THURS, MARCH 29 AT 7 PM

 

How two New Hampshire women in the second half of their lives start out walking the sidewalks of their hometown and end up climbing 190 mountains through all four seasons. Along the way they learn that it's not about the hike, it's about discovering who they are. It's about the beauty of nature, taking risks, finding childlike joy, connecting with others, pushing past comfort zones and accomplishing something never thought possible. Through friendship and a journey that stretches 1,250 miles over five years, they learn that they can overcome anything one step at a time.   A free multi-media presentation to inspire anyone of any age.  Everyone warmly welcome.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  Visit: its-not-about-the-hike.com

For Monday holidays, the group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month.  Read the selected book and attend the discussion.  Add your own thoughts or sit and listen.  Attend as many sessions as you like.  The selected titles are available to borrow at no charge with a valid library card from the Minuteman network.  Next month's title is always available at each discussion.  Everyone is welcome and new members are always warmly welcomed.  Bring a friend. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library.   Discussion leaders are Laura Kurzontkowki and Leslie McDonnell.  Discussions last 1- 1 1/2 hours. 

 

Monday, Feb 6: Widow's War by Sally Dunning (part of One Book, One Holliston)  Description

Monday, Mar 5: West With the Night by Beryl Markham  Description

Monday, Apr 2: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese Description

Monday, May 7:  Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Sin   Description

Monday, June 4: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain  Description

 

One Book, One Holliston is a community reading program designed to get the whole town reading the same book at the same time.  It is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and includes programs related to the book and its themes in February.  Click here to find out more about the books and Sally Gunning. 

 

BOOK DISCUSSION of Widow's War with the Morning Book Club: Mon, Feb 6 at 11 am: Discuss Widow's War.  You do not have to be regular member of this group to attend.  Bring your ideas or simply sit and listen.  Coffee included.

 

A "VISIT" FROM SALLY GUNNING:  Tues, Feb 7 at 7 pm:
Sally will be our special guest via Skype from the Cape.  Refreshments. 

 

BOOK DISCUSSION: Thurs, Feb 23 at 7 pm:  Discuss Bound and the Rebellion of Jane Clark.  You do not need to have read both to attend this discussion.

 

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson is the story of 13-year-old  Isabel who attempts to throw off physical and spiritual chains when she becomes the property of cruel masters and ends up spying for the patriots as the revolution begins.

BOOK DISCUSSION, CRAFT AND SNACK FOR TEENS: Wed, Feb 29 at 3:30 pm

 

Sleds on Boston Common by Louise Borden for grades 1 & 2: A young boy finds a way to sled his favorite hill when British soldiers block his way in 1774.
BOOK DISCUSSION: Tues, Feb 14 at 4 pm

 

Timespies: The Secret in the Tower by Candace Ransom for grades 2 & 3: Alex, Mattie and Sophie discover an antique spyglass that has the power to send them back to the American Revolution.  BOOK DISCUSSION: Tues, Feb 7 at 4 pm

 

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes and Lynd Ward for grades 4 & 5 is the classic story of a young silversmith who finds himself involved in the revolution after an accident changes his future.  BOOK DISCUSSION: Tues, Feb 28 at 4 pm

 

HANDS ON HISTORY for school-aged children on Sat, Feb 4 at 1:30 pm:
Glimpse the world of 1776 America up close and personal.  Dress up as a patriot, hold everyday objects and weaponry and see what life was like during the Revolution. 

 

DROP IN COLONIAL CRAFT for all ages on Tues, Feb 21 from 11-4 pm:  Stop in anytime and make something "revolutionary." 

 

 

HOW THE CLUB WORKS

Attend as many meetings as you like. Read the selected book and attend the discussion led by Mary Miley. Bring your ideas, questions and comments or simply listen. Multiple copies of the books are available for borrowing from the library about a month in advance or can be purchased on your own.  NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WARMLY WELCOME.

THE PLACE & TIME

Discussions take place in the Gilman Room on the lower level of the library at 752 Washington Street, Holliston one evening per month, 6:30-8 PM.

Thurs, Feb 16: Grant's Final Victory by Charles Bracelen Flood

 

Tues, Mar 13: Bible and Sword: England and Palestine from Bronze Age to Balfour by Barbara Tuchman

 

Thurs, Apr 19: Bismarck by Jonathan Steinberg

 

Tues, May 15: Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough

 

Tues, June 12: John Paul Jones by Evan Thomas

 

Tues, July 17: Choose your own book and review it for the group

 

Thurs, Aug 16: 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created by Charles C. Mann

 

Tues, Sept 18: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard

 

Thurs, Oct 18: Midnight Rising: the John Brown Raid by Tony Horwitz

 

Tues, Nov 13: December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World by Craig Shirley

 

Thurs, Dec 13: Choose your own book and review it for the group