Zine-Related Events
Can't wait until the next zine event at the library? Listen back to previous Zinesters Talking readings and other great zine-related lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and more in the library's podcast collection!
February 18, 2012. Writers Talking: Joe Sacco
The internationally known Portland cartoon journalist speaks about his work at a rare engagement at the Multnomah County Central Library.
Joe Sacco's most recent book is Footnotes in Gaza, which was a finalist for the 2012 Oregon Book Award. He is the author of Palestine, which won the American Book Award, and Safe Area Gorazde, which won the Eisner Award and Time Magazine's best comic book of 2000. His work has been translated into 14 languages and has appeared in magazines such as Harper's, Time and Details.
This free event takes place on Saturday, February 18th, 2-4 p.m. at the Central Library, U.S. Bank Room. Space at this program is limited. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes prior to the program. Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Floating World Comics.
Ongoing: DIY Crafts
No matter what the season, your library is always hosting lots of fun craft programs. Classes, workshops, and get-togethers feature a wide range of crafty topics: knitting, jewelry making, scrapbooking, making holiday pop-up cards, decoupage, and many others!
You can find all the library's crafty events by searching Event Finder and limiting your search to "Arts and Crafts" under "Choose a PROGRAM TYPE."
. . . if you have an idea for a cool zine event you'd like to see at your local library, please let us know! Like to eavesdrop? Listen in on previous zine-related libary events in the library's podcast collection!
And remember, neighborhood libraries around Multnomah County are always hosting a variety of free entertaining and educational events — book groups, author visits, craft classes, storytimes, and theater events, just to name a few. You should totally come!
