In 2020, resolve to step out of your familiar reading routine and travel to parts unknown through literature.  We begin 2020 with one of the world’s newest and oldest languages – Modern Hebrew. Our second book is Dearest Anne by Judith Katzir, with  Dalya Bilu (Translator).  The discussion will be lead by Lani Ravin on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30pm. 

About the Book:

In 2020, resolve to step out of your familiar reading routine and travel to parts unknown through literature.  We begin 2020 with one of the world’s newest and oldest languages – Modern Hebrew.   Our first book is And the Rat Laughed by Nava Semel with discussion lead by Lani Ravin on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30pm.  This five-part short novel by Israeli novelist Nava Semel explores the complexity of memory, storytelling and the life of a story beyond its original telling.

About the Book:

Join other readers at this hybrid discussion - both in-person and on Zoom of Jacqueline Woodson's Red at the Bone

Contact: Barbara Shatara at bshatara@burlingtonvt.gov to register and to obtain Zoom info.

About This Month's Book, Jacqueline Woodson's Red at the Bone:

Curious and crafty kids learn and explore the fun and intrigue of science and technology, building potato circuits that generate light, wishing wands, and waterless snow globes. Get that last bit of fun education in for the 2019 calendar year! Kids and families will also be guided through the creation of self-designed LED lanterns they can use to celebrate at the Highlight Community Parade, happening on Church Street at 5:30 pm.

Part of Highlight. 

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NaNoWriMo writers gather together to get some writing done. Coffee, Tea and light snacks. Aurora Hurd, organizer.

Check out this monthly book discussion group each second Wednesday at 6:30pm.  Free copies of the book are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk.  In September, we will discuss Dora Bruder by Patrick Modiano.

Book Synopsis:

2014 Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature