Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Ethan Frome

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS ETHAN FROME BY EDITH WHARTON ON TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 FROM 4:30-6

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. March's classic read title is "Ethan Frome" 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

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Zen and the Art of Motocycle Maintenance

VENTRESS LIBRARY CLASSIC BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE BY ROBERT PIRSIG ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012 FROM 4:30-6

The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield hosts an ongoing book discussion group. The next session will meet on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 4:30-6:00 in the library's Historical Room. February's classic read title is "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." Published in 1974, Robert Pirsig's autobiographical adventure story traces a journey west with his son and explores themes of education, philosophy and psychology. 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

Friday, December 16, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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

Saturday, October 22, 2011

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

Saturday, September 17, 2011

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

Thursday, July 21, 2011

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