Book Discussion: World War I

If your interests range into the areas of history or social activism, now is the time to sign up for the special February book discussion program just announced by the Library:

The Lewiston Public Library is partnering with the Machiah Center and the Maine Humanities Council (MHC) to host a discussion on the book, To End all Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1912-1918.  Registrations are required for this free public event which will take place on Thursday, February 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s first floor Couture Room.

To End All Wars, by Adam Hochschild, looks at World War I through British eyes, covering both the soldiers at war in France and British pacifists, war resisters, and suffragettes working to end the conflict back home in England.  The book was published last May and made many “Best of 2011” booklists last month. 

The February 16th program will be facilitated by Candace Kanes from the Maine Historical Society.  Candace serves as MHS’s Maine Memory Network Curator and Historian and is an experienced discussion leader who has worked on numerous Maine Humanities Council programs over the years.

Registrations for the program are now being taken on a first-come, first-served basis.  To register, contact the Lewiston Public Library circulation desk at 513-3134 or via email at LPL@LewistonMaine.gov .  Copies of the book are available for free loan at the Library.  

Posted: Friday, January 13th, 2012 in News

Lewiston Library: Book Discussion: World War I

If your interests range into the areas of history or social activism, now is the time to sign up for the special February book discussion program just announced by the Library: The Lewiston Public Library is partnering with the Machiah … continues …