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Adult Book Discussion

2025-06-04 13:00:00 2025-06-04 14:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Discussion Discuss “Wise Gals" about the history of women in the CIA by Nathalia Holt. Enjoy conversation and light refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the service desk. Norton Branch Library - Community Room

Wednesday, June 04
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-04 13:00:00 2025-06-04 14:00:00 America/New_York Adult Book Discussion Discuss “Wise Gals" about the history of women in the CIA by Nathalia Holt. 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 “Wise Gals" about the history of women in the CIA by Nathalia Holt. Enjoy conversation and light refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the service desk.

"Wise Gals: the Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage" by Nathalia Holt

"In the wake of World War II, four agents were critical in helping build a new organization that we now know as the CIA. Adelaide Hawkins, Mary Hutchison, Eloise Page, and Elizabeth Sudmeier, called the “wise gals” by their male colleagues because of their sharp sense of humor and even quicker intelligence, were not the stereotypical femme fatale of spy novels. They were smart, courageous, and groundbreaking agents at the top of their class, instrumental in both developing innovative tools for intelligence gathering—and insisting (in their own unique ways) that they receive the credit and pay their expertise deserved." - NoveList Plus

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, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Cancelled
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room