BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mercantile Library//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mercantile Library Events X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-23@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club DESCRIPTION:All events take place at the Mercantile Library (or zoom)\, on the 12th Story\, from 6 – 7:30 pm\, unless otherwise noted. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2022/10/12/canon-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-3@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T120000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). The theme for 2022 is Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2022/11/09/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T203000 SUMMARY:Epic-ish: Green Knight DESCRIPTION:This fall\, we’re going to tackle some epic-ish poems togethe r. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2022/11/17/epic-ish-green-knight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-19@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T193000 SUMMARY:Four Packer: On America DESCRIPTION:Over four lively discussions\, this group will use Packer’s w ork to consider American democracy and our role in the world. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2022/12/07/four-packer-on-america END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-20@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T190000 SUMMARY:20 Something Book Club DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group for 20-something-year-olds to discu ss the books everyone is talking about. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2022/12/07/20-something-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-18@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T120000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2022/12/07/first-wednesday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-11@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T113000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2022/12/17/rock-read END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-6@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T190000 SUMMARY:20 Something Book Club DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group for 20-something-year-olds to discu ss the books everyone is talking about. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/01/04/20-something-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230111@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/01/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230211@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/02/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230311@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/03/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230411@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/04/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230511@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/05/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230611@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230611T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/06/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230711@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/07/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230811@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20230911@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20231011@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33-20231111@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2023\, the group will continue discussing Romantic Poetry. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-5@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T190000 SUMMARY:Poetry 101 DESCRIPTION:This is the poetry discussion for readers who say they don’t get poetry. If you feel intimidated by poetry\, this is the group for you. LOCATION:414 Walnut St. \, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/01/26/poetry-101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-50-20230728@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just really want to talk about the book you just read and loved — or hated — with fellow readers. Our Bookless Book Club gives you that! LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/07/28/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-50-20230825@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just really want to talk about the book you just read and loved — or hated — with fellow readers. Our Bookless Book Club gives you that! LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/25/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-50-20230922@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just really want to talk about the book you just read and loved — or hated — with fellow readers. Our Bookless Book Club gives you that! LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/22/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-50-20231027@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just really want to talk about the book you just read and loved — or hated — with fellow readers. Our Bookless Book Club gives you that! LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/27/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-50-20231201@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Sometimes you just really want to talk about the book you just read and loved — or hated — with fellow readers. Our Bookless Book Club gives you that! LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/12/01/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-31@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T190000 SUMMARY:20 Something Book Club DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/04/05/20-something-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-36@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T193000 SUMMARY:The Black Experience Book Club DESCRIPTION:This monthly book club will revolve around works that focus on the Black Experience in America. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/04/17/the-black-experience-boo k-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-39@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS DESCRIPTION:This multi-year series examines one-by-one\, in order\, the men who have occupied the office of President of the United States. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/04/19/potus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-48@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journeys with Tony Covatta DESCRIPTION:This spring\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey through works from four great American writ ers. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/05/17/literary-journeys-with-t ony-covatta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-49@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club DESCRIPTION:This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about! LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, #1100\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/05/17/best-seller-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-56@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/02/first-wednesday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-57@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/02/20-something-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-58-20231102@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis: kwillis@mercantilelibrary.com\nPlease Note that our N ovember 2nd meeting is off site at Hueston Woods\nSchedule:\n10:15 am Depar t Cincinnati11:45am Arrive at Hueston Woods Trail11:45am-12:30pm Walk Trail 0.7 miles12:30pm-1:15pm Lunch (bring your own)1:15pm head back to Cincinna ti. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/02/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-58-20231207@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis: kwillis@mercantilelibrary.com\nPlease Note that our N ovember 2nd meeting is off site at Hueston Woods\nSchedule:\n10:15 am Depar t Cincinnati11:45am Arrive at Hueston Woods Trail11:45am-12:30pm Walk Trail 0.7 miles12:30pm-1:15pm Lunch (bring your own)1:15pm head back to Cincinna ti. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/12/07/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-64@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T113000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/19/rock-read END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-65@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club DESCRIPTION:Parable of the Sower is a 1993 speculative fiction novel by Ame rican writer Octavia E. Butler. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/21/black-experience-book-cl ub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-67@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T203000 SUMMARY:Adaptation: Mildred Pierce DESCRIPTION:Adaptation: Books & Movies considers a book or story and its mo vie adaptation. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/29/adaptation-mildred-pierc e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-66@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS Year 6 DESCRIPTION:This multi-year series examines one-by-one\, in order\, the men who have occupied the office of President of the United States. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/08/30/potus-year-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-68@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/06/first-wednesday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-69@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/06/20-something-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-70-20230912@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Splendid and The Vile DESCRIPTION:Before we welcome Erik Larson to deliver the XXXIV Niehoff Lect ure\, we’re going to tackle his most recent book together. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/12/in-pieces-the-splendid-a nd-the-vile END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-70-20230926@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Splendid and The Vile DESCRIPTION:Before we welcome Erik Larson to deliver the XXXIV Niehoff Lect ure\, we’re going to tackle his most recent book together. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/26/in-pieces-the-splendid-a nd-the-vile END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-70-20231010@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Splendid and The Vile DESCRIPTION:Before we welcome Erik Larson to deliver the XXXIV Niehoff Lect ure\, we’re going to tackle his most recent book together. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/10/in-pieces-the-splendid-a nd-the-vile END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-72@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/13/best-seller-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-82@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000 SUMMARY:Reading Graphic Novels DESCRIPTION:Xavier University professor Stephen Yandell will introduce read ers to the charms and strengths of graphic novels. A picture is worth a tho usand words\, and we'll dive into the deep and rich storytelling of the for m over two discussions: Sept. 26 and Oct. 24. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/09/26/reading-graphic-novels END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-75@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/04/first-wednesday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-86@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club DESCRIPTION:In October\, we're reading the thriller What Lies in The Woods URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/04/20-something-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-88@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club was created to bring light to wo rks created by Black Authors in America in an attempt to understand the Bla ck Experience in America. What are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the com monalities\, the differences in what it means to be Black in America throug hout history and today. Books tell us so many things\, stories\, and experi ences that they serve as the perfect vehicle to spark conversation. The boo k club holds space for people to be able to come and share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nBook: Hell of a Book by Jason Mott \nIn Hell of a Book\, an African-American author sets out on a cross-countr y book tour to promote his bestselling novel. That storyline drives Jason M ott's novel and is the scaffolding of something much larger and more urgent : since his novel also tells the story of Soot\, a young Black boy living i n a rural town in the recent past\, and The Kid\, a possibly imaginary chil d who appears to the author on his tour.\nThroughout\, these characters' st ories build and build and as they converge\, they astonish. For while this heartbreaking and magical book entertains and is at once about family\, lov e of parents and children\, art\, and money\, there always is the tragic st ory of a police shooting playing over and over on the news.Who has been kil led? Who is The Kid? Will the author finish his book tour\, and what kind o f world will he leave behind? Unforgettably powerful\, an electrifying high -wire act\, ideal for book clubs\, and the book Mott says he has been writi ng in his head for ten years\, Hell of a Book in its final twists truly bec omes its title. