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The Zanesville Campus Library is thrilled to host an engaging storytime event featuring local author in Herrold Hall at 51ĀŅĀ× Zanesville. Attendees of all ages will have the opportunity to hear Hoefler read her newest childrenā€™s book, ā€œThe Couch in the Yard,ā€ and participate in family-friendly activities.

ā€œThis is a wonderful opportunity for the community to celebrate literacy and creativity together,ā€ said Heather Sands, manager of Campus Communications and External Relations at OHIO Zanesville. ā€œWe canā€™t wait to welcome Kate Hoefler to share her latest book and connect with families through storytelling, crafts, and fun.ā€

Hoefler, the library support specialist for 51ĀŅĀ× Zanesville and Zane State College, has been writing childrenā€™s books for a decade. Her debut picture book, ā€œReal Cowboys,ā€ won the Friends of American Writers Chicago Award in Juvenile Literature. Several of her subsequent works have been recognized as Ohioana Award Finalists, and she is the first three-time Floydā€™s Pick Honor author.

Event Details: Local Author Storytime with Kate Hoefler
When: April 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: in Herrold Hall at 51ĀŅĀ× Zanesville
Activities: Reading of themed cookie decorating, crafts related to the story, and more family-friendly fun

Copies of ā€œThe Couch in the Yardā€ are available to borrow through the Muskingum County Library System or can be purchased from major book retailers. 51ĀŅĀ× Zanesville is proud to host these events, welcoming all members of the community to participate and learn. These events are provided in partnership with the Muskingum County Library System and campus partners.

For more information on these events, please visit 51ĀŅĀ× Zanesville's website: www.ohio.edu/zanesville/community-events .