2018 Reading Season Events


December 2017

Thursday, December 21, 2017 — 3:30 pm
Books & Tea: Discussion of Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward

To complement this year’s SaratogaREADS! selection of a non-fiction title (which the group will discuss on January 18, 2018) the Books and Tea season will focus on novels with themes related to the main selection and Junior companion, including the effects of revolutionary historical changes in society, the sciences, and the weather. “Books and Tea” meets at 3:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month, and all are welcome.

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January 2018

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 — 7:00 pm
Bird Research at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve

Relating to our book selection title, come learn about various species of bird. Learn ways towards identification, and local efforts in bird survey research within our local ecosystem! Bound to be a great session with plenty of interesting information on our colorful flying friends, let’s learn more about species that are still among us!

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February 2018

Thursday, February 15, 2018 — 3:30 pm
Books & Tea: Discussion of Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier

To complement this year’s SaratogaREADS! selection of a non-fiction title (which the group will discuss on January 18, 2018) the Books and Tea season will focus on novels with themes related to the main selection and Junior companion, including the effects of revolutionary historical changes in society, the sciences, and the weather. “Books and Tea” meets at 3:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month, and all are welcome.

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Junior Event
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 — 11:00 am
Fantastic Fossils with the Dirtmaster

Steve Tomaçek, otherwise known as The Dirtmeister, for over 25 years has been providing “a unique blend of science mirth and merriment to schools, libraries, museums and organizations throughout North America” (dirtmeister.com). Come join in the fun for this great program where you might even get a chance to touch some real dinosaur bones!

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March 2018

Friday, March 2, 2018 — 7:00 pm
RESCHEDULED – MARQUEE EVENT: An Evening with Elizabeth Kolbert

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - RESCHEDULE DATE WEDNESDAY APRIL 11
REPLACEMENT TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED (see for more info)

We are extremely delighted to welcome The Sixth Extinction author, Elizabeth Kolbert, back to Saratoga Springs to discuss her book, and her experience writing and researching this Pulitzer-Prize-winning study of mass extinction events and how humankind is contributing to the rapid rate of change that foreshadows yet another. Come join us for what will prove to be a great session!

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Saturday, March 10, 2018 — 7:00 am
Bus Trip to the American Museum of Natural History

With all of the information swirling about relating to our 2018 Reading Selection Choices, sometimes it’s helpful to take a step back and refer to the professionals that know all about natural history. Join us for a bus trip into New York City to visit the American Museum of Natural History and get a related visual experience to go along with our textual reading!

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Thursday, March 15, 2018 — 3:30 pm
Books & Tea: Discussion of Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

To complement this year’s SaratogaREADS! selection of a non-fiction title (which the group will discuss on January 18, 2018) the Books and Tea season will focus on novels with themes related to the main selection and Junior companion, including the effects of revolutionary historical changes in society, the sciences, and the weather. “Books and Tea” meets at 3:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month, and all are welcome.

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April 2018

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 — 7:00 pm
MARQUEE EVENT: An Evening with Elizabeth Kolbert

EVENT RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 7
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE ALL BEEN CLAIMED

We are extremely delighted to welcome The Sixth Extinction author, Elizabeth Kolbert, back to Saratoga Springs to discuss her book, and her experience writing and researching this Pulitzer-Prize-winning study of mass extinction events and how humankind is contributing to the rapid rate of change that foreshadows yet another. Come join us for what will prove to be a great session!

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