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Ask an expert 'speed chat' at Powassan Library Saturday

Everyone is invited to 'take out' an expert for a chat, instead of a book.
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In honour of Library Week in Ontario, Powassan and District Union Public Library is hosting a "Live Library" Event this Saturday October 22, from 10-12 noon.

In honour of Library Week in Ontario, Powassan and District Union Public Library is hosting a "Live Library" Event this Saturday October 22, from 10-12 noon.  Live Library is much like speed dating.  People come for a 15 minute chat, and can stay for more conversations.  But, at Live Library, the conversations are with various experts in their field. Advance bookings can be made by phone, email, or in person.  Or, you can just drop in Saturday morning.  There will be plenty of coffee, tea, and goodies.

Our list of experts includes-

Vic Fedeli, MPP

Markus Schwabe, CBC Morning North host from Sudbury

Jeff Turl, baytoday.ca in North Bay

Rene Dubois, owner and head chef at White Owl Bistro in North Bay

Anne Dockendorff, Master Gardener

Dave Wardley, OPP

David Moore, anthropologist

Richard Paul, funeral director, Paul's Funeral Home

Lori Hogan, hair dresser

Dr. Dielle Raymond, naturopath doctor in North Bay

Jared Dupuis, Maple Hill Health and Fitness

Debbie Piper, owner of Castle Building Centre, Powassan

Esther Yoder- Amish 'Martha Stewart" of Chisholm Township- homemaker and farmer

Dean Raven, REMAX agent

Pete Bonell, pilot and former Avro Arrow employee

Everyone is invited to 'take out' an expert for a chat, instead of a book.  Drop in to Powassan and District Union Public Library this Saturday.  Stay for 15 minutes, or the entire morning.  As library CEO Marie Rosset likes to say: "a visit will get you thinking!"