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Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group

"A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine

2025-01-02 18:00:00 2025-01-02 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, January 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-02 18:00:00 2025-01-02 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 January we will be discussing "A Memory Called Empire" by Arkady Martine:

Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining Station, has died. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident—or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political instability in the highest echelons of the imperial court.

Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the murder, rescue herself, and save her Station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion—all while navigating an alien culture that is all too seductive, engaging in intrigues of her own, and hiding a deadly technological secret—one that might spell the end of her Station and her way of life—or rescue it from annihilation.

Northwest Akron Branch Library

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

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

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Fri, Jan 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
This event is full

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room