The Henrico County Public Library, in partnership with Henrico County Public Schools, the Friends of Henrico County Public Library, the Henrico Education Foundation, and a new business partner, Richmond International Raceway, will host Garth Stein, author of the New York Times bestseller The Art of Racing in the Rain, on Thursday, April 5 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Allen High School, 10700 Staples Mill Rd. Books will be available for sale and the author will autograph books following the program.

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a story of love, family, loyalty and hope told against the backdrop of car racing and is narrated by an extraordinary dog named Enzo.

This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Doors will open at 6:15 pm.

Dennis Bickmeier, president of Richmond International Raceway, will also host a special luncheon with the author at the Torque Club, 600 E. Laburnum Ave., from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available through PayPal at http://www.henricolibrary.org/ahr/lunch All .who attend will be eligible to win a free pace car ride around the track.

Henrico County Public Libraries are collecting cat and dog food at all locations throughout the month of March. Donations will be shared with the Richmond SPCA, Richmond Animal League, Henrico Humane Society, and the Henrico Animal Shelter. For more information, go to http://www.henricolibrary.org/ahr