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SUMMARY:Nancy Drew Convention
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars from across the country are invited to Toledo to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the publication of the first Nancy Drew book\, The Secret of the Old Clock. The commemoration takes place Thursday through Saturday\, April 24-26\, at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library in downtown Toledo. The event kicks off with an evening reception\, followed by workshops\, panel discussions\, hands-on activities\, and film screenings. \nOn Thursday\, April 24\, a special evening reception with the Nancy Drew Sleuths will take place in the Children’s Library at Main Library from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Known colloquially as “The Sleuths\,” the Nancy Drew Sleuths is a worldwide member organization that fosters the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew. The Sleuths will host a day focused on Nancy Drew history and collecting on Friday\, April 25. The celebration concludes Saturday\, April 26 with a variety of free activities for the entire family throughout Main Library. \nThe character of Nancy Drew has a special connection to Toledo\, Ohio. Original Nancy Drew ghostwriter Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905-2002) called the Glass City home for over six decades. Under the pen name Carolyn Keene\, Benson wrote 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mysteries between 1930-1953\, including The Secret of the Old Clock\, the first book in the series. \nDuring Main Library’s 2019 renovation\, the Library saw an opportunity to further highlight Nancy Drew’s impact and Benson’s contributions. Jennifer Fisher\, The Nancy Drew Sleuths founder and president and a well-known Nancy Drew collector\, author\, and consultant\, donated her personal collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia—more than 5\,000 objects—to the Toledo Library to be displayed\, researched\, and enjoyed by visitors of all ages. \nThe Toledo Library now holds the largest public collection of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia in the United States. Objects from the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection are continuously on view in the Saloff Children’s Library at Main Library. \nThursday\nNancy Drew 95th Anniversary Reception\n(Th) April 24 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nInvestigate the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection during a special evening for Nancy Drew fans. Enjoy original art\, artifacts\, a mystery to solve\, light refreshments\, and more. Advance registration required.\n\nFriday\nNancy Drew Sleuths\n(F) April 25 | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nJoin the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, an organization of Nancy Drew fans\, collectors\, and scholars\, for a day of Nancy Drew history and collecting. \n10 a.m. – noon: Nancy Drew history and collecting with Jennifer Fisher\nNoon – 1 p.m.: Lunch break (attendees are encouraged to dine at SAME Cafe or other downtown Toledo restaurants)\n1 – 2:15 p.m.: Film screening – “Nancy Drew… Detective” (1938\, 66 minutes) \nSaturday\nA Real Carolyn Keene Speaks\n(Sa) April 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nStacia Deutsch\, author of more than 300 books\, shares her experience writing the modern Nancy Drew series. \n95 Years of Nancy Drew\n(Sa) April 26 | 11 a.m. – noon | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nJennifer Fisher\, president and founder of the Nancy Drew Sleuths\, discusses Nancy Drew’s 95-year legacy. \n“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (1939\, 60 minutes)\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 1 p.m. | Main Library McMaster Center\nThe final entry in the classic film series finds Nancy Drew and Ted investigating a murder in a mysterious old mansion. \nMake a Nancy Drew Souvenir\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 3 p.m. | Main Library Making Lab\nCreate a souvenir button and take a green screen photo. First come\, first served while supplies last. \nNancy Drew Clue Game\n(Sa) April 26 | noon – 4 p.m. | Main Library Children’s Library\nTest your sleuthing skills with a Nancy Drew-inspired Clue game and explore the Jennifer Fisher Nancy Drew Collection. \nUsing Nancy Drew in the Classroom\n(Sa) April 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nEducator Erika Head shares ideas for using Nancy Drew books in the classroom. \nNancy Drew and The Hardy Boys Discussion\n(Sa) April 26 | 2 – 3 p.m. | Main Library Meeting Room 1\nPanelists Michael Gauwitz\, Meredith Jaffe\, and Jennifer Fisher discuss the enduring popularity of Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. \nThe Nancy Drew 95th Anniversary Celebration at Main Library is free and open to the public. For more details\, visit toledolibrary.org.
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LOCATION:Main Library\, 325 N Michigan St\, Toledo\, OH\, 43604\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,family friendly,library
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