Come visit the Crestview Public Library for book signings with Pensacola author Daniel Barker.
Mr. Barker, who is currently in the Air Force, is stationed at Eglin Air Force Base and has been a Northwest Florida resident since 2003.
He will sign books from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the Robert L.F. Sikes Public Library.
His books, "Sergeant Stone, NOPD" and "Sergeant Stone, Sentinel of the Crescent City," describe the adventures of Sergeant Stone of the New Orleans Police Department. (Barker grew up in New Orleans).
Barker’s uncle, James S. Prine, created the character some years ago with a couple of stories in his own short story collection, "Tales From the Id."
Since the introduction was all too brief and readers were left wanting more, Barker decided, with his uncle’s permission, to write his own Sergeant Stone stories.
The stories — which involve elements of science fiction, fantasy and historical fiction — are available on Amazon.com.
Marie Garcia is the Crestview Public Library's assistant director.
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STORY TIME: 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive. Children at least 3 years old can enjoy stories and activities, and make a simple craft to take home.
GENEALOGY TUTORING: Call 682-4432 to schedule one-hour appointments for one-on-one assistance in family history research on Mondays at 5, 6 or 7 p.m. Crestview Public Library card required.
CRESTVIEW WRITERS GROUP: 6 p.m. fourth Mondays in the library meeting room.Want to have your work critiqued? Submit no more than 10 pages to mgarcia@okaloosa.lib.fl.us, or hand in a hard copy with your name and contact details at the library's front desk.
LAPSIT: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays in the Crestview Public Library's Story Room. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. For children under age 3 and caregivers. Check the library's calendar, www.cityofcrestview.org/library.php, for exact dates and themes.
BEGINNING COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING: Call 682-4432 to schedule one-hour appointments at the library. Crestview Public Library card required.
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Eglin-based 'Sergeant Stone' author sets Crestview book signings