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Bethel Public Library Programs
March 2010
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Bethel Library’s Annual Gardening Series
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Tree Myths and Wisdom
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Gardening for a Lifetime
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Perennial Plant Care
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Evening Book Discussions
Seelye Room, Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue. |
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The Dogs of Babel
Paul Iverson, a linguistics professor, calls his wife, Lexy, at home one ordinary afternoon, and learns from a police officer that she has fallen from a tree in their backyard and broken her neck. Only their dog, Lorelei, witnessed Lexy's death, and in his grief Paul decides he's going to teach Lorelei to talk, so she can tell him whether Lexy fell accidentally from the tree or on purpose. His skeptical colleagues try to get him to come back to work, but Paul's research consumes him entirely. Interspersed with Paul's quest is the story of his courtship of and marriage to Lexy, a beautiful, insecure artist who makes extraordinary masks. The brilliance of Parkhurst's novel lies in the subtle buildup of emotion as Paul digs deeper and deeper to discover the truth about the woman he loved, who may have worn a mask even when with him. The beauty of the novel lies in how powerfully that emotional wave hits the reader. An unforgettable debut. |
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Morning Book Discussions
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The Dogs of Babel
Paul Iverson, a linguistics professor, calls his wife, Lexy, at home one ordinary afternoon, and learns from a police officer that she has fallen from a tree in their backyard and broken her neck. Only their dog, Lorelei, witnessed Lexy's death, and in his grief Paul decides he's going to teach Lorelei to talk, so she can tell him whether Lexy fell accidentally from the tree or on purpose. His skeptical colleagues try to get him to come back to work, but Paul's research consumes him entirely. Interspersed with Paul's quest is the story of his courtship of and marriage to Lexy, a beautiful, insecure artist who makes extraordinary masks. The brilliance of Parkhurst's novel lies in the subtle buildup of emotion as Paul digs deeper and deeper to discover the truth about the woman he loved, who may have worn a mask even when with him. The beauty of the novel lies in how powerfully that emotional wave hits the reader. An unforgettable debut. |
| Books are available at the Library 1 month before each book discussion. Call to reserve or ask at the main desk. | |
All programs sponsored by the Bethel Public Library are open to the public, and meet accessibility requirements for the disabled. Registration is encouraged by email or phoning 794-8756. Those needing special accommodations should contact the library at least two weeks prior to the program date to make arrangements.
See the Calendar or call the Library at 794-8756 to learn more about these programs or other library events.
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