The goodwill shown to the library for hosting the Prairie Book Festival back in September has really been fantastic. A State Library News post featured articles about the PBF, the book festivals in Iola and Osborne, and a nice bit on the Lisa Dale Norton memoir workshop (also held here at the Hutchinson Public Library). If nothing else, all the planning and effort that went into the Festival has come back to us in the form of awareness-raising publicity. "Stuff" actually does go on in that enormous beige brick building on Main Street!
I am looking forward to next year with a mix of excitement and dread. Excitement around the idea that we might produce an improved festival for Hutchinson; dread regarding how much work it is to pull off! It is worth it though. It really was a lot of fun and I think a worthy project for the Library. We are, after all, dedicated to reading. I think you can build enthusiasm for reading and education by providing opportunities to get "up close" and hear from those talented folks who write. Lots of fun - thanks again to everyone who helped make it a success and we hope to see you next year!
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