We will discuss The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Erik Larson intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.
Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing Workshop
We will discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.
Library Closed in observance of Presidents' Day
The Five-Town Libraries (Berkley, Somerset, Swansea, Dighton and Fall River) welcome certified sommelier Gillian Katz for her popular "Wine 101" presentation.
Gillian will discuss the fundamentals of wine including an overview of the wine making process, different types of wine, and a few ideas on the perfect wine pairings for Valentine’s Day.
Prior to the class we will send out a list of wines that attendees can purchase and sip (or enjoy what you have on hand) for a perfectly wonderful wine tasting from the comfort of home.
for ages 16+ and all adults who like to read graphic novels
This month's selection is:
March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement
for ages 16+ and all adults who like to read young adult literature
This month's selection is:
Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay -- Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.
