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Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group

Hominids, by Robert J. Sawyer

2024-10-03 18:00:00 2024-10-03 19:00:00 America/New_York Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group A welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through a lively conversation about a pre-read title. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, October 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-03 18:00:00 2024-10-03 19:00:00 America/New_York Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group A welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through a lively conversation about a pre-read title. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Community Room

A welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through a lively conversation about a pre-read title.

This is a group for speculative fiction fans (science fiction/fantasy) who would like to read and discuss genre literature. Each month we'll have a discussion about a book, either a new release or an older book (but ideally something that most people haven't read yet), that we've read before meeting.

In October we will be discussing: Hominids, by Robert J. Sawyer.

"Neanderthals have developed a radically different civilization on a parallel Earth. A Neanderthal physicist, Ponter Boddit, accidentally passes from his universe into a Canadian underground research facility. Fortunately, a team of human scientists, including expert paleo-anthropologist Mary Vaughan, promptly identifies and warmly receives Ponter. Solving the language problem and much else is a mini-computer, called a Companion, implanted in the brain of every Neanderthal. A computerized guardian spirit, however, doesn't eliminate cross-cultural confusion; permanent male-female sexuality, rape, and overpopulation are all alien to Ponter. Nor can it help his housemate and fellow scientist back in his world, Adikor Huld, when the authorities charge Adikor with his murder."

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

TAGS: | Speculative Fiction | Science Fiction | Science | Fantasy | Book Club |

Northwest Akron Branch Library

northwest@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.836.1081
Branch manager
Greg Trask

Hours
Mon, Oct 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 Closed

About the branch

The Northwest Akron Branch Library, along with its neighbor, the Northwest Family Recreation Center, serves as a center of active learning through a diverse offering of programs and resources. A rich collection of books for all ages is just one aspect of what the branch has to offer; its outstanding multimedia collection includes music CDs, audiobooks, and feature and documentary films. The collection has something for just about every interest and taste. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing are additional services that make personal and professional growth possible.

Look for Northwest Akron Branch staff at local schools and early childhood centers and at community events throughout the year. Visit the branch for more opportunities to learn and explore with others. Programming for all ages at the library is responsive to community interests, with play and story programming for very young children, book discussion groups for adults, school-age and teen crafting and gaming opportunities, and more. The Northwest Akron Branch Library—your one-stop spot for all your educational and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult collection

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room,Conference Room

Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room,Conference Room

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room