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Adult Programs 

Morning Book Club, Monday, August 3: 11-12:30 p.m. Please register for the Zoom Link.

“The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel.

The Legacy of Julia Child’s Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson, August 4, 2-3 p.m.

Please Register for this online program.

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of “Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space.” 

Julia Child’s 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe testing lab that exuded a sense of mid century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past 23 years, and it’s a top destination.

Celebrating America’s 250th: “Act Worthy of Yourselves” with author Salina B. Baker

Monday, August 10, 7-8 p.m. Please Register for this online program.

We’re thrilled to welcome author Salina B. Baker who will be discussing her book, “Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Novel of Dr. Joseph Warren and an American Rebellion.” This historical biographical novel brings Bostonian Dr. Joseph Warren to life in vivid, intimate detail—a healer who became a warrior, a scholar who became a revolutionary, and a man whose courage helped give birth to a nation. 

Mystery Book Club, Tuesday, August 11, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“The Secret History” by Donna Tartt.

History Book Club, Monday, August 17   10:30-11:30 a.m.

“Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life,” by Jason Roberts.

Tuesday Matinee, Tuesday, August 18, 12:30-2 p.m.

This month’s showing is Wicked for Good.  Running time 2 hours 17 minutes. Rated PG (2025.)

Understanding A.I and Misinformation- A Conversation with Journalist Philip Eil

Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please Register for this live program.

The U.S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the widespread use of AI, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-manipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our info ecosystem is now inundated with inaccurate or misleading AI-generated content — and there’s no end in sight.

Join journalist Philip Eil for a session about AI, the role it plays in creating and spreading misinformation, and how you can stay vigilant against its ill effects.

When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America’s Black Botanical Legacy, with Beronda Montgomery

Tuesday, August 25  2-3 p.m. Please register for this online program.

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. 

The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. In When Trees Testify, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees, as well as the cotton shrub, are intertwined with Black history and culture. 

Creative Writing Group, Wednesday, August 26, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley

Thursday, August 27, 2-3 p.m. Please Register for this online program.

Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, “Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel.” 

Children’s Programs

Children’s End of Summer Reading ICE CREAM PARTY! Friday, August 21, 3-4:45 p.m.

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with our annual Ice Cream Party! Bring your reading log and make a sundae! 

Teen Zone Summer Celebration, Monday, August 24, 3-4:30 p.m.

Join us for frozen treats and Nintendo Switch to celebrate Summer ‘26! It’s also your last day to enter the Teen Zone Summer Raffle for the chance to win cool gift certificates from local businesses!

Programs are largely supported by the Friends of the Holliston Library. To donate or become a member, please visit www.hollistonlibrary.org.