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'Big Read' Book Discussion- "Interior Chinatown"

2023-04-13 18:00:00 2023-04-13 19:30:00 America/New_York 'Big Read' Book Discussion- "Interior Chinatown" Book discussion for Big Read book "Interior Chinatown" Main Library - Auditorium

Thursday, April 13
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-13 18:00:00 2023-04-13 19:30:00 America/New_York 'Big Read' Book Discussion- "Interior Chinatown" Book discussion for Big Read book "Interior Chinatown" Main Library - Auditorium

Main Library

Auditorium

Book discussion for Big Read book "Interior Chinatown"

The public is invited to a book discussion of the 2023 Big Read selection Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. No registration required.


This event is a part of 2023 Big Read. The NEA Big Read is a community reading program focused on a single book. Massillon Museum and its amazing community partners including the Massillon Public Library create innovative and critical programs highlighting the book themes, exposing participants to new genres and ideas. The selected book is offered to the community for free so that many can participate.


For more information, contact the library at 330-832-9831.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | The Big Read |

TAGS: | The Big Read |

Main Library

Phone: 330-832-9831

Hours
Mon, Jun 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 11 Closed

About the branch

In 1897, local public servant and storekeeper George Harsh willed $10,000 for “public library purposes.” The funds purchased nearly 10,000 volumes for Massillon’s first public library. Also in 1897, J.W. McClymonds announced his gift of an endowment of $20,000 for a library. The Russell sisters, Flora and Annie, who married the McClymonds brothers, donated the Nahum S. Russell home, located on Prospect Street (now Fourth Street NE), in memory of their parents. The McClymonds Public Library opened on January 1, 1899, and was funded by private subscriptions and an annual disbursement of city funds. In 1922, the McClymonds Public Library became the Massillon City School District Library and was now funded by tax revenue.

 

In 1930, Annie Steese Baldwin willed her home “as the site for a new public library.” Built around 1835, the brick home overlooking downtown Massillon from Hill Street (now Second Street NE) was first the residence of the city’s founder, James Duncan.

 

The current Massillon Public Library (Main Location), located at the corner of Lincoln Way East and Second Street NE, opened in 1937.  Designed by Albrecht & Wilhelm and funded in part by a Works Progress Administration grant, the Duncan/Baldwin home was connected by a Jeffersonian portico and rotunda to a west wing Reading Room and Children’s Room. The Massillon Museum was also housed at this location until 1996 when it moved to its present location at 121 Lincoln Way East.

 

Upcoming events

Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
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Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
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Wed, Jun 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Wed, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jun 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Jam at the Massillon Public Library on the first Wednesday on the Month!

Thu, Jun 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
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Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Fri, Jun 09, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
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Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie on our outdoor big screen!

Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join the Massillon Local History & Genealogy Society for their annual picnic.

Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Learn how self-love impacts our writing, and how to do better for both yourself, and your writing. Create a book cover afterwards. Free refreshments and a book signing to follow.

Mon, Jun 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a journey under the sea with ocean animal yoga!

Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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In this recurring online series, our own Children’s Programmers create crafts and other fun projects on the second Tuesday of each month.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Experience how music and literature fit together during this unique event!

Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
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Wed, Jun 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
Experience how music and literature fit together during this unique event!

Wed, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Join our Local History & Genealogy Specialist, Christine Bowman, between 1pm - 7pm for a free 90-minute one-on-one consultation. (Appointment required)

Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Hands-on workshop

Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.

Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Creative competition for teens.

Thu, Jun 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.

Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
A fun and practical craft for kids!

Thu, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Computer Coding Club from Fiero Code

Fri, Jun 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Gallery
Write, Read, & Share with Other Creative Minds!

Sat, Jun 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us for a story time designed for children who enjoy structured activities and may need more sensory, social, or emotional support. We will use books, music, and movements to explore our world!

Sat, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Lounge
Come and watch a new anime every 3rd Saturday of the month in the Teen Lounge! Program is FREE!

Mon, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Make one sunflower seed bomb to plant at home and one to be planted in the Community Garden at Springhill Historic Home in Massillon!

Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Monthly Vinyl Club

Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
We will be discussing "The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb.

Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Experience Jyoti Meditation With Gwen Miller.

Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Enjoy a Summer Reading Club craft!

Wed, Jun 21, All day
Massillon Public Library - All Branches
Available the first day of Summer: June 21st through September 23rd.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
A story time featuring lively stories and participatory activities for children ages 2 to 5 years.

Wed, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
An interactive Story time presented by Dennis Regling that stimulates creative thinking, imagination, and reading comprehension skills.

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Duncan Room
Join us every third Wednesday of each month from 2 - 7 p.m. to research and socialize.

Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.

Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us in the Auditorium for this free craft: DIY Element Jar Necklaces. No registration required. Open to all Teens going into grades 7-12.

Thu, Jun 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.

Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
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Thu, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Computer Coding Club from Fiero Code

Thu, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
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Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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MPL's Vinyl Club partners with Massillon Museum and Erie Street Vinyl for a musical evening!

Fri, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Auditorium
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Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Interactive Titanic Program

Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Book Garage
For sale at bargain prices will be gently used hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, video games, and more for all ages!

Sat, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Stop by the Main Library Auditorium between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for an ocean-themed open house!

Sat, Jun 24, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
Meet & Learn to Write with Local Authors!

Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join us each fourth Monday to talk about books you just can't put down!

Wed, Jun 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
A story time featuring lively stories and participatory activities for children ages 2 to 5 years.

Wed, Jun 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.

Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Jun 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
Main Library - Auditorium
Storytime for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 2.5 years old followed by a short playtime.

Thu, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch Library
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Thu, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Auditorium
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Fri, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Jun 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Jul 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Auditorium
A story time featuring lively stories and participatory activities for children ages 2 to 5 years.

Wed, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Barry Askren Memorial Branch Library
Bring your current project and spend time with other crafters.

Wed, Jul 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Jam at the Massillon Public Library on the first Wednesday on the Month!