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/16/black-experience-book-cl ub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-78@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS Year 6 DESCRIPTION:This multi-year series examines one-by-one\, in order\, the men who have occupied the office of President of the United States. LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/18/potus-year-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-85@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000 SUMMARY:Reading Graphic Novels DESCRIPTION:Xavier University professor Stephen Yandell will introduce read ers to the charms and strengths of graphic novels. A picture is worth a tho usand words\, and we'll dive into the deep and rich storytelling of the for m over two discussions: Sept. 26 and Oct. 24. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/10/24/reading-graphic-novels END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-79@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/01/first-wednesday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-101@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club: The Forgotten Girls DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about.\nIn November\, we’re reading The Forgotten Girls by Monica P otts.\nFree and open to the public. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/01/20-something-book-club-t he-forgotten-girls END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-73-20231101@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T200000 SUMMARY:JFK60 DESCRIPTION:November 2023 marks the 60th Anniversary of President Kennedy s shocking death\, and we’re looking at two books that come to opposite conclusions LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/01/jfk60 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-95@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club DESCRIPTION:In November\, we're reading Tom Lake by Ann Patchett URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/08/best-seller-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-100@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club: A Midsummer Night's Dream DESCRIPTION:The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is producing A Midsummer Nig ht’s Dream (November 10-December 2)\, and so our long-running Canon Club will revisit this beloved comedy with Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nRegistration requ ired. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/15/canon-club-a-midsummer-n ights-dream END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-112@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T130000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: OFFSITE DESCRIPTION:In November\, Rock & Read is meeting offsite\, with a lunch gat hering to follow. For more information\, contact Steven directly via email at srosenone@aol.com \nRock & Read reads “music books” that encompass m emoirs\, biographies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subject\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books t hat look critically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more .\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati V inyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the aut hor of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Su rf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFree and open to the public. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/11/25/rock-read-offsite END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-80@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment LOCATION:414 Walnut St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/12/06/first-wednesday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-130@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T090000 SUMMARY:Adaptation: A Christmas Carol DESCRIPTION:Adaptation: Books & Movies considers the movie adaptation of a book or story. In December\, we like to revisit arguably one of the greates t adaptations: The Muppet Christmas Carol. \nGet in the holiday spirit with this movie\, which perfectly captures the charm and wit of Dickens' classi c Christmas story. \nFree & open to the public. Christmas pajamas or festiv e attire encouraged. \nReservations required. Doors at 6 pm\, movie at 6:30 . LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/12/06/adaptation-a-christmas-c arol END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-111@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T130000 SUMMARY:Girlhood Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Smithsonian Girlhood exhibit at Cincinnati Mus eum Center\, we're talking about Judy Blume's seminal coming-of-age novel. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/12/08/girlhood-book-discussion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-129@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS: Richard Nixon: The Life DESCRIPTION:This multi-year series examines one-by-one\, in order\, the men who have occupied the office of President of the United States.\nFebruary 22: FDR by Jean Edward Smith\nApril 19: Truman by David McCullough\nJune 21 : Eisenhower in War and Peace by Jean Edward Smith\nAugust 23: An Unfinishe d Life: JFK by Robert Dallek\nOctober 25: Lyndon B. Johnson: Portrait of a President by Robert Dallek\nDecember 13: Richard Nixon: The Life by John A. Farrell\nRegistration required. Email Amy Hunter URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2023/12/13/potus-richard-nixon-the- life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-102@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Sweetest Fruits DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with both a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\, the group rea ds a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\, the latest titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Registration required.\nJanuary book: The Sweetest Fruits by Monique Truong\nModerator: Cedric Rose URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/03/first-wednesday-the-swee test-fruits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-140@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club: Death Valley DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about.\nIn January\, we’re reading Death Valley by Melissa Broder.\ nFree and open to the public. Registration required. LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/03/20-something-book-club-d eath-valley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20240110@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/10/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20240214@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/14/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20240313@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/13/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20240410@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/10/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20240508@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/08/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20240612@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/06/12/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20240911@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20241009@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/10/09/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20241113@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/13/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-148-20241211@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Our longest running poetry group is the Walnut Street Poetry So ciety (WSPS). In 2024\, the group will celebrate its 20th anniversary readi ng a selection of contemporary poets.\nThe Walnut Street Poetry Society was founded in 2004 and is devoted to the reading and study of poetry. Session s are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired profe ssor of English at Xavier University.\nMeets in person and virtually via Zo om\, the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August. Readings are e mailed in advance of each session.\nSeries subscription available on the Ja nuary 10 event listing.\nAfter January\, please contact Hillary Copsey or c all 513-621-0717.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:1535 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45207 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/12/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-154-20240111@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Lonesome Dove DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Lonesome Dove. \nWe'll read Larry McMurtry's American classic ov er four sessions in January and February. Bobby Minelli\, owner of Househol d Books\, will lead our conversations\, and each session will take place at the Walnut Hills bookstore.\nRegistration required via the January 11 even t listing or by contacting Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:2533 Gilbert Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/11/in-pieces-lonesome-dove END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-154-20240125@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Lonesome Dove DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Lonesome Dove. \nWe'll read Larry McMurtry's American classic ov er four sessions in January and February. Bobby Minelli\, owner of Househol d Books\, will lead our conversations\, and each session will take place at the Walnut Hills bookstore.\nRegistration required via the January 11 even t listing or by contacting Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:2533 Gilbert Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/25/in-pieces-lonesome-dove END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-154-20240208@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Lonesome Dove DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Lonesome Dove. \nWe'll read Larry McMurtry's American classic ov er four sessions in January and February. Bobby Minelli\, owner of Househol d Books\, will lead our conversations\, and each session will take place at the Walnut Hills bookstore.\nRegistration required via the January 11 even t listing or by contacting Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:2533 Gilbert Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/08/in-pieces-lonesome-dove END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-154-20240222@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Lonesome Dove DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Lonesome Dove. \nWe'll read Larry McMurtry's American classic ov er four sessions in January and February. Bobby Minelli\, owner of Househol d Books\, will lead our conversations\, and each session will take place at the Walnut Hills bookstore.\nRegistration required via the January 11 even t listing or by contacting Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nEmail Hillary LOCATION:2533 Gilbert Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/22/in-pieces-lonesome-dove END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-141@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn January\, we're reading Leslie F*cking Jones. Discussion leader Kara Willis recommends the audiobook\, whi ch is read by the author.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from January to October e ach year. Annual registration available on January event listing. LOCATION:1311 Vine Street \, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/22/black-experience-book-cl ub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-145-20240723@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we meet to consider short stories\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantile Library Book Advi sor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by contacting Hillary.\n\nEma il Hillary LOCATION:Leadership Room\, 3 East Fourth Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/07/23/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-145-20240827@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we meet to consider short stories\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantile Library Book Advi sor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by contacting Hillary.\n\nEma il Hillary LOCATION:Leadership Room\, 3 East Fourth Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/27/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-145-20240924@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we meet to consider short stories\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantile Library Book Advi sor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by contacting Hillary.\n\nEma il Hillary LOCATION:Leadership Room\, 3 East Fourth Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/24/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-145-20241022@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we meet to consider short stories\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantile Library Book Advi sor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by contacting Hillary.\n\nEma il Hillary LOCATION:Leadership Room\, 3 East Fourth Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/10/22/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-145-20241126@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we meet to consider short stories\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantile Library Book Advi sor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by contacting Hillary.