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History Book Club BHPS In-Person

The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society (BH&PS) and the Rogers Free Library are collaborating on a a three session Book Club which will be held on the first Saturdays in August, September and October at the BH&PS, 48 Court Street  at 1 pm.

We will explore various facets of the act of collecting, from highlighting a moment when collecting turned into a crime to exploring the lives of interesting collectors. No registration required. 

August 2: The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean

September 6: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

October 4: The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin

Copies of the books will be available for checkout at the Rogers Free Library circulation desk a month in advance of the discussion date. 

For more information contact BHPS or the Rogers Free Library. 

Date:
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Offsite - Bristol Historic and Preservation Society (Map )
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Book Clubs  

Contact: Ann Kathrin Weldy, Programming Coordinator
Tel: (401) 253-6948
Email: aweldy@rogersfreelibrary.org

 

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