LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Library welcomes speakers from a diverse array of backgrounds to share their knowledge and experience with the public.

The library is pleased to announce that local author and elementary school teacher Hank Smith will be visiting the Lakeport branch of the Lake County Library on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. to speak about his new book, “A Fork Amongst the Spoons: Autism and Independence.”

The public is invited to attend and meet Smith.

Smith says living with his son, Ian, has helped him in working with children who have special needs at his school.

It has also given him valuable insight to share with parents and educators.

Smith and his son share their story in well-received talks, workshops, and keynote addresses throughout California.

“Sticks and Stones,” Smith’s first book, is available through the library.

To hear Hank Smith speak about his journey with autism, come and listen to him speak at the Lakeport Library on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.

A calendar of all upcoming events is available on the library website at https://library.lakecountyca.gov.

For more information about these events or others, you can also contact the Lake County Library by phone at 707-263-8817, by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or through social media: Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Twitter @LakeCoLibrary, Instagram @lakecountylibrary, YouTube @lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok @lakecountycalibrary.