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Book Discussion for Adults

2026-09-02 13:30:00 2026-09-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Book Discussion for Adults Join us to discuss "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. Enjoy refreshments and engaging conversation. Copies of the book are available at the service desk. Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 02
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Join us to discuss "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman. Enjoy refreshments and engaging conversation. Copies of the book are available at the service desk.

Book cover of My Friends by Fredrik Backman

"My Friends" by Fredrik Backman

"Most people don’t even notice them—three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. But eighteen-year-old Louisa, an aspiring artist herself, knows otherwise, and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures. Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant seaside town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their bruising home lives by spending long summer days on an abandoned pier, telling silly jokes, sharing secrets, and committing small acts of rebellion. Louisa embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn how the painting came to be and to decide what to do with it." - NoveList Plus

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library

springfieldlakemore@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.643.4770
Branch manager
Jackie Goddard

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About the branch

The new Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library houses a diverse collection of books, magazines, music, and movies, toys for children and a community meeting room. In programs for adults, teens, and children, customers can learn from speakers and from each other as they explore local history, thought-provoking reads, needlework and crafting, after-school and family STEM/Maker events, storytelling and a whole lot more. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, scanning and faxing make the Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library a one-stop shop for educational, informational, and entertainment opportunities.

The Springfield-Lakemore Branch Library is conveniently located in the Lakemore Plaza, alongside many of the community’s popular shopping destinations, and has plenty of parking for our busy patrons. We are proud to be a new member of this friendly community that values its rich history and beautiful outdoor spaces, and look forward to seeing our neighbors in our beautiful space, at area schools, at community celebrations, and at the Lake!

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