Its Book Discussion Time Again!

2010 Spring Discussion Series

The New Woman

Presented by Lottie Wagoner

Associate Instructor of English

At the end of the Victorian Era, the New Woman emerged. She wanted to take up more space in the public arena. She wanted a voice in the way the government was run. She wanted the vote. She wanted to bob her hair, wear a short skirt, and dance the Charleston. The three novels we are reading this spring all feature protagonists who are New Women. Lily, Bea, and Mildred live during the beginning of the 20th century and break the gender norms of that time. Their lives are not only interesting historically, but also emotionally because their struggles are the struggles that women at the beginning of the 21st century still face. Each of these novels have been made into movies, so pop some corn as we will be viewing clips to decide if the book or the movie garners our “2 thumbs up.”

Craft Book Club

Crafty Book Club

Shake off those winter blues at the library!
Join us for our first Craft Club for adults
presented by Wabash's very own local author and artist Candie Cooper!
The first session will be
Wednesday, February 3 @ 6:15pm
Come make a sweet Valentine ornament just in time for Valentine’s Day!

This class will show you unique painting, decoupage, glittering and embellishing techniques. You can choose from two styles, traditional or funky, as well as paint colors to make it completely your own. We will also look at some inspiring craft books that use some of the same techniques shown in class. A supply and instruction handout will also be included so you know exactly what we used and you can make your own at home.

Please specify chosen style: traditional (red with birds) or funky (cartoon animal) at sign up.

Thank you to everyone who contributed ornaments for OUR HEROES' TREE. We hope you that you were able to make it into the library over the holiday season to see the tributes that were made to so many service men and women!