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We are excited to announce the return of A Capital Read, a “one book” community read project spearheaded by Lithgow Library, and sponsored by the Friends of Lithgow Library. We offer this program to:
Join us for a conversation with Jonna Hiestand Mendez led by bestselling author Liza Mundy. Mundy is uniquely positioned to interview Mendez, who she featured in her latest book, “The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA.” They’ll discuss Mendez’s incredible spy career and what it took to achieve it. Mendez is a Spy Museum board member and former CIA Chief of Disguise and in her latest book, she shares her personal story of what it was really like to be a female spy at the height of the Cold War. Shown by permission of the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
Are you new to chickens? This talk will cover the best practices for chicken care. Topics include uses, selection processes, farm preparation, basic care, and equipment. Dr. Rachel White is an assistant professor at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. She serves the Downeast region of Washington and Hancock counties for sustainable agriculture support and a state-wide role as a livestock educator. Her work focuses on small ruminants, poultry, and equines. Rachel has used pastured poultry in her research and has raised several species on her farm such as chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, quail, and pigeons.
Interested in starting a book club, or joining one, and are unsure how to begin? Meet our panel of experts and explore the nuts and bolts of book clubs on Monday, 9/9, at 6pm in the Community Meeting Room.