National Library Week 2007

The Wilmington University Library celebrated National Library Week with an appearance by the award-winning author, Christopher Castellani on April 19, 2007.

A native of Wilmington, Castellani has used the memories of his Italian immigrant parents as inspiration for two novels, setting his most recent in the city's Little Italy. He spoke of his development as a writer, read an excerpt from his second novel, The Saint of Lost Things, and answered questions about the creative process during a very enlightening evening. More than one hundred people were in attendance, including Wilmington University students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the public.

Italian-American style refreshments, music, and a slide show of photographs of old Wilmington preceded the presentation. Library Director James McCloskey, who introduced Castellani, described libraries as offering a “multisensory experience.” 

It was the Wilmington University Library’s goal to provide just such an experience to the College community and the public through this event!

Read an essay about The Saint of Lost Things

Photos by Anna McCloskey