Third Tuesday of Each Month | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Program Studio (downstairs) James Joyce's Ulysses (1922) may be more talked about than read. It occupies an intimidating position within the literary canon as a byword for experimental modernism. Joyce helped to forge its reputation, mischievously claiming, “I've put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant, and that's the only way of insuring one's immortality.” Even Virginia … [Read more...] about CANCELLED – 2020 Audacious Read: ULYSSES by James Joyce
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2020 Audacious Read: ULYSSES by James Joyce
April's Meeting will be on ZOOM | 3:00-4:00 p.m. Email Jenny at jdavidson@comlib.org for the Zoom Meeting Number and Password. James Joyce's Ulysses (1922) may be more talked about than read. It occupies an intimidating position within the literary canon as a byword for experimental modernism. Joyce helped to forge its reputation, mischievously claiming, “I've put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant, and that's the only way … [Read more...] about 2020 Audacious Read: ULYSSES by James Joyce
English as a Second Language for Adults
CLASE DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS ¡Gratis! Cada martes, abril 14 – junio 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades. Las instructoras Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL & Karen Little, MAT, asistirán y ayudarán a enseñar inglés. Para mas informacion, llama en la biblioteca @ 208.726.3493 x 1 Las dos primeras clases (14 de abril y 21 de abril) se reunirán en el programa de estudio (debajo de la biblioteca infantil). ENGLISH CLASS FOR … [Read more...] about English as a Second Language for Adults
Book Group: Another Side of Twain
This discussion group, led by JoEllen Collins, will explore the life and works of Mark Twain, one of America’s best and most beloved writers. The group will explore some of the darker sides of Twain's perspective, as well as questions of political correctness in the context of Twain's era and how they fit into our picture of life today through a selection of Twain's novels, short stories, and unfinished works. The group will meet Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00 p.m., April 23 to May 21 in the … [Read more...] about Book Group: Another Side of Twain
Advanced Conversational French
February 20, 2020 Come practice your French in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. This gathering, intended for intermediate to advanced speakers, will offer the opportunity to converse and share your interest in all things French. The group will be led by Christine Carney Demment, who holds an undergraduate degree in French, lived in the French Alps for seven years, and has taught French language at the elementary, secondary and university levels. She looks forward to fostering your conversation … [Read more...] about Advanced Conversational French
English as a Second Language for Adults
CLASE DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS ¡Gratis! Cada martes, abril 14 – junio 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades. Las instructoras Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL & Karen Little, MAT, asistirán y ayudarán a enseñar inglés. Para mas informacion, llama en la biblioteca @ 208.726.3493 x 1 Las dos primeras clases (14 de abril y 21 de abril) se reunirán en el programa de estudio (debajo de la biblioteca infantil). ENGLISH CLASS FOR … [Read more...] about English as a Second Language for Adults
