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Bestselling author to discuss new book
By TIMES WIRES
Published January 7, 2007
LARGO Bestselling author and former Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Greene will discuss his newest book, And You Know You Should Be Glad, an exploration of the power of friendship, at 1 p.m. March 17 at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. Greene resigned from the Tribune in 2002 after acknowledging he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a teenage girl. His books include Fraternity: A Journey in Search of Five Presidents and Duty: A Father, His Son, and the Man Who Won the War. Cost is $10 per person. For reservations, call (727) 586-7398. PALM HARBOR Volunteer to teach someone to read The Palm Harbor Literacy Council is seeking volunteers who wish to become one-on-one tutors to teach reading, writing and spoken English to anyone who needs help. The Literacy Council has a list of adults waiting for tutors. Tutoring sessions are scheduled at the convenience of the tutor and student, usually for 1 1/2 hours twice a week. All materials are provided by the council at no cost to the student or tutor. New tutor orientation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1, followed by two teaching sessions from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and March 10 at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. For more information or to register, call (727) 784-3332, ext. 211.
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