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Adult Book Club

The Children's Blizzard, A Novel by Melanie Benjamin

2024-05-28 18:00:00 2024-05-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club Come join us as we dive into a new world every month! Our book club is where literature lovers gather to explore captivating stories, share insights, and connect over the magic of reading. Anderson Public Library -

Tuesday, May 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-28 18:00:00 2024-05-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Club Come join us as we dive into a new world every month! Our book club is where literature lovers gather to explore captivating stories, share insights, and connect over the magic of reading. Anderson Public Library -

Come join us as we dive into a new world every month! Our book club is where literature lovers gather to explore captivating stories, share insights, and connect over the magic of reading.

"The Children's Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin is a historical novel set in the late 19th century on the American plains. The story revolves around a devastating blizzard that struck the Midwest in 1888, catching many settlers and schoolchildren by surprise. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including teachers, families, and children, as they face the brutal storm and its aftermath. Benjamin weaves together their stories of survival, loss, and resilience in the face of nature's fury, capturing the spirit of the pioneers who braved the harsh conditions of the frontier. Through vivid writing and compelling characters, the novel explores themes of community, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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Anderson Public Library


Hours
Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 19 Closed

About the branch

Anderson Public Library is located in the heart of Lawrenceburg Kentucky on Main Street.  The library has 2 meeting rooms that can be combined into 1 large room, 2 study rooms, a history room, and a makerspace lab.  

Upcoming Events

Thu, May 16, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library
Young writers meet to work on projects, develop skills, and share with peers (if they choose). Most Thursdays at 4:45pm, ages 11-18/grades 6-12.

Fri, May 17, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library
Hang out after school, partake in some refreshments, and just chat with your peers. Coffee, muffins, scones, tea, whatever you need to decompress after a long school year. Activity Room

Sat, May 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Friends Building
The Friends of the Anderson Public Library Book Sales are located at the Friends building behind the library.

Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anderson Public Library - Bourbon Room
Join us as we welcome author Robert Adams to our Library for a special book signing event celebrating his latest work, "Reflections of a Scared Soldier Boy in Vietnam: God, Redlegs, and Blueboys."

Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Practice healthy habits and mindfulness with Yoga. Click the "Yoga for You" link above to learn more about the class and to review the participation waiver.
This event is full

Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anderson Public Library
Join us as we explore and experiment with different techniques, textures, and more to create Spring on a canvas!
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Tue, May 21, 4:05pm - 6:05pm
Anderson Public Library - Bourbon Room
Hang out and watch the latest or classic anime. Teens get to vote on what to watch for the day. Patrons are invited to bring their own drinks and snacks that abide by library policy.

Tue, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Public Library
Join us as we explore and experiment with different techniques, textures, and more to create Spring on a canvas!
This event is full

Wed, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Accessible Chair Yoga fosters strength, peace, and well-being through mindful movement and breath.
This event is full

Thu, May 23, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library
Young writers meet to work on projects, develop skills, and share with peers (if they choose). Most Thursdays at 4:45pm, ages 11-18/grades 6-12.

Fri, May 24, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library - Anderson Room
Get together on the second and fourth Friday of each month to journey into the world of Dungeons and Dragons.

Tue, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Public Library
Come join us as we dive into a new world every month! Our book club is where literature lovers gather to explore captivating stories, share insights, and connect over the magic of reading.
This event is full

Wed, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Accessible Chair Yoga fosters strength, peace, and well-being through mindful movement and breath.
This event is full

Thu, May 30, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library
Young writers meet to work on projects, develop skills, and share with peers (if they choose). Most Thursdays at 4:45pm, ages 11-18/grades 6-12.

Fri, May 31, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library
Hang out after school, partake in some refreshments, and just chat with your peers. Coffee, muffins, scones, tea, whatever you need to decompress after a long school year. Activity Room

Sat, Jun 01, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Join us as we kick off summer with trucks, a petting zoo, games, face-painting, crafts, summer program info, Bookopoly reading challenge, and more!

Mon, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Practice healthy habits and mindfulness with Yoga. Click the "Yoga for You" link above to learn more about the class and to review the participation waiver.

Tue, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anderson Public Library
Join us for an unforgettable Father's Day Card Workshop that celebrates the special men in our lives.

Tue, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Anderson Public Library
For toddlers and their caregivers, this program supports developing early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Designed for ages 12-36 months. In the children's activity room.

Tue, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anderson Public Library - Bourbon Room
Families with Pokémon fans of all ages meet to play, trade cards, and talk about your favorite Pokémon on the first Tuesday of each month. Feel free to bring your own cards or devices.

Tue, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Public Library
You're invited to make your own jewelry from polymer clay. The only limit is your imagination. And please make sure to come back on Friday so you get to decorate your jewelry.

Tue, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Public Library
Join us for an unforgettable Father's Day Card Workshop that celebrates the special men in our lives.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Meet and learn about several native raptor species!

Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Public Library
Continue to learn about birds of prey in our week of "Outdoor Adventures"! Learn more about owls & what they eat firsthand! Ages 6-11'grades 1-5. While supplies last; first come, first served.

Fri, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Accessible Chair Yoga fosters strength, peace, and well-being through mindful movement and breath.

Fri, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Public Library
For preschoolers & their caregivers, this program supports developing early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Designed for ages 3-6. In the children's activities room.

Fri, Jun 07, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library
Welcome back to the library, where you finally get to paint the jewelry you worked so hard to make. But, for anyone who couldn't make it to Tuesday's event, we will have spare jewelry so you can join.

Mon, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Practice healthy habits and mindfulness with Yoga. Click the "Yoga for You" link above to learn more about the class and to review the participation waiver.

Tue, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Anderson Public Library
For toddlers and their caregivers, this program supports developing early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Designed for ages 12-36 months.

Tue, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Anderson Public Library - Anderson Room
We'll be having tournament brackets for Smash Bros. How far can you go to become the champ? You are welcome to bring a Switch controller, but the library will have some available for teens.

Wed, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
You loved him as Freddy Fossil last summer, this year Paul Adams takes us on an outer space adventure as Mr. Molecule! No registration required; family, all ages.

Thu, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Public Library
We'll talk space adventure books, then make paper rockets and glow-in-the-dark constellations! For kids aged 6-11/grades 1-5. While supplies last; first come, first served.

Thu, Jun 13, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library
Young writers meet to work on projects, develop skills, and share with peers (if they choose). Most Thursdays at 4:45pm, ages 11-18/grades 6-12.

Fri, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Anderson Public Library - Sauer Room
Accessible Chair Yoga fosters strength, peace, and well-being through mindful movement and breath.

Fri, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Anderson Public Library
For preschoolers & their caregivers, this program supports developing early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Designed for ages 3-6.

Fri, Jun 14, 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Anderson Public Library - Anderson Room
We'll be hosting one shot D&D adventures. No worries about commitment to a long campaign. We'll also have character sheets for teens new to D&D and need help getting started.