Join us to meet children's book author and firefighter, Bo Chaney.
Mr. Chaney will share his picture book, The Adventures of Rob and Rocky, as well as fire safety tips. Check out the book in our catalog and his inspiration for writing the book in this video.
Two appearances:
• 10 am at Main Library
• 4 pm at Douglass Branch
Robert "Bo" Chaney was raised in the Englewood area of Chicago. He has been a teacher in urban schools and currently serves in the Rockford, Illinois fire service. He is passionate about mentoring young people in his community, "empowering them with the knowledge and skills to navigate school and the workplace."
To learn more about Bo Chaney, visit his website at robandrocky.com and watch this video on how he became a firefighter and his outreach as a recruiter.
The beautiful Douglass Branch Library stands in Douglass Park, just west of Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in north Champaign. The Branch offers many of the same collections and services as the Main Library, including free events for all ages, public computers with internet access, and a large meeting room.
