In
an effort to provide dynamic and accessible programming to all readers,
Tompkins County Public Library has announced the launch of an online version of
its Four Seasons Book Club.
This virtual forum will allow readers who are unable to attend, or prefer ongoing discussion, an opportunity to take part in the Book Club remotely from their personal computer, smartphone, tablet or other internet-accessible device.
The Four Seasons Book Club, announced January 14, will discuss four books per year beginning with Oprah’s Book Club selection “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the true story of suffragist and abolitionist Sarah Grimké, “The Invention of Wings,” explores the complex relationship between Grimké, the privileged daughter of a Southern plantation owner, and Handful, her family’s compliant, yet strong-willed, slave. Through alternating first-person narrative, Kidd masterfully illustrates the struggles of each woman to break free from their oppressors in pursuit of their dreams.
The Club is free and open to the public; however advance registration is required. Club members will meet quarterly beginning March 6. Additional meetings are planned for May 1, August 7 and October 2. Discussions will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room. The online forum is available now and can be accessed 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
This virtual forum will allow readers who are unable to attend, or prefer ongoing discussion, an opportunity to take part in the Book Club remotely from their personal computer, smartphone, tablet or other internet-accessible device.
The Four Seasons Book Club, announced January 14, will discuss four books per year beginning with Oprah’s Book Club selection “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the true story of suffragist and abolitionist Sarah Grimké, “The Invention of Wings,” explores the complex relationship between Grimké, the privileged daughter of a Southern plantation owner, and Handful, her family’s compliant, yet strong-willed, slave. Through alternating first-person narrative, Kidd masterfully illustrates the struggles of each woman to break free from their oppressors in pursuit of their dreams.
The Club is free and open to the public; however advance registration is required. Club members will meet quarterly beginning March 6. Additional meetings are planned for May 1, August 7 and October 2. Discussions will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room. The online forum is available now and can be accessed 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
To register
for the virtual Four Seasons Book club, register for Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/about/how_it_works,
email Adult Services Librarian Teresa Vadakin at tvadakin@tcpl.org to request an invitation
to the online book club and follow the instructions in her reply email.
For more
information or to register for the on-site version of the Four Season Book
Club, contact Vadakin at (607) 272-4557 extension 272 or tvadakin@tcpl.org.
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