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The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Circle of Readers Book Discussion

2024-02-13 14:00:00 2024-02-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Merrillville

Tuesday, February 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-13 14:00:00 2024-02-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Merrillville

Merrillville

Meeting Room B

Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz.

Jacob Finch Bonner was once a promising young novelist with a respectably published first book. Today, he’s teaching in a third-rate MFA program and struggling to maintain what’s left of his self-respect; he hasn’t written—let alone published—anything decent in years. When Evan Parker, his most arrogant student, announces he doesn’t need Jake’s help because the plot of his book in progress is a sure thing, Jake is prepared to dismiss the boast as typical amateur narcissism. But then . . . he hears the plot.

Jake returns to the downward trajectory of his own career and braces himself for the supernova publication of Evan Parker’s first novel: but it never comes. When he discovers that his former student has died, Jake does what any self-respecting writer would do with a story that absolutely deserves to be told.

In a few short years, all of Evan Parker’s predictions have come true, but Jake is the author enjoying the wave. He is wealthy, famous, praised and read all over the world. But at the height of his glorious new life, an e-mail arrives, the first salvo in a terrifying, anonymous campaign: You are a thief.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Discussion Groups |

Merrillville

Phone: 219-769-3541

Branch manager
Chris

Hours
Mon, Nov 11 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Nov 12 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Nov 13 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 12:00PM to 4:00PM

About the branch

The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.

Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds. 

The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.

The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.

Upcoming events

Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
This event is full

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B

Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A

Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Board Room

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Mon, Dec 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
This event is full

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room D
This event is full

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B

Mon, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B