\n\nEma il Hillary LOCATION:Leadership Room\, 3 East Fourth Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/26/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-145-20241217@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, we meet to consider short stories\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantile Library Book Advi sor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by contacting Hillary.\n\nEma il Hillary LOCATION:Leadership Room\, 3 East Fourth Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/12/17/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-150@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: The Housemaid DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn January\, we're reading The Hous emaid by Freida McFadden.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Usi ng some basic ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussi on leader and librarians choose a slate of three or four books that have be en lingering on the Best Seller List.\nWe poll readers for their favorite f rom that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next. We meet every o ther month.\nReaders can join us in person or virtually via Zoom. Registrat ion required. LOCATION:Bronte Bistro\, 2692 Madison Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/24/best-seller-book-club-th e-housemaid END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-134@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T210000 SUMMARY:Canon Club: Movie Night in The Stacks DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nIn 2024 \, the group moves to a calendar-year schedule\, meeting six times over the year. Series registration available on the January event.\nTo prepare for our March discussion of Julius Caesar\, we’ll watch a recorded stage prod uction together in January. LOCATION:Alter Hall Room 105\, 1543 Musketeer Drive\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 452 07 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/01/24/canon-club-movie-night-i n-the-stacks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-146-20241122@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free\, bu t registration is required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by contacting Hillary.\nEmail Hillary URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/22/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-114@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with both a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\, the group rea ds a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\, the latest titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Registration required.\nFebruary book: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Sto re by James McBride\nModerator: Joe Heyd URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/07/first-wednesday-the-heav en-earth-grocery-store END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-161@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T180900 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club: Before The Coffee Gets Cold DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about.\nIn February\, we’re reading Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.\nFree and open to the public. Registration required. W hile the Library is undergoing renovations\, the group will meet at the Uni versity Club in downtown Cincinnati. Discussion is 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a happy hour with cash bar available. LOCATION:401 E 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/07/20-something-book-club-b efore-the-coffee-gets-cold END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-142@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn February\, we're reading Betwee n The World & Me. No Hybrid Option\nRegistration Required: this meeting wil l be at Nolia Kitchen 1405 Clay St\nThe BEBC meets monthly from January to October each year. Annual registration available on January event listing. LOCATION:1405 Clay St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/20/black-experience-book-cl ub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-163@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: A Wrinkle in Time DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again! \nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. Revisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapt er books for the first time! \nTo start\, we're reading A Wrinkle in Time b y Madeleine L'Engle. \nWe'll gather for discussion on the third Wednesday o f each month at The Bookery\, an independent bookstore on Eastern Avenue. \ nAll ages welcome! Free and open to the public. Registration required as sp ace is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/21/childrens-classics-a-wri nkle-in-time END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-149@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS: The Final Year DESCRIPTION:For years\, we've been reading together a definitive biography of each man who has occupied the office of President of the United States. We're nearing the end of this multi-year examination.\nOur reading -- this round -- will end with a biography of the first President Bush. We believe biographers need time to gain sufficient perspective on the presidency of e ach man\, as well as his life.\nWe'll meet five times in 2024: four biograp hy discussions and a final meeting to celebrate our accomplishment.\nRegist ration for the series required. \nHere are the final presidents and the boo ks about them:\nFebruary 28: FORD: An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford by Richard Norton Smith\nApril 24: C ARTER: His Very Best: Jimmy Carter\, A Life by Jonathan Alter\nAugust 28: R EAGAN: Reagan: An American Journey by Bob Spitz\nOctober 23: BUSH: Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacha m\nDecember 11: Series Conclusion (no required reading) LOCATION:3 E. 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/02/28/potus-the-final-year END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-179-20240305@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Cryptonomicon DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Cryptonomicon. \nWe'll read this contemporary classic by Neal St ephenson over three sessions this spring. Gabrielle Blocher will lead our c onversations\, which\, fittingly for this sci-fi epic\, will happen virtual ly over Zoom.\nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/05/in-pieces-cryptonomicon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-179-20240402@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Cryptonomicon DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Cryptonomicon. \nWe'll read this contemporary classic by Neal St ephenson over three sessions this spring. Gabrielle Blocher will lead our c onversations\, which\, fittingly for this sci-fi epic\, will happen virtual ly over Zoom.\nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/02/in-pieces-cryptonomicon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-179-20240507@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Cryptonomicon DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Cryptonomicon. \nWe'll read this contemporary classic by Neal St ephenson over three sessions this spring. Gabrielle Blocher will lead our c onversations\, which\, fittingly for this sci-fi epic\, will happen virtual ly over Zoom.\nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/07/in-pieces-cryptonomicon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-115@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Secret History DESCRIPTION:In March\, we're talking with Becky Cornelius about The Secret History by Donna Tartt.\nThis popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a book club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with bot h a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\, the group reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\ , the latest titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Registration required. LOCATION:3 East Fourth St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/06/first-wednesday-the-secr et-history END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-162@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about.\nIn March\, we’re reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store b y James McBride.\nFree and open to the public. Registration required. While the Library is undergoing renovations\, the group will meet at the Univers ity Club in downtown Cincinnati. Discussion is 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a ha ppy hour with cash bar available. LOCATION:401 E 4th St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/06/20-something-book-club-t he-heaven-earth-grocery-store END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-177@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: First Lie Wins DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn March\, we're reading First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using some basic ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader and librarians choose a slate of books that have been lingering on t he Best Seller List.\nWe poll readers for their favorite from that list\, a nd the winner is the book we discuss next. We meet every other month. LOCATION:2444 Madison Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45208 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/06/best-seller-book-club-fi rst-lie-wins END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-135@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club: Julius Caesar DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nHaving seen a production of Caesar at our January movie night and\, hopefully\, th e Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s production (running March 1-23)\, we ll engage in discussion about the text.\nDid you know that Caesar was the first Shakespeare text to enter American classrooms? It was\, and not as a literary text\, but a rhetorical one! We can delve into the competing funer al orations and recreate classroom exercises of the 16th to 21st centuries together.\nIf you registered for the 2024 Season\, you do not need to re-re gister for single sessions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/13/canon-club-julius-caesar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-143@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn March\, we're reading Witness\, a story collection by Jamel Brinkley.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from January to October each year. LOCATION:1311 Vine Street \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/18/black-experience-book-cl ub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-164@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: The Westing Game DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again! \nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. Revisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapt er books for the first time! \nIn March\, we're reading The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin.\nWe'll gather for discussion on the third Wednesday of each month at The Bookery\, an independent bookstore on Eastern Avenue. \nAll ag es welcome! Free and open to the public. Registration required as space is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/03/20/childrens-classics-the-w esting-game END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-116@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Doctors & Distillers DESCRIPTION:In March\, we're talking with Juan Sanchez about Doctors & Dist illers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer\, Wine\, Spirits\, and Coc ktails by Camper English.\nThis popular and long-running lunchtime discussi on group is a book club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with b oth a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\ , the group reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfictio n\, the latest titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members an d their guests only. Registration required. LOCATION:3 East Fourth St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/03/first-wednesday-doctors- distillers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-178@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club: Klara & The Sun DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about.\nIn April\, we’re reading Klara & The Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. \nFree and open to the public. Registration required. While the Library is undergoing renovations\, the group will meet at the University Club in down town Cincinnati. Discussion is 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a happy hour with ca sh bar available. LOCATION:401 East Fourth St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/03/20-something-book-club-k lara-the-sun END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-201@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis. LOCATION:3 E. 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/04/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-184@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T113000 SUMMARY:International Women's Day Book Walk & Talk DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day* by getting outside and t alking all about books by\, for\, and about women. Come with some recommend ations\, and comfortable shoes. Strollers welcome!\nRegistration required. Meet next to the carousel at Smale Park.