Chicago author speaks at Books Between Bites

Batavia's Books Between Bites welcomes Chicago author Beth Finke, to the monthly program at noon Thursday at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave.

Finke, formerly of Geneva, will discuss her latest book, "Hanni & Beth: Safe & Sound," in which Finke's own Seeing Eye dog, Hanni, explains her important job. Finke and Hanni will lead the session together, demonstrating the rewards of teamwork, animal companionship, and perseverance.

Finke is an NPR commentator, a memoir teacher for Chicago's Commission on Aging, and a part-time blog moderator for Easter Seals Headquarters. In 2005, she visited Books Between Bites to talk about her memoir "Long Time, No See." Copies of Finke's books will be available for purchase and signing. Learn more about Beth and Hanni at the Web site: www.bethfinke.com.

The public is welcomed to this free monthly program held in the community room at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue. Parking is available in the lot just south and adjacent to the library. People are invited to bring their lunch to eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Coffee, soft drinks and cookies are available for sale. Lunch can also be pre-ordered and available for pickup just before the program from 10 South Coffee House, located in the library. Call (630) 406-8870 to order.

For information about Books Between Bites, call the program director, Betty Moorehead, at (630) 879-4426. The current season schedule can also be found at the Web site, bataviarenaissanceproject.org/books.htm.