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Richfield Readers Book Club

"The Divorce Colony" by April White

2023-08-02 14:00:00 2023-08-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Richfield Readers Book Club Join our discussion! The journey of four women who took their lives into their own hands, and forever changed the country’s attitudes about marriage and divorce. Richfield Branch Library - Conference Room

Wednesday, August 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-02 14:00:00 2023-08-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Richfield Readers Book Club Join our discussion! The journey of four women who took their lives into their own hands, and forever changed the country’s attitudes about marriage and divorce. Richfield Branch Library - Conference Room

Richfield Branch Library

Conference Room

Join our discussion! The journey of four women who took their lives into their own hands, and forever changed the country’s attitudes about marriage and divorce.

We will meet in person for a book discussion of "The Divorce Colony: How Women Revolutionized Marriage and Found Freedom on the American Frontier" by April White.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.659.4343.

Copies of the book will be available starting July 5 at the Richfield Branch Library Circulation Desk.

If you would like more information, please e-mail Katherine Bengston at kbengston@akronlibrary.org, or call the Richfield Branch at 330.659.4343 for discussion details.

Looking for a similar read? Try these titles: 

"Hotbed: Bohemian Greenwich Village and the Secret Club that Sparked Modern Feminism" by Joanna Scutts.

"We Were There: The Third World Women's Alliance and the Second Wave" by Patricia Romney; foreword by Farah Ameen.

Book summary adapted from the author's website.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Writing |

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The library experience for customers of the Richfield Branch Library is eclectic and energizing. A rich collection of books, music and movies complement programs for all ages, including storytime and interactive play opportunities, book discussion, and more. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing help to make the Richfield Branch Library a one-stop spot for the community's educational and entertainment needs and interests.

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