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Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group

"Cat's Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

2025-05-08 18:00:00 2025-05-08 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, May 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 18:00:00 2025-05-08 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 May we will be discussing: "Cat's Cradle" Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

"Dr Felix Hoenikker, one of the founding 'fathers' of the atomic bomb, has left a deadly legacy to the world. For he's the inventor of 'ice-nine', a lethal chemical capable of freezing the entire planet. The search for its whereabouts leads to Hoenikker's three ecentric children, to a crazed dictator in the Caribbean, to madness. Felix Hoenikker's Death Wish comes true when his last, fatal gift to humankind brings about the end, that for all of us, is nigh..." -from goodreads.com

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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Northwest Akron Branch Library

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

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

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, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room,Conference Room

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

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

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room

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

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

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

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
This event is full

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

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

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

Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room