First Wednesday: Threads of Empire
Wednesday, May 06, 2026 | 12:00pm
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06
This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a book club without commitment.
Each month a different Library member or librarian chooses a book to discuss, leading to diverse reading list over the course of the year. We read fiction and nonfiction, the latest titles and popular favorites.
Open to Mercantile members and their guests only. Registration required.
May book: Threads of Empire: A History of The World in 12 Carpets by Dorothy Armstrong
Moderator: Mark Jones
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