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Adult Book Discussion

2025-02-05 13:00:00 2025-02-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Discussion Discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy conversation and light refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the service desk. Norton Branch Library - Community Room

Wednesday, February 05
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-05 13:00:00 2025-02-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Discussion Discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy conversation and light refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the service desk. Norton Branch Library - Community Room

Norton Branch Library

Community Room

Discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Enjoy conversation and light refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the service desk.

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.

Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late. - Library catalog

Visit the library catalog to reserve this and other titles by the author.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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Norton Branch Library

norton@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.825.7800
Branch manager
Tori Berger

Hours
Mon, Jan 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 Closed

About the branch

The Norton Branch Library supports the informational and entertainment needs of many different communities including Barberton, Copley and Doylestown. It is strategically located on South Cleveland-Massillion Road in the heart of Norton. The Library’s collection is rich with books, magazines, music, and movies that match the needs and interests of all the patrons it serves. The branch conveniently offers computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning and faxing. A large children’s area complete with toys and puzzles encompasses half of the library while the teen and adult collections fan out across the rest of the building. The Library also boasts an attractive outdoor NatureConnect reading garden for observation, events and enjoyment.

The Norton Branch hosts a variety of classes and events to engage and entertain all age groups. Some of the branch’s recurring programming includes pre‐school story time, school age programming and activities for tweens and teens. Adult programs include book clubs, lectures, musical performances, craft instruction and hands-on computer training.

The Norton Branch Library staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and can always be counted on to find information or recommend a fantastic read. The Library is invested in the community it serves and partners with a variety of organizations throughout the year including the Norton Cider Festival. The Norton Branch Library truly is at the heart of Norton.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room