"The Book Stops Here" Community Reading and Discussion Group

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Fee:

Free. Free! Books are available to borrow through the Mid Continent Public Library system.

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Location:

317 W. 24 Hwy. Independence, MO 64050 [phone]

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Repeating Event

Days:

Monthly on the third Thursday

Dates:

January 11, 2023 to November 16, 2023

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Partner Program

Talk

Starts at 2:00pm CT

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Description

This monthly reading and discussion group is a partnership between the National Park Service and Mid Continent Public Library, and is entering its sixth year. It is dedicated to the memory of President Harry S Truman, who enjoyed reading biographies and histories of his predecessors and American history.

A different book is chosen each month, leading to wonderful discussions!

September's book: Betty Ford by Lisa McCubbin

October's book: And There was Light by Jon Meacham

November's book: The Trials of Harry S Truman by Jeffrey Frank

 

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Registration encouraged.

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Contact Information

Doug Richardson

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Image Gallery

Color photograph of the Truman Home study with book-lined shelves and chairs.

A book cover shows Mrs. Betty Ford, and the title "Betty Ford" and author Lisa McCubbin

A book cover shows a photo of Abraham Lincoln and the title "And There was Light" by Jon Meacham

A book cover shows Harry Truman walking, with title "The Trials of Harry S Truman" by Jeffrey Frank

The Truman Home study
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Betty Ford, by Lisa McCubbin
Publisher

"And There Was Light" by Jon Meacham
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"The Trials of Harry S Truman" by Jeffrey Frank
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