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MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUTHOR VISITS
AN EVENING WITH SUSAN
MEISSNER
7 p.m., Monday, May 11
Susan Meissner is a USA
Today bestselling author of
historical fiction, with more
than half a million books in
print in 15 languages. Her
novels include As Bright as
Heaven, Secrets of Charmed
Life, and A Fall of Marigolds,
named to Booklist’s Top Ten
Women’s Fiction titles for
2014. She will discuss her
new novel, The Last Year
of the War, an impeccably
researched and highly relevant historical novel about the forced
internment and repatriation of thousands of German immigrants
and their American-born children during WWII.
AN AFTERNOON WITH
MARY ALICE MONROE
2 p.m., Sunday, May 31
The New York Times
bestselling author of The
Summer Guests returns at
long last to her beloved
Beach House series in On
Ocean Boulevard (on sale
May 19), a breathtaking
novel about one family’s
summer of forging new
beginnings against the
enduring beauty and
resilience of the natural
world. Copies of On
Ocean Boulevard will be available to purchase at the event from
Riverstone Books.
immerse yourself in experience of embroidery, the rich history of
Winchester Cathedral and the solidarity of women during a time
of political and social change. Learn the stitches Violet learns as
she becomes an accomplished Winchester Cathedral Broderer
and finds healing and solace through working with her hands and
bonding with other women. Alexandra Fagelson will teach the
stitches described in the book. Copies of the book will be available
at the circulation desk in April.
GARDEN PARTY TEA
1 p.m., Saturday, May 9
Enjoy a selection of sweet and savory treats and a variety of teas
in the English High Tea style. Phipps Master Gardener Andrea
Jackson will present a program on tea gardening. Fancy hats are
strongly encouraged! $10 per person in advance.
MONDAY MAKER LAB
10 a.m., Mondays, May 11, June 8, July 13
Artist Judé Ernest will be at the library monthly for a creative and
social art experience for those wishing to explore, experiment,
create or collaborate. Drop in to work on your own projects or try
out new techniques or technologies. Materials and tools will be on
hand for work on self-directed projects. Adults only.
THE NEW GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE COMPANION
1 p.m., Saturday, May 2
Bill Metzger, author of the new book The New Great Allegheny
Passage Companion, will discuss the book and tell stories about
the trail with a slide show... think of it as “True Tales of the Trail”!
His book will be available for purchase at the event. More
information is at greatalleghenypassagecompanion.com/.
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A SINGLE THREAD – EMBROIDERY AND BOOK DISCUSSION
7 p.m., Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21
In Tracy Chevalier’s historical novel A Single Thread, the heroine
attempts to rebuild her life after the Great War leaves her a
“surplus” woman with few options other than a spinster life with
her aging, uncaring mother. After moving to Winchester for
employment, serendipity leads her to find hope and purpose by
joining a community of women who serve through their talent
with needle and thread. In this unique three-part discussion,
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ACRYLIC PAINTING
10 a.m., Mondays, May 18, June 1
Learn about the materials and tools necessary to begin acrylic
painting in this two-part workshop. Explore color mixing, painting
mediums, building surface and capturing light with acrylic paint.
This class is appropriate for beginners or for those with some
experience who would like a space and community to create with.
Registration is required. Instructor is Jena Schieb.