The Café Parlez’ selection for February is I Have Always Loved You by Robin Oliveira. The young Mary Cassatt never thought moving to Paris after the Civil War was going to be easy, but when after a decade of work, her submission to the Paris Salon is rejected, Mary is tempted to heed her father’s pleading to return to Philadelphia to find a husband. Then one evening a friend introduces her to Edgar Degas, and her life changes forever. So begins the defining period of her life and the most tempestuous of relationships. We will discuss this novel of Belle Epoque Paris on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 pm. Books are available at the desk or bring your own copy.
For their February book, “Just the Facts,” the nonfiction book discussion group, will be reading Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 by Stephen Puleo. There had been warnings. The local handyman who worked at the tank had heard its rumblings and saw the molasses that leaked through its seams and streamed down its sides. But this is not what the tank’s owning company needed or wanted to hear. Then came January 15, 1919, when the fifty-foot-tall tank containing 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed on Boston’s waterfront, sending its contents out in a 15-foot high wave that traveled at 35 miles per hour. Who was at fault? Would anyone be found guilty of killing 21 people, not to mention the scores of animals and the over 100 people injured. We will discuss this book on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 pm. Copies are available at the desk.
Plumb Library is pleased to present a new item for circulation: snowshoes. We have two pairs of snowshoes for children (up to 150 lbs). Check them out with your library card and try them for one week. Each pair comes with a pair of poles and carry bag with strap. Ask at the desk or sign up to reserve a pair. Many thanks to the Friends for purchasing them for us.
February Vacation Programs
Tuesday, February 17, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Essential Oils and Yoga with Ms. Marsha for ages 9 and up. Bring your lunch. Pre-registration is requested.
Wednesday, February 18, all day: Lego Challenge Drop-In program for ages 3 and up.
Thursday, February 19, 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Build a milk carton greenhouse. This is a MOBY program.
Friday, February 20, 11:00 – 11:30 am: Yoga Toes for Tots. Toddler yoga for ages 1-3 with Ms. Marsha.
For more information, or to register for these programs, call the library at 508-763-8600 or email info@plumblibrary.com. You can also register for programs at our Events Calendar access through our web page www.plumblibrary.com.