\n*Rescheduled from March 8 due to inclement weather. LOCATION:166 W Mehring Way\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/05/international-womens-day -book-walk-talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-144@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn April\, we're reading The Other Black Girl\, the novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris that was made into a Netfli x series.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from January to October each year. LOCATION:1311 Vine Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/15/black-experience-book-cl ub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-136@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club: Much Ado About Nothing DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nCanon C lub discussion leader Dr. Niamh O'Leary hopes to see you all at the Cincinn ati Shakespeare Company’s production of Much Ado AboutNothing\, April 12- May 5.\nToward the beginning of the run\, Canon Club will meet to discuss t his epic battleof the sexes comedy. Can anyone ever get enough of Benedick and Beatrice arguing?\nIf you registered for the 2024 Season\, you do not n eed to re-register for single sessions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/17/canon-club-much-ado-abou t-nothing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-165@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: Anne of Green Gables DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again! \nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. Revisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapt er books for the first time! \nIn April\, we're reading Anne of Green Gable s by LM Montgomery. \nWe'll gather for discussion on the third Wednesday of each month at The Bookery\, an independent bookstore on Eastern Avenue. \n All ages welcome! Free and open to the public. Registration required as spa ce is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/17/childrens-classics-anne- of-green-gables END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-197-20240420@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nHere's wh at the group is reading this spring:\n\nApril 20: Lucinda Williams' Don't T ell Anybody the Secrets I told You•\nMay 18: Sly Stone's Thank You (Falet tinme Be Mice Elf Agin)•\nJune 15: Warren Zanes' Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska\n\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts edito r at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor m ore information\, contact Steven directly via email. While the Library is c losed for construction\, group meetings are at rotating locations around Ci ncinnati.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the thir d Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/20/rock-read END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-197-20240518@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nHere's wh at the group is reading this spring:\n\nApril 20: Lucinda Williams' Don't T ell Anybody the Secrets I told You•\nMay 18: Sly Stone's Thank You (Falet tinme Be Mice Elf Agin)•\nJune 15: Warren Zanes' Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska\n\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts edito r at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor m ore information\, contact Steven directly via email. While the Library is c losed for construction\, group meetings are at rotating locations around Ci ncinnati.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the thir d Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/18/rock-read END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-197-20240615@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nHere's wh at the group is reading this spring:\n\nApril 20: Lucinda Williams' Don't T ell Anybody the Secrets I told You•\nMay 18: Sly Stone's Thank You (Falet tinme Be Mice Elf Agin)•\nJune 15: Warren Zanes' Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska\n\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts edito r at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor m ore information\, contact Steven directly via email. While the Library is c losed for construction\, group meetings are at rotating locations around Ci ncinnati.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the thir d Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/06/15/rock-read END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-157@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS: The Final Year (CARTER) DESCRIPTION:To register\, visit the February session or email Amy Hunter\nA pril 24: CARTER: His Very Best: Jimmy Carter\, A Life by Jonathan Alter\nAu gust 28: REAGAN: Reagan: An American Journey by Bob Spitz\nOctober 23: BUSH : Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker\nDecembe r 11: Series Conclusion (no required reading) LOCATION:3 E. 4th St \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/24/potus-the-final-year-car ter END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-180@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Book Discussion: The Bee Sting DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about. \nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and str ategically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to ta lk about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we c reated Pop-Up Book Discussions. \nLeading our conversation of The Bee Sting by Paul Murray is long-time Mercantile member Marianna Bettman. \nThis is a hybrid conversation. Registration required. LOCATION:River Room \, 3 East Fourth St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/04/25/pop-up-book-discussion-t he-bee-sting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-117@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Sea of Tranquility DESCRIPTION:In May\, we're talking with Leyla Shokoohe about Sea of Tranqui lity by Emily St. John Mandel\nThis popular and long-running lunchtime disc ussion group is a book club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, wi th both a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each mo nth\, the group reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfi ction\, the latest titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile member s and their guests only. Registration required. LOCATION:3 East Fourth St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/01/first-wednesday-sea-of-t ranquility END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-188@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club: Notes on An Execution DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about.\nIn May\, we’re reading Notes on An Execution by Danya Kukaf ka\nFree and open to the public. Registration required. LOCATION:309 Vine St. \, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/01/20-something-book-club-n otes-on-an-execution END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-202@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Amy Hunter LOCATION:3 E. 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/02/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-198@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Book Discussion: Martyr! DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about. \nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and str ategically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to ta lk about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we c reated Pop-Up Book Discussions. \nLeading our conversation of Martyr! by Ka veh Akbar is Mercantile member Taylor Hedges. \nThis is an in-person only c onversation at Household Books\, a wonderful partner providing space while the Library is under construction. Registration required. LOCATION:2533 Gilbert Ave\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45206 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/09/pop-up-book-discussion-m artyr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-211@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: The Secret Garden DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again! \nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. Revisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapt er books for the first time! \nIn May\, we're reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett\, with Nesha Ruther of Bond & Grace leading the con versation. \nWe'll gather for discussion on the third Wednesday of each mo nth at The Bookery\, an independent bookstore on Eastern Avenue. \nAll ages welcome! Free and open to the public. Registration required as space is li mited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/15/childrens-classics-the-s ecret-garden END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-199@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: The Women DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn May\, we're reading The Women by Kristin Hannah.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using some g round rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader and l ibrarians choose a slate of books that have been lingering on the Best Sell er List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month. While the Library is closed for construction\, meetings are in-person only at partners aroun d Cincinnati. Registration required as space is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Avenue\, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/16/best-seller-book-club-th e-women END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-192@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: James DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn May\, we're reading James by Pe rcival Everett.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from January to October each year. LOCATION:15 W 14th st 2nd Floor\, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/05/20/black-experience-book-cl ub-james END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-118@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Horse DESCRIPTION:In June\, we're talking with George Wilkinson about Horse by Ge raldine Brooks\nThis popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a book club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with both a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\, the group reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\, the lat est titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their gue sts only. Registration required. LOCATION:3 East Fourth St. \, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/06/05/first-wednesday-horse END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-219@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000 SUMMARY:20-Something Book Club: Open Throat DESCRIPTION:A young professionals group to discuss the books everyone is ta lking about.\nIn June\, we’re reading Open Throat by Henry Hoke.\nFree an d open to the public. Registration required. LOCATION:309 Vine St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/06/05/20-something-book-club-o pen-throat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-203@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis. LOCATION:3 E. 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/06/06/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-193@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: The Fire Next Time DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn June\, we're reading The Fire N ext Time\, an essay collection by James Baldwin. This discussion starts a s ummer of reading leading up to our Modern Novel Lecture in September\, deli vered by Jesmyn Ward. Baldwin's essays inspired Ward to edit a new collecti on\, The Fire This Time\, which we'll be reading in July.\nThe BEBC meets m onthly from January to October each year. LOCATION:15 W 14th st 2nd Floor\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/06/17/black-experience-book-cl ub-the-fire-next-time END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-217@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: Tuck Everlasting DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again! \nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. Revisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapt er books for the first time! \nIn June\, we're reading Tuck Everlasting. \n We'll gather for discussion on the third Wednesday of each month at The Boo kery\, an independent bookstore on Eastern Avenue. \nAll ages welcome! Free and open to the public. Registration required as space is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Ave. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/06/19/childrens-classics-tuck- everlasting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-226@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T190000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Book Discussion: Julia & 1984 DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about.\nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that help you plan out your reading and strategic ally tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to talk abo ut it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we created Pop-Up Book Discussions.\nThe new retelling of 1984\, Julia by Sandra Newm an\, sparked the interest of Mercantile member Emily Dilley. She'll be lead ing our conversation of this classic and its modern version.\nThis is a vir tual only conversation. Registration required to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/07/09/pop-up-book-discussion-j ulia-1984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-119@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Killers of The Flower Moon DESCRIPTION:We're meeting the second Wednesday this month because of the ho liday. