Patti Smith’s Book Beats a 2023 Calendar Any Day of the Week
In her collection of photographs, the author and performer proves that pictures can be a window to the soul — and the era we’re living in.
‘The Writing Is as Good as the Food’: Prue Leith’s Favorite Cookbooks
The judge on “The Great British Baking Show,” whose new book is “Bliss on Toast,” recommends “The Joy of Cooking” along with M.F.K. Fisher and Elizabeth David: “Both the latter are a real pleasure to read.”
‘The Writing Is as Good as the Food’: Prue Leith’s Favorite Cookbooks
The judge on “The Great British Baking Show,” whose new book is “Bliss on Toast,” recommends “The Joy of Cooking” along with M.F.K. Fisher and Elizabeth David: “Both the latter are a real pleasure to read.”
A Punk Rocker Searches for His Bass and the Friend Who Stole It
Sam Lipsyte’s new novel, “No One Left to Come Looking for You,” centers on the 1990s music scene in downtown New York.
A Punk Rocker Searches for His Bass and the Friend Who Stole It
Sam Lipsyte’s new novel, “No One Left to Come Looking for You,” centers on the 1990s music scene in downtown New York.
Poem: (Intuitions. She)
Coral Bracho depicts the terror of Alzheimers — losing yourself within a formerly capable and operating mind and body.
Maureen Corrigan's favorite books of the year: 10 disparate reads for a hectic 2022
Some years, this annual book list falls into a pattern: like stand-out memoirs or dystopian fiction. But 2022 could not be contained, and these titles sprawl all over the place in subject and form.
(Image credit: NPR)
Bending Gender’s Rules, in Life and in German Grammar
The victory of Kim de l’Horizon, a nonbinary writer, in a top literary prize stirred a debate about how the German language can accommodate people who don’t identify as male or female.
John le Carré’s Letters Show the Author at His Witty, Erudite and Pugilistic Best
“A Private Life,” a collection of correspondence spanning much of his life, offers a fresh look at his brilliance — and his contradictions
Book Review: ‘Fit Nation,’ by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
In “Fit Nation,” Natalia Mehlman Petrzela charts the evolution of our national attitudes toward fitness.
Book Review: ‘Fit Nation,’ by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
In “Fit Nation,” Natalia Mehlman Petrzela charts the evolution of our national attitudes toward fitness.
Playdate at the Library
Open to ages 6-36 months. Registration required. Enjoy stories, rhymes & songs designed to develop early literacy skills with your little one.We ask that guardians remain present.
Wednesday Night Book Chat
Open to adults. Registration required. Join fellow book lovers for lively and engaging discussions. Great books and great company! Please call ahead for titles. Masks are optional. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers: December 4, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 11/29/2022 9:00:00 PM
Delivered: 11/29/2022 9:00:00 PM
New York Times Fiction Bestsellers: December 4, 2022
An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
Delivered: 11/29/2022 8:00:00 PM
Delivered: 11/29/2022 8:00:00 PM
Cyber Tuesday
Open to adults. Registration required. Learn in-depth how to use a computer. Each session will focus on a different computer class. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations
Start Learning Spanish
Open to adults and interested teens. Registration required. Learn conversational Spanish and practice speaking with others. Face masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellations.
Toddler Storytime
Open to ages 1.5 to 5. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce new vocabulary & reinforce learning. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games and movement while building language and literacy skills. All programs subject to change or cancellation.
Family Movie Night
For ages 4 and older. Registration required. Join us for movies on the big screen. Refreshments will be provided. October 25th-Playing Hotel Transylvania: Transformania! (Rated PG)November 29th-Playing Minions: The Rise of Gru (Rated PG)December 20th-Playing DC League of Super Pets (Rated PG)Masks are optional, but social distancing is still in effect. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Galloway Writing Group
Open to adults. Registration required.
The Galloway Writing Group, led by Scott Gray, is a place where anyone with an interest in writing (fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, etc) can meet with other members of the community and discuss the craft, find encouragement, and develop habits to help improve. All programs subject to change or cancellation
Scott Gray is a participant in the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).
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