THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, August 14 | 3:00 pm | Introduction to Genealogy Research | Members' Class Wednesday, August 14 | 6:00 pm | Discuss The Makioka Sisters with fellow members Thursday, August 15 | 6:00 pm | Page to Stage: Private Lives ty Noel Coward | tickets free to members when registering
FEATURED EVENTS Thursday, August 22 | 6:00 pm | In Conversation: Jenny Odell with Cathy Park Hong | tickets free to members when registering Thursday, September 5 | 6:30 pm | In Conversation: Tommy Orange with Steve Wasserman
Due to the coronavirus, baseball season and just about everything else, is understandably delayed; but every year about this time I am reminded of a “curious incident” that took place some years ago.
It was a typical day at the Reference Desk at the Mechanics’ Institute in March 2013 when a young man, clad in a slim, dark suit knocked on the door of the 3rd floor. I opened the door and loudly said “Hi!”
Slightly taken aback, the man asked in a tentative voice, “Have you heard...
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EBOOKS
FICTION
Clare Beams The Illness Lesson
Tom Bouman The Bramble and the Rose
Lynn Brittney A Death in Chelsea
Tim Garvin A Dredging in Swann
Joe Ide...
What is Axis 360? It’s an easy way to read eBooks using your web browser, your tablet, or smartphone.
To use Axis 360 on a computer, click here, and login with your fourteen digit Library barcode printed on the back of your Mechanics’ Institute Library card.
To use Axis 360 on a mobile device, download the app and create an account using your credentials from Mechanics’ Institute.
Once you’ve logged in to Axis 360, you...
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Dear Members and Friends:
I know this has been a very challenging time, and things are changing rapidly in the community regarding responses to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the last few days, local educational institutions, museums, and public libraries have closed. In an effort to protect you and those in our community, Mechanics' Institute (MI) will close our library, chess room, and meeting rooms effective 6pm on Friday, March 13, 2020. We will remain closed thro...
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Dear Members and Friends:
I wanted to share our response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Given the developments in the community regarding COVID-19, Mechanics' Institute (MI) has decided to cancel all MI programs, classes, events, and meetings through Sunday, March 29, 2020. The intent is to reschedule most of these activities as soon as possible. The library, chess room, and MI building will remain open during our regular hours.
We appreciate your pat...
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In the first "True Crime Roundup" for 2020, we have a book by Joshua Hammer: The falcon thief : a true tale of adventure, treachery, and the hunt for the perfect bird. "A true-crime adventure about a rogue who trades in rare birds and their eggs-and the wildlife detective determined to stop him." (Hammer also wrote The bad-ass librarians of Timbukt...
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BOOKS
FICTION
Gish Jen The resisters
Ben Okri The Freedom artist
Amy Bonnaffons The regrets
Mystery, Suspense, Espionage & Intrigue
Deepa Anappara Djinn patrol on the purpl...
BOOKS
FICTION
Meng Jin Little gods
Historical Fiction
Verne R. Albright Playing chess with God
Mystery, Suspense, Espionage & Intrigue
Jeff Abbott The three Beths
Tim Garvin...
