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Book Discussion for Adults

2025-07-14 14:00:00 2025-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Book Discussion for Adults Join our monthly book discussion with friends and neighbors. This month’s choice is “James” by Percival Everett. Tallmadge Branch Library - Community Room

Monday, July 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 14:00:00 2025-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Book Discussion for Adults Join our monthly book discussion with friends and neighbors. This month’s choice is “James” by Percival Everett. Tallmadge Branch Library - Community Room

Tallmadge Branch Library

Community Room

Join our monthly book discussion with friends and neighbors. This month’s choice is “James” by Percival Everett.

James” by Percival Everett

“When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond. While many narrative set pieces of Twain's original novel remain in place, Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light.” – Novelist Plus

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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Tallmadge Branch Library

tallmadge@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.633.4345

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

About the branch

The Tallmadge Branch Library recognizes the rich history of its city while providing relevant and responsive service to today's active and evolving community. The local history Lawrence Collection resides at the public library, and we work closely with the Tallmadge Historical Society to preserve and share the area's important heritage. Today's information and entertainment needs are met through a diverse collection of books that include inspirational fiction titles, local authors, graphic novels, and Tallmadge High School yearbooks. Music and movies, along with computers, WiFi, copying, scanning, and free faxing rounds out a wide range of resources and services. Printing is available both from our computers and from mobile devices including laptops, smart phones, and tablets.

Visitors to the Tallmadge Branch Library enjoy programming for all ages, including Storytime, book discussion, crafting opportunities, movie showings, technology assistance, an annual family-friendly Haunted Library event, and more. Our Children’s area features a train station, educational activities, and a tropical fish aquarium. Displayed above our Children’s section is ceiling art designed and painted by Tallmadge Elementary students. The Tallmadge Branch Library is a one-stop spot for the community's educational and entertainment needs and interests.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room

Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room