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Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees Seat Opening Nominations are open to fill a Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees position which is available as of July 1, 2022. The Board of Trustees work with the Town Librarian and staff to set policy, oversee library operations and strategic planning.
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This Week's Staff Picks Claudia Silk Reference Librarian In my opinion, the best historical fiction novels are the ones where you can barely wait to put down the book before you start researching what was the real story. Or even better it leaves you wanting to know so much more about the person or the event. Here are a few I would recommend: Still Life by Sarah Winman – This epic journey takes you from Tuscany in 1944 to post-war England to the floods of Florence in 1966. A story of art, found family, friendships, and community. The descriptions of the food and Florence make you want to get on the next flight to Italy. The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki – Marjorie Post was a fascinating woman who was married 4 times, lived through the Spanish flu and two world wars and was one of the richest women in the world. A fascinating read. Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr – it might be a stretch to call this one historical fiction. It is more of a mystery/thriller but I included it because the main plot is about Nazi stolen art and the criminal aspect of art collecting. A real page turner. Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez – Told in dual timelines, Civil Townsend is a young nurse during the 70’s in Montgomery, Alabama. She becomes overly involved with two young girls in her care who are forcibly sterilized as part of a government campaign. Loosely based on true events. The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn – Kate Quinn is the queen of WWII historical fiction and this fascinating book concentrates on a Russian woman who was also the deadliest female sniper for the Soviet army. The woman was Mila Pavlichenko and this book is based on her life. |
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FPL's Podcast Listen to our latest podcast or catch up on previous episodes of What Are You Reading?
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New Podcast Episode 16: Fairfield, What Are Your Reading?Each month we gather a group of library staff and talk about our favorite books we've just read and what's on the horizon. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or click here. |
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One-on-One Tech HelpNeed help with your laptop, iPad, Kindle, smartphone, or other device? Looking to download library eBooks or movies, but don't know where to begin? Want to learn the basics of email, or creating a Word document? Set up an appointment with a staff member or one of our volunteers to help you learn about your device. These sessions are educational in nature, and you should have a clear goal of what you would like to learn during your session. For more information, including what we can assist with, and how to set up a one-on-one appointment,
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In Person Senior Literary Society Book Club Senior Center Wednesday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. From the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir comes an unforgettable novel of a BBC-sponsored wartime cooking competition and the four women who enter for a chance to win. Please join us at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities for a discussion of May's selection The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan.
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In Person Main Book Club Wednesday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. From the prize-winning author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo comes Songbirds, a stunning novel about the disappearance of a Sri Lankan domestic worker and how the most vulnerable people find their voices. The May Book Club Choice is Songbirds by Christy Lefteri. All are welcome. Claudia Silk is the moderator of the discussion.
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