Author Mary Casanova to present ‘One-Dog Canoe’ Story Time at Walker Library July 11, Cass Lake Library July 12

The Walker Public Library will host award-winning Minnesota author Mary Casanova for a special story time featuring her book “One-Dog Canoe,” Thursday at 2 p.m.

The interactive presentation is geared towards families with children in pre-kindergarten through third-grade and will feature puppets and a canoe.

When a girl and her dog set out on a canoe trip together, they’re expecting a quiet afternoon for two. Then a beaver decides to join them, even when the girl protests that “It’s a one-dog canoe.” And when a loon, a wolf, a bear, and a moose all ask for a ride, it’s almost too much. But they all manage to fit in this one-dog canoe — until a frog comes along.

The library is located in the lower level of American National Bank.

Casanova is an author of picture books and novels for older readers. Her award-winning books include “The Hunter” (illustrated by Ed Young) and “Some Dog!” (illustrated by Ard Hoyt). She enjoys the outdoors and lives near the Canadian border in Rainey.

Contact the Walker Public Library with any questions at walker@krls.org or (218) 547-1019. This free Legacy Program is funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage. No registration is required.

For more information, visit the library’s website at www.KRLS.org or search for Walker Public Library on Facebook.