Downers Grove Local Author Fair

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Downers Grove Public Library

Downers Grove, IL

Local children's author Laura Smetana will be attending the Downers Grove Public Library's second annual Local Author Fair! Stop in any time and meet local authors, then browse the library collection or the author's selections available for purchase.

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Past Events:

August 2 - September 3, 2024

Downers Grove Artists' Guild Fall Art Show

Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display

Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL

July 13 - August 17, 2024

Art a la Cache: Art in Nature Exhibit - Romeoville Art Society

Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display

Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville, IL

June 26, 2024

Storytime in the Park with Hinsdale Public Library

Local children's author Laura Smetana will read aloud her book My Love for You is Like a Garden. We will also make a craft and enjoy a cookie treat. Sponsored by The Birches.
Burns Field, Hinsdale, IL

March 16, 2024

Tales from the Great Outdoors: A Children's Book Family Event

Discover the story behind My Love for You Is Like a Garden, and enjoy a guided draw-along with the author followed by a book signing at this fun drop-in family event featuring children’s books authors, crafts, and more.

The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL

February 20 - March 30, 2024

Nature's Ambiguities Exhibit - Downers Grove Artists' Guild

Cut-paper watercolor collage on display

Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook, IL

October 17, 2023

Guest Presenter at Downers Grove Artists' Guild

Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL

September 23, 2023

Poplar Creek Author Fair

Poplar Creek Public Library District, Streamwood, IL

September 7, 2023

Memory Care Cafe - Storytime, Book Talk & Draw-Along

Discover the true story behind the children's book Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia, and enjoy a guided draw-along with the author followed by a book signing.

Sunrise at Fountain Square, Lombard, IL

August 29, 2023

Children's Book Author Fair

Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL

August 19, 2023

Elmhurst Public Library Local Author Fair

Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst, IL

August 18, 2023

Guest Lecturer - University of South Florida's OLLI Friday Lecture Series

Join Laura Smetana as she discusses her book, Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer’s & Dementia, inspired by her own family’s experience. This book explores dementia, aging and loss from a child’s viewpoint and provides tools so families can maintain meaningful relationships with their loved ones as dementia progresses.

August 1 - 31, 2023

Beautiful Ambiguities Exhibit - Downers Grove Artists' Guild

Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display

Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove, IL

July 1 - 30, 2023

Art a la Cache: Art in Nature Exhibit - Romeoville Art Society

Cut-paper Watercolor Collages on display

Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville, IL

June 25, 2023

American Library Association Annual Conference - Chicago, IL

Book Signing - My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Book Signing - Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia

March 11, 2023

Book Launch Celebration: My Love for You Is Like a Garden

Storytime, draw-along, scavenger hunt, crafts and book signing!

Frugal Muse Books, Darien, IL

November 2022

Downers Grove Artists' Guild Exhibit - Collages on display

Woodridge Public Library, Woodridge, IL

November 30, 2022

Memory Care Cafe & Book Talk

Book Talk “How to Maintain Meaningful Relationships with Loved Ones as Dementia Progresses” & Book Signing for Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's & Dementia.

Monarch Landing, Naperville, IL