10 am – 11 am in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us as we discuss Things Fall Apart, Achebe’s novel about life before and after colonialism came to Nigeria. Okonkwo rules his family with a heavy hand, but he is ruled by fear. Can they rise above these challenges to find redemption as their culture changes? You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration begins February 1.

1 pm - 2 pm via Zoom
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. Join us this month for Michelle Obama's Becoming, a deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same. Ages 18 and older, please. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins February 1.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Virtual or Children's Library/Lawn
We will discuss an American Girl book selection, share activities with participants and their dolls and choose the next American Girl book to read. Recommended ages 8 – 12. Registration required.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Virtual or Children's Library/Lawn
We will discuss an American Girl book selection, share activities with participants and their dolls and choose the next American Girl book to read. Recommended ages 8 – 12. Registration required.
 

10 am – 11 am Hybrid, In Person AND Zoom
Join us as we discuss this month’s Curl Up with the Classics choice: American short stories by various authors. These include:
"An Angel in Disguise" by T. S. Arthur
"The Cactus" by O. Henry
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
"The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton
"On the Gull's Road" by Willa Cather
"Regret" by Kate Chopin
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
Stories can be read here for free
You must have read or listened to the stories to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration begins February 1.

10 am – 11 am in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us as we discuss this month’s Curl Up with the Classics choice The House of Mirth, a novel about young socialite who seeks opportunities for wealth and status in early 1900s New York City. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration is open.

9 am – 10 am via Zoom
Join us for a special Saturday discussion on Zoom about the book People We Meet on Vacation, a novel about two friends who haven’t spoken in years. Can their relationship be reconciled during one week of vacation? You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration begins February 1.

Monday, May 23 - 7:00 pm via Community Room or Zoom
Join us, and the author herself, for this month's discussion of The Bright Unknown, a novel about friends Brighton and Angel who escape their rural Pennsylvania asylum home in the 1940s. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration is required.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Community Room or Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion of The Songs of Trees, this year’s Longwood Gardens Community Read choice. Author David George Haskell's book details how “trees are nature’s great connectors that help us gain insight into ourselves and our place in the world.” You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration begins February 1.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Each month we will read about an American Girl character, then meet to discuss each girl. During our meetings we will get to know each other and our favorite American Girls. Bring your American Girl or friend (Our Generation, etc.) doll with you to participate in activities. Recommended Ages, 8 - 12. Registration required.