Author speaking tour at Arrowhead Library System libraries in February

Author speaking tour at Arrowhead Library System libraries in February

MT. IRON, Minn.—The Arrowhead Library System will be hosting Author Cary J. Griffith, speaking about his nonfiction book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters.

Minnesota author Cary J. Griffith will be visiting area libraries for presentations focusing on his latest book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters. On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), a bizarre confluence of meteorological events resulted in the most damaging blowdown in the region’s history. Gunflint Falling tells the story of this devastating storm from the perspectives of those who were on the ground before, during, and after the catastrophic event—from first-time visitors to the north woods to returning paddlers to Forest Service Rangers. Griffith will also discuss his latest Sam Rivers Mystery, Dead Catch (set on Lake Vermilion).

Griffith is a recipient of the Minnesota Book Award and the Midwest Book Award. This free program is one hour long and is geared towards junior high students (ages 10+) and adults.

Griffith will be giving one free book to one attendee for every free library program he attends. How can you win a free book written by Cary J Griffith? Simply attend one of his upcoming public library events. During Griffith’s presentation he will provide attendees with the answer to three (very easy) true/false questions. Whoever answers all three questions correctly is in the running to win a free, signed copy of a Griffith-authored book. He will also have copies of all his books for sale.

Here are the library events to attend to (potentially) win:

  • Monday, February 3, 1:00pm – Hibbing Public Library
  • Tuesday, February 4, 1:00pm – Chisholm Public Library
  • Tuesday, February 4, 3:30pm – Virginia Public Library
  • Wednesday, February 5, 1:00pm – Duluth Public Library
  • Wednesday, February 5, 6:00pm – Grand Marais Public Library
  • Thursday, February 6, 1:00pm – Grand Rapids Area Library
  • Friday, February 7, 10:30am – Hoyt Lakes Public Library
  • Monday, February 10, 3:30pm – Babbitt Public Library
  • Tuesday, February 11, 10:00am – Baudette Public Library
  • Tuesday, February 11, 3:30pm – Coleraine Public Library
  • Wednesday, February 12, 1:00pm – Calumet Public Library
  • Wednesday, February 12, 6:00pm – Marble Public Library
  • Thursday, February 13, 3:30pm – Moose Lake Public Library

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACFH).

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