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