The book group will discuss Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land. A journalist describes the years she worked in low-paying domestic work under wealthy employers, contrasting the privileges of the upper-middle class to the realities of the overworked laborers supporting them. Copies will be available to check out one month beforehand at the front desk. To join the book group, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or stop by the reference desk.
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If you do decide to step out, join us for crafts, story times, interest clubs, movie discussions, book clubs and great concerts. Oh, and don't forget AfterWords, our bookstore downstairs, for great deals on books you never have to return!
We've just scratched the surface of all the programming and resources we offer. Get the complete picture on our Event Calendar.
Dec 08 07:30PM-PM Book Group: "The Little Book of Hygge" by Meik Wiking |
Jan 12 07:30PM-PM Book Group: "A Woman is No Man" by Etaf Rum |
Feb 09 07:30PM-PM Book Group: "The Tender Bar" by J.R. Moehringer |
Mar 09 07:30PM-PM Book Group "Circe" by Madeline Miller |
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