Photographer to discuss encounters with polar bears

  • Friday, September 19, 2008 9:51am
  • Life

Disappearing act: For more than eight years, photographer Steven Kazlowski made many grueling trips to the Arctic for his book “The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World.”

Kazlowski will talk about his one-on-one experiences with polar bears at a free slide show and book signing at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Public Library. The list price is $39.95.

The library is at 2702 Hoyt Ave. For more information, call 425-257-8000 or go to www.epls.org.

Elf or ALF: Everett author Edmund Hood will read from and sign copies of his newest book, “The Millionth Moon,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Children’s Bookshop, 19720 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.

The fantasy involves a 9-year-old who just may be an elf from another world. The book lists at $14.95.

Fall leaves: Grab a tote and fill it up at a book sale Saturday at the Mill Creek Library.

The sale, sponsored by The Friends of the Mill Creek Library, is part of Mill Creek’s 25th anniversary celebration.

The library is at 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. For more information, call 425-337-4822.

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