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SUMMARY:Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion - In-Person
LOCATION:Germantown Library\nGermantown Library
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DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss: "Space Opera" by Catherynne Valente..\nhtt
 ps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16761126
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Please join us to discuss <a href="https:/
 /mcpl.aspendiscovery.org/GroupedWork/9819a2cd-7f81-30af-160a-e68fb0390571-
 eng/Home?searchId=37388577&amp\;recordIndex=1&amp\;page=1&amp\;searchSourc
 e=local&amp\;referred=resultIndex"><em>Space Opera</em></a> by Catherynne 
 Valente.</p>\n<p>"Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny. They must
  sing. A century ago\, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly
  ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. In the afterma
 th\, a curious tradition was invented by the remnants of civilization. Som
 ething to cheer up everyone who was left. Something to celebrate having es
 caped total annihilation by the skin of one's teeth\, if indeed one has sk
 in. Or teeth. Something to bring the shattered worlds together in the spir
 it of peace\, unity\, understanding\, and the most powerful of all social 
 bonds: excluding others. Once every cycle\, the great galactic civilizatio
 ns gather for Galactivision--part gladiatorial contest\, part beauty pagea
 nt\, part concert extravaganza\, and part\, a very large\, but very subtle
  part\, continuation of the wars of the past. Thus\, a fragile peace has h
 eld. This year\, a bizarre and unsightly species has looked up from its mu
 ddy planet-bound cradle and noticed the enormous universe blaring on aroun
 d it: humanity. Where they expected to one day reach out into space and di
 scover a grand drama of diplomacy\, gunships\, wormholes\, and stoic counc
 ils of grave aliens\, they have found glitter. And lipstick. And pyrotechn
 ics. And electric guitars. A band of human musicians\, dancers\, and roadi
 es have been chosen to represent their planet on the greatest stage in the
  galaxy. And the fate of Earth lies in their ability to rock."-- From the 
 publisher.</p>\n<p><strong>This event will take place in the Children's Pr
 ogram Room.</strong></p>\n<p>Print copies may be available at the Germanto
 wn Library after July 14th.</p>\n<p>It is also available on Overdrive/Libb
 y and Hoopla as an eBook and as an eAudiobook.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p></p>\n<p>Don
 't forget to take a look and place a hold on new <a href="https://mcpl.asp
 endiscovery.org/?browseCategory=mcpl_new&amp\;subCategory=mcpl_new_science
 _fiction">science fiction</a> and <a href="https://mcpl.aspendiscovery.org
 /?browseCategory=mcpl_new&amp\;subCategory=mcpl_new_fantasy">fantasy</a> t
 itles at MCPL!</p>\n<p>Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out h
 ow to <a href="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/services/registratio
 n.html#Communico">Get a Library Card</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Questions about 
 this Program?</strong> Call the branch at 240-777-0110</p>\n<h3>Accommodat
 ion Requests</h3>\n<!-- v2026.4.0 -->\n<p>To request an accommodation\, co
 ntact the <a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/node/17144">library 
 branch</a> where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help\, 
 or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event\, complete
  our <a href="https://mcgmd.wufoo.com/forms/wypec8q0j2yngy/">Accommodation
  Request Form</a> online or call Library Administration at <a href="tel:+1
 2407770002">240-777-0002</a>.</p>\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16761126
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