History Comes Alive! Book Club

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Age Group:

18+ years, 60+ years
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on March 6, 2026 @ 7:00am.

Program Description

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Join us on April 6, 2026 for discussion of  "By Any Other Name: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult.

Melina Green, a budding playwright, is inspired by a clipping she receives in the mail from her father stating that Emilia Bassano, the first published female poet in England (1611) was her ancestor. The story alternates between Melina and Emilia. Picoult's novel is rooted in her historical research and that of museum archivists.

We will have a guest in historical garb and learn about how to use family history in your writing.

Book club books in regular print and large print are available for check-out at the Central Library. Call 757-385-0150 if you would like to pick up your copy at another location.  Adults. Registration required.