THIS WEEK: FEB. 5 to 11, 2010
Wyoming County Reads, the annual community reading of this year’s selection John Steinbeck’s epic novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” This week’s events:
“Steinbeck’s Joad Family: Building Character,” a book discussion. Laceyville Library, West Main Street, Laceyville. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 869-1958.
“Surviving the Dust Bowl: An Education of the Heart,” book discussion. Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Wednesday, 7 p.m. 996-1500.
Writers Group. All writing styles and formats welcome. Age 18 and older. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Thursday at 7 p.m. Free. Registration: 996-1500.
Campion Society Open Readings. Share creative works including poems, short stories, drama and creative nonfiction. Gold Room, Administration Building, 133 N. River St., King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Free. 208-5900.
FUTURE
Wyoming County Reads, the annual community reading of this year’s selection John Steinbeck’s epic novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” Copies available at county libraries while supplies last. 996-1500. Related events include:
“Steinbeck’s Joad Family: Building Character,” a book discussion. Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Factoryville Library, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Mehoopany Library.
“Hard Times: Then and Now: Analyzing the Indestructible Human Spirit.” Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library.
“The Quest for the Promised Land: Overcoming Social Injustice.” Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library.
“Images of the Dust Bowl and the Depression,” an exhibit. March 3, 7 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.
Book Release Party, for “He’s Not Prince Charming When . . .” by Scranton comedian Jeannine Luby. With music, wine, hors d’oeuvres and a “Kiss a Frog” charity event. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Feb. 12, 8 to 11 p.m. 969-1040.
Book Signing with Jeannine Luby, author of “He’s Not Prince Charming When . . .” Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 13, noon to 2 p.m. 208-4700.
Global Politics and Economics: A 21st-Century View, a talk by Parag Khanna, author of “The Second World: Empires and the New Global Order.” Presented by the Schemel Forum’s “Insights into World Affairs” series. Room 509, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. Feb. 17 at noon. $20 includes luncheon. 941-7816.
Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of J.G. Farrell’s “The Siege of Krishnapur” led by Robert Salsburg. Refreshments served. Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Open to the public. 675-9228.
Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “The Skin Gods” by Richard Montanari. Refreshments served. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at $2 while supplies last. 821-1959.
Lecture and Book Signing, with Cheryl Kashuba, author of “A Brief History of Scranton.” Presented by the Lackawanna Historical Society at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. 344-3841.
Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “Fright” by Cornell Woolrich. Refreshments served. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at $2 while supplies last. 821-1959.
Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of Gustave Flaubert’s “Sentimental Education” led by Dave Smith. Refreshments served. Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. March 22 at 7 p.m. Open to the public. 675-9228.
The Last Station: How a Novel Became a Film, a talk and brief glimpse of the film with author Jay Parini. Presented by the Schemel Form. Room 509, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. April 9 at noon. $20 includes luncheon. 941-7816.
Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “The Cruelest Month” by Louise Penny. Refreshments served. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. April 15 at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at $2 while supplies last. 821-1959.
Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of Dylan Thomas’ “Under Milkwood: A Play for Voices” led by John Jarecki. Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman. April 26 at 6 p.m. Open to the public. 675-9228.
Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “To Davy Jones Below” by Carola Dunn. Refreshments served. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at $2 while supplies last. 821-1959.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
He’s Not Prince Charming When. . . , a recent release by comedian and Scranton resident Jeannine M. Luby, a light-hearted parody of male traits. Available for $12.95 at notprincecharming.com.
Learning in 3-D: Adding a New Dimension to Enterprise Learning and Collaboration, a new volume by Bloomsburg University professor Karl Kapp and Duke University professor Tony O’Driscoll about the 3-D world of learning. Available at on-line booksellers including karlkapp.com.
