One of the highlights of this year’s Library Week will be the poetry reading by local writer, Tom Hennen.   We invite you to meet and hear Mr. Hennen in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library at Noon on Thursday, April 17, 2014.   You’ll find him at the north end of the Great Hall on the second floor.   

Born and raised in rural Minnesota, Tom Hennen  is the author of six books of poetry.   He helped found the Minnesota Writer’s Publishing House, then worked for the Department of Natural Resources wildlife section, and later at the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in South Dakota.  Now retired, he lives in Minnesota.  His writings are honest and of the earth. 

For a beautiful introduction to Tom Hennen, please see Dana Jennings’ New York Times review of Mr. Hennen’s latest book, Darkness Sticks to Everything: Collected and New Poems. 

 This event is free and open to all.  Bring your lunch if you wish – a light dessert will be provided.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call Julie at 651-962-5014.