Meet the Author with Ann Hood

On Saturday, May 29th @ 3PM MPL continues the “Meet the Author” series with critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author Ann Hood. Hood will be here to discuss and sign her latest novel, "The Read Thread."

In China there’s a belief that people who are destined to be together are connected by an invisible red thread. After the death of her daughter, Maya opens the Red Thread, an adoption agency that specializes in placing baby girls from China with American families. Brilliantly braiding together the stories of the Chinese birth mothers who give up their daughters and the American families desperate for a child, Hood writes a moving and beautifully told novel of fate and the red thread that binds these characters lives. Elle Magazine calls the book a "wisely woven novel" about loss and reconnection.

The event is FREE and all are welcome! Light refreshments and drink will be provided.

For more information about Ann Hood or “The Red Thread” go to: http://www.annhood.us/

Public Forum on Saturday, May 15th!

Remember that community service survey I talked about a few months back? That survey is helping us plan our future. And now we want to talk to YOU about it!

On Saturday, May 15th @ 2PM, MPL will hold an open public forum to discuss the Library's 2010-2015 long range plan. Patrons are invited to share their needs and concerns.

The Library Board of Trustees and staff will explain the reasons for undertaking the long range plan, its goals and objectives, and the planning process.

For more info please contact Library Director Theresa Coish @ 846-1573 or tcoish@middletownri.com.

And it's not too late to be heard. Click here and fill out the online community survey. YOUR VOICE COUNTS!!!