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Zoe Norwood will lead the virtual discussion of this new historical novel. Registration is required. You will be emailed the WebEx link before the discussion that day. Questions? Call 815-987-6626.
Allende (House of the Spirits, etc.) grew up hearing her grandfather talk about fleeing the Spanish Civil War in 1939 on the SS Winnipeg, outfitted for Chile by poet Pablo Neruda, who called Chile "the long petal of sea and wine and snow." These true stories, and research, inspired Allende to create a multi-decade novel of love, displacement, war, and survival - centering around Victor and Roser Dalmau, idealistic and penniless refugees who marry so they can board the ship. The audio is read by gifted narrator Edoardo Ballerini.
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The 36,000 sq.ft. Hart Interim Library opened Dec. 2, 2017 and serves as the Rockford Public Library’s main downtown facility. The newly renovated space boasts a 2nd story Children’s Area with dedicated computer lab, Read, Play, Learn program room, and creative play space, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers a sizable Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and 5 private meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people.
