Wednesday

08

Lake of the Ozarks: My Surreal Summers in a Vanishing America

Bill Geist, Willie Geist

Author Event (Biography)
Wednesday May 08, 2019 7:00 PM In Lake of the Ozarks, CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent Bill Geist reflects on his coming of age in the American Heartland and traces his evolution as a man and a writer. He shares laugh-out-loud anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek observations guaranteed to evoke a strong sense of nostalgia for "the good ol' days." Bill will be in conversation with Willie Geist from NBC's Today Show.

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Saturday

11

Storytime and Activities Featuring In a Minute, Mama Bear

Special Event, Storytime, Children's Event (Children's)
Saturday May 11, 2019 11:00 AM When Mama Bear decides to throw the to-do list out the window and spend the day playing and relaxing in the park with baby Bella Bear, they find that sometimes, when things don't go as planned, they can still have a whole lot of fun. Join us, and get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4! (Café stores only)

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Kangaroo Kisses Storytime With Author Nandana Dev Sen

Nandana Dev Sen

Storytime, Author Event (Children's)
Saturday May 11, 2019 11:00 AM After the national Storytime selection, we have author and actress Nandana Dev Sen joining us! Her picture book, Kangaroo Kisses, was selected by 320 U.K. nurseries as a "Book of Excellence." Follow one mischievous child as she procrastinates getting ready for bed and has some amazing wildlife encounters along the way! A perfect picture book for reading aloud at bedtime -- or any time.

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Tuesday

14

The Shadow War: Inside Russia's and China's Secret Operations to Defeat America

Jim Sciutto

Author Event (Current Affairs)
Tuesday May 14, 2019 7:00 PM CNN's Chief National Security Correspondent reveals the invisible fronts of 21st century warfare and identifies the ongoing battles being waged--often without the public's knowledge--from disinformation campaigns to advanced satellite weaponry. Join us for a book discussion and signing with Jim Sciutto and his new release, The Shadow War.

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Saturday

18

Storytime and Activities Featuring Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Special Event, Storytime, Children's Event (Children's)
Saturday May 18, 2019 11:00 AM With his trademark use of humorous verse and illustrations, Dr. Seuss addresses the ups and downs life presents while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within them all. Join us, and get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4! (Café stores only)

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Kids' Book Hangout

Special Event, Children's Event (Children's)
Saturday May 18, 2019 2:00 PM Join us for our Kids' Book Hangout and discover your next favorite book. Enjoy games, activities, and giveaways, and save 20% on featured books from 2PM-5PM. Plus, receive a coupon for a $1 Blondie Bar. (Cafe stores only)

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Monday

20

The Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War

Jonna Mendez

Author Event (History)
Monday May 20, 2019 7:00 PM From the spymaster and inspiration for the movie Argo: how brilliant but undersupported CIA operatives developed spy tactics that helped turn the tide of the Cold War. As experts in disguise, Antonio and Jonna Mendez were instrumental in creating a series of tactics that allowed officers to finally get one step ahead of the KGB. Jonna Mendez will be discussing and signing The Moscow Rules.

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Wednesday

22

Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic

Ben Reiter, Matt McCarthy

Author Event (Non-Fiction)
Wednesday May 22, 2019 7:00 PM Physician, researcher, and ethics professor Matt McCarthy is on the front lines of a groundbreaking clinical trial testing a new antibiotic to fight lethal superbugs, bacteria that have built up resistance to life-saving drugs. Can Dr. McCarthy save the lives of his patients infected with the deadly bacteria, who have otherwise lost all hope?

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Saturday

25

Storytime and Activities featuring Aladdin

Special Event, Children's Event, Storytime (Children's)
Saturday May 25, 2019 11:00 AM Celebrate the release of the live-action movie with this Storytime. Activites to follow. Plus get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4! (Café stores only)

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Tuesday

28

Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World

Shannon Watts

Author Event (Non-Fiction)
Tuesday May 28, 2019 7:00 PM What started as a Facebook group after the Sandy Hook shooting to connect with other frustrated parents grew into Moms Demand Action, a national movement with millions of supporters and local chapters in all 50 states. This is the incredible account how one mother's cry for change became the driving force behind gun safety progress.

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