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/07/10/first-wednesday-killers- of-the-flower-moon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-220@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: Funny Story DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn July\, we're reading Funny Story by Emily Henry.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using some g round rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader and l ibrarians choose a slate of books that have been lingering on the Best Sell er List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month. While the Library is closed for construction\, meetings are in-person only at partners aroun d Cincinnati. Registration required as space is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Ave\, Cincinnati \, OH URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/07/10/best-seller-book-club-fu nny-story END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-194@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: The Fire This Time DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn July\, we're reading The Fire T his Time\, an essay collection edited by Jesmyn Ward\, inspired by The Fire Next Time. This discussion is part of a summer of reading leading up to ou r Modern Novel Lecture in September\, delivered by Jesmyn Ward.\nThe BEBC m eets monthly from January to October each year. LOCATION:15 W 14th st 2nd Floor\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/07/15/black-experience-book-cl ub-the-fire-this-time END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-216@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: Black Beauty DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again!\nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. R evisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapte r books for the first time!\nIn July\, we're reading Black Beauty.\nWe'll g ather for discussion on the third Wednesday of each month at The Bookery\, an independent bookstore on Eastern Avenue.\nAll ages welcome! Free and ope n to the public. Registration required as space is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Ave.\, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/07/17/childrens-classics-black -beauty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-204@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis. LOCATION:3 E. 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/01/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-99-20240806@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Iliad DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is The Iliad\, translated by Emily Wilson.\nWe'll read this latest translation over four sessions. Registration required. LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/06/in-pieces-the-iliad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-99-20240820@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Iliad DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is The Iliad\, translated by Emily Wilson.\nWe'll read this latest translation over four sessions. Registration required. LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/20/in-pieces-the-iliad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-99-20240903@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Iliad DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is The Iliad\, translated by Emily Wilson.\nWe'll read this latest translation over four sessions. Registration required. LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/03/in-pieces-the-iliad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-99-20240917@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Iliad DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling big\, intimidating books in our In Pieces series since 2016. Together\, we break them into manageable pieces\, focus ing on one book over a handful of sessions.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is The Iliad\, translated by Emily Wilson.\nWe'll read this latest translation over four sessions. Registration required. LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/17/in-pieces-the-iliad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-120@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Small Mercies DESCRIPTION:In August\, we're talking with Mike Prentiss about Small Mercie s by Dennis Lehane.\nThis popular and long-running lunchtime discussion gro up is a book club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with both a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\, the group reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\, th e latest titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and thei r guests only. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/07/first-wednesday-small-me rcies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-232@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: The Ministry of Time DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for 20- and 30-somethings at the library to connect. \nThe Zillenial Book Club meets the first Wednesda y of the month at the Mercantile Library to discuss the books our members w ant to read. Each month\, members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is chos en\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead. \nIn August\, the group is rea ding The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Following the discussion\, th ere will be a happy hour at Low Spark. LOCATION:15 W. 14th St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/07/zillenial-book-club-the- ministry-of-time END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-231@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn August \, the group is reading Hickory Wind: The Life & Times of Gram Parsons by B en Fong-Torres. \nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’6 0s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Ste ven directly via email. While the Library is closed for construction\, grou p meetings are at rotating locations around Cincinnati.\nFree and open to t he public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, w ith some exceptions. LOCATION:917 Plum St. \, Cincinnati \, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/17/rock-read END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-195@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: Let Us Descend DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn August\, we're reading Let Us D escend by Jesmyn Ward. This discussion is part of a summer of reading leadi ng up to our Modern Novel Lecture in September\, delivered by Jesmyn Ward.\ nThe BEBC meets monthly from January to October each year. LOCATION:15 W 14th st 2nd Floor\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/19/black-experience-book-cl ub-let-us-descend END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-218@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: The BFG LOCATION:3704 Eastern Ave\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45226 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/21/childrens-classics-the-b fg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-158@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS: The Final Year (REAGAN) DESCRIPTION:To register\, visit the February session or email Amy Hunter\nA ugust 28: REAGAN: Reagan: An American Journey by Bob Spitz\nOctober 23: BUS H: Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham\nDecember 11: Series Conclusion (no required reading) URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/08/28/potus-the-final-year-rea gan END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-121@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Conjure Women DESCRIPTION:In September\, we're talking with Jasmine Griffin about Conjure Women by Afia Atakora.\nThis popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a book club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with bot h a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\, the group reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\ , the latest titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/04/first-wednesday-conjure- women END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-234@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T190000 SUMMARY:Zillennial Book Club: Cloud Cuckoo Land DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for 20- and 30-somethings a t the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the first Wednesd ay of the month at the Mercantile Library to discuss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggestions for books they want t o read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is cho sen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - but there's n o pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn September\, the group is reading Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. LOCATION:2533 Gilbert Ave.\, Cincinnati\, OH URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/04/zillennial-book-club-clo ud-cuckoo-land END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-205@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis. LOCATION:3 E. 4th St\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/05/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-196@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: Men We Reaped DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nIn September\, we're reading Men W e Reaped\, a memoir by Jesmyn Ward. This discussion is part of a summer of reading leading up to our Modern Novel Lecture in September\, delivered by Jesmyn Ward.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from January to October each year. LOCATION:*Register for location details URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/16/black-experience-book-cl ub-men-we-reaped END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-239@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: Charlotte's Web DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again!\nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. R evisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapte r books for the first time!\nIn September\, we're reading Charlotte's Web.\ nWe'll gather for discussion at The Bookery\, an independent bookstore on E astern Avenue.\nAll ages welcome! Free and open to the public. Registration required as space is limited. LOCATION:3704 Eastern Ave\, Cincinnati \, OH URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/18/childrens-classics-charl ottes-web END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-238@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: My Old Kentucky Home DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn Septem ber\, the group is reading My Old Kentucky Home. \nSteven Rosen\, the group ’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts e ditor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Conc ert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nF or more information\, contact Steven directly via email. While the Library is closed for construction\, group meetings are at rotating locations aroun d Cincinnati.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. LOCATION:917 Plum St. \, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/09/21/rock-read-my-old-kentuck y-home END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-189@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Trieste DESCRIPTION:In October\, we're talking with Joshua Chowdhury about Trieste by Drndic Dasa\nThis popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a book club without commitment\, now meeting in hybrid\, with both a Zoom and in-person option. Featuring different moderators each month\, the group reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\, the lat est titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their gue sts only. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/10/02/first-wednesday-trieste END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-245@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T070000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: The Berry Pickers DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for 20- and 30-somethings a t the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the first Wednesd ay of the month at the Mercantile Library to discuss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggestions for books they want t o read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is cho sen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - but there's n o pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn October\, the group is re ading The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. LOCATION:2533 Gilbert Ave.\, Cincinnati \, OH URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/10/02/zillenial-book-club-the- berry-pickers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-206@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/10/03/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-235@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T190000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Discussion: Anita De Monte Laughs Last DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about.\nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and stra tegically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to tal k about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we cr eated Pop-Up Book Discussions.