The library is excited to offer this series of programs for the fall:
- Sept. 24: Grandma Gatewood, discussing the legendary Emma Rowena Gatewood, the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, and the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON)
- Oct. 6: The educators and their ambassador wolf of Ironwood Wolves, and Just How Weird is Ohio? with James Willis, author of Weird Ohio
- Oct. 20: Educators from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary presenting Buckeye Birds of Prey
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Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
By Ben Montgomery
In 2012, Emma Gatewood was inducted into the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. At Hocking Hills State Park, there is a six-mile section designated as the Grandma Gatewood Trail. It connects Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls to Ash Cave.
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Area 51
By Nadia Higgins
This book covers stories about America’s most secret base.
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Aliens and Other Visitors
By Ruth Owen
If aliens aren’t real, why have there been so many sightings? Could life from other planets really travel to earth?
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Ohio’s Historic Haunts, Ohio Ghost Stories and Weird Ohio
By James Willis
The past comes alive in more ways than one in these books by Ohio oddity investigator James Willis.
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The Hidden Life of Wolves
By Jamie and Jim Dutcher
Jim and Jamie Dutcher share heartwarming moments of their experience in the life of a wolf pack. Shown through stunning photography, these pictures remind us of the close link between wolves in the wild and our family pets.
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A Wolf Called Romeo
By Nick Jans
This is the true story of Romeo and the six-year relationship he had with the people of Juneau. As Romeo began to tag along with cross-country skiers on their daily jaunts, play fetch with local dogs or simply lie near author Nick Jans and nap under the sun, a trusting relationship developed between the people and dogs of Juneau and this gentle black wolf.
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Identifying Birds of Prey
By Laura Erickson
Ever wonder whether that is a hawk or falcon flying overhead? Or what type of owl is in that tree? This quick reference guide will help with identification and make bird-watching even more enjoyable.
