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Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group

"A Canticle for Leibowitz" by Walter M. Miller

2024-09-05 18:00:00 2024-09-05 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, September 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-05 18:00:00 2024-09-05 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 September we will be discussing "A Canticle for Leibowitz" by Walter M. Miller.

"In a nightmarish ruined world slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the infant rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and preservation of the relics and writings of the blessed Saint Isaac Leibowitz. From here the story spans centuries of ignorance, violence, and barbarism, viewing through a sharp, satirical eye the relentless progression of a human race damned by its inherent humanness to recelebrate its grand foibles and repeat its grievous mistakes."

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
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day )
Tue, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 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

Sat, Sep 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Sep 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room

Mon, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room

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

Wed, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room

Cancelled
Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room,Conference Room

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