Reader’s Circle Book Discussion Group
Thursday, March 14, 2024
1:30 p.m. – 2:30p.m.
This month, we will be celebrating reading “The Unlocked Path” by Janis R. Daly.
In 1897 Philadelphia, after witnessing her aunt’s suicide, Eliza Edwards vows to find ways to help and heal. Rejecting her mother’s wishes for her society debut, Eliza enters medical college at a time when only five percent of doctors are female. With the support of a circle of women and driven by a determination to conquer curriculum demands, battle sexism, and overcome doubts, Eliza charts a new life course. Combining science and sympathy, can she triumph to heal others and herself?
Send an email and R.S.V.P. to reference@dobbsferrylibrary.
Town and Gown Literary Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – [On Zoom]
We will be reading and discussing selected poems and essays inspired by writings in The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story created by Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times.
Click below for the readings:
His Excellency General Washington by Phillis Wheatley
On Being Brought from Africa to America by Phillis Wheatley
The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes
To register for library programs, or to request a Zoom link if appropriate, please send your request to reference@dobbsferrylibrary.