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August 27, 2026

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The Library is looking for a dynamic Children’s Librarian to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the youngest members of our community. The Children’s Librarian will sustain and … Continue reading »

Author, David O. Stewart, smiling and leaning toward the viewer with short grey hair and hands clasped to the right. He's wear a dark grey sweater. Book cover of The Democracy We Must Keep by David O. Stewart.

The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter Virtual Author Talk with David O. Stewart – Tuesday, September 1 at 2:00pm

Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did … Continue reading »

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Holiday Closing

Closed Monday, September 7.

Book cover of Mona's Eyes: a novel by Thomas Schlesser.

Contemporary Classics Book Discussion with Marsha Bansavage – Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00pm

Contemporary Classics with Marsha Bansavage takes place virtually and is usually on the first Monday of the month. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service desk. … Continue reading »

Author, Daniel Kraus, wearing a grey t-shirt, dark framed glasses, and a grey cap with bright green text, "Night of the Living Dead". Book cover of The Sixth Nik by Daniel Kraus. Bright blue background with bright spots like stars.

Writing the Nightmare : A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew Virtual Author Talk with Daniel Kraus – Tuesday, September 8 at 7:00pm

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, … Continue reading »

White logo of Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library top center. Below in white text A Life in the Classroom An Author Talk with Marc Soutra, the top third has grey background, the bottom has a light blue background. Photo of the the author at the front of a classroom with a white screen and chalk board behind him. The tops of students heads can be seen. Book covers of his two books are also on the flyer.

A Life in the Classroom : An Author Talk with Marc Soutra – Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm

Join us for a special literary evening with retired educator and author Marc Soutra, who began his teaching career in 1972 and went on to inspire students in high schools, … Continue reading »

Book cover of A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst.

Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat – Thursday, September 10 at 11:00am

Phoebe’s Morning book chat takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00am in the Community Room. Multiple copies of the selected book are available at the service … Continue reading »