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Meet Fox 8 co-anchor and author Wayne Dawson

2023-06-17 14:00:00 2023-06-17 15:30:00 America/New_York Meet Fox 8 co-anchor and author Wayne Dawson Join us when WJW co-anchor and author Wayne Dawson visits to discuss his new memoir, <i>The Seeds of Greatness are Within You</i>. Chagrin Falls Branch - Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)

Saturday, June 17
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-17 14:00:00 2023-06-17 15:30:00 America/New_York Meet Fox 8 co-anchor and author Wayne Dawson Join us when WJW co-anchor and author Wayne Dawson visits to discuss his new memoir, <i>The Seeds of Greatness are Within You</i>. Chagrin Falls Branch - Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)

Chagrin Falls Branch

Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)

Join us when WJW co-anchor and author Wayne Dawson visits to discuss his new memoir, The Seeds of Greatness are Within You.

About the author:

Wayne Dawson is co-anchor of Fox 8 News in the Morning. Before teaming up with the morning crew, Wayne served as co-anchor of the weekend editions of FOX 8 News – rated Number 1 for five consecutive years with Wayne behind the desk.
For two years prior to joining WJW in the late ‘70s, Wayne was an anchor/reporter at WNIR Radio in Kent, Ohio. The 1979 graduate of Kent State University holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism. An eleven time Emmy winner, Wayne is a member of the NAACP, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. He is also a member of the Broadcasters Hall of Fame. In 2014 Wayne was inducted into the NATAS Silver Circle and also received the Chuck Heaton Award for the Cleveland Press Club. He was also awarded the William Taylor Alumni award from the Journalism and Mass Communications School of Kent State University. Wayne was also twice named one of the Jaycees “Outstanding Young Men of America.” Beyond that, the Professional Women’s Business Association selected Wayne as “Outstanding TV News Reporter” and Delta Sigma Theta named him “Man of the Year.” Wayne Dawson is also an ordained minister.

Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of the publisher.

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Chagrin Falls Branch

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Phone: 440.247.3556
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Hours
Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Craft Room (74)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Thu, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
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Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
Learn about the factors that influenced the Great Migration and its impact on Cleveland in the 20th century.

Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
Join us for a thoughtful and lively discussion of "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

Wed, Mar 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Thu, Mar 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Thu, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Thu, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
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Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
In this interactive workshop, you will learn about poetry, explore poetry types, and complete writing exercises. Join us as we celebrate poetry for National Poetry Month. Led by Lanson Wells.

Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
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Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
The whole family is invited to the Chagrin Falls Branch Library to bang, rattle, swish, and twirl along at our interactive musical storytime. Musical accompaniment provided by Mr. Lanson Wells.

Sat, Apr 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
Celebrate National Anime Day with other otaku at the library!

Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (Main Floor) (67)
Help out the library and receive credit for volunteer hours!

Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Craft Room (74)
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Thu, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Craft Room (74)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Thu, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Join us for a fun hour of hands-on play stations. Enjoy imaginative play and small and large muscle development activities. A representative from Bright Beginnings will be on hand to answer questions.