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Short Story Book Discussion

Event Type: Books and Authors
Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 1/7/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:15 PM
Description:
 Join librarian Barbara Wenglin to explore an intriguing selection from the series anthology 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories, edited by Lorrie Moore (2015). Book is available to borrow in WLS and WP collections, also as an eBook in Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive. For this session, read "Babylon Revisited" by F. Scott Fitzgerald (p.62), a poignant tale of a father's heartfelt efforts to gain custody of his little girl. At next week's meeting on January 14, we will discuss the film adaptation of the story, The Last Time I Saw Paris, (MGM 1954) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson, Donna Reed, Walter Pidgeon, Eva Gabor and Roger Moore. Available for viewing on Kanopy and Hoopla, the Library's free streaming services.

Location: Zoom Virtual Room 1 (webinars and meetings)
Other Information:
 This is a virtual event using the Zoom Platform. Click the link below in order to register for the full series or individual dates. Dates for full series are 10/8/20, 10/29, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17, 1/7/21, concluding with film discussion on 1/14/21. "Walk-ins" are also welcome. The Zoom meeting ID (for each session) is 819 5507 3194 or Phone in at 1-929-436-2866.
Contact: Barbara Wenglin
Contact Number: 422-1480
Presenter: Barbara Wenglin
Link: Zoom Registration Link