Cinephilia is an academic word literally meaning “love of cinema,” but it also contains hints of nostalgia and passion for a film art that was undoubtedly the defining media experience of the twentieth century. As such, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant […]

This month, we will read and discuss The Henna Artist  by Alka Joshi.   We meet in hybrid format.  Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom.  Fill out the form below to receive the link. The Henna Artist features a woman ... "Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi […]

What constitutes a “masterpiece?” Why are some objects considered masterworks while others are relegated to lesser positions? Join Linda Shei Lei to explore some answers as illustrated by a few of the very best treasures of the Asian Art Museum. Linda Shen Lei is an educator with more than four decades of teaching experience in […]

Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook through Libby, or digital audiobook through Hoopla or Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.

Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai.. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. Or request your own copy HERE Also available on Overdrive HERE Instantly available on Hoopla HERE For details on how to attend […]