Updated 3/30/2023: Please note, due to inclement weather forecast for tomorrow and Saturday, Deb Watley's author visit is cancelled.
About the event: As part of this year’s Red River Valley Kids Read regional reading program for kids, area libraries will host an author visit from Deb Watley, writer of “Summer Ruins.” All ages are welcome to attend her presentation Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Bonanzaville, 1351 Main Ave. W., West Fargo. Watley will share what she has learned about the science of archeology and how she researches and writes her novels. Watley is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors and the South Dakota Archaeological Society. Following the presentation, Bonanzaville curator David Hubin will provide a guided tour of the historical artifacts in the Main Building. No registration is required to attend this event, which is most appropriate for kids ages 8 and older.
For details about the Red River Valley Kids Read project and related events, contact any participating library or Fargo Public Library Children’s Services at 701.241.1495.
Support for this project is provided by Friends of the Fargo Public Library, Cass Clay Chapter of the Awesome Foundation, Friends of the Moorhead Library, Bonanzaville Cass County Historical Society, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Richland County Historical Society.
Fargo Public Library events are free and open to the public; adults must accompany children ages nine and younger.