When Gail's not steeped in World War II historical research, writing, or editing, you'll find her reading for fun, gardening, or enjoying her grandchildren in Northern Iowa. She delights in interacting with readers who fall in love with her characters.

Women of the Heartland, Gail's World War II series, highlights women of The Greatest Generation: In Times Like These, April 2016, With Each New Dawn, February, 2017 (Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, and Word Crafts Press, December, 2017.) 

Stop by the library to meet Mrs. Kittleson and talk about her new book "Land that I Love".

Kickoff the fun with a photo op in front of the specially decoratedfireplace.  Take a selfie or a saucy photo with a friend!  Librarystaff will take the photo and email the picture to you on the spot!

EnjoyMazama Coffee & Tea Service in your very own vintage tea cup andsaucer.  Your teacup and saucer is your special gift to take home!

Homemadecookies baked and individually wrapped from Mazama will be served.

Nowthat you are relaxed, join our group activity, Haiku Bookmark led bySari Fujimaru.  Sari will introduce participants to haiku poetry by PowerPoint and explain its concept and structure.  She will then lead a shortvisualization exercise for the new year.  Participants will write a haikupoem that expresses their vision, select an image that matches with their poemthrough provided magazines and photo images and create a bookmark with theimage and writing.  Take home your bookmark to enjoy!

 In-Person!

 Masksare encouraged!

 Programsize is 20!

 Registrationrequired!

 RegistrationSTARTS Friday, January 21 at 12NOON via Eventbrite.

 Requestan email link to register to craftservices@wimberleylibrary.org

Haiku Bookmark with Sari, coffee and tea service from Mazama Coffee Company, take home an eclectic tea cup and saucer!, program size is 25, registration required.