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A Tapestry of Love Stories with Story Teller, Kate Dudding
​Kate Dudding was well-received at the TTOB Storytelling event on Saturday, February 28, where she wove a Tapestry of Love Stories in keeping with the themes of our 2015 Book of the Year. In this photo, Kate told a story of the women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama who kept the love of their culture alive since the mid-19th century through the creation of beautiful abstract art quilts, taken from scraps of old clothing. Their works were featured in a Smithsonian exhibition, and at other art museums across the country.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group
​Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group delved into TTOB’s Book of the Year anticipating the author’s visit.
Books & Lunch:
​Dispelling the Myths About Blindness
​Photos: Books and Lunch at The Vista 2015 
​Books and Lunch Poster
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An enlightening and lovely lunch event was held at The Vista in Jonesville. Book lovers continued the celebration of this year’s book through a panel presentation and hands on exhibits dispelling the myths of blindness. Panelists included Brian Daniels, Associate Commissioner of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Maureen Strainge, Co-Director of Rehabilitation Services for the North Eastern Association of the Blind; Kenny Jones, Assistive Technology Instructor, North Eastern Association of the Blind; Barrie Handelman, Certified Braillist and retired BOCES Teacher of the Blind; and Andres Harnecker, Business Service Specialist, New York State Commission for the Blind. Dr. Tim Olsen, Director of the Union College Jazz Ensemble provided music during lunch. There was a basket raffle and “Kids Read, Too!” display. ​Read more about Kids, Read, Too!
Season 4 Final Event:
​An Evening With Author Nicole Kear
Nicole Kear presented her personal story of blindness to an appreciative audience. Her book, Now I See You, is a memoir of her journey after she walks into a doctor’s office in midtown Manhattan at age nineteen and receives a life-changing diagnosis. She is going blind, courtesy of an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa, and has only a decade or so before Lights Out. Told with humor and irreverence, Now I See You is an uplifting story about refusing to cower at life’s curveballs, about the power of love to triumph over fear. But, at its core, it’s a story about acceptance: facing the truths that just won’t go away, and facing yourself, broken parts and all.   The Open Door Bookstore sold copies of Now I See You for purchase and signing. 
​Event Poster: An Evening With Nicole Kear
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Library Assistant Director, Jim Foster, with Author Nicole Kear
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