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If you're in Mountain View, Calif., this month, you can catch author talks, children's storytime, and more at the library.
The Mountain View Public Library is hosting Sci-Fi September, an annual event that celebrates science fiction and fantasy, as well as the science that inspires stories in these genres, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
The events begin this week and run through the end of September.
For the full list of events, see the library's website. Read the Entire Article
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