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Book Discussions & Literary Events
The Library offers a variety of book discussion groups for adult readers, as well as poetry readings and other literary events. New participants are always welcome, so please consider joining us!
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Scholar’s Pick
Scholar-led by Dr. Jessica Gerson
Scholar’s Picks meets from September-November, March-June on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Registration is suggested but not required; register here or call 563-3618. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion.
March 21 – Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy
April 18 - The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar
May 16 - The Submission by Amy Waldman
June 20 - State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
The Underground Page
Designed for 20/30 somethings, The Underground Page meets on the LAST Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the WhereHouse, 119 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY. Led by Library Assistant, Sarah Hurd, this new book group will read and discuss books that address all things “seedy”, “unsavory” and “edgy”..
Registration is suggested but not required; register here or call 563-3618. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion.
March 26 - Watchman by Alan Moore
April 23 - World War Z by Max Brooks
Newburgh Great Books
The Newburgh Great Books discussion group focuses on carefully selected readings and questions from anthologies published by the Great Books Foundation and follows the Shared Inquiry Method promoted by the Foundation.
This is an ongoing program and new participants are always welcome. Newburgh Great Books generally meets the 4th Wednesday night of every month at 7 p.m. and the 4th Friday at 11:30 a.m.
To find out more about the selected book, the Shared Inquiry Method of discussion or to register, please call 563-3613.
Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule
Daytime: Fridays: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
January 27, February 24, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22
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Evening: Wednesdays: 7 – 8:30 p.m.
January 25, February 22, March 21, April 25, May 23, June 27
LITERARY EVENTS
The Library offers a variety of literary events during the year, such as poetry readings, author readings and receptions, and community reads.
Book Talk Cafe
Saturday, February 25
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for a casual and fun afternoon of book talks and delectable desserts. Librarians will highlight a few favorite books and offer suggestions on what to read next. Come prepared to share your ideas on your top book picks too! Registration suggested, or call 563-3613
Snow date: Sat., March 10, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Newburgh Free Library.
Meet the Author Reception
Sunday, March 25
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Area novelists, poets, historians, illustrators and publishers will gather for this reception in the Library’s upstairs auditorium. Special guest speakers will discuss their books. Books for sale and for signing will be included. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.