Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30pm: Ann reads from 'Seattle's Ravenna Neighborhood' at the Northeast Branch of Seattle Public Library

Ann will be sharing pictures and talking about her first local history book, Seattle’s Ravenna Neighborhood. Come see why Ravenna Park was called Big Tree Park when it was a private attraction for visitors to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909. You'll also learn about the historic college in Ravenna that was not connected to the University of Washington.

In addition Ann will be talking about local resources from which she acquired the pictures and a bit about researching and writing local history. This program accompanies the neighborhood history exhibit hosted by Northeast Library during the whole month of February. Third Place Books will be on hand selling copies of both of her books – Seattle’s Ravenna Neighborhood and Frederick & Nelson.

Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. The Northeast Branch is located at 6801 35th Ave. N.E. For more information call 206-684-7539 or visit the Seattle Public Library events calendar http://tinyurl.com/249cy5.