Meet Kimberly J. Ward author of Crew of Three: How Bold Dreams and Detailed Plans Launched Our Family’s Sailing Adventures, Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm. Kimberly is a traveler and a gardener, not a sailor. She never dreamed she would live on a boat for two years sailing from New England to Grenada and back. Crew of Three is her first book. She lives on the coast of Massachusetts with her husband and her crazy coonhound. When not working on their oyster farm or gardening, she enjoys hiking, cycling, kayaking and of course, traveling.”
Celebrate Banned Book Week, September 22 to September 28. Check out displays and activities that celebrate the freedom to read. Learn more about which books are censored and why and learn about the impact of censorship on libraries across the country.
Join us on Wednesday, September 25 Early Dismissal Day for a special Lego Day in the children’s room of the Elizabeth Taber Library. Take on our building challenge or build from your own imagination. Kids ages 5-9 and their families are invited to drop by anytime between 1 and 4 pm.
Join us at the library for Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger, Friday October, 11 at 6:30. For over 20 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters and legends all over the world and in your backyard. His talk presents highlights from his own adventures, a look at the investigation process and compelling audio and visual paranormal evidence. Not just focused on ghost stories, Belanger’s presentation will delve into the reasons behind the legends.
Support the library by enjoying a delicious dinner and lively book discussion at a Marion neighbor’s home at Tables of Content, a fundraising event for the Elizabeth Taber Library – Sunday October 20 & Friday October 25. Go to the library’s website to register, select your book choices and date, get your book assignment & start reading, receive your dinner location and enjoy your evening. Tickets are $75 per person; all proceeds benefit the library. Learn more and view title options by visiting our website.
For more information on the Elizabeth Taber Library, visit us at www.ElizabethTaberLibrary.org or call us at 508-748-1252.