Portsmouth Historical Society Book Club
Join us at the Library for a discussion of King Philip's War : The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict by Eric B. Schultz and Michael J. Tougias.
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Haunted Happenings with Victoria McNally
Hear Victoria (Tori) McNally's encounters with the Spirit World at the Library. Hear all about some of the “haunted happenings” on Aquidneck Island and beyond as we discuss ghost hunting and Rhode Island’s long paranormal history.
YA Fiction Book Club
All ages 12-102 are welcome to our Young Adult Fiction Book Club, held on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30. Refreshments are served, and a lively discussion of that month's book is enjoyed! No registration required.
Our selection this month is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
You'll Be Hooked!
Join Roberta Conti for a presentation on the art and craft of rug hooking. She credits her mother Wilhelmina Shaw who taught rug hooking at Swinburne School for over 25 years, for introducing her to this wonderful and creative hobby. Over the years, Roberta’s mother tried to get her interested in the hobby without success. Then as Roberta was cleaning out her mother’s basement in 1986, she found a little stool. That one little stool project turned into a passion for rug hooking. Since then, Roberta has hooked 1
Rare book expert/Antiques Road Show appraiser Kenneth Gloss
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give a free and open talk about the value of old and rare books. Ken, who is also a frequent guest appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, will talk in part about the history of his historic bookshop (www.brattlebookshop.com), which goes back to circa 1825. He is a second-generation owner.
Stay Safe Online
Learn how to stay safe online. FTCM(SS) Joseph Bransfield will discuss what sorts of scams and computer viruses are out there, the best methods to prevent attacks through your computer, smartphone or landline, and how to report attacks once they have occurred. He has spent more than 20 years working in information security.
Murder, Manslaughter and Mayhem on the Southcoast with author Red Cummings
Author John "Red" Cummings is the featured guest speaker whose local history books are always of great interest. Cummings has written five highly acclaimed historical true stories since his first book eight years ago. Other best-selling books are The Last Fling, Hurricane Carol 1954; Cream of the Crop, Fall River's Best and Brightest about Fall River and neighboring communities outstanding successful citizens; Lobstah Tales, the History of the Moby Dick/Back Eddy Restaurant in Westport and Murder, Manslaughter and Mayhem Volumes 1 and 2.
Myths in American History with Frank Grzyb
So, you think you know American history. After all, you were taught this discipline from the time you were in elementary school all the way through high school and perhaps college.
YA Fiction Book Club
All ages 12-102 are welcome to our Young Adult Fiction Book Club, held on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30. Refreshments are served, and a lively discussion of that month's book is enjoyed! No registration required.
October Selection: Mosquitoland, by David Arnold
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Third Wednesday Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Good House by Ann Leary. Note that this is the same title as the Tuesday night book. It's just another time for those who would rather come during the day.
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