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The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz

Circle of Readers Book Discussion

2024-05-14 14:00:00 2024-05-14 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz. Merrillville

Tuesday, May 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-14 14:00:00 2024-05-14 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz. Merrillville

Merrillville

Meeting Room B

Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz.

A seductive literary mystery and multi-generational story inspired by true events, The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. imaginatively brings into focus the period of promise and tragedy that marked the writing of Sylvia Plath’s modern classic The Bell Jar.

Estee, a seasoned curator for a small Massachusetts auction house, makes an astonishing find: the original manuscript of Sylvia Plath’s semi-autobiographical novel, The Bell Jar, written by hand in her journals fifty-five years earlier. Vetting the document, Estee will discover she’s connected to Plath’s legacy in an unexpected way.  Plath’s psychiatrist, Dr. Ruth Barnhouse, treats Plath during the dark days she spends at McLean Hospital following a suicide attempt, and eventually helps set the talented poet and writer on a path toward literary greatness.   Poet Boston Rhodes, a malicious literary rival, pushes Plath to write about her experiences at McLean, tipping her into a fatal spiral of madness and ultimately forging her legacy.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Discussion Groups |

Merrillville

Phone: 219-769-3541

Branch manager
Chris

Hours
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 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

Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2
This event is full

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room
This event is full

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B

Cancelled
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, May 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Board Room

Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Cancelled
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room
This event is full

Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Staff Meeting Room

Thu, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, May 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Sat, May 31, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Level

Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

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

Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

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

Tue, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B

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

Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Programming Room

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A

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

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

Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

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

Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A

Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Mon, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A

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

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

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

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

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

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

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

Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

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

Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
South Parking Lot

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Registration opens Thursday, May 15 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B

Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room