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June 5, 2001 County Libraries Start Book Group June 22, 2001 Feldstein Kicks-Off Local History Series at County Libraries
June 5, 2001 County Libraries Start Book GroupPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
The newly formed Book Discussion Group of the Allegany County Library System will meet June 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the South Cumberland Branch, 100 Seymour Street, to discuss the book The Reader by Bernard Schlink. The Reader is set in postwar Germany and tells the tale of two people whose relationship attempts to breach the gap between Germany's pre- and postwar generation. An international bestseller, The Reader was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and an Oprah's Book Club selection. "This group was formed in response to the many inquiries we have had from the community for such a group" said Linda Burkey, Library Coordinator for the group. "Our aim is to get people together to talk about their favorite books and introduce each other to authors that they may not find on their own. We try to select books that will be interesting to both men and women and will produce an evening of lively discussion and intellectual stimulation." Copies of the book are available to borrow at each of our branches. The July selection is Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi and will be held on July 26, 2001. The book group will meet the 4th Thursday of each month at the South Cumberland Library from 7-9pm. Light refreshments will be provided. For further details, call 301-724-1607.
June 22, 2001 Feldstein Kicks-off Local History Lecture Series at County LibrariesPRESS RELEASE - Allegany County Library System Contact: Linda Burkey South Cumberland Library 100 Seymour Street Cumberland, MD 21502
For Immediate Release Local historian and author Al Feldstein will present a lecture and slide-show on the history of coal mining in the George's Creek region at the George's Creek Branch Library of the Allegany County Library System on July 10, 2001 from 7-8 pm. "This 45-minute overview is based upon my postcard and photograph collection and features historic coal mining related views from Eckhart, Midland, Lonaconing, and Barton," says Feldstein. "The show also includes numerous narratives of those persons associated with this industry." Copies of Feldstein's latest publication Historic Coal Mining and Railroads of Allegany County will be available that night for sale at a reduced rate with half the proceeds going to benefit the library. Feldstein will be kicking off the library's new History Series which will be held once a month on Tuesday night. "This local history lecture series was designed to introduce people to our region's rich heritage as well as give long time residents a chance to come and share their stories," says Library Director John Taube. "And the 3 lectures lined up are great ways for kids and adults to connect across generations." Upcoming local history lectures in the series include: John Mash on Maryland's Green Ridge Forest on August 7, 2001 from 7-8 pm at the South Cumberland Branch Library, and Francis Zumbrun's discussion of the Cresap Family and the Green Ridge State Forest at the Frostburg Branch Library on September 11, 2001 from 7-8 pm. |
