Atchison Public Library

Former Army nurse Robert Ellis was responsible for several high value detainees, including Saddam Hussein—code name Victor. “Caring for Victor” depicts Ellis’s complicated relationship with Hussein and presents an exclusive look at the life of a soldier during the US occupation of Iraq.

Join us Saturday, November 7th at 2:30 p.m. for an extraordinary experience as we present MSG Ellis and his collaborator Marianna Riley.  Books are available for purchase at the library for signing at the event.  Books will also be available that day.

The Atchison Library will be hosting author Jerry Peterson on Tuesday, October 27^th downstairs in the meeting room from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  This is a continuation of the monthly “Meet the Authors” series being held at the Library.

His book, “Early’s Fall” is set in Riley County, Kansas in1949.  Sheriff James Early finds himself matching wits with two men, one who robbed a bank and the other who murdered his wife – the first determined not to be caught, the second determined not to be discovered.  The book will be available for purchase and signing by Mr. Peterson.

Jerry has written and published several short stories and is now writing online. His latest novel, “Iced”, came out September 1st and is available on www.textnovel.com. It was available as a chapter-a-day novel, but now the entire book is available online.  Come meet him at the library.

No money for family entertainment?

Our October calendar is loaded to the brim with a wide variety of FREE informational, entertaining and fun activities and programs for the whole family.  You can view detailed information by clicking on the Events Calendar link under “What’s Going On” in the right hand sidebar.  You can also print your own calendar by clicking on the Printable Calendar link located under the same category.  CHECK OUT the possibilities and join in.