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SUMMARY:We are the Wright Brothers: Little Free Library Ribbon Cutting Eve
 nt
LOCATION:Wright Memorial Public Library\, 1776 Far Hills Avenue Oakwood\, 
 OH 45419
DESCRIPTION:<p>Wright Memorial Public Library has been selected as the hom
 e of a unique\, custom-branded Little Free Library inspired by the newly r
 eleased children's book <em>We are the Wright Brothers</em>\, the 40th tit
 le in the award-winning <em>Ordinary People Change the World </em>series b
 y bestselling author Brad Meltzer and acclaimed illustrator Christopher El
 iopoulos.</p>\n<p>The public is invited to celebrate the new Little Free L
 ibrary at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday\, October 19\, 2026 
 at 4:00 p.m. in Katharine Wright Park (Aberdeen Avenue side).</p>\n<p>Oakw
 ood Mayor William Duncan will lead the ribbon-cutting alongside Wright fam
 ily descendants Amanda Wright Lane and Steven Wright\, Wright Library staf
 f members\, and representatives from Wright Library's 2026-2027 Youth Libr
 ary Ambassador class.</p>\n<p>Following the ceremony\, attendees are invit
 ed to enjoy light refreshments and community fellowship in Katharine Wrigh
 t Park.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Little Free Library</strong></p>\n<p>Cre
 ated as part of a nationwide literacy initiative championed by Meltzer and
  Eliopoulos\, at least 25 Little Free Libraries were placed across the Uni
 ted States\, with one especially meaningful installation at Wright Library
 . Wright Library was selected as the recipient of this special library bec
 ause of the enduring connection between the Wright brothers\, their family
 \, and the Oakwood-Dayton community.</p>\n<p>Wright Library maintains two 
 <a href=\"https://www.wrightlibrary.org/content/little-free-library\">Litt
 le Free Libraries</a> in Oakwood\, Ohio.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Book</s
 trong></p>\n<p><em>We are the Wright Brothers </em>is the newest installme
 nt in the bestselling <em>Ordinary People Change the World</em> series\, w
 hich introduces young readers to the remarkable lives of influential figur
 es throughout history. Through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrat
 ions\, the series encourages children to discover how ordinary people can 
 achieve extraordinary things.</p>\n<p><strong>What&rsquo\;s Next!</strong>
 &nbsp\;</p>\n<p>This fall\, Wright Library will host a special opportunity
  for young readers and aspiring artists:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.wri
 ghtlibrary.org/calendar#/events/1nFksFiv4U/instances/D1F64qUzBa/\">Draw wi
 th Christopher Eliopoulos Virtual Event</a><br />Saturday\, November 7\, 2
 026<br />2:00 p.m.<br />Please register as seating is limited.</p>
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