Turtle Tales Storytime with Guest Author Nancy O'Hara

We are pleased to welcome local author Nancy O’Hara for a special children’s storytime celebrating her debut picture book, Maya the Bear Makes a Friend.

Join us for a warm and engaging morning as Nancy reads her charming story inspired by a real-life moment in nature. This storytime is perfect for young readers and their families and will include a reading of Maya the Bear Makes a Friendfollowed by time to meet the author.

Storytime will take place on Friday, January 24th at 10:30 AM.

This is a free storytime event, and no ticket is required to attend.

Copies of Maya the Bear Makes a Friend will be available for purchase at the event.

Deep in the misty forests of Admiralty Island in Alaska, young Maya the bear loves exploring hidden paths and quiet places. One day, she senses something unusual—someone else is nearby.

Through the trees, Maya spots a little girl, and the girl sees her too. Neither moves. Neither speaks. They simply stare—curious, cautious, and unsure how this unexpected meeting could be happening.

But before either can take a step closer, questions linger. Will the forest remain calm? Will the grown-ups notice? And could this surprising moment turn into something special?

Maya the Bear Makes a Friend is a gentle, magical story about curiosity, connection, and how even the most unexpected encounters can blossom into friendship.

Nancy Shaw O’Hara is a former engineering and manufacturing business owner from Naples, Florida. She has been married to her husband for 35 years and is the proud mother of two children and grandmother of one.

With a deep love for family, adventure, and storytelling, Nancy found inspiration for her first published book in a real-life moment experienced in nature. Maya the Bear Makes a Friend marks her debut as an author and was created through a special collaboration with her niece, Lola.

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