\nLeading our conversation of Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez is Mercantile member Ali Anoff.\nThis is an in-person only conversation at Household Books\, a wonderful partner provi ding space while the Library is under construction. Registration required. LOCATION:117 E Galbraith Road\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45216 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/10/03/pop-up-discussion-anita- de-monte-laughs-last END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-240@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: Mrs. Frisby & The Rats of NIMH DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again!\nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. R evisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapte r books for the first time!\nIn October\, we're reading Mrs. Frisby & The R ats of NIMH.\nAll ages welcome! Free and open to the public. Registration r equired as space is limited. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/10/23/childrens-classics-mrs-f risby-the-rats-of-nimh END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-151@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: All The Pretty Horses DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nNow meeting in hybrid\, with both a Zoom and in-person option\, this group features different moderators each month and reads a wide variety of books\, including fiction and nonfiction\, the late st titles and popular favorites.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their gues ts only. Registration required.\nNovember book: All The Pretty Horses by Co rmac McCarthy\nModerator: Cole Ollinger URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/06/first-wednesday-all-the- pretty-horses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-233@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: All The Colors of The Dark DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn November\, we're reading All The Colors of The Dark by Chris Whitaker.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book C lub works:Using some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our d iscussion leader and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month. While t he Library is closed for construction\, meetings are in-person only at part ners around Cincinnati. Registration required as space is limited. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/06/best-seller-book-club-al l-the-colors-of-the-dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-246@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T070000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: The Haunting of Hill House DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for 20- and 30-somethings a t the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the first Wednesd ay of the month at the Mercantile Library to discuss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggestions for books they want t o read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is cho sen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - but there's n o pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn November\, the group is r eading The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/06/zillenial-book-club-the- haunting-of-hill-house END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-207@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/07/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-139@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club: Station Eleven DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nEmily S t. John Mandel’s 2014 novel\, Station Eleven\, may already be on your Goo dreads bookshelf or in your TBR pile. Or perhaps you enjoyed the 2021 HBO s eries based on the novel. We’re bringing it to Canon Club because this po st-apocalyptic book weaves Shakespeare into its narrative\, chiefly through reference to two plays—A Midsummer Night’s Dream and King Lear.\nWe’ ll discuss how the novel weaves together concerns about art andcreation wit h a pandemic recovery narrative.\nIf you registered for the 2024 Season\, y ou do not need to re-register for single sessions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/20/canon-club-station-eleve n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-241@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000 SUMMARY:Children's Classics: The Wild Robot DESCRIPTION:Let's read like kids again!\nPresented in partnership with The Bookery\, this monthly book club will consider classic children's novels. R evisit your childhood favorites with us\, or check out these classic chapte r books for the first time!\nIn November\, we're reading a modern classic\, The Wild Robot.\nAll ages welcome! Free and open to the public. Registrati on required as space is limited. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/11/20/childrens-classics-the-w ild-robot END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-250@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Family Meal DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nDecember book: Family Meal by Bryan Washington\nModerato r: Hillary Copsey URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/12/04/first-wednesday-family-m eal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-208@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000 SUMMARY:Peregrine Haiku Society Workshop DESCRIPTION:This haiku workshop\, named for the peregrine falcons that live in downtown Cincinnati\, and nest at the Mercantile Library–is open to a ll aspiring poets.\nThe workshop begins with a review and discussion of an anthology of classic haiku\, revealing that day’s theme. The last part of the session is spent writing haiku prompted by the theme of the day.\nLed by Patti Niehoff\, who has spent four decades writing\, studying\, and work ing on haiku.\nForget 5-7-5\, this group is for anyone interested in focusi ng on those tiny moments of illumination\, honing their craft\, or just cur ious about the art form.\nThis event is hybrid. Free and open to the public . The in-person session includes lunch. To register or for more information \, email Kara Willis. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/12/05/peregrine-haiku-society- workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-160@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000 SUMMARY:POTUS SERIES CONCLUSION DESCRIPTION:This session celebrates the conclusion of this multi-year discu ssion series. There's no required reading. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2024/12/11/potus-series-conclusion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20250108@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/08/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20250212@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/02/12/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20250312@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/12/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20250409@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/09/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20250514@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/14/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20250611@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20250910@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/09/10/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20251008@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/08/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20251112@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/11/12/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-273-20251210@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T131500 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:Walnut Street Poetry Society celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is the perfect group for people who love poetry\, as well as peop le who want to develop a love for it.\nSessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and recently retired professor of English at Xavier Uni versity\, and Ohio Poetry Association President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe g roup meets in person the second Wednesday each month\, except July & August . The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration with live rea dings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription available on the January 8 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hillary@mercanti lelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/12/10/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-257@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Babel DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for young professionals to connect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discu ss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggesti ons for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months d iscussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn January\, the group is reading Babel by R.F. Huang.\nDrinks served. Registr ation required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/08/zillenial-book-club-babe l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-264@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Gaudy Night DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining the mystery genre\, expl oring the work of a variety of authors throughout the last century.\nIn Jan uary\, to start the year of whodunits\, the group will read Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers\, a contemporary of the club's namesake and another giant of the Golden Age of Mysteries. Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Madd ox will lead each discussion. The group meets every other month\, and reade rs can sign up for the whole series or pop in as their TBR list allows. Fre e to members. Registration required. The rest of the year's reading list is :\n\nMarch 10: Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier\nMay 12: The Expendable Man by Dorothy B. Hughes\nJuly 14: Out by Natsuo Kirino\nSeptember 8: Death Co mes to Pemberley by PD James\nNovember 10: Bluebird\, Bluebird by Attica Lo cke\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/13/beyond-agatha-gaudy-nigh t END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-256@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: Frozen River DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn January\, we're reading The Froz en River by Ariel Lawhon.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Usi ng some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion lea der and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the Libr ary. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/15/best-seller-book-club-fr ozen-river END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-302@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T113000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Raw DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn Januar y\, the group is reading Raw: My Journey into The Wu-Tang by Lamont U-God H awkins\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinn ati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also th e author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From t he Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven direct ly via email. \nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/18/rock-read-raw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-270@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nTo star t 2025\, the group will consider The Book of Will\, a play by Lauren Gunder son that tells the story of members of Shakespeare’s company working to p ut together texts of his plays to publish. We’ll have a rich conversation about both the play and the importance of this particular book in Shakespe are’s publication history.\nRegistration required.\nCanon Club meets eigh t times over the year and will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Sh akespeare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier University professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nReaders can choose to register fo r the entire 2025 season or for a single session.\nThe 2025 dates are:\n\nJ anuary 22\nMarch 5\nApril 23\nJune 18\nJuly 23\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nNo vember 19\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/22/canon-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250124@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/24/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250228@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/02/28/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250328@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/28/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250425@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/25/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250523@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/23/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250627@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/27/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250725@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/07/25/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250822@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/22/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20250926@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/09/26/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20251024@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/24/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-291-20251121@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to add to build up your TBR list? Or know what books to DN F? