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Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group

2021-12-02 18:00:00 2021-12-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group A welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through lively conversation about a pre-read title. The Speculative Fiction Group usually meets the first Thursday of the month. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Conference Room

Thursday, December 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-12-02 18:00:00 2021-12-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Northwest Akron's Speculative Fiction Group A welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through lively conversation about a pre-read title. The Speculative Fiction Group usually meets the first Thursday of the month. Northwest Akron Branch Library - Conference Room

A welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through lively conversation about a pre-read title. The Speculative Fiction Group usually meets the first Thursday of the month.

This is a group for speculative fiction fans (science fiction/fantasy) who would like to read and discuss genre literature. Each month we will 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 have read before meeting.

For December we are reading: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, by Christopher Paolini.

"Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds. Now she's awakened a nightmare. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.

As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human.

While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope..."

Do you enjoy Speculative Fiction? Try these titles from the library!

2034: A Novel of the Next World War, by Elliot Ackerman and James G. Stavridis.

The Freedom Race: The Dreambird Chronicles #1, by Lucinda Roy

A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers, by Victor LaValle (Editor)

This program requires registration. Due to changing guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19, we believe this is the best way to keep you informed about the status of our programs.

To register, you can click on the register button associated with this event or call the Northwest Akron Branch at 330.836.1081.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

Northwest Akron Branch Library

northwest@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.836.1081
Branch manager
Hilary Redman

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Sat, Jun 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed

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.

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