State Library Author Talk: Stephanie Hoover on her latest book, Pretty Evil Pennsylvania
January 26, 2022,12 Noon to 1:00 PM
Pennsylvania author Stephanie Hoover will discuss Pretty Evil Pennsylvania, published in December 2021 from Rowman & Littlefield imprint Globe Pequot. It is Ms. Hoover’s fourth historical true crime book and tenth book overall and is a true crime anthology of wicked women in the Keystone State. During the program, Ms. Hoover will tell us stories of mobster molls, violent vixens and murderous matriarchs, and State Library staff will facilitate a Q and A after her talk.
Stephanie Hoover is a non-fiction author specializing in historical true crime and the 19th century Spiritualism movement. Her television work includes an appearance on Travel Channel, consulting for NBC's Who Do You Think You Are?, and research for a SyFy Channel special on the Kecksburg, Pennsylvania UFO incident. She is a popular speaker and regular guest on history and true crime podcasts and talk shows. For more information visit StephanieHoover.com.
Register in advance to attend this free virtual program by sending an email to ra-edmakerspace@pa.gov with your name and the title of the event you want to attend. You will receive an email reply with a link to attend the meeting on the Teams platform.
In 2022, the State Library Makerspace STEMlab is offering lunchtime science programs for adults. The programs are targeted for adults, but content will be suited to families and all ages to encourage lifelong learning about topics in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Date: February 3, 2022
Time: 12 Noon to 1 PM
Title of Program: Disaster Planning
Planning for disaster has changed with the advent of climate change. What factors do you need to consider in keeping your family and your home safe?
Register in advance to attend this free virtual program by sending an email to ra-edmakerspace@pa.gov with your name and the title of the event you want to attend. You will receive an email reply with a link to attend the meeting on the Teams platform.
Pre-registration is required. To register in advance for to attend the Book Club, send an email to ra-edmakerspace@pa.gov with your name and the title of the session you want to attend. You will receive an email with a link to attend the meeting.
Book: The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
Book Description (as provided by the publisher): “The Life We Bury”, tells the story of Joe Talbert who had avoided doing his college English class assignment until it was almost too late. Interviewing an old person about his life didn’t sound all that interesting. Who cared? He had enough trouble dealing with his own life and family issues. Like his alcoholic, bi-polar mother and his autistic brother Jeremy. But when Joe decides to interview a Vietnam vet convicted of a murder 30 years ago who was living at a nearby nursing home, he thinks maybe it won’t be so boring after all.
Gerri Almand, "How a Reluctant RV Wife became an Accidental Author"
February 23, 2022
12 Noon to 1 PM
Have you ever longed for the freedom of the open road? Join us in welcoming Gerri Almand, travel writer at this author talk.
Retired from a 40-year career in social work, Gerri Almand found her voice in humorous travel writing when her husband insisted that they buy an RV and travel the country. The Reluctant RV Wife, Home Is Where the RV Is, and Running from COVID in Our RV Cocoon chronicle Gerri’s transformation from initial RV reluctance to an ecstatic embrace of full-time nomadism.
Visit her website to find out more about Gerri and her books!
Register in advance to attend this free virtual program by sending an email to
ra-edmakerspace@pa.gov with your name and the title of the event you want to attend. You will receive an email reply with a link to attend the meeting on the Teams platform.