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News of the World by Paulette Jiles

2019-01-10 18:15:00 2019-01-10 20:15:00 America/Chicago News of the World by Paulette Jiles Circle of Readers Book Discussion Merrillville

Thursday, January 10
6:15pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2019-01-10 18:15:00 2019-01-10 20:15:00 America/Chicago News of the World by Paulette Jiles Circle of Readers Book Discussion Merrillville

Merrillville

Meeting Room A

Circle of Readers Book Discussion

In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.

In the wake of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence.

In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna’s parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S. army, the ten-year-old has once again been torn away from the only home she knows.

Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dangerous. Johanna has forgotten the English language, tries to escape at every opportunity, throws away her shoes, and refuses to act “civilized.” Yet as the miles pass, the two lonely survivors tentatively begin to trust each other, forming a bond that marks the difference between life and death in this treacherous land.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Discussion Groups |

Merrillville

Phone: 219-769-3541

Branch manager
Chris

Hours
Mon, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Mar 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 24 12:00PM to 4:00PM

About the branch

The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.

Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds. 

The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.

The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.

Upcoming events

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B

Thu, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A

Mon, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2
This event is full

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room

Thu, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Board Room

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, April 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
This event is full

Thu, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B

Mon, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Board Room

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, April 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department

Thu, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B,Merrillville Zoom Room

Thu, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room D

Sat, Apr 13, All day
Meeting Room A

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C

Thu, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room