Local author Jim Karn will read from his book Little Jimmy's Life on the Farm Stories on Thursday, January 31 at 4:00 p.m. He will have copies available for purchase and signing. Bismarck native Georgia Bruton (currently of Florida) will read and answer questions about her juvenile chapter book, Escape, on Thursday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m. She will also have copies available for purchase and signing. Both authors' presentations will be held in the Children's Library Story Room.