Free Community Event: Folger's New Virtual Book Club

Try out the Folger's new virtual book club 

Contributed by Ashley Biggs, Marketing and Outreach Librarian on behalf of Folger's Shakespeare Library

Join the Folger as we search the stacks for our favorite novels inspired by Shakespeare and the early modern era. 

Held on the first Thursday of the month, this informal Book Club is free and open to all. Our picks range from historical fiction to adaptations of Shakespeare's plays and will be sourced from a different indie bookstore each month.

To spark the discussion, Folger staff will be on hand to provide historical context and speak to relevant items from the library collection.

 Grab your reading glasses and make a plan to join us for our first session on Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm (EST) when we'll be talking about Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. 

Participation is free but registration is required. Sessions will be conducted through Zoom, so keep an eye on your inbox the day before for an access link, along with recommendations for quick bites and beverages to enjoy while we chat.

Register here: 

https://www.folger.edu/events/words-words-words-station-eleven?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TSM2020BookClubAnnouncement&utm_content=version_A&promo=13356

Hope to see you there!

LBPH Note: BARD and Bookshare have many of Shakespeare's plays and poems available for FREE download. Contact the library with any questions. 

Library Event

Weather and Disaster Preparedness 

Free Teleconference 

Contributed by Ashley Biggs, Outreach Librarian

Are you ready for winter weather?

Maryland has made much progress with respect to emergency preparedness, response, and disaster recovery. The ability to access information by all Maryland residents is crucial, particularly those with disabilities or certain limitations. Please join us on November 6 at 6:30 p.m. for a lively and informative conference call presentation with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the Maryland Department of Disabilities to discuss how the State of Maryland prepares for, mitigates against, and responds to emergencies and what resources are available before, during, and after a crisis.  The program should take about 40 minutes with a Q&A to follow.

Join us on:

Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 PM

Join Hangouts Meet: 

https://meet.google.com/fgi-xytw-hpo?hs=122​

Join by phone

‪1 513-816-0553;‬ PIN: ‪793 600 511‬#

Presentation Slides are available here​. This program will NOT be recorded.