Name: Classics Book Discussion
Start: 2026-10-28T18:00
End: 2026-10-28T20:00
Location: Wilbraham Public Library

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Classics Book Discussion

2026-10-28 18:00:00 2026-10-28 20:00:00 America/New_York Classics Book Discussion Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Wednesday, October 28
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Wilbraham Public Library

Brooks Room

Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com

Independent People by Halldór Laxness

If Bjartur of Summerhouses, the book’s protagonist, is an ordinary sheep farmer, his flinty determination to free himself is genuinely heroic and, at the same time, terrifying and bleakly comic.

Having spent eighteen years in humiliating servitude, Bjartur wants nothing more than to raise his flocks unbeholden to any man. But Bjartur’s spirited daughter wants to live unbeholden to him. What ensues is a battle of wills that is by turns harsh and touching, elemental in its emotional intensity and intimate in its homely detail. Vast in scope and deeply rewarding, Independent People is a masterpiece.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book group |

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The Wilbraham Public Library provides resources and opportunities for community learning, recreation, and making connections.

Upcoming Events

History Book Club

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Books are available to pick up at the Service Desk; new comers are always welcome.

Tuesday Morning Playtime

Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

This temporary drop-in program will be offered while our regular Tuesday morning playgroup is on hiatus.

Teen Basic Embroidery Workshop

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Learn the basic stitches of embroidery and a few fancier embellishments so you can create fun projects!

VIRTUAL: Raising Capable Problem Solvers

Tue, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Help your child build skills for a lifetime of success!

Music with Mr. liam - Pathways for Parents

Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:45am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Join Mr. Liam for a morning dance party!

Chill with Choo Choo Charlie! Drop-in with a Therapy Dog

Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Stop by the Brooks Room to visit a certified therapy dog!

VIRTUAL: What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth - #1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author

Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a conversation with bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series and get an exclusive sneak peek into her upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!

Diamond Art Magnets

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Create a sparkling magnet!

Little Sprouts Playtime - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(Birth–2 with caregiver)

ABC Explorers - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(2–5 with caregiver)

Booked for Lunch Discussion Group

Tue, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Melissa Harter. New members always welcome!

Teen Bling Your Book (or Journal)

Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Add some sparkle to your bookshelf by bedazzling part of your favorite book cover, or choose 1 of our journals to bedazzle and keep!

Music with Mr. Liam Make-up Date - Pathways for Parents

Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:45am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Join Mr. Liam for a morning dance party!

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Using AI

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.

Cookbook Club

Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Meets the first Wednesday of every other month. Participants will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook.

CLOSED for Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day

Mon, Oct 12, All day

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

The library will be closed on Monday October 12th in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day.

Little Sprouts Playtime - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(Birth–2 with caregiver)

ABC Explorers - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(2–5 with caregiver)

VIRTUAL: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein - Author, Science Writer, & Human Performance Expert

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!

WFOL Board Meeting

Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP-- How To Create A Standout Resume

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:30am

Virtual

Learn about current resume best practices, including tips about what information to include, what to leave off, as well as formatting and content guidelines to give your experience more impact.

Watercolor Class with Creative Roots Studio - Autumn Door

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Learn to watercolor paint!

Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am

LEGO® Club

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Monthly program for ages 5+

An Evening with Author Maria Puppolo - If You've Been There, Then You Know

Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Local author Maria Puppolo will discuss her recently published memoir, If You've Been There, Then You Know: My Breast Cancer Journey of Self-Discovery.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Welcome to Feral -- Little Town. Big Scares!

Adult Crafternoon - Stuffed Pumpkin Craft

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wilbraham Public Library

Join us to create some fun and adorable stuffed pumpkins.

WFOL Textile Drive

Sat, Oct 17, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Outside the Library

The Wilbraham Friends of the Library will be collecting clothing & textiles to benefit the library and the environment.

Teen Advisory Board - TAB

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.

Clothes Encounters:Victorian & Edwardian Apparel & Lifestyle - and beyond

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Have you ever held a garment sewn around the time of the Civil War? Want to try on a military hat from the 1880s? Sally Cragin discusses the history of fashion from 1850 through the Jazz Age & beyond.

Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 9:00am

Little Sprouts Playtime - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(Birth–2 with caregiver)

ABC Explorers - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(2–5 with caregiver)

Registration opens Friday, October 2 2026 at 10:30am

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - LinkedIn

Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.

The Older and Wiser Driver - Presented by AAA Northeast

Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Join AAA Northeast to learn how older drivers can compensate for the physical changes that come with aging and can affect their ability to drive.

Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 9:00am

Teen Cookbook Club

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Teens will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook. Meets on a Wednesday of every third month.

Evening Book Discussion

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell

VIRTUAL: Reading The Stones - What Cemeteries Can Teach Us About Public Health

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Explore how gravestones, cemetery landscapes, and even the absence of markers can reveal important pieces of public health history.

VIRTUAL:Apollo 11's Final Descent To The Surface Of The Moon

Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Join Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball for his presentation, "High Gate to Touchdown: Apollo 11’s final descent to the surface of the Moon."

History Book Club

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Books are available to pick up at the Service Desk; new comers are always welcome.

Little Sprouts Playtime - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(Birth–2 with caregiver)

ABC Explorers - Pathways for Parents

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

(2–5 with caregiver)

Registration opens Friday, October 9 2026 at 10:30am

VIRTUAL: Rewiring Your Heart for Connection with Mark Groves

Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a conversation with relationship expert Mark Groves as we discuss his book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships.

Teen Cake & Cocoa: Halloween Edition

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Think Paint & Sip but sweeter! In this hands-on cake decorating experience, teens will indulge in hot chocolate and decorate their own cake.

Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 9:00am

VIRTUAL: Combatting Loneliness During Your Job Search - JOB SEARCH HELP

Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:30am

Virtual

Learn practical, real-world strategies to transform the solo grind of unemployment into a highly supported team effort.

Classics Book Discussion

Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com

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Mon, Sep 28	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 29	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 30	9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 01	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Oct 02	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 03	9:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Oct 04	Closed

Classics Book Discussion

Wednesday, October 286:00pm - 8:00pm

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