Let's discuss a historical novel about a librarian who hid her racial identity for the sake of her career. Email somany@tscpl.org if you need a book or have questions.
Discover new reads and enjoy lively discussions with our Sunday afternoon discussion group - So Many Books, So Little Time. This month's book The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria C. Murray tells the story of Belle de Costa Greene, hired to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. She eventually becomes one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she keeps about her racial identity. Email somany@tscpl.org if you need a book or have questions.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.
