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2009, Our Next Read
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Book Discussions

All book discussions are free and open to the public. 
Copies of The Namesake can be borrowed from the Danbury Library.  Books are available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish; also available on compact disc and DVD.   Copies can be purchased at Barnes & Noble and Borders Books & Music.

Discussion Questions about The Namesake

Monday, Oct. 6
Time:  7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location:  Barnes & Noble, 15 Backus Avenue, Danbury
Discussion Leader:  Mark Hasskarl, Danbury Library Director

Tuesday, Oct. 7
Time:  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location:  Danbury Library*
Discussion Leader:  Mary Monahan, Danbury Library Reference Librarian

Tuesday, Oct. 14
Time:  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location:  Danbury Library*
Discussion Leader:  Andrea Randhahn, C.H. Booth Library (Newtown) Reference Librarian

Friday, Oct. 17
Time:  10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location:  Elmwood Hall Senior Center, 10 Elmwood Place (off Main Street), Danbury
Discussion Leader:  Mary Monahan, Danbury Library Reference Librarian

Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time:  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location:  Danbury Library*
Discussion Leader:  John O’Donnell, Danbury Library Reference Librarian

Thursday, Oct. 23
Time:  7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Location:  Borders, 110 Federal Road, Danbury
Discussion Leader:  John O’Donnell, Danbury Library Reference Librarian

Monday, Oct. 27
Time:  11 a.m.-12 noon.
Location:  Danbury Library*, “The Learning Exchange” program
Discussion Leader:  John O’Donnell, Danbury Library Reference Librarian

Tuesday, Oct. 28
Time:  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location:  Danbury Library*
Discussion Leader:  Mark Hasskarl, Danbury Library Director

*Danbury Library is located at 170 Main Street, on the corner of West Street and Main Street. (directions)
For information call 797-4527.