Renown author and ethologist Patricia McConnell will be talking about her memoir, The Education of Will: Healing a Dog, Facing My Fears, Reclaiming My Life, at a free program at the Mercer Public Library on Tuesday, July 10th at 6:30pm. Join Patricia as she details her personal journey with Willie to turn a life of fear into one of confidence and compassion. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library and is part of the Northwoods Book Festival, a collaborative effort of six area libraries. For more information, visit www.northwoodsbookfest.org or call 715.476.2366.