Words of Windsor;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Windsor Library:geo:40.471933,-104.901302 GEO:40.471933;-104.901302 DESCRIPTION:Woodrow Wilson Nickel\, age 105\, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct\, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave..\nhttps://clear view.libnet.info/event/6943032 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
It&rsquo\;s 1938. The Great Depression lin gers. Hitler is threatening Europe\, and world-weary Americans long for wo nder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane wh ile crossing the Atlantic. What follows is a twelve-day road trip in a cus tom truck to deliver Southern California&rsquo\;s first giraffes to the Sa n Diego Zoo. Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow. Inspir ed by true events\, this tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones \, including the world&rsquo\;s first female zoo director\, a crusty old m an with a past\, a young female photographer with a secret\, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes.
\nThis discussion will take pl ace at Words of Windsor
\nHistory by the Book meets to discuss historical fiction and non-fiction books. We explore the deeper stories be hind historical events and periods in the past.
\n*Registrat ion required. Registration for this event opens Thursday\, September 1st
\n*Books for registered patrons will be available fo r pick up starting on Thursday\, September 15th. \;
\n< strong>*Please contact the library by phone \;(970-686-5603 ex. 323) o r \;email \;to cancel your reservation if you are no longer able t o participate in \;a registered \;event. \;Failure to attend t he event without providing a cancellation notice will result in a $5 fine being added to your library account.
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