Author Talk: Douglas Dodd

Our Father Who Art in an Iron Lung: A Memoir

Wednesday, June 24 at 6:00 PM

Douglas Dodd’s book, Our Father Who Art in an Iron Lung: A Memoir tells the story of his father, Bruce Dodd, who was paralyzed by polio and lived much of his adult life confined to an iron lung. The memoir explores how Bruce’s illness shaped the Dodd family’s life during the 1950s and 60s and the lasting impact his life had on others. The book is described as a deeply personal and emotional account of resilience, family, and adaptation in the face of significant challenges. This program is co-sponsored with the Rotary Club of Durham – Great Bay. Please register here.

Day & Evening Book Groups

Monday, June 22 at 3:30 or Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 PM

This month the Day Time Book Group is reading Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena. The Evening Group is reading The Moons of Jupiter by Alice Munro. Both books are available for checkout from the library.

Monday Story Times

All about Construction!

On Mondays Miss Sheryl presents Lapsit (babies to 24 months) at 9:15 (doors open at 9:00)  and Preschool (2-5) follows at 10:30. Thursday story times are on a break to prepare for summer reading!

Death Cafe

Monday, June 15 at 6:00

Death is hard, but it doesn’t have to be unbearable. Join us in a safe space intentionally held to engage in discussions about death and dying. Facilitated by Sacred DeathCare Guide and Registered Nurse, Tracy Radack, RN, SDCG. And there will be cake!

The Death Cafe is held the third Monday of each month. The next meeting will be on Monday, July 20.