I am one of the luddites who believes that books will be with us for a long time. E-readers are great and they still load up with books. I have a Kindle. But my preferred delivery device is still a good, old-fashioned book. And you know what is so great about books whether you read them on a screen or on paper? Talking about them!! The Dubuque County Library has several options for you to join us in sharing about books.
Elizabeth Fixmer, Wisconsin author, is coming to our NICC/Peosta Branch on Monday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. She will share the story of her debut novel by talking about her young protagonist. "Mary Clare O'Brian is on the lookout for a miracle. She is determined to be a saint when she grows up (the halo will help cover her frizzy hair). But lately none of her prayers seem to be working the way she wants them to: her mother is losing her faith, her parents can't pay all the bills, and her brother receives a draft notice for the war in Vietnam. Mary Clare has a plan to help, but it just doesn't seem to be working. How is she supposed to become a saint when her world is falling apart?"
Bring in your copy for an autograph or purchase a copy for Elizabeth to sign. Copies are also available in the library's collection. This author visit is brought to you by the Friends of Dubuque County Library.
On April 10th and 11th, join us for Page to Screen, a program series co-sponsored by NICC and the Dubuque County Library funded by Humanities Iowa. "True Grit" tells the story of fourteen year-old Mattie Ross and her overpowering effort to avenge the murder of her father amid the lawlessness of the Old West. After reading the novel, come see both the 1969 and 2010 film versions of the story. See how differently Rooster Cogburn, the "hero" of the tale, is portrayed by John Wayne vs. Jeff Bridges. Stay for the discussion and talk about which movie you liked better and which was more like the book. Check the Programs tab on our website: www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us for details.
Our monthly book discussion group will meet on Thursday, April 18th at 6:00 p.m. at our NICC/Peosta branch to discuss Barbara Ehrenreich's manifesto on how tough it is to make it in America earning minimum wage. Ehrenreich was a journalist who decided that to really know what it was like to live with the 99% of us, she would have to put herself in those shoes. She tries to make a go of it in several U.S. cities and towns finding that one job is not enough, and that even then you can't get tired, and you can't get sick because the "social safety net" just isn't there for lots of American workers. Barbara has a very conversational writing style that captures the reader and makes you want to find out what happens next. Copies of the book are available at all of our branches. Pick one up and come talk with us about this study of the "other America."
I hope you decide to join us for one or all of these programs. We are all about books at Dubuque County Library. Happy Reading! Dawn
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