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That Reminds Me of a Story: Yankee Humor and the New England Storytelling Tradition

April 10th, 2010 · Comments Off on That Reminds Me of a Story: Yankee Humor and the New England Storytelling Tradition · City Library, Events, Main Branch

Good stories never die, they evolve from teller to teller. New England has a rich and ongoing storytelling tradition from folklore to Bert and I to stories about your family, your life, or the town you live in. On Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m., humorist Rebecca Rule will prime the pump with stories she’s […]

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Big Read: a brief rundown

March 23rd, 2009 · Comments Off on Big Read: a brief rundown · Ages 2-3, Ages 4-5, Book Group, Books, City Library, Events, Grades 6-12, Main Branch, Movies, Newsletter, Teens

While we’ve already hosted a few book discussions already, The Big Read: Southern New Hampshire Reads The Great Gatsby officially starts this week. Here’s a brief rundown on our upcoming events. Here’s what we will be doing. – Wed. 3/25, 1 p.m. Auditorium. Film: 1974 adaptation of the novel The Great Gatsby. – Thu. 4/2, […]

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