Corruption. Yachts. What’s not to like: Author Dennis Sheehan Book Signing Event WHEN: 3-5-11 TIME: 1-3 p.m. WHERE: Barnes and Noble, 3089 E. Main St., Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 WHAT: Sheehan, a resident of Chappaqua, NY, will be available to sign copies of his Suspense novel, Purchased Power. John Moore is a successful and brilliant [...]

This Saturday, Jan. 29, Steven Rattner will be signing books at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem,  from 5-7 p.m. The author of “Overhaul: An Insider’s Account of the Obama Administration’s Rescue of the Auto Industry,” Rattner has been in the news for his work to rescue the car industry and [...]

Here’s an announcement from the Marmaduke Writing Factory in Pleasantville: The Marmaduke Writing Factory Hosts Second Public Event: “Historical Fiction: Bringing The Past to Life” Author Ben Cheever moderates a panel of four local authors discussing the challenges of producing novels based on historical events and people Following on the heels of the successful December [...]

Thirty-six works from former North Salem Supervisor Paul Greenwood’s collection of rare books will be auctioned Friday by Christie’s in New York as part of a larger sale of “Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts including Americana.” Greenwood’s antiques and collectibles are being sold off to repay investors he admitted to defrauding as part of a [...]

Thirty-six works from former North Salem Supervisor Paul Greenwood’s collection of rare books will be auctioned Friday by Christie’s in New York as part of a larger sale of “Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts including Americana.” Greenwood’s antiques and collectibles are being sold off to repay investors he admitted to defrauding as part of a [...]

Calling book lovers… The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem is having its Library Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 276 Titicus Road. The fair includes a sale of books, baked goods and plants along with entertainment, food and crafts. At 2 p.m. is the judging of the cupcake decoration contest. [...]

Here is an extended version of the Q & A with Chappaqua Library Director Pamela Thornton that ran in the Sunday Northern Westchester Express: Pamela Thornton is the director of the Chappaqua Library, which is one of a handful of libraries in northern Westchester that will put their budgets out to a public vote with [...]

The Westchester Library System has taken down its library catalog for maintenance and it will not be available until Thursday. The move affects all libraries in the county except White Plains. Users of local libraries will not be able to access the online catalog to place reserves, renew materials or review their accounts.

Here are some really interesting fundraising events the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library has organized: Tables of Content—-Literary Events You are invited to attend literary dinners and brunches benefiting the library and hosted by local families. While many of the events have sold out, these are still open. Please call or email the library to reserve [...]

I know from experience that boys will brag to other boys about their fathers. It was always a big deal to one-up the other guys about your dad’s job, car, coin collection or curveball. It almost didn’t matter what. In my case, for a brief time in the late 1970s, it was my dad’s book. [...]