Books and Beats is a local author event taking place in the Friends Room at the Flint Public Library on April 22nd from 11:30-1pm.  It will feature Flint-native author, musician and educator Zachary Himelhoch and his two books Priscilla Plays Percussion and The Night the Music Room Came Alive.  The event will feature story times and interactive drumming activities.  There will also be opportunities to purchase books and participants will receive free take home worksheets with games and coloring pages.