Book Discussion: Welcome to Shirley

Welcome to Shirley: A Memoir From an Atomic Town
by Kelly McMasters
Wednesday, August 19
7 - 8 p.m.
Riverhead Free Library Open Room

In this unforgettable story of working-class Long Island, author Kelly McMasters offers a rare glimpse into the town of Shirley where she grew up. Plagued by one disaster after another, the town's residents are forced to cope with the untimely deaths of loved ones trapped in the middle of a cancer cluster. Searching for answers, McMasters probes beneath the surface and links the tragedy to Brookhaven National Laboratory. Whether or not you agree with the conclusions, McMasters' methodical research and deliciously engaging voice are sure to promote a lively discussion. Please sign up at the Reference Desk for this event. Everyone is welcome.

Yellow Barn: Summer 2009 Hours

Riverhead Free Library's Yellow Barn has new extended hours for the summer 2009. The Barn will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

Stop by the Yellow Barn to purchase gently used books. Members of the Friends of the Riverhead Free Library will direct you to whatever you might want, including children's books and books in foreign languages.

Book Discussion: Travels With Charley

The late Nobel prize-winning author John Steinbeck left the safety of his Sag Harbor home in 1960 and set out on a cross-country adventure that became the subject of the book Travels With Charley. This travel memoir records the author's emotions and experiences as he rediscovers his native land with his beloved poodle, Charley. Despite his fragile health, Steinbeck realizes that he still has the strength and resources to be on his own.

There's still time to sign up at the Reference Desk for this book discussion, held Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 7 p.m. We look forward to your participation.