Author Talk: So Help Me God
Step into the compelling narrative of local author and Marine veteran Gary Gilliam as he presents his memoir, “So Help Me God,” chronicling his experiences in the Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969. Following his presentation, engage directly with Gary during a Q&A session, delving deeper into the motivations behind his writing and the profound impact of his military service. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with a local hero and immerse yourself in the pages of “So Help Me God,” for an evening of reflection, camaraderie, and the enduring spirit of the Marine Corps.…
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Adult Book Club: Razorblade Tears
First half of book club will be dedicated to talk about our thoughts of the Author Talk. The second half of book club will be getting into our groups and discussing the books we have read.
Centers around a seemingly random act of violence that sets off an inescapable chain reaction for two fathers. When their sons are murdered in a drive-by shooting, Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee team up to avenge their untimely death.
Trigger Warnings: Violence, Homophobia, Gun Violence, Transphobia, Racism.
Focused on main character Titus Crown’s efforts to investigate several recent killings in his hometown. To solve the crime, Crown must contend with the town’s racist history, a far-right group, and a long-undiscovered serial killer.
Trigger Warnings: Racism, Murder, Violence, Death of Parent, Pedophilia, Mass/School Shootings.
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Books & Brews
Books & Brews is a BYOB (bring your own book) Book Club. Each month, our facilitator will choose a reading theme for the group and the following month readers will have a chance to share new or old favorites in a round-robin style discussion. Read solo or pair up, this book club is great for both casual and avid readers alike!
In February we will discuss biographies and memoirs. Reader’s choice.…
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Adult Book Club: Tender is the Night
Join the discussion at Adult Book Club every second Monday of the month. Celebrating 25 years, you won’t want to miss out on great discussions, voting, and good company!
Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tender Is the Night, semiautobiographical novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1934. It is the story of a psychiatrist who marries one of his patients; as she slowly recovers, she exhausts his vitality until he is, in Fitzgerald’s words, un homme épuisé (“a used-up man”).
Trigger Warning: Mental Illness, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Racial Slurs, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Gun Violence, Murder, Homophobia
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Author Visit: Troy Cummings, Children’s Author & Illustrator
Local author and illustrator, Troy Cummings will be visiting the library to talk about his most recent book Otto the Ornament, a delightful picture book about a snazzy Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree on which he can shine the brightest. Kids can also make a simple ornament to take home. This program is free and open to everyone.
Eli’s Books will be at the event selling copies of Otto the Ornament to be signed.…
