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Book Discussion

2025-08-04 12:30:00 2025-08-04 13:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of "James" by Percival Everett. Copies of the book will be available at the service desk one month before the discussion. North Hill Branch Library - Conference Room

Monday, August 04
12:30pm - 1:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 12:30:00 2025-08-04 13:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of "James" by Percival Everett. Copies of the book will be 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 "James" by Percival Everett. Copies of the book will be available at the service desk one month before the discussion.

"James" by Percival Everett here.

"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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North Hill Branch Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 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.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Community Room

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room

Cancelled
Thu, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Mon, Aug 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Conference Room

Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room

Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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