MOUNT VERNON – The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County will host the “Elements of Imagination Literary Festival” on Saturday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the rear parking lot, 201 N. Mulberry Street.
The free program will be held as a celebration of the adult, teen and children’s summer reading programs. Free fun, music, hot dogs, lemonade, crafts and live entertainment will be provided. Visit local author booths and pick up a new book. Dress up in your favorite literary or story time character, or come onstage to perform or read a favorite story excerpt.
An “Alchemist’s Corner” complete with experiments demonstrating mentos and soda “geysers”, bottle tornadoes, a volcano, life inside a giant soap bubble, balloon artistry and other “scientific wizardry” will be featured for all ages throughout the program.Members of the cast of “Shrek-The Musical” will be handing out chances to win free tickets to the show between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. Must be present to win.
For more information or to register as a local author/publisher, call the main library at 740-392-BOOK (2665) Ext. 243, visitwww.knox.net or email communityrelations@knox.net.
