Song yet Sung
by James McBride
Monday, October 11 at 6:30 pm
Main Library
The powerful web of relationships in a small Chesapeake Bay town collapses as two souls face off in a gripping page-turner. Liz Spocott, a young runaway who has odd dreams about the future of the colored race, mistakenly inspires a breakout from the prison attic of a notorious slave thief named Patty Cannon. As Cannon stokes revenge, Liz flees into the nefarious world of the underground railroad with its double meanings and unspoken clues to freedom known to the slaves of Dorchester County as “The Code.” Denwood Long, a troubled slave catcher and eastern shore waterman, is coaxed out of retirement to break “The Code” and track down Liz.
Filled with rich history-much of the story is drawn from historical events-and told in McBride’s signature lyrical storytelling style, Song Yet Sung brings into full view a world long misunderstood in American fiction:how slavery worked, and the haunting, moral choices that lived beneath the surface, pressing both whites and blacks to search for relief in a world where both seemed to lose their moral compass. This is a story of tragic triumph, violent decisions, and unexpected kindness. – Barnes and Noble
The new hours of operation will begin Monday, April 12th.
Main Library:
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm* (closes at 1pm during the summer)
Lansingburgh Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Thursday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm* (closes at 1pm during the summer)
Sycaway Hours:
- Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Thanks to all of you that attended our “I Love My Library” cruise! We would like to especially thank our wonderful corporate sponsor: Fagan Associates
We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the local businesses that donated to our auction:
Mondays at 10:30 am
Sycaway Branch
Preschool Family Storytime will be offered for children up to the age of 5 accompanied by parents and caregivers. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts. Please call the Young People’s Department at 274-7071 to sign up.
Monday, October 18 at 6:30pm
Main Library
Dr. Richard Shade will present A Healthy Back workshop – 80% of Americans will suffer some type of back pain in their lives. If you are one of these people, you cannot afford to miss instruction in the most superior way to treat the problem and prevent flare-ups.
The Program is are free and open to the public, but class size is limited and registration is required. To register, call the Main library.
