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PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Nov . 10 : Anxious People by Fredrik Backman An instant # 1 New York Times bestseller , the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “ quirky , big-hearted novel …. Wry , wise and often laugh-outloud funny , it ’ s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure ” ( People ).
AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS Third Wednesday of the Month , 1 to 2:30 p . m . Reading Room , 2nd floor This book club will meet in person and have a Zoom option if members wish to participate from home . Registration is required to attend in person and to receive the Zoom Link . Please call Sydney Krawiec at 724.941.9430 Ext . 3260 for more information . Oct . 20 : Beautiful Jim Key : The Lost History of the World ’ s Smartest Horse by Mim Eichler Rivas Beautiful Jim Key — the one-time ugly duckling of a scrub colt who became one of the most beloved heroes of the turn of the century — was adored not for his beauty and speed but rather for his remarkable abilities to read , write , spell , do mathematics , even debate politics . An incredible true saga of a truly exceptional animal — and the no less extraordinary man who led him to greatness . Nov . 17 : Cannery Row by John Steinbeck Published in 1945 , Cannery Row focuses on the acceptance of life as it is : both the exuberance of community and the loneliness of the individual . Drawing on his memories of the actual inhabitants of Monterey , California , including longtime friend Ed Ricketts , Steinbeck interweaves the stories of Doc , Dora , Mack and his boys , Lee Chong , and the other characters in this world where only the fittest survive , to create a novel that is at once one of his most humorous and poignant works .
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS Last Tuesday of the Month , 1:30 to 3:30 p . m . Reading Room , 2nd floor This book club will meet in person and have a Zoom option if members wish to participate from home . Registration is required to attend in person and to receive the Zoom Link . Please call Sydney Krawiec at 724.941.9430 Ext . 3260 for more information . Oct . 26 : The Guest List by Lucy Foley A wedding celebration turns dark and deadly in this deliciously wicked and atmospheric thriller reminiscent of Agatha Christie from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hunting Party . Nov . 30 : The Searcher by Tanya French
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COLORING & CLASSICS CLUB Every Wednesday , 9:15 to 10:30 a . m . Reading Room , 2nd floor Take a break and spend some time coloring and listening to classics while sharing casual conversations .
EVENING CROCHET CLUB
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Second Thursday of the Month , 6 to 7 p . m . Reading Room , 2nd floor Bring your own projects or learn how to make new stitches . All levels of crocheters are welcome .
“ ROOTS ” GENEALOGY CLUB Second Tuesday of the Month , 1 to 3 p . m . Club Leader : Cathy Pigford Reading Room , 2nd floor Share resources , information , and methods for exploring your family ’ s history . All are welcome .
STAMP CLUB Third Tuesday of the Month , 6:30 to 8 p . m . Club Leader : Richard Landa Conference Room , 2nd floor New members are always welcome to come share stamps and peruse the collections of other philatelists at our monthly meetings .
LENSSHOOTERS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Second Wednesday of the Month , 7:15 to 8:45 p . m . Club Leader : Jim McNutt Multi-purpose Room , 1st floor All levels of experience are welcome to this monthly photography club . Share your photos with friends and learn from different techniques from various speakers .
WORLD WAR II DISCUSSION CLUB Last Wednesday of the Month , 11:30 a . m . to 1 p . m . Club Leader : Michael Phillips Reading Room , 2nd floor A monthly discussion series featuring topics about World War II : new members are always welcome !