The Kingston Public Library will host an afternoon with local author Peter Arenstam at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 in the meeting room. Mr. Arenstam will be here to talk about his new children’s book The Mighty Mastiff of the Mayflower. Mr. Arenstam will be signing his book and copies of his book will be available for purchase at $14.99.
The Pilgrims weren’t the only ones to brave this journey. This story is based on the real dog, Grace, who left her home and came over with the first settlers. Grace experiences many adventures and friendship with a young boy on this journey.
Mr. Arenstam has lived in Plymouth since his family moved there when he was in third grade. He has a degree in Philosophy from Bates College. He worked as an apprentice boat builder in Bath, Maine. He has worked at Plimoth Plantation for 20 years. He spends most of his time there taking care of the Mayflower II. He is the author of Mayflower 1620: a new look at a Pilgrim Voyage, Felix and his Mayflower II Adventures, Nicholas: a Massachusetts Tale, Nicholas: a Maine Tale, Nicholas: a Vermont Tale, and Nicholas: a New Hampshire Tale.
This program is open to all and refreshments will be served. To register for this program please call (781)585-0517 ext. 112 or online through the calendar of events on the library website at www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
The Library is open on Mondays from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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