Heather Lang writes about real women who overcome extraordinary obstacles and never give up on their dreams.  Her award-winning picture book biographies include: The Leaf Detective, Queen of the Track and The Original Cowgirl. Heather writes to learn about people, our world, and herself. Whether  interviewing someone, engaged in experiential research or deep in the writing process, she has many 'wow!' moments.

Heather also has tender memories of her children (triplets plus one!) in the library, each with their own favorite shelves in the Children’s Room. Heather fondly recalls snuggling with them in a corner with a picture book.

She thrills at hearing from readers; how one of her books has ignited a passion or given them the confidence to embrace a new challenge. These days she writes books that illuminate our natural world and conservation topics.

Saturday, September 24th, 11AM - 2PM, join Cary Library and Friends to Rock the (Parking) Lot, a fun family event including music by Rockabye Beats, a local authors storytime, Giant Bubbles, fantastic crafts and special guest characters! The Friends of Cary Library offers a terrific selection of gently used children's books for sale.

All this activity makes you hungry? A wide array of yummy food is available for purchase at food trucks. Location? The Cary Library Parking Lot, entirely blocked off for the event.

Sponsored by Cary Library in partnership with LexFUN, the Cary Library Foundation, and the Friends of Cary Library. Rain or shine. Questions? Contact Mary Ellen Ringo, Cary Library Foundation, at meringo@carylibraryfoundation.org or 781-354-2996.

On September 22, hear author Rachel Barenbaum, whose new novel, Atomic Anna, is an epic adventure about three generations of women who work together traveling through time to right wrongs. Rachel speaks with Literary Café Host, Marjan Kamali, about how women are depicted in fiction and the use of time travel as a device to explore science and ethics.

Attend in-person, in the Living Room space at Cary Library, or via Zoom. Register online through the Cary Library Events and Programs page. Registration is required if attending via Zoom; optional for in-person attendees.