Reading Groups Newsletter July 2015

It's time to:

Get outside and into the garden with our best-kept secret of the summer: The Secret Garden series,
Gear up for the publication of a rediscovered manuscript by Harper Lee,
Start planning your fall reading around our terrific upcoming library events!

Mark your calendar for the events listed below.

	NEW!Our Best-Kept Secret of the Summer

	The Woman Behind The Secret Garden presented by Denise Roberts, Reference Assistant at the Marion Public Library and A Place for Escape: Great Maytham and the Country House Garden presented by Kathy Wilson, Director of the Granger House Museum & Cultural Center. Tuesday, July 14, 7pm at the Granger House Learn about Frances Hodgson Burnett, the woman behind The Secret Garden and other children's classics, and discover the history of Great Maytham Hall, home of the walled rose garden and its rickety door that served as the inspiration for Burnett's book. We'll also get a glimpse into country houses of England, their gardens, and their history. An optional $5.00 donation will afford attendees a chance to win The Secret Garden basket. Proceeds will be used to purchase plants for the Granger House's Secret Garden Workshop on Saturday, July 18. Registration is appreciated so we can plan accordingly. The Secret Garden Workshop presented by Culver's Garden Center Saturday, July 18, 10:00am at the Granger House Culver's Garden Center will help us create a hidden garden nook at the Granger House. During this workshop you will learn the secrets to reclaiming a spot in your own backyard and transforming it into a quiet place of beauty where you can escape the stress of the day. Afterwards, put your new knowledge to work by signing up for some hands-on learning during the afternoon to help create the Granger House secret garden. Along with practical knowledge, attendees will receive a coupon for $5.00 off their next purchase from Culver's Garden Center.(Rain date is Saturday, August 1.) No previous experience is necessary, and all you need to bring is a pair of gardening gloves! Register here. The Secret Garden Party Thursday, August 13, 7:00pm at the Granger House Enjoy the beauty of the finished garden while we discuss Burnett's children's classic, The Secret Garden.* Light refreshments will add an air of refinement to this traditional Victorian event. Registration required. Read the book or watch a film adaptation beforehand. The Secret Garden* by Frances Hodgson Burnett (published in 1911) is in the public domain and can be read online or downloaded for free, so if you are having trouble getting a library copy go to gutenberg.org. There are also multiple movie versions of the story available on DVD through the library.

	To Kill A Mockingbird Movie Day

	Join us for To Kill a Mockingbird Movie Day in honor of an historic literary event: the publication (July 14, 2015) of a newly discovered novel, the earliest known work from Harper Lee, Go Set a Watchman. Monday, July 13: 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, 2hrs, 9m) with Gregory Peck Based on the novel by Harper Lee, it is a story of prejudice and injustice in 1932 Alabama told through the eyes of Scout, a feisty six-year-old tomboy. Widely considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made, it earned an overwhelmingly positive response from critics and was a box office success as well. The book (published in 1960) won the Pulitzer Prize and has become a classic of modern American literature. 1:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Hey, Boo: Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird (2015 documentary, 1hr, 49m) The untold story behind a great American novel. This documentary explores the To Kill a Mockingbird phenomenon and unravels some of the mysteries surrounding Harper Lee, including why she never published again until now. The library is showing the recently updated version of Emmy�-winning filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy's 2012 documentary. Murphy was able to read an advance copy of the new novel, Go Set a Watchman, before updating the film! Before each show time we will have drawings for a chance to win first check-out rights to a Quickpick copy of Go Set A Watchman (available beginning July 14). Then join us for the book discussion on Tuesday, August 18, at 4:00 p.m.

	Masterpiece Book & Film Club

	Sherlock Holmes, Super-Sleuth Book Discussions: Thursday, July 16 - The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -AND Sherlock (Series 2, Episode 2): The Hounds of Baskerville Thursday, August 20 - The Adventure of the Empty House by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - AND Sherlock (Series 3, Episode 1): The Empty Hearse ______________________________________________________________________ Stay tuned! Coming this fall on PBS: Arthur and George. We're watching PBS's schedule closely and will hold book and film club events around PBS's airing of a three-part adaptation of Julian Barnes' acclaimed novel of the same title. Arthur & George: Starring Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) as world-famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, follows the separate but intersecting lives of two very different men: a half-Indian son of a vicar who is framed for a crime he may or may not have committed, and Doyle, who investigates the case. Based on the true story of the Great Wyrley Outrages. Masterpiece Book and Film Club is a collaboration of the Marion Public Library and the Granger House Museum and Cultural Center (970 10th Street, Marion).

	Reading Groups

	Coffeehouse Fiction Our fiction group meets at Wit's End Coffeehouse (630 10th Street) every third Tuesday (September through May) at 4:00 p.m. The library springs for a round of treats at Wit's End; beverages are available to purchase. Out of respect for the proprietor, please do not bring in your own food or drinks. Cathy's shop is a fun, casual, and comfy place to talk books. We hope you'll join us for this great discussion group. No Meetings in July or August Our next discussion is just around the corner. Pick up a copy of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikrey at the information desk beginning August 10 for our discussion on September 15. History Club The History Club, in collaboration with the Marion Historical Society, meets the second Thursday of every month (EXCEPT December) 3:30-5 p.m. at the Heritage Center (590 10th St). This is a terrific opportunity to: Be enlightened - by understanding and appreciating difference and diversity. Be amazed - truth is often stranger than fiction. Be inspired - a single individual acting with great conviction can change the world. Upcoming Discussions: July 11 - Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky. We'll discuss anything and everything about salt and find out: Does expensive gourmet sea salt really taste any different than everyday table salt? Join us for a discussion and a taste test. And then on: August 13 - Where Good Ideas Come From : The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson September 10 - Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari New members welcome! You're guaranteed to be part of a lively, thoughtful discussion about important people and events in history...or your money back!

	Movie Mondays: Classics, Coffee & Donuts

	Do you love the old classic movies? Want to share your love with others over coffee and donuts? Join us for Movie Monday: Classics, Coffee & Donuts. On the 3rd Monday morning of each month, we'll show a classic film and provide coffee, water, and donuts. We provide a brief introduction and a small display of related books and movies to check out each month. July 20 - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, with Drew Barrymore and directed by Steven Spielberg August 17 - Singin' in the Rain, with Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, and Gene Kelly

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