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tall tales

Steven Kellogg to Open Library Summer Reading Program

Tom Mangano · June 17, 2015 · 1 Comment

Steven Kellogg will open the Belden Noble Library's summer reading program at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. The summer program, Every Hero Has a Story, will focus on heroes of all types, and Steven will kick it off by reading, discussing, and drawing Tall Tale Heroes. Please … [Read more...] about Steven Kellogg to Open Library Summer Reading Program

Joe Call, the Lewis Giant

Katie Shepard · April 6, 2013 · 2 Comments

Joe Call, The Lewis Giant by Maitland C. De Sormo is a short biography of a 19th century strongman living in the Champlain Valley. He was known in his heyday as the "Modern Hercules" and the "Lewis Giant" and was recognized for performing several feats of spectacular strength. … [Read more...] about Joe Call, the Lewis Giant