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First Edition Adult Book Club

2023-12-12 18:00:00 2023-12-12 19:00:00 America/Chicago First Edition Adult Book Club December Discussion of Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Family Literacy Area

Tuesday, December 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-12 18:00:00 2023-12-12 19:00:00 America/Chicago First Edition Adult Book Club December Discussion of Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Family Literacy Area

Bentonville Public Library

McGaugh Family Literacy Area

December Discussion of Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly

Books available at the front desk while supplies last!

Book Summary:

Lilac Girls introduced readers to Caroline Ferriday, an American philanthropist who helped young girls released from Ravensbruck concentration camp. Now, in Sunflower Sisters, Kelly tells the story of her ancestor Georgeanna Woolsey, a Union nurse who joins the war effort during the Civil War, and how her calling leads her to cross paths with Jemma, a young enslaved girl who is sold off and conscripted into the army, and Ann-May Wilson, a southern plantation mistress whose husband enlists.

Georgeanne "Georgey" Woolsey isn't meant for the world of lavish parties and demure attitudes of women of her stature. So when the war ignites the nation, Georgey follows her passion for nursing during a time when doctors considered women a bother on the battlefront. In proving them wrong, she and her sister Eliza venture from New York to Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg and witness the unparalleled horrors of slavery as they become involved in the war effort.

In the South, Jemma is enslaved on the Peeler Plantation in Maryland, where she lives with her mother and father. Her sister, Patience, is enslaved on the plantation next door and both live in fear of LeBaron, an abusive overseer who tracks their every move. When Jemma is sold by the cruel plantation mistress Anne-May at the same time the Union army comes through, she sees a chance to finally escape--but only by abandoning the family she loves.

Anne-May is left behind to run Peeler Planation when her husband joins the Union Army and her cherished brother enlists with the Confederates. In charge of the household, she uses the opportunity to follow her own ambitions and is drawn into a secret Southern network of spies, finally exposing herself to the fate she deserves.

Inspired by true accounts, Sunflower Sisters provides a vivid, detailed look at the Civil War experience, from the barbaric and inhumane plantations, to a war-torn New York City to the horrors of the battlefield. It's a sweeping story of women caught in a country on the brink of collapse, in a society grappling with nationalism and unthinkable racial cruelty, a story still so relevant today.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 Closed

About the branch

Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include an engaging adult collection with private study rooms, vibrant children's and teen spaces, community meeting rooms, genealogy research center and café. 

Upcoming events

Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room,Teen Zone
Come sharpen your library skills, learn about the latest books hitting our shelves, make new friends, and have fun! In November's meeting, the Bentonville Postmaster will visit!

Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Greenglass House by Kate Milford For children entering 4th - 6th grade.

Tue, Dec 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th graders - stop by the Teen Zone for math homework help.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Practice the art of origami with our volunteer instructors. All skill levels welcome! For kids in 1st - 6th grade.

Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
December Discussion of Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly

Wed, Dec 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Canceled
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th grade Swifties, join us for this fun event!

Thu, Dec 14, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Walmart Community Room
A space where Pokémon enthusiasts can hang out and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Please bring your own cards. For kids in 3rd grade and up. No registration required.

Canceled
Sat, Dec 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Sat, Dec 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - featuring special guest readers from Bentonville Schools! All ages welcome.

Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
An afternoon of Chinese cultural activities for kids! All ages welcome. No registration required.

Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Join us for a festive holiday movie night!

Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
December Discussion of The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Walmart Community Room
Put on your coziest winter jammies and join us for Christmas songs and stories! A craft will follow. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. 

Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Join Ms. Christina each month for a story and related art project! This month, we're reading Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett and making gingerbread ornaments! For kids in K - 6th grade.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Listen to a great book and share your opinions on the text, illustrations, and main ideas. Check back for book selection. For kids in K - 3rd grade.

Wed, Dec 20, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Canceled
Wed, Dec 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Canceled
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this monthly teen gathering!

Canceled
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.

Thu, Dec 21, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Canceled
Thu, Dec 21, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Canceled
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Sat, Dec 23, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Canceled
Sat, Dec 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Mon, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas

Tue, Dec 26, All day
Library Closed for Christmas

Tue, Dec 26, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, Dec 27, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Thu, Dec 28, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Sat, Dec 30, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Mon, Jan 01, All day
Library Closed for New Year's Day

Tue, Jan 02, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Wed, Jan 03, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Wed, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Community Room,Haney Family Conference Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wed, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
January Discussion of Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy

Thu, Jan 04, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Sat, Jan 06, All day
The library is taking a two-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Sat, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Mon, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Registration opens Monday, December 11 2023 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Canceled
Tue, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open play chess for all skill levels. Grades 1 - 6 welcome.

Tue, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Practice the art of origami with our volunteer instructors. All skill levels welcome! For kids in 1st - 6th grade.

Tue, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
January Discussion of The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry