Brighton Library Will Participate in the Brighton Harvest Festival

Families and friends are invited to join the from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Brighton Harvest Fest, which will take place in the parking lot off North First Street.

Library staff members will read Memoirs of a Goldfish by award-winning author Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers, during Harvest Fest, the last Farmers Market off the season. The book is the featured title of the of the 2011 "Michigan Reads!” One State, One Children’s Book program. Following the book reading, children are invited to make crafts and receive a special gift for attending.

The 2011 "Michigan Reads!" One State, One Children's Book program highlights the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially toddlers through early elementary school. "Michigan Reads!" recognizes the vital role libraries play in providing access to the quality books, programs and services that lay the foundation for reading and school success.

Memoirs of a Goldfish presents a view of life from inside a small glass bowl. With his bowl to himself and his normal routine, Goldfish loves his life until one day, intruders arrive, and it looks like things will never be the same. But time away from his new companions gives him a chance to rethink the pros and cons of a solitary life and discover what he's been missing. Filled with rhyming text, the message about friendship accompanying the bright illustrations will captivate readers of all ages.

After the event, take a look around at all of the activities going on in downtown Brighton at the Harvest Fest. For more information about the library's visit at Harvest Fest or Memoirs of a Goldfish, go to brightonlibrary.info or call 810-229-6571, Ext. 223.