Robinson Crusoe

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS ROBINSON CRUSOE BY DANIEL DEFOE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. January's classic read title is "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. If a copy of the book is needed, contact reference librarian Chris Woods to place them on hold through OCLN. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

A Child's Christmas in Wales

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES BY DYLAN THOMAS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. December's classic read title is "A Child's Christmas in Wales" by Dylan Thomas. It will be our annual holiday meeting. We ask if you want to receive a gift, you bring a gift - wrapped and spend no more than $5 on it. Also if you would please bring a few cookies to share. . . We will have a special listening of Dylan Thomas reading our December book. . .should be very nice! Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. If a copy of the book is needed, contact reference librarian Chris Woods to place them on hold through OCLN. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

Kon-Tiki

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS KON-TIKI BY THOR HEYERDAHL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. November's classic read title is "Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific by Raft" by Thor Heyerdahl. Written in 1947 by a Norwegian leader of the Kon-Tiki expedition, this true adventure tale chronicles the harrowing feat of sailing a balsa raft across the Pacific Ocean. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. If a copy of the book is needed, contact reference librarian Chris Woods to place them on hold through OCLN. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

House of Mirth

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS HOUSE OF MIRTH BY EDITH WHARTON ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. October's classic read title is "House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton. Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

Good Earth and Pearl of China

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS THE GOOD EARTH BY PEARL BUCK AND PEARL OF CHINA BY ANCHEE MIN ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. September's classic read title is "The Good Earth" by Pearl Buck. The companion read is "Pearl of China" by Anchee Min, a modern novel about author Pearl Buck's life in China. The group will not meet in August. Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

Dark Tide

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS DARK TIDE BY STEPHEN PULEO ON TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. July's featured title is "Dark Tide", by Stephen Puleo, a non-fiction book about the 1919 molasses flood in Boston's North End. Departing from the classic book format for July only, the group will not meet in August, and will resume classic book reading in September. Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

Rebecca

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS REBECCA BY DAPHNE DU MAURIER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group that seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. The next session will meet on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. May's featured classic title is "Rebecca", a gothic romance novel by Daphne duMaurier set in 1930s rural Cornwall, England. Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

The Sound and The Fury

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS THE SOUND AND THE FURY BY WILLIAM FAULKER ON TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011 FROM 4:30 - 6pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group that seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. The next session will meet on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 4:30-6:00pm in the library's Historical Room. May's featured classic title is "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner. First published in 1929, the novel is set in early 20th century Mississippi and chronicles the decline of a Southern family. Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book or click on the title link to place the book on hold yourself. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

Jane Eyre

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS JANE EYRE BY CHARLOTTE BRONTE ON TUESDAY, April 26, 2011 FROM 4:00-5:30pm

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group that seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. The next session will meet on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 from 4:00-5:30 (earlier time is April only) in the library's Historical Room. March's featured classic title is "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte. First published in 1847, this "coming of age" novel traces the personal development of a young woman from childhood to maturity through the viewpoint of the narrator. Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book or click on the title link to place the book on hold yourself. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

Moby Dick

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS Moby Dick by Herman Melville ON TUESDAY, March 22, 2011 FROM 4:30-6

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group that seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. The next session will meet on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. March's featured classic title is "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville. First published in 1851, this richly layered epic adventure novel of the high seas is recognized as one of the greatest written works of the English language. According to Nathaniel Hawthorne, to whom the book is dedicated, the writer Melville "could neither believe nor be comfortable in unbelief." Contact reference librarian Chris Woods if you need a copy of the book or click on the title link to place the book on hold yourself. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the library at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

Scarlet Letter

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne ON TUESDAY, February 15, 2011 FROM 4:30-6

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group that seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. The next session will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. February's featured classic title is "Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Click on the link to place the book on hold. Sign up in advance to reserve a seat, or just come on the day to listen. The program is free and open to the public. New members are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Chris Woods at 781-834-5535 or visit www.ventresslibrary.org

David Copperfield Movie

January Book Group Details

Thursday January 20, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00pm
David Copperfield
Dinner and a Movie!
Potluck - we need sweet and savory items
RSVP to Chris Woods

This month we are trying something a little different. The library recently acquired a license for showing movies and we thought it would be fun to mix it up a little and sometimes show a movie version of a classic book we are reading. So, this month we will be watching "David Copperfield" on Thursday,January 20, from 4-8. (It's a long movie!) What's a movie without dinner, so we are encouraging members to bring a hearty horsd'oevre that doesn't require heating up or a lot of cutlery. Examples might be bite size quiches, spinach pies, cheese/crackers, crudites, little meatballs, salad rolls, etc. We will also need somesweet items or fruit for dessert. Please RSVP if you are going and what you are bringing.