Bexley Public Library will close at 6pm on July 3rd and remain closed on July 4th in observance of Independance Day
On September 3, as part of the Bexley Community Author Series, acclaimed author Percival Everett will be in conversation with Scott Woods. Known for his sharp insight and engaging style, Woods will guide an illuminating discussion that delves into Everett’s celebrated body of work, offering the audience a rare opportunity to hear from one of today’s most important literary voices in a lively, thought-provoking exchange.
Scott Woods is a Columbus-based poet, writer, and event producer, and the author of Black Night is Falling, Urban Contemporary History Month, We Over Here Now, and Prince and Little Weird Black Boy Gods. He is also the founder and director of Streetlight Guild, a performing arts organization dedicated to showcasing Columbus-based, original, and historically excluded voices across artistic disciplines.
Percival Everett is one of today’s most influential literary voices, known for his genre-defying works that explore race, identity, and the human condition. His latest novel, James—a powerful reimagining of Jim from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—earned him the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Everett is also a recipient of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, among many other honors.
Please join us in support of this unique opportunity to engage with one of the most important voices in modern literature.
For more information on Percival Everett please visit www.prhspeakers.com.
The Bexley Community Author Series (BCAS) brings prominent authors to our city, offering a unique opportunity to engage with influential voices who inspire reading and thought. This series supports the library’s mission to enlighten, engage, and inspire our community of lifelong learners. Funds raised from the event help support other exceptional author visits, including past speakers like Susan Orlean, Colson Whitehead, Rick Steves, and Margaret Atwood. Through BCAS, we continue to foster a vibrant literary culture, providing access to thought-provoking writers and deepening our community's connection to the world of literature.
We invite you to join us as a sponsor of Bexley Community Author Series (BCAS) with a tax-deductible gift of $250 or more. Your generosity will help sustain and grow this cherished literary tradition, making it possible to bring nationally renowned authors to our community.
As a supporter, you’ll enjoy special benefits, including:
• VIP seating for the author talk
• Reservation for the Sponsor Reception at Giuseppe’s Ritrovo
• Recognition during the event and on the BCAS website: www.bexleylibrary.org/bcas
With your support, we can keep inspiring readers of all ages through the power of storytelling.
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