Seattle-based wildlife photographer Art Wolfe has gone to the dogs, photographically speaking. The acclaimed shooter will present his latest book, “Dogs Make Us Human: A Global Family Album” (co-authored with writer Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson) Nov. 4 at the main Tacoma Public Library.

The 100 photo book explores the unique relationship that people have with canines. Wolfe will speak about his book in a free book talk, slide presentation and signing at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the downtown library (1102 Tacoma Avenue South). Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

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He won’t be there in the flesh but Kenneth C. Davis, the New York Times bestselling author of “Don’t Know Much About History,” will use Skype to attend a book talk Saturday at the Wheelock Library. He’ll be discussing the civil war, Abraham Lincoln and other related historical topics with patrons.

From the press release:

“Don’t Know Much About History” spent 35 consecutive weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and gave rise to the “Don’t Know Much About” series, which has a combined in-print total of some 4.7-million copies. In June, “Don’t Know Much About History: Anniversary Edition”

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The Puyallup Public Library explores Russian folk culture on July 29. Traditional folktale stories will be taught, Russian language will be taught and craft making . Then create a surprise craft. The free event begins at 3 p.m. and all ages welcome. No registration required.

This event is part of the 2011 Summer Reading program at the Puyallup Public Library which encourages children up to 12 years old to explore “One World, Many Stories” at the Library.

The library is at 324 S. Meridian, in downtown Puyallup.