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Northwest Public Broadcasting And Mid-Columbia Libraries To Host Screening And Author Conversation (Photo) - 02/24/26

In partnership with Northwest Public Broadcasting, Mid-Columbia Libraries invites the community to a special evening program, “Wrecked: A Screening & Author Conversation.” Join historian and author Coll Thrush for an exploration of the haunting history of shipwrecks along the Pacific Northwest coast.

 

The event will take place at the Kennewick library at 1620 S. Union St. on Monday, March 2 at 6 pm. The program begins with a screening of “Wrecked,” inspired by Thrush’s acclaimed book of the same name, followed by a brief author talk and a fireside chat with question and answer moderated by Anna King, Senior Correspondent for Northwest Public Broadcasting.

 

“Wrecked,” traces the stories of iconic shipwrecks along the Graveyard of the Pacific, a dangerous stretch of coastline that has claimed more than 2,000 ships. The film and conversation examine how these maritime disasters have shaped coastal communities, influenced Indigenous history, and contributed to the region’s identity.

 

Books will be available for purchase at the event, with a signing to follow the program. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

 

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

 

 

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Northwest Public Broadcasting And Mid-Columbia Libraries To Host Screening And Author Conversation (Photo) - 02/24/26

In partnership with Northwest Public Broadcasting, Mid-Columbia Libraries invites the community to a special evening program, “Wrecked: A Screening & Author Conversation.” Join historian and author Coll Thrush for an exploration of the haunting history of shipwrecks along the Pacific Northwest coast.

 

The event will take place at the Kennewick library at 1620 S. Union St. on Monday, March 2 at 6 pm. The program begins with a screening of “Wrecked,” inspired by Thrush’s acclaimed book of the same name, followed by a brief author talk and a fireside chat with question and answer moderated by Anna King, Senior Correspondent for Northwest Public Broadcasting.

 

“Wrecked,” traces the stories of iconic shipwrecks along the Graveyard of the Pacific, a dangerous stretch of coastline that has claimed more than 2,000 ships. The film and conversation examine how these maritime disasters have shaped coastal communities, influenced Indigenous history, and contributed to the region’s identity.

 

Books will be available for purchase at the event, with a signing to follow the program. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

 

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

 

 

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Mid-Columbia Libraries Hosting Romance Author Jessica James (Photo) - 02/03/26

Mid-Columbia Libraries invites the community for an author visit with romance author Jessica James. James writes steamy, heartfelt romance about ambitious women and the people who fall in love with them. Her romance obsession began with strong influences from Jane Austen, Meg Cabot, and early 2000’s rom coms. In November 2021, Jessica was selected as a Pitch Wars mentee for adult contemporary romance. Her debut novel, “For One Night Only,” released on January 7, 2025. “For Our Next Song,” a companion novel, released January 13, 2026.

 

The author visits will take place on Friday, February 6 at 6 pm at the West Pasco branch and on Saturday, February 7 at 5 pm at the Kennewick branch. James will present about her books and writing, followed by a question and answer period. This presentation is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Books will be sold on-site at both events. Readers can also check out her books through Mid-Columbia Libraries.

 

More details can be found at midcolumbialibraries.org and on the author’s website.

 

 

                       

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

 

 

 

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Mid-Columbia Libraries Hosting Romance Author Jessica James (Photo) - 02/03/26

Mid-Columbia Libraries invites the community for an author visit with romance author Jessica James. James writes steamy, heartfelt romance about ambitious women and the people who fall in love with them. Her romance obsession began with strong influences from Jane Austen, Meg Cabot, and early 2000’s rom coms. In November 2021, Jessica was selected as a Pitch Wars mentee for adult contemporary romance. Her debut novel, “For One Night Only,” released on January 7, 2025. “For Our Next Song,” a companion novel, released January 13, 2026.

 

The author visits will take place on Friday, February 6 at 6 pm at the West Pasco branch and on Saturday, February 7 at 5 pm at the Kennewick branch. James will present about her books and writing, followed by a question and answer period. This presentation is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Books will be sold on-site at both events. Readers can also check out her books through Mid-Columbia Libraries.

 

More details can be found at midcolumbialibraries.org and on the author’s website.

 

 

                       

About Mid-Columbia Libraries

Mid-Columbia Libraries empowers people, supports learning, and strengthens community through literacy, enrichment, and connection. Since 1949, we have grown to 12 library branches, a rural delivery service, and a digital branch. Today, we offer cardholders systemwide, 24/7 access to more than 400,000 books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos, including more than 100,000 downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and streaming video. Visit midcolumbialibraries.org for more information.

 

 

 

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Attached Media Files: JessicaJames_11x17.png,