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Book Discussion

"The Faculty Lounge : a novel" by Jennifer Mathieu

2024-12-02 12:30:00 2024-12-02 13:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of "The Faculty Lounge : a novel" by Jennifer Mathieu. Books are available at the service desk one month before the discussion. North Hill Branch Library - Conference Room

Monday, December 02
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-02 12:30:00 2024-12-02 13:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of "The Faculty Lounge : a novel" by Jennifer Mathieu. Books are available at the service desk one month before the discussion. North Hill Branch Library - Conference Room

North Hill Branch Library

Conference Room

Join us for a discussion of "The Faculty Lounge : a novel" by Jennifer Mathieu. Books are available at the service desk one month before the discussion.

It all starts when an elderly substitute teacher at Baldwin High School is found dead in the faculty lounge.

After a bit of a stir, life quickly returns to normal--it's not like it's the worst (or even most interesting) thing that has happened within the building's walls. But when, a week later, the spontaneous scattering of his ashes on the school grounds catches the attention of some busybody parents, it sets in motion a year that can only be described as wild, bizarre, tragic, mundane, beautiful, and humorous all at once.

In the midst of the ensuing hysteria and threats of disciplinary action, the novel peeks into the lives of the implicated adults who, it turns out, actually have first names and continue to exist when the school day is done. We meet a former punk band front man, now a middle-aged principal who must battle it out with the schoolboard to keep his job; a no-nonsense school nurse willing to break the rules, despite the close watch on their campus, when a student arrives at her office with a dilemma; and a disgruntled English instructor who finds himself embroiled in even more controversy when he misfires a snarky email. Oh, and there's also a teacher make-out session in a supply closet during a lockdown.

As these people continue to manage the messiness of this school year, there is the looming threat of what will become of their beloved Baldwin High. Ultimately, at the heart of this unconventional workplace novel is a story of the power of human connection and of the joy of finding purpose in what it is we do every day. -- Provided by the publisher.

Place a hold on "The Faculty Lounge: a novel" by Jennifer Mathieu here.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

TAGS: | seniors | Book lovers | Book Club | Activities for Adults |

North Hill Branch Library

northhill@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.535.9423
Branch manager
Katie Hughes

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

About the branch

Life-long enrichment characterizes the North Hill Branch Library experience. Opportunities for learning and entertainment for customers of all ages abound in the library's programming - from preschool story times to family movie and craft days, from book discussions to stitching and cooking, from computer classes to GED and yoga classes. A diverse collection of books, movies, and music for all tastes and interests are available for borrowing. The library provides access to computers, WiFi, copiers, scanning and faxing.

Working closely with local organizations serving refugees in their first phase of their resettlement in our city and those working with senior citizens in the neighborhood, North Hill Branch Library continues a strong tradition of serving both Akron's newest community members and those families who have made Akron their home for generations. There's something for everyone at the North Hill Branch Library.

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