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VIRTUAL: An Evening with Eric Jay Dolin, author of A Furious Sky: The Five Hundred Year History of America’s Hurricanes

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

The Hudson Library & Historical Society will host a live virtual streaming event with author Eric Jay Dolin as he discusses his most recent book, A Furious Sky: The Five Hundred Year History of America’s Hurricanes. Dolin presents the five-hundred-year story of American hurricanes, from the nameless storms that threatened Columbus’ New World voyages, to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the escalation of hurricane season as a result of global warming. Historian H. W. Brands calls the book, "a riveting mix of natural science, institutional history and human experience. All in a great read.”

VIRTUAL: Lock 15’s Executive Chef John Taylor
Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m.
Chef John Taylor, Executive chef at Akron’s popular Lock 15 Brewing Co. will virtually demonstrate how to cook shrimp and grits.
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VIRTUAL: Author Eric Jay Dolin
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
The author will discuss his most recent book, A Furious Sky, which presents the five-hundred-year story of American hurricanes and the escalation of hurricane season as a result of global warming.
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Computer Reservations Available
Do you need to check your email, download a file or have something printed? Reserve one of our 1st floor computer for a 30 minute session.
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Resources on Race, Racism, and Inclusion
Join the conversation around race and racism. This resource guide includes books, movies, podcasts, television shows, articles, and more to help you get started or go deeper on these topics.
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New Titles
Patrons can now browse titles that have recently been added to the library’s collection. Browse through both new fiction and nonfiction books to find your next read! All titles are conveniently linked to the library’s online catalog.
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VIRTUAL: Author Ken McNab
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
The author and journalist will discuss his book And In the End, an in-depth look at The Beatles’ acrimonious final year. McNab reconstructs the events of 1969, when The Beatles reached new highs of creativity and new lows of the internal strife that would destroy them.
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Virtual: Book Club
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
The virtual book club will discuss Catherine Adel West’s Saving Ruby King. This debut novel examines the bonds of friendship between two girls, and how their bonds are shaped when Ruby’s mother is murdered and dismissed as an act of senseless violence.
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Browse Current Magazines
Patrons can now browse current magazines that have recently been added to the library’s collection. Digital versions of magazines are offered for free with a library card through Flipster, Overdrive, RBDigital, and Pressreader.
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VIRTUAL: Terry Gross
Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
The host and an Executive Producer of Fresh Air, one of public radio’s most popular programs. Gross will speak in conversation with Mike McIntyre, executive editor of ideastream and former host of WCPN’s Sound of Ideas.
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VIRTUAL: Susan Eisenhower
Monday, August 31, 7 p.m.
The national security policy strategist and granddaughter of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, will discuss her book, How Ike Led, which explores how her grandfather’s upbringing, character and discipline influenced his major decisions while in office.
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VIRTUAL: An Evening with Eric Jay Dolin, author of A Furious Sky: The Five Hundred Year History of America’s Hurricanes

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