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Readers and Writers

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Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. Streamed live.Register

Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!

Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Tue, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2
A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that haunts the survivors, unravels a community, and remains unsolved for nearly fifty years.

Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room
Otherworldly but remarkably familiar, ancestral but firmly rooted in alternate futures, these 12 innovative stories offer a glimpse of a future built on sustainability, inclusivity, & justice.

Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westlake Room
In this mysterious thriller, a caretaker family of the world's largest seed bank survive on a remote Antarctic island. A rising storm, one of many, looms on the horizon washing up a mysterious woman.

Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room
Former FBI assistant director reveals how the agency sought to combat the more than 850 murders associated with America's interstate system and long-haul truckers.

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us online. Streamed live.

Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dover Room
A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
Join us in person for an hour of creative writing prompts to inspire you to start and keep writing. Creativity is more than putting pen to paper. It's about breaking away and trying something new!

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Attend LIVE talks from best-selling authors and thought leaders in the comfort of your own home with Virtual Author Talks. New authors are added every month and past talks are archived for access at your convenience.

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Join WPPL's new Environmentalism Book Club on the second Wednesday of each month—and read the latest blog posts—to engage in thoughtful conversation based on readings about our environment, our changing planet and sustainability.

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Don't know what to read next? Go to My Librarian and simply answer a couple of questions about what you've read recently, what you like and don't like, and our team of readers will send you a list of recommendations.

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Connect with WPPL on our blogs and newsletters! Whether you prefer to get print or email, to binge on blog posts or learn about the latest books by your favorite author, we're ready to connect. Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for fun and interesting posts by library staff.

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Join us at blogs.westlakelibrary.org for info about books, movies, crafts, and much more! There's something to interest everyone.

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