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April 18, 2009

Murder 203: Connecticut's Mystery Festival

dial-m-for-murder.jpgSaturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19

An exciting new two day event at the Easton and Westport libraries for mystery fans and writers. Panel discussions, book signings, writing tips from the professionals, and a unique opportunity to mingle with fellow crime fiction enthusiasts.

Check back soon for details! Questions? Email Jane Murphy at jmurphy@westportlibrary.org.

April 21, 2009

Pageturners: The Secret Life of Bees

secret-life-of-bees.jpgTuesday, April 21
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees , by Sue Monk Kidd, is the moving tale of Lily Owens a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna.

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821.
New participants always welcome.
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