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Join Dr. Robert Klips for a spirited presentation on common mosses and lichens of Ohio. After, Think & Drink Book Club will be discussing "Gathering Moss" by Robin Wall Kimmerer at Akronym at 8 pm.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.643.9020.
Ohio State University professor emeritus and local author Dr. Robert A. Klips will be sharing some thoughts from his latest book, "Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Lichens of Ohio: A Visual Guide." Dr. Klips features 106 mosses, 30 liverworts, and 100 lichens in Ohio and field keys to help readers identify them.
At 8 pm, the fun then moves over to Akronym Brewing (connected to the library parking deck) for a spirited discussion on the book "Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses" by Robin Wall Kimmerer with Think & Drink Book Club. The library does not provide food and drink, however, a drink discount for beer and wine on tap is available.
Click here to reserve your copy of "Common Mosses, Liverworts, and Liches of Ohio" by Robert Klips from our Catalog.
Click here to reserve your copy of "Gathering Moss" by Robin Wall Kimmerer from our Catalog (also available as an eAudiobook).
Contact the Business, Government & Science Division with questions at 330.643.9020 or bgsdiv@akronlibrary.org.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Science | Books & Writing |
TAGS: | local author | Book Group, Book Discussion, Adult, Readers | Book Club | author presentation | author event | Adult readers | Adult Program | Adult Learning | adult education | Activities for Adults |
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