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Wednesday July 17, 2013
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7:00 PM
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Evening Book Discussion
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Mistress of the Art of Death
by Ariana Franklin
In medieval Cambridge, four children have been murdered. The Catholic townsfolk blame their Jewish neighbors, so to save them from the rioting mob, the Cambridge Jews are placed under the protection of the king. Henry II is no friend of the Jews - or anyone, really - but he believes in law and order, and he desperately needs the taxes he receives from Jewish merchants. Hoping scientific investigation will help catch the true killer, Henry calls on his cousin, the King of Sicily - whose subjects include the best medical experts in Europe - and asks for his finest "master of the art of death," the earliest form of medical examiner. The Italian doctor chosen for the task is a young prodigy from the University of Salerno, an expert in the science of anatomy and the art of detection. But her name is Adelia; the king has been sent a "mistress of the art of death."
This monthly book discussion is hosted by Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
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Location: Brooks Room
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Friday August 2, 2013
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3:00 PM
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4:30 PM
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Genealogy - The Basics of Family Research
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Dave Robison presents a four-week series showing you how to begin your research into family history and genealogy.
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Location: Brooks Room
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Tuesday August 6, 2013
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12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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Booked for Lunch Discussion Group
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Contact: Karen Demers 596-6141 karendemers@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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The monthly book discussion group for adults facilitated by Karen Demers. New members always welcome. This month's selection is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot.
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Location: Brooks Room
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Wednesday August 7, 2013
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7:00 PM
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Life Underground
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Join us for a presentation by Kevin Kopchynski as we explore Life Underground!
At first, the idea of life underground may seem impossible. It is dark, damp and surrounded by dirt. Yet, many creatures call the underground their home for all or part of their lives. We see and admire trees, but we see only part of them. Underground their roots interact in fascinating ways. In caves many creatures live their lives without seeing the light of day. Some bacteria live inside of rocks, and over 400 lakes are underground in Antarctica. We will explore these many facets of the underground biosphere.
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Location: Brooks Room
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Friday August 9, 2013
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3:00 PM
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4:30 PM
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Genealogy - The Basics of Family Research
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Dave Robison presents a four-week series showing you how to begin your research into family history and genealogy.
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Location: Brooks Room
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Saturday August 10, 2013
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2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Adult Services Librarian Mary Bell will show you how to use the library's edition of Ancestry.com to search for records of your family history. Census records, military records, and more are available through this database that you can use any time you come into the library.
After a brief overview and demonstration in the Brooks Room, we will have time for hands-on exploration on library computers. A basic "starter kit" with a lineage chart and suggestions will be provided to all participants.
Sign ups are limited by the number of library computers. Participants can feel free to bring their own laptop if desired (NOTE: iPad app seems to work with individual Ancestry account ONLY).
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Location: Brooks Room
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There are 20 spaces available.
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Friday August 16, 2013
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3:00 PM
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4:30 PM
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Genealogy - The Basics of Family Research
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Dave Robison presents a four-week series showing you how to begin your research into family history and genealogy.
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Location: Brooks Room
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Wednesday August 21, 2013
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7:00 PM
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Evening Book Discussion
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Crossing to Safety
by Wallace Stegner
Two young couples, Sid and Charity and Larry and Sally, from different backgrounds--East and West, rich and poor--befriend each other in 1937 Madison, Wisconsin, in an evocative and insightful portrait of family and friendship.
This monthly book discussion is hosted by Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
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Location: Brooks Room
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Friday August 23, 2013
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3:00 PM
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4:30 PM
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Genealogy - The Basics of Family Research
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Dave Robison presents a four-week series showing you how to begin your research into family history and genealogy.
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Location: Brooks Room
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Tuesday September 3, 2013
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12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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Booked for Lunch Discussion Group
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Contact: Karen Demers 596-6141 karendemers@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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The monthly book discussion group for adults facilitated by Karen Demers. New members always welcome. This month's selection is "The Wapshot Chronicle," by John Cheever.
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Location: Brooks Room
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Saturday September 14, 2013
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10:15 AM
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Muslim Journeys Book Discussion
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
The great-granddaughter of Iran's last emperor and the daughter of ardent Marxists describes growing up in Tehran in a country plagued by political upheaval and vast contradictions between public and private life.
This is part of a series of book discussions highlighting the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA).
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Location: Brooks Room
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Wednesday September 18, 2013
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Evening Book Discussion
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Contact: Mary Bell 413-596-6141 mbell@wilbrahamlibrary.org
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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
by Junot Diaz
Living with an Old World mother and rebellious sister, an urban New Jersey misfit dreams of becoming the next J.R.R. Tolkien and believes that a longstanding family curse is thwarting his efforts to find love and happiness.
This monthly book discussion is hosted by Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
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