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever boo ks have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discove ring new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether the hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk about any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by M ercantile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nSessions are free to m embers. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January sessio n date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibra ry.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/11/21/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-260@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: Melvin Grier DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from Januar y to October each year. Registration required. \nHere's our reading list fo r the first quarter of 2025: \n\nJanuary: It Was Always About the Work: A P hotojournalist's Memoir by Melvin Grier\nFebruary: Beloved by Toni Morrison \nMarch: Cities of Glass by Roger Collins\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/27/black-experience-book-cl ub-melvin-grier END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250128@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/28/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250225@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/02/25/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250325@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/25/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250422@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/22/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250527@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/27/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250624@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/24/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250722@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/07/22/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250826@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/26/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20250923@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/09/23/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20251028@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/28/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-275-20251125@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting. Registration is required either via ticket ing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailin g hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/11/25/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-280@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Discussion: Crying in H Mart DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about. \nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and str ategically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to ta lk about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we c reated Pop-Up Book Discussions. \nLeading our conversation of Crying in H M art by Michelle Zauner is Mercantile Book Ambassador Michael Link. \nRegist ration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/01/29/pop-up-discussion-crying -in-h-mart END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-251@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: How To Build A Boat DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nFebruary book: How to Build A Boat by Elaine Feeney\nMod erator: Elizabeth Warner URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/02/05/first-wednesday-how-to-b uild-a-boat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-308@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: The Friend DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for young professionals to connect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discu ss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggesti ons for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months d iscussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn February\, the group is reading The Friend by Sigrid Nunez.\nDrinks served. Registration required.\nFree to members. $15/nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/02/12/zillenial-book-club-the- friend END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-326@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T113000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Girl in A Band DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn Februa ry\, the group is reading Girl in A Band by Kim Gordon\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former a rts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Gara ge\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and ope n to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every mon th\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/02/15/rock-read-girl-in-a-band END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-261@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: Beloved DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from Januar y to October each year. Registration required.\nHere's our reading list for the first quarter of 2025:\n\nJanuary: It Was Always About the Work: A Pho tojournalist's Memoir by Melvin Grier\nFebruary: Beloved by Toni Morrison \ nMarch: Cities of Glass by Roger Collins\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/02/24/black-experience-book-cl ub-beloved END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-328-20250304@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Fab 4 DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s Fab Four examines the four characters whom infl uential critics A.C. Bradley and Harold Bloom considered the Bard’s great est and most original creations: Sir John Falstaff\, Hamlet\, Iago\, and Cl eopatra.For the first meeting on March 4\, the group will read two plays\, Henry IV part 1 and Henry IV part 2\, focusing on the character of Falstaff . The emphasis in each meeting will be on character development as reveale d by close analysis of the text. Library member Penny Cobey will lead each discussion.The group meets every other week on Tuesdays from noon to 1 pm a t the Library beginning Tuesday\, March 4. Participants should plan to atte nd the entire series\, as cross-comparisons among the plays will be frequen t. Free to members. Registration required.The schedule for the remaining m eetings will be:\n\nMarch 18: Hamlet\, Prince of Denmark (character of Haml et)\nApril 1: Othello\, the Moor of Venice (character of Iago)\nApril 15: A ntony and Cleopatra (character of Cleopatra)\n\nFor a compilation of all Sh akespeare’s plays that is particularly attractive to the general reader\, The Complete Works of Shakespeare\, ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in purchasing single-play paperback editions\, the fo llowing are recommended and available on Amazon:\n\n1 Henry IV (Oxford)\, e d. David Bevington\n2 Henry IV (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)\, ed. Jam es C. Balkan and George Walton Williams\nHamlet\, Prince of Denmark (Arden Shakespeare: Second Series)\, ed. Harold Jenkins\nOthello\, the Moor of Ve nice (Cambridge)\, ed. Norman Sanders\nAntony and Cleopatra (Cambridge)\, e d. David Bevington\n\nFor those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespearean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended: Harold Bloom\, Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human (19 98). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/04/shakespeares-fab-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-328-20250318@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Fab 4 DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s Fab Four examines the four characters whom infl uential critics A.C. Bradley and Harold Bloom considered the Bard’s great est and most original creations: Sir John Falstaff\, Hamlet\, Iago\, and Cl eopatra.For the first meeting on March 4\, the group will read two plays\, Henry IV part 1 and Henry IV part 2\, focusing on the character of Falstaff . The emphasis in each meeting will be on character development as reveale d by close analysis of the text. Library member Penny Cobey will lead each discussion.The group meets every other week on Tuesdays from noon to 1 pm a t the Library beginning Tuesday\, March 4. Participants should plan to atte nd the entire series\, as cross-comparisons among the plays will be frequen t. Free to members. Registration required.The schedule for the remaining m eetings will be:\n\nMarch 18: Hamlet\, Prince of Denmark (character of Haml et)\nApril 1: Othello\, the Moor of Venice (character of Iago)\nApril 15: A ntony and Cleopatra (character of Cleopatra)\n\nFor a compilation of all Sh akespeare’s plays that is particularly attractive to the general reader\, The Complete Works of Shakespeare\, ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in purchasing single-play paperback editions\, the fo llowing are recommended and available on Amazon:\n\n1 Henry IV (Oxford)\, e d. David Bevington\n2 Henry IV (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)\, ed. Jam es C. Balkan and George Walton Williams\nHamlet\, Prince of Denmark (Arden Shakespeare: Second Series)\, ed. Harold Jenkins\nOthello\, the Moor of Ve nice (Cambridge)\, ed. Norman Sanders\nAntony and Cleopatra (Cambridge)\, e d. David Bevington\n\nFor those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespearean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended: Harold Bloom\, Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human (19 98). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/18/shakespeares-fab-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-328-20250401@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Fab 4 DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s Fab Four examines the four characters whom infl uential critics A.C. Bradley and Harold Bloom considered the Bard’s great est and most original creations: Sir John Falstaff\, Hamlet\, Iago\, and Cl eopatra.For the first meeting on March 4\, the group will read two plays\, Henry IV part 1 and Henry IV part 2\, focusing on the character of Falstaff . The emphasis in each meeting will be on character development as reveale d by close analysis of the text. Library member Penny Cobey will lead each discussion.The group meets every other week on Tuesdays from noon to 1 pm a t the Library beginning Tuesday\, March 4. Participants should plan to atte nd the entire series\, as cross-comparisons among the plays will be frequen t. Free to members. Registration required.The schedule for the remaining m eetings will be:\n\nMarch 18: Hamlet\, Prince of Denmark (character of Haml et)\nApril 1: Othello\, the Moor of Venice (character of Iago)\nApril 15: A ntony and Cleopatra (character of Cleopatra)\n\nFor a compilation of all Sh akespeare’s plays that is particularly attractive to the general reader\, The Complete Works of Shakespeare\, ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in purchasing single-play paperback editions\, the fo llowing are recommended and available on Amazon:\n\n1 Henry IV (Oxford)\, e d. David Bevington\n2 Henry IV (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)\, ed. Jam es C. Balkan and George Walton Williams\nHamlet\, Prince of Denmark (Arden Shakespeare: Second Series)\, ed. Harold Jenkins\nOthello\, the Moor of Ve nice (Cambridge)\, ed. Norman Sanders\nAntony and Cleopatra (Cambridge)\, e d. David Bevington\n\nFor those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespearean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended: Harold Bloom\, Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human (19 98). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/01/shakespeares-fab-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-328-20250415@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Fab 4 DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s Fab Four examines the four characters whom infl uential critics A.C. Bradley and Harold Bloom considered the Bard’s great est and most original creations: Sir John Falstaff\, Hamlet\, Iago\, and Cl eopatra.For the first meeting on March 4\, the group will read two plays\, Henry IV part 1 and Henry IV part 2\, focusing on the character of Falstaff . The emphasis in each meeting will be on character development as reveale d by close analysis of the text. Library member Penny Cobey will lead each discussion.The group meets every other week on Tuesdays from noon to 1 pm a t the Library beginning Tuesday\, March 4. Participants should plan to atte nd the entire series\, as cross-comparisons among the plays will be frequen t. Free to members. Registration required.The schedule for the remaining m eetings will be:\n\nMarch 18: Hamlet\, Prince of Denmark (character of Haml et)\nApril 1: Othello\, the Moor of Venice (character of Iago)\nApril 15: A ntony and Cleopatra (character of Cleopatra)\n\nFor a compilation of all Sh akespeare’s plays that is particularly attractive to the general reader\, The Complete Works of Shakespeare\, ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in purchasing single-play paperback editions\, the fo llowing are recommended and available on Amazon:\n\n1 Henry IV (Oxford)\, e d. David Bevington\n2 Henry IV (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)\, ed. Jam es C. Balkan and George Walton Williams\nHamlet\, Prince of Denmark (Arden Shakespeare: Second Series)\, ed. Harold Jenkins\nOthello\, the Moor of Ve nice (Cambridge)\, ed. Norman Sanders\nAntony and Cleopatra (Cambridge)\, e d. David Bevington\n\nFor those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespearean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended: Harold Bloom\, Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human (19 98). