Events

EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

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Mystery Book Club meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the East Parlor.

Wednesday Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the West Parlor.

Book Discussions

Wednesday May 19 Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson

Starred Review. Some failures lead to phenomenal successes, and this American nurse's unsuccessful attempt to climb K2, the world's second tallest mountain, is one of them.

Thursday May 27 Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann

In this refreshingly original detective story from debut German author Swann, a flock of sheep investigates the murder of their beloved shepherd, George Glenn. Leading the effort is Miss Maple, considered the cleverest sheep in the Irish seaside village of Glennkill. (Publishers Weekly)

Wednesday June 16 When Everything Changed by Gail Collins

You've come a long way, baby: that's Collins's conclusion about American women, who once lacked the right to publicly wear pants and now take their place on the presidential campaign trail and the battlefield.

Thursday June 24 Hide by Lisa Gardner

Gardner fans look out: this one will take your breath away. Near the grounds of an abandoned mental hospital, a buried chamber is discovered. Inside are six bodies, one of which may be that of a girl who has been missing for two decades. (Booklist)

Thursday July 22 Firewall by Henning Mankell MOVIE NIGHT

When two dead bodies show up in the Swedish town of Ystad, the aging and disheartened police detective Kurt Wallander begins to investigate the murders as the press attacks his reputation. (Publishers Weekly)

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Thursday, July 29, 2010