Vermont Humanities

Reading and Discussion Events

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Reading and Discussion

These Reading and Discussion events are hosted by libraries and non-profits across Vermont. All are open to the public. Vermont organizations can book talks by browsing our Reading and Discussion catalog. Vermont Humanities provides the books, and trained scholars lead each session.

Upcoming Reading and Discussion Events

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Live Event

Norwich Public Library: Family History

The Pulitzer-winning novels in this series examine not only relationships, but the ways difficult chapters of a family’s past are revealed by the passing of time. The next book read will be The Shipping News, by Annie Proulx.

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Live Event

Vermont Reads: Last Night at the Telegraph Club Discussion

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo will be the topic of discussion Lesley Wright, a Vermont Humanities book discussion leader, will facilitate a discussion of the 2023-24 statewide read book selection. Multiple copies of the book are available at Roger Clark Memorial Library and are available to anyone who would like to read it.

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Live Event

Norwich Public Library: Family History

The Pulitzer-winning novels in this series examine not only relationships, but the ways difficult chapters of a family’s past are revealed by the passing of time. The next book read will be A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor.

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Live Event

Norwich Public Library: Family History

The Pulitzer-winning novels in this series examine not only relationships, but the ways difficult chapters of a family’s past are revealed by the passing of time. The last book read will be Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.

Vermont Humanities*** February 9, 2022