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Book Discussion

"Shelterwood" by Lisa Wingate

2025-04-14 13:00:00 2025-04-14 14:00:00 America/New_York Book Discussion Add your voice to our discussion of "Shelterwood" by Lisa Wingate. Copies of the book are available at the Library for pickup. Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library - McDowell Community Room

Monday, April 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 13:00:00 2025-04-14 14:00:00 America/New_York Book Discussion Add your voice to our discussion of "Shelterwood" by Lisa Wingate. Copies of the book are available at the Library for pickup. Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library - McDowell Community Room

Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library

McDowell Community Room

Add your voice to our discussion of "Shelterwood" by Lisa Wingate. Copies of the book are available at the Library for pickup.

1990. Law enforcement ranger Valerie Boren-Odell arrives at Horsethief Trail National Park seeking a quiet place to raise her son. But no sooner has Valerie reported for duty than a teenage hiker goes missing and the long-hidden burial site of three children is discovered in a cave. Val’s quest to uncover the truth wins an ally among the Choctaw Nation’s Tribal Police but soon collides with the deadly legacy of the land itself.

1909. Eleven-year-old Olive Radley knows that her stepfather is a threat to the two Choctaw girls boarded in their home. When the older girl disappears, Ollie flees, taking six-year-old Nessa with her. Together they begin a perilous journey to the remote Winding Stair Mountains, the territory of outlaws, treasure hunters, and desperate men. Along the way, they form an unlikely band with other children struggling to get by on their own.

In this gripping novel, Lisa Wingate traces the story of children abandoned by the law and the battle to see justice done. Amid times of deep conflict over who owns the land and its riches, Ollie and Val each leave behind one life in search of another.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library

fairlawnbath@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.666.4888
Branch manager
Scott Schrade

Hours
We're closed Sunday May 25 due to Memorial Day Eve
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Eve)

About the branch

Serving a vibrant area made up of both residential and business districts, the Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library is a valuable and important hub of enrichment for its diverse and dynamic community.

From families with toddlers, school-agers, or teenagers to active seniors and people who work nearby, patrons of all ages will find much to engage with in the appealing programming that the library presents. Story-times for young children, nature-themed events and craft-making for older youth, and varied programs for adults including book discussions, financial guidance, art instruction, and computer classes offer a wide range of opportunities for entertainment and learning.

Book, movie, music, and e-media collections from the library are equally responsive to the tastes and interests of library patrons. The Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library is also a place to find public computers, free WiFi, photocopiers, scanning and faxing capabilities, and meeting room space for local non-profit groups.

Also, be sure to look for Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library staff in your local schools, at area events, and around the table at community organizations.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McDowell Community Room

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McDowell Community Room

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McDowell Community Room

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McDowell Community Room

Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
McDowell Community Room

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The University of Akron Field Station

Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
McDowell Community Room

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McDowell Community Room

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Thu, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
McDowell Community Room

Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McDowell Community Room