Programs:

 

Book Discussion, Run, by Ann Patchett

On June 24th, Eileen Epperson lead a spirited discussion of Ann Patchett's 2007 novel, Run.  The book is the compelling story of a white widowed former Boston mayor and his natural son, and the two African American brothers he adopted as babies.  A chance event propels the brothers' mother and sister into their lives, and brings changes to the entire family.  Book Discussion devotees are eagerly awaiting the next one. 

  

Flower Garden Design, with Jane Brook Barba 

On Wednesday, April 14, 2010, an interesting and informative program on Flower Garden Design and how to choose plants for your garden was presented by Jane Brook Barba.  Ms. Barba, a long-time garden designer and lecturer, gave a talk and slide presentation to illustrate basic garden design. Lots of hand-outs were available listing her favorite annuals and perennials and where some of the more obscure ones can be found.  More programs on gardening are planned.

 

Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe

On November 12, Sonya Green, Program Coordinator at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, and Craig Hotchkiss, Program Director at the Mark Twain House and Museum, presented a well-researched and interesting illustrated talk, ‘Stowe and Twain: Effecting Social Change.’ The presentation placed the authors in the context of 19th-century U.S. history and showed how their literary careers reflected the period. The impact of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Huckleberry Finn on U.S. race relations over the past 150 was also a focus of the talk.

 

Library Display Case – watch for our themed monthly displays

July and August's display case, 'It's for the Birds!,' features a wonderful variety of vintage bird houses in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs along with cast iron ornamental birds.  Adding to the charm of this unique collection are Victorian prints and paintings; antiquarian, illustrated books for children and adults, and hand painted antique china plates showing the beauty of diverse breeds of birds.

In September the display case will feature 'September Song,' showcasing wildlife and birds as they prepare for winter.  An array of creatures will be exhibited in antique oil paintings, china, collectibles and books.

Adult Book Displays

St. Patrick’s Day Display picture

 With the lure of stretching out on beach or lawn chair, good book in hand, August's book display offers a tempting selection of fiction titles for late-summer reading.  Favorite authors will contribute their literary talents to the theme, "Summer Reveries."

Historical fiction set in diverse locales and eras will mark the book display for September, 'Round the World Reads."  With crisper air and the arrival of fall, readers' interests will naturally turn to armchair travel and more serious explorations after summer's lighter pursuits.

 Books by these authors, as well as others, can be searched in the Library's catalog, or in the regional Bibliomation Global catalog.