Come and celebrate \;Ontario Public Li brary Week \;with us at our 'special edition' book club! We are readin g The Library Book by Susan Orlean \;and having light discuss ion around this great read. Once you have registered\, please stop by New Appleby Branch to pick up your book from the customer service desk. \;
\nSusan Orlean examines t he fire that destroyed some four hundred thousand volumes in the Los Angel es Public Library\, two and a half decades ago. She probes at the fire's c auses and aftermath\, addressing the question of who\, if anyone\, was res ponsible. More than that\, she examines books and libraries: the history o f the Los Angeles system\, the culture of librarians\, and what drives our beloved institutions forward.
\nExplore \;Susan Orlean \;in our collection
\nThis year\, Ontario Public Library Week \, October 19 to 25\, is all about "Libraries for Life." OPLW\, as a part of Canadian Library Month\, is an annual commemoration to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in the lives of people in Ontario.
\nIf you need an \;accessibility accommodation< /a> \;during this program\, please register early so we can confirm ar rangements a few days before your visit.
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