Thursday

14

An Odyssey: A Father, a Son, and an Epic

Daniel Mendelsohn

Author Event (Other)
Thursday September 14, 2017 7:00 PM When 81-year-old Jay decides to enroll in the undergraduate Odyssey seminar his son, author and award-winning memoirist Daniel Mendelsohn, teaches, the two find themselves on an adventure as profoundly emotional as it is intellectual. Rich with literary and emotional insight, An Odyssey is a renowned author-scholar's most triumphant entwining yet of personal narrative and literary exploration.

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Saturday

16

Princesses Wear Pants Storytime

Special Event, Children's Event, Storytime (Childrens)
Saturday September 16, 2017 11:00 AM In their debut children's picture book, Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim team up for a savvy, imaginative story that celebrates fashion and girl power. Join the unflappable Princess Penelope Pineapple as she finds a clever way to get the job done while staying true to herself. Activities to follow.

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Monday

18

The Cuban Affair

Linda Stasi, Nelson DeMille

Author Event (Fiction)
Monday September 18, 2017 7:00 PM Author Nelson DeMille's new novel features combat veteran Daniel "Mac" MacCormick, now a charter boat captain, about to set sail on his most dangerous cruise. Hotshot lawyer Carlos wants to hire Mac, but Mac's suspicions makes him turn it down. The price goes up to two million dollars, and Mac realizes if he accepts this job, he'll walk away rich ... or not at all. In conversation with Linda Stasi.

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Tuesday

19

Man of the Hour: James B. Conant, Warrior Scientist

Jennet Conant

Author Event (Other)
Tuesday September 19, 2017 7:00 PM The remarkable life of one of the most influential men of the greatest generation, James B. Conant--a savvy architect of the nuclear age and the Cold War--as told by his granddaughter, bestselling author Jennet Conant.

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Wednesday

20

David Litt in conversation with Adam Davidson

Adam Davidson, David Litt

Author Event (Humor, Current Affairs)
Wednesday September 20, 2017 6:00 PM In David Litt's humorous coming-of-age memoir, he takes us back to the Obama years -- and charts a path forward in the age of Trump. In 2011, Mr. Litt became one of the youngest White House speechwriters in history. Now, he brings us inside Obamaworld. In telling his own story, he sheds fresh light on his former boss's legacy. In conversation with New Yorker writer Adam Davidson.

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Thursday

21

The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God's Holy Warriors

Dan Jones

Author Event (Non-Fiction)
Thursday September 21, 2017 7:00 PM A major new history of the Knights Templar by bestselling author Dan Jones. Jerusalem 1119. A group of knights seeking purpose in the aftermath of the First Crusade decides to set up a new order. The Templars would become the most powerful religious order of the medieval world. But who were they really and what actually happened? Dan Jones goes back to the sources to deliver their dramatic tale.

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Saturday

23

Batman Day Promotion

Special Event (Film/TV/Radio/Video)
Saturday September 23, 2017 9:00 AM Celebrate Batman Day with a Buy 2, Get the 3rd Free offer on all DC™ graphic novels, and receive one of three Batman Day 2017 Special Edition Comics: Batman, DC Super Hero Girls, or Harley Quinn, while supplies last.

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Big Words for Little Geniuses Storytime

Special Event, Children's Event, Storytime (Childrens)
Saturday September 23, 2017 11:00 AM In this clever picture book by James and Sue Patterson, each letter of the alphabet provides an impressive new word for children to learn. Join us for this special Storytime, with activities to follow.

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Wednesday

27

The Book of Separation

Tova Mirvis

Author Event (Non-Fiction)
Wednesday September 27, 2017 7:00 PM Born and raised in a tight-knit Orthodox Jewish family, author Tova Mirvis committed herself to observing the rules and rituals prescribed by this way of life. But over the years, her doubts became noisier than her faith. At risk of losing her friends, her community, and her family, she left. This is a memoir about what it means to decide to heed your inner compass at long last.

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Saturday

30

Runny Babbit Returns Storytime

Special Event, Children's Event, Storytime (Childrens)
Saturday September 30, 2017 11:00 AM Runny Babbit Returns, a collection of 41 never-before-published poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein, features Runny and other woodland characters who speak a language all their own. Join us for Storytime, with activities to follow.

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