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Led by Librarian Liam Hegarty, the Group will discuss John Updike's Rabbit, Run. Copies are available now on the Book Group Shelf in the Reference Room.
Worried about the future of newspapers and magazines as we know and love them--the old-fashioned ones made from trees? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 40,000 newspaper jobs were lost in 2009, nearly twice the 21,000 cut in 2008. Clearly, the economic model seems doomed in the face of so much free content available on the internet. The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library host a conversation on the subject with Larchmont's Peter Kaplan, former editor of The New York Observer and currently creative director of Condé Nast Traveler. This event will be held at Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Avenue (entrance on Willow Ave.) and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will begin at 4 pm. All are welcome.
Led by Librarian Liam Hegarty, the group will discuss Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge. Copies are available now on the Book Group Shelf in the Reference Room
The Friends of the Larchmont Library will host Lois Sherr Dubin, author of the world’s definitive guide for bead lovers, collectors, and scholars--The History of Beads, From 100,000 B.C. to the Present. Recently updated, this bible of beads includes an eight-page gatefold timeline, full-color maps, and dozens of photographs that guide readers through the remarkably rich history of the world’s first adornment and one of the earliest media communication systems. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Lois has collected and researched beads for over 50 years. Her international practice in this field has enabled her to travel widely and obtain beads from many countries. This program is bound to interest not only bead aficionados but history and art buffs as well. This event will be held at Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Avenue (entrance on Willow Ave.) and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will begin at 2:30pm.
The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library will host the launch of the fourth edition of The Westchester Review, a compilation of poetry, essays, and fiction by established and emerging writers who live or work in Westchester County. Publisher JoAnn Terdiman explains how the journal was born: "There are so many gifted writers here in the county," I said to my daughter. "Wouldn't it be something if there were a journal for the many voices of Westchester?" We looked at each other and said, "Why not?" Be sure to mark your calendars: This is one of the Friends' most popular events. This event will be held at Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Avenue (entrance on Willow Ave.) and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will begin at 3:30pm.
For information on any of these events phone the Larchmont Library at 914-834-2281. In case of inclement weather, listen to WFAS (103.9 FM) or call the library at the above number.
