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SUMMARY:How to Read a Short Story at Fairfield Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s 250th birthday\, renowned lecturer Dr. Mark Schenker will discuss four short stories of the 20th century\, all by award-winning female authors. \nMonday\, September 14\n“A Jury of Her Peers“ 1917 by Susan Glaspell \nMonday\, September 28\n“Why I Live at the P.O.” by your Eudora Welty \nTuesday\, October 13\n“A Conversation With My Father“ by Grace Paley \nMonday\, October 26\n“Everyday Use” by Alice Walker \nRegister just once for this four-part series celebrating America 250. Print copies of the short stories are available at the Library’s Information Desks (both Fairfield locations).
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/how-to-read-a-short-story-at-fairfield-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Osborne Homestead Museum on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, at 2pm for a specialized tour to learn about the importance of literacy through the life of Wesleyan scholar\, Civil War major\, industrial business leader\, and father/co-founder of Derby Neck Library\, Wilbur Fisk Osborne. \nWilbur Osborne spoke to his community through his speeches but also indirectly to the viewer through photos. This event is meant to serve as an encouragement to dedicate more time in a good book. We will be providing free books from Derby Neck Library that you may take home. All age groups are welcome. \nThe Osborne Homestead Museum\, a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division\, is open for free docent-led and self-guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off Rte. 34 in Derby\, CT. The Kellogg Environmental Center\, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division\, is open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM\, Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off Rte. 34 in Derby. For further information or directions please email DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov or phone the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203)734-2513.
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CATEGORIES:Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,September 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Liv Constantine:  "Promise Me Never"
DESCRIPTION:NYT-bestselling author Liv Constantine will discuss her new book\, Promise Me Never\, in conversation with Tessa Wright.  Promise Me Never is an unmissable thriller about a women who becomes embroiled in the mystery of her husband’s deceased first wife.  Join Fairfield Public Library for refreshments at 5:30pm followed by the author talk\, a Q&A session\, and book signing.  Books will be for sale from Barrett Bookstore. \nMs. Constantine is also a co-author of the book The Last Mrs. Parrish\, and her critically-acclaimed books have been praised by The Washington Post\, USA Today\, People magazine\, and  TV’s Good Morning America. \nFree.  Please register.
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/author-talk-with-liv-constantine-promise-me-never/
CATEGORIES:August 2026,Discussion,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Ruta Sepetys:  "A Fortune of Sand"
DESCRIPTION:Please join Fairfield Public Library as Ruta Sepetys\, in conversation with Kathleen Carter\, discusses her new book\, A Fortune of Sand.  Refreshments will be provided by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library\, and copies of the book will be available to purchase from Barrett Bookstore. \nSet against the crumbling grandeur of 1920s Detroit and inspired by actual\, long-buried historical events\, A Fortune of Sand is a haunting mosaic of glamour and grift in a city built on ambition\, as young Marjorie Lennox rejects her family’s powerful automotive dynasty to apply to an exclusive arts program.  When strange things begin happening in the program’s grand building\, Marjorie begins to question herself and the fate of other women who don’t fit neatly into a gilded frame… \nFree.  Please register.
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/author-talk-with-ruta-sepetys-a-fortune-of-sand/
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