Come and celebrate Ontario Public Libr ary Week with us at our 'special edition' book club! We are reading T he Library Book by Susan Orlean \;and having light discussion around t his great read. Once you have registered\, please stop by Alton Branch to pick up your book from the customer service desk. \;
\nSusan Orlean examines the fire that destroyed some four hundred thousand volumes in the Los Angeles Public Library\, two and a half decades ago. She probes at the fire's causes and aftermath\, addre ssing the question of who\, if anyone\, was responsible. More than that\, she examines books and libraries: the history of the Los Angeles system\, the culture of librarians\, and what drives our beloved institutions forwa rd.
\nExplore Susan Orlean in our collection
\nThis year\, Ontario Public Library Week\, October 20 to 24\, is all about "Lib raries for Life." OPLW\, as a part of Canadian Library Month\, is an annua l commemoration to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of people in Ontario.
\nIf you nee d an accessibility accommodation during this program\, please register ear ly so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
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