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Coffee and Conversation Book Discussion

"Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano

2024-12-12 14:00:00 2024-12-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Coffee and Conversation Book Discussion Love books? Join our discussion of both fiction and nonfiction titles. Books will be available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. Nordonia Hills Branch Library - Fenton Room

Thursday, December 12
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-12 14:00:00 2024-12-12 15:00:00 America/New_York Coffee and Conversation Book Discussion Love books? Join our discussion of both fiction and nonfiction titles. Books will be available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. Nordonia Hills Branch Library - Fenton Room

Love books? Join our discussion of both fiction and nonfiction titles. Books will be available at the branch one month prior to the discussion.

Join us this month when we'll be discussing "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano.

William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So, it's a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from his childhood home. He soon meets Julia Padavano, a spirited and ambitious young woman who surprises William with her appreciation of his quiet steadiness. With Julia comes her family; she is inseparable from her three younger sisters: Sylvie, the dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book and imagines a future different from the expected path of wife and mother; Cecelia, the family's artist; and Emeline, who patiently takes care of all of them. Happily, the Padavanos fold Julia's new boyfriend into their loving, chaotic household. But then darkness from William's past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia's carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters' unshakeable loyalty to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most?

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

TAGS: | nonfiction | fiction | book club |

Nordonia Hills Branch Library

nordoniahills@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.467.8595
Branch manager
Sarah Rosenberger

Hours
Mon, Nov 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed

About the branch

The Nordonia Hills Branch Library is your community information center, providing individualized reference service and access to information for citizens while serving the four Nordonia Hills communities: Macedonia, Northfield Center, Northfield Village, and Sagamore Hills.

The library is a place to find computers and computer classes, WiFi, copying, scanning and faxing, and space for local community groups to meet throughout the year. In addition, library staff provides educational support and outreach to the Nordonia Hills schools, local early childhood and homeschool organizations, senior communities, governmental units, and other neighborhood service and social organizations. We offer a solid collection of books, movies, and music ready for you to borrow. We also offer regular and unique programs for all ages, often with a local focus or theme. Author visits, crafters, performers and gamers, teen meet-ups, Story Times, interactive nature and art events, a writers’ guild, wellness programs, and engaging discussion groups (including a Socrates Cafe), are all available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library.

All of this makes the Nordonia Hills Branch Library your one-stop spot for the community's educational, informational, and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Cancelled
Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Fenton Room

Rescheduled
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fenton Room

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fenton Room

Thu, Dec 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Fenton Room

Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fenton Room

Mon, Dec 16, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Fenton Room
This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fenton Room

Thu, Dec 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Fenton Room

Thu, Dec 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fenton Room

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Fenton Room