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Zoom: Strange New Worlds

A Virtual Speculative Fiction Book Club

2023-12-16 14:00:00 2023-12-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Zoom: Strange New Worlds Join us on Zoom to discuss Genevieve Cogman’s steampunk and magic fantasy: “The Invisible Library.” You may pick up a copy at Norton Branch Library. Norton Branch Library - Zoom

Saturday, December 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-16 14:00:00 2023-12-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Zoom: Strange New Worlds Join us on Zoom to discuss Genevieve Cogman’s steampunk and magic fantasy: “The Invisible Library.” You may pick up a copy at Norton Branch Library. Norton Branch Library - Zoom

Join us on Zoom to discuss Genevieve Cogman’s steampunk and magic fantasy: “The Invisible Library.” You may pick up a copy at Norton Branch Library.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.825.7800.

Book Summary:

One thing any Librarian will tell you: the truth is much stranger than fiction...

Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, a shadowy organization that collects important works of fiction from all of the different realities. Most recently, she and her enigmatic assistant Kai have been sent to an alternative London. Their mission: Retrieve a particularly dangerous book. The problem: By the time they arrive, it's already been stolen.

London's underground factions are prepared to fight to the death to find the tome before Irene and Kai do, a problem compounded by the fact that this world is chaos-infested--the laws of nature bent to allow supernatural creatures and unpredictable magic to run rampant.

To make matters worse, Kai is hiding something — secrets that could be just as volatile as the chaos-filled world itself. Now Irene is caught in a puzzling web of deadly danger, conflicting clues, and sinister secret societies. And failure is not an option — because it isn't just Irene's reputation at stake, it's the nature of reality itself.

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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.

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