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 Book Stops Here" Community Reading and Discussion Group

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

  • Monthly on the third Thursday at 2:00 PM from January 11, 2023 to November 16, 2023
  • Free

Register

Registration encouraged.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More information

Fees

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

Location

317 W. 24 Hwy. Independence, MO 64050 (816)252-0950

Schedule

Days:

Monthly on the third Thursday

Dates:

January 11, 2023 to November 16, 2023

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Starts at 2:00pm CT

Contact Information

Doug Richardson

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Event Type

  • Partner Program
  • Talk
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