’s effort to promote literacy and fellowship within the community. Barnes & Noble Booksellers is at 2614 Central Park Ave., Yonkers.
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