Visit with an avid reader about memoirs that offer a glimpse of the triumphs and struggles of our biggest heroes and real world villains. This is an informal conversation not a presentation.
Whether you cannot wait to dive into that giant 700 page tomb before the theatrical release of the next big biopic, or you have never understood the lure of reading about the lives of others, our resident expert on all things memoir will be available to answer your questions or just share the memoir love. Our reader will explain why they geek out over memoirs, share some of their favorite works and make book recommendations to get you hooked on your next favorite book.
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.