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Evening With an Author 2024 In-Person

Evening with an Author celebrates 20 years on Friday, April 26, 2024! Join us for good food, friendship, and an engaging keynote presentation by author, paranormal phenomena educator, investigator, and TV personality, Steve Gonsalves.

We are honored to celebrate long time volunteer and library supporter, Lottie B. Scott. Lottie has served two decades on the Evening with an Author steering committee and has attended all 20 author events. Join us as we dedicate a space in the Children’s Department in her honor and name.

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Date:: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time:: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Public Space
Audience:: Adult

Honoring Lottie B. Scott

Lottie B. Scott smiles softly at someone off screen. She is wearing a black top with pearl earrings and a necklace. She looks elegant and dignified.

Otis Library is proud to honor longtime volunteer and Library supporter, Lottie B. Scott. Lottie has served on the Evening with an Author Steering Committee for the past two decades, and she is the only community member to attend all 20 signature author events. Lottie B. Scott is a writer and author and for more than 60 years, an activist in civic and civil rights work. The Board of Trustees is thrilled to recognize her commitment to Norwich, eastern Connecticut, and Otis Library by naming the Library’s Children’s stage area, The Lottie B. Scott Cultural Corner. In addition, the Trustees will establish the Lottie B. Scott Society as part of its Annual Giving Program. The Lottie B. Scott Society will honor Library supporters who make a recurring monthly gift to help shape every aspect of Otis Library. A recurring monthly gift ensures that everyone in our community has the opportunity to grow, discover, and connect.

About The Author

Globally renowned paranormal investigator Steve Gonsalves is the beloved star of the smash television hit Ghost Hunters. One of the world’s top paranormal investigators and a pioneer in the industry, Steve has explored more than 1,500 reportedly haunted locations, helping pave the way for a worldwide explosion in paranormal interest. In his debut book, A LIFE WITH GHOSTS: True, Terrifying, and insightful Tales from My Favorite Haunts written with Michael Aloisi, Steve presents a collection of paranormal experiences from some of his favorite haunted locations.

Norwich State Hospital Ghost Hunters Connection

Ghosts Hunters filmed episode 10 of season 6 at what is considered the country’s most elusive paranormal site, Norwich State Hospital. The TAPS team conducted research for this episode at Otis Library. Although Steve was not part of this episode, he is very familiar with Norwich State Hospital and will provide some insight.

About The Book

This image is the dust jacket for "A Life with Ghosts." It has the title in a green font, the word ghosts is whispy as if written with smoke. Steve Gonsalves is on the cover, standing in front of a seemingly haunted house and a tree with no leaves. A LIFE WITH GHOSTS: True, Terrifying, and insightful Tales from My Favorite Haunts written with Michael Aloisi, Steve presents a collection of the most meaningful paranormal experiences from some of his favorite haunted locations. He not only offers the compelling history of each location, he recounts his terrifying experiences with disembodied voices, haunting EVPS, mysterious dark masses, and other unexplained phenomena. His beliefs and theories on the craft are told though heartwarming, hilarious and profound stories, reflecting the fun-loving personality that has garnered millions of fans.

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Andrea Kaiser