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Lunch With Books: Tim Luke (Wheeling Artisan Center)

September 09, 2014
12:00pm - 12:00pm

Lunch With Books: Tim Luke (Wheeling Artisan Center)

Auctioneer and appraiser extraordinaire Tim Luke returns courtey the Museums of Oglebay Institute.

NOTE: DUE TO THE PARKING LOT ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES, THIS PROGRAM WILL BE OFFERED AT THE WHEELING ARTISAN CENTER AT 14TH AND MAIN STREETS. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

In partnership with the Museums of Oglebay Institute, author and antiques expert Tim Luke will present a three-part program entitled, "A Look Into the World of Auctions and Appraisals," which will include, "Hot Collectibles," "How to Shop Auctions, Flea Markets and Estate Sales," and "Creating Future Collectibles."

Tim Luke has an extensive background in the antique and collectibles field. He is a featured appraiser on HGTV’s show “Cash in the Attic” and has participated as an appraiser on public television’s “Antique’s Roadshow.” He has worked at Christie’s auction house in New York City and is the author of two books on the history and background of collecting. He is president and co-owner of his own auction appraisal business, TreasureQuest Appraisal Group, Inc. Mr. Luke has appeared as an expert appraiser on the Today Show, The View, Oprah, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, CNN, and Lifetime Television.

"Lunch With Books” is the library’s flagship Tim Luke has an extensive background in the antique and collectibles field. He is a featured appraiser on HGTV’s show “Cash in the Attic” and has participated as an appraiser on public television’s “Antique’s Roadshow.” He has worked at Christie’s auction house in New York City and is the author of two books on the history and background of collecting. He is president and co-owner of his own auction appraisal business, TreasureQuest Appraisal Group, Inc. Mr. Luke has appeared as an expert appraiser on the Today Show, The View, Oprah, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, CNN, and Lifetime Television. program for adult patrons. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy presentations by authors, poets, historians, musicians and a variety of other people. Complimentary beverages are provided. These free programs usually start at noon on Tuesdays in the auditorium on the lower level of the library.

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Feedback from our guests:

“Lunch With Books is an outstanding program — one of the best in the country.” -NPR Journalist Matthew Algeo, The President is a Sick Man

“With a new book in hand, I’ve visited a lot of libraries lately, and I think the Ohio County Public Library is my all-time favorite.” -Jaimy Gordon, Lord of Misrule (National Book Award winner)

“We set a personal attendance record and personal best for the number of books sold!” -Peter Zeranski, Polish Classic Recipes

“I am completely smitten with the Lunch with Books patrons...It’s not always easy to read one’s fiction in public, but this library family provided a sea of welcoming faces filled with warmth, attentiveness, and good will. Their generous laughter and emotional investment helped me to bring my prose fully to life.” -Marie Manilla, Still Life with Plums and Shrapnel

“If I want the best and most attentive and responsive audience I know I will have it at Lunch With Books.” -Jim O'Brien, The Chief and Steeler Stuff 

“This is the best series of its kind that I've seen in all my travels in OH-WV-PA.” -Jim Joyce, The Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom, & Wanderings 

“Lunch With Books is the best adult library program that I have seen in the state.” -Bob Barnett, Growing Up in the Last Small Town


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