Limited Tickets Available for PLYMC Fundraiser with New York Times Best-Selling Author David Baldacci

YOUNGSTOWN—A limited number of tickets are still available for the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC)’s Literary Society’s fundraiser with New York Times Best-Selling Author David Baldacci.

The event will take place Thursday, September 21 at Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH. The evening will begin with an opening reception at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $150 and include an opening reception with the author, a seated dinner, a presentation and Q&A with the author, as well as a signed copy of his latest book, Simply Lies.

Tickets can be purchased via our website, opens a new window or by calling the Library’s Development Office: (330) 740-6086. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Library Foundation Literacy programs, future author events, and the Carol A. Bacon Fund.

The Library will close at 1:00 p.m. on September 21 to accommodate the set-up for the event.

About David Baldacci:, opens a new window

David Baldacci published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996. The feature film adaptation followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 47 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. David has also published seven novels for young readers.

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The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) has served the Mahoning Valley since 1880 when the Youngstown Library Association was officially created. With 14 branches across Mahoning County, including our Main Library in downtown Youngstown, the PLYMC is well known for signature services and programs like Summer Discovery and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. The mission and values of PLYMC to “connect, inspire, and enrich” position the Library to serve our communities by preparing children for kindergarten, promoting early literacy, assisting job seekers, connecting Valley residents to technology, and providing resources for small businesses.    

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