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Playing for Pizza with John Grisham

2023-06-10 14:00:00 2023-06-10 15:30:00 America/New_York Playing for Pizza with John Grisham Toledo Lucas County Public Library, in partnership with the Italian Bowl, presents Playing for Pizza, a panel discussion with John Grisham. Main Library - McMaster Center and Lobby, 2nd Floor

Saturday, June 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-10 14:00:00 2023-06-10 15:30:00 America/New_York Playing for Pizza with John Grisham Toledo Lucas County Public Library, in partnership with the Italian Bowl, presents Playing for Pizza, a panel discussion with John Grisham. Main Library - McMaster Center and Lobby, 2nd Floor

Main Library

McMaster Center and Lobby, 2nd Floor

Toledo Lucas County Public Library, in partnership with the Italian Bowl, presents Playing for Pizza, a panel discussion with John Grisham.

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is excited to celebrate the upcoming Italian Bowl taking place on Saturday, July 1. In honor of this special event, your Library is partnering with the Italian Bowl to host a panel discussion featuring the work of New York Times Best Selling Author John Grisham and his book, Playing for Pizza. The panel will also feature professional football players Nick Eyde, Kris Durham, and James Starks.

About the Event:

John Grisham and Kris Durham will join us virtually, with Nick Eyde and James Starks attending in person. This free event does require advance registration. Up to 40 lucky attendees will receive a limited-edition Italian Bowl poster at the event!

About the Book, Playing for Pizza:

After providing what is arguably the worst single performance in the history of the NFL, third-string quarterback Rick Dockery becomes a national laughingstock. Cut by the Cleveland Browns and shunned by every other team, Rick insists that his agent find a team that does need him.

About the Author, John Grisham:

John Grisham is the author of forty-seven consecutive #1 bestsellers, which have been translated into nearly fifty languages. His recent books include The Boys From Biloxi, The Judge's List, Sooley, and his third Jake Brigance novel, A Time for Mercy, which HBO is developing as a limited series.

Grisham is a two-time Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction winner and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction.

About the Italian Bowl:

The 42nd Italian Bowl is coming to Toledo’s Glass Bowl Stadium on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The game will mark the first time in Italian Football League (IFL) history that Italy’s national championship will be played outside of Europe.

The first official Italian Football Season dates back to 1980, over 40 years ago. The Italian Federation of American Football (FIDAF) has the official mandate to promote football in Italy and regulate the legitimacy of all games played during the regular season, playoffs, and finals. Nowadays, FIDAF has about 100 affiliated teams counting more than 10,000 male and female athletes who compete in tackle and flag football leagues within a spectrum of various age brackets (youth and senior championships).

The XLII Italian Bowl will be a key element of Toledo, Ohio’s Fourth of July weekend festivities in 2023.

FAQs:

 

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes.

Can tickets be reserved by phone? Tickets may only be booked through Eventbrite.

What are my parking options at the event? The facility has free parking, and access to the parking garage is on Adams St.

What time do the doors open? The auditorium doors open at 1:30 pm.

Are there assigned seats? No. Seating is general admission.

Is handicapped seating available? Handicapped seating is available. For special seating arrangements, please call 419.259.5199 at least one week before the event.

Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service, please contact us at 419.529.5199 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.

What can/can't I bring to the event? There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419-259-5199.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances/Special Events |

TAGS: | bigidea | authors |

Main Library

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Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level
This event is full

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level
This event is full

Thu, Jan 16, 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor

Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio Lab Making Lab

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 10 (Capacity : 10), 1st Floor

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor
This event is full

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Lab (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Creativity Lab (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level
This event is full

Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Atrium

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Creativity Lab (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Mon, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level
This event is full

Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level

Thu, Jan 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Creativity Lab (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Lab (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Wed, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gallery,Meeting Room 1 (Large Glass), 1st Floor

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level
This event is full

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Large Glass), 1st Floor

Thu, Feb 06, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Teaching Lab (Computers and Media), 1st Floor

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Atrium

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level
This event is full

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Creativity Lab (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Mon, Feb 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 2 (Minimum 15 Attendees, Capacity 48), 1st Floor

Rescheduled
Tue, Feb 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New date Monday, February 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Fred H. McDonald Community Room (Capacity : 30), Garage Level

Cancelled
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space

Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1 (Large Glass), 1st Floor

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Children's Library), 2nd Floor