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/15/shakespeares-fab-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-258@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Wager DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nMarch book: The Wager by David Grann\nModerator: Joe Hey d URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/05/first-wednesday-the-wage r END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-272@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club: Macbeth DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nIn Marc h\, the group will consider the Scottish Play.\nRegistration required.\nCan on Club meets eight times over the year and will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier University professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nReaders can cho ose to register for the entire 2025 season or for a single session. After J anuary\, if you'd like to register for the full season\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com\nThe 2025 dates are:\n\nJanuary 22\nMarch 5\nApril 23\nJune 18\nJuly 23\nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nNovember 19\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/05/canon-club-macbeth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-329@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: A Meal Observed DESCRIPTION:Led by Library member Juan Sanchez\, this group will meet every other month to explore a new book about food.\nFirst up: A Meal Observed b y Andrew Todhunter. \nFree to members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/05/nonfiction-book-club-a-m eal-observed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-265@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Jamaica Inn DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining the mystery genre\, expl oring the work of a variety of authors throughout the last century.\nIn Mar ch\, the group will read Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier. Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox will lead each discussion. The group meets every other month. Free to members. Registration required. \nThe rest of th e year's reading list is:\n\nMay 12: The Expendable Man by Dorothy B. Hughe s\nJuly 14: Out by Natsuo Kirino\nSeptember 8: Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James\nNovember 10: Bluebird\, Bluebird by Attica Locke\n\nTo sign up fo r the rest of the year of reading\, email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercant ilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/10/beyond-agatha-jamaica-in n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-309@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Intermezzo DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for young professionals to connect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discu ss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggesti ons for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months d iscussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn March\, the group is reading Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.\nDrinks served. Re gistration required.\nFree to members. $15/nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/12/zillenial-book-club-inte rmezzo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-324-20250313@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journey to the Shores of The Subconscious DESCRIPTION:This winter\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey to the shores of the subconscious\, examini ng the work of three Modernist writers. \nThe series begins March 13\, with a discussion of T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland. \nOn March 20\, we continue wi th a conversation about To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. \nThen\, over two sessions April 3 & 10\, we'll dig into The Sound and The Fury by Willia m Faulkner. \nAll discussions at noon. Registration required. After March 1 1\, contact Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/13/literary-journey-to-the- shores-of-the-subconscious END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-324-20250320@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journey to the Shores of The Subconscious DESCRIPTION:This winter\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey to the shores of the subconscious\, examini ng the work of three Modernist writers. \nThe series begins March 13\, with a discussion of T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland. \nOn March 20\, we continue wi th a conversation about To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. \nThen\, over two sessions April 3 & 10\, we'll dig into The Sound and The Fury by Willia m Faulkner. \nAll discussions at noon. Registration required. After March 1 1\, contact Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/20/literary-journey-to-the- shores-of-the-subconscious END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-324-20250403@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journey to the Shores of The Subconscious DESCRIPTION:This winter\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey to the shores of the subconscious\, examini ng the work of three Modernist writers. \nThe series begins March 13\, with a discussion of T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland. \nOn March 20\, we continue wi th a conversation about To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. \nThen\, over two sessions April 3 & 10\, we'll dig into The Sound and The Fury by Willia m Faulkner. \nAll discussions at noon. Registration required. After March 1 1\, contact Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/03/literary-journey-to-the- shores-of-the-subconscious END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-324-20250410@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journey to the Shores of The Subconscious DESCRIPTION:This winter\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey to the shores of the subconscious\, examini ng the work of three Modernist writers. \nThe series begins March 13\, with a discussion of T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland. \nOn March 20\, we continue wi th a conversation about To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf. \nThen\, over two sessions April 3 & 10\, we'll dig into The Sound and The Fury by Willia m Faulkner. \nAll discussions at noon. Registration required. After March 1 1\, contact Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/10/literary-journey-to-the- shores-of-the-subconscious END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-342@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Raisin' Cain DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn March\ , the group is reading Raisin' Cain by Mary Lou Sullivan.\nSteven Rosen\, t he group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and forme r arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinn ati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow G arage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/15/rock-read-raisin-cain END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-262@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T193000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: Cities of Glass DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from Januar y to October each year. Registration required.\nHere's our reading list for the first quarter of 2025:\n\nJanuary: It Was Always About the Work: A Pho tojournalist's Memoir by Melvin Grier\nFebruary: Beloved by Toni Morrison \ nMarch: Cities of Glass by Roger Collins\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/17/black-experience-book-cl ub-cities-of-glass END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-331@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: God of The Woods DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn March\, we're reading God of The Woods by Liz Moore.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using so me ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader a nd librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the Library. Registration required. Free to members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/03/19/best-seller-book-club-go d-of-the-woods END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-345@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: The Machine DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nThis year\, we're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, author of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red St ockings Rocked The Country and Made Baseball Famous. \nRegister for the who le season or just a single session. After the May and September sessions\, we'll adjourn to Great American Ball Park to watch the Reds play. (Those se ssions will start a little earlier to accommodate this.) \nReading list: \n \nApril 3: The Machine\, Joe Posnanski\nMay 15: Charlie Hustle\, Keith O'Br ien\nJune 25: Moneyball\, Michael Lewis\nAugust 7: The Soul of Baseball\, J oe Posnanski\nSeptember 17: If I Never Get Back\, Darryl Brock \n\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/03/baseball-book-club-the-m achine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-343@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T210000 SUMMARY:Adaptation: The Haunting DESCRIPTION:Adaptation Book Club returns to discuss the question: "Is the b ook better than the movie?"\nIn April\, we'll watch The Haunting (1963)\, d irected by Robert Wise and based on Shirley Jackson's seminal haunted house novel The Haunting of Hill House (1959). Both book and film follow Eleanor \, a shy young woman who joins a paranormal investigation shortly after the death of her domineering mother. As she gets to know her co-investigators\ , including the glamorous actress Theodora\, she begins to lose her grip on reality. Are the ghosts real or is Eleanor slowly descending into madness? \nJoin us in discussing the film and novel following a free screening at t he Mercantile. \nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/03/adaptation-the-haunting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-339@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Margo's Got Money Troubles DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for young professionals to connect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discu ss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggesti ons for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months d iscussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn April\, the group is reading Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe.\nDr inks served. Registration required.\nFree to members. $15/nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/09/zillenial-book-club-marg os-got-money-troubles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-327-20250410@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Great Gatsby DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is The Great Gatsby b y F. Scott Fitzgerald.\nWe'll read this great American novel over two sessi ons\, starting April 10 on the 100th anniversary of its publication.\nRegis tration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/10/in-pieces-the-great-gats by END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-327-20250424@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Great Gatsby DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is The Great Gatsby b y F. Scott Fitzgerald.\nWe'll read this great American novel over two sessi ons\, starting April 10 on the 100th anniversary of its publication.\nRegis tration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/24/in-pieces-the-great-gats by END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-362@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: 60 Songs That Explain The '90s DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn April\ , the group is reading 60 Songs That Explain The '90s by Rob Harvilla.\nSte ven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl C lub and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Clu b to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via emai l.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Satur day of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/19/rock-read-60-songs-that- explain-the-90s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-316@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: There's Always This Year DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from Januar y to October each year. Registration required.\nHere's our reading list for the second quarter of 2025:\n\nApril: There's Always This Year by Hanif Ab durraqib\nMay: Colored Television by Danzy Senna\nJune: Praisesong for The Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/21/black-experience-book-cl ub-theres-always-this-year END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-351@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: Animal\, Vegetable\, Miracle DESCRIPTION:Led by Library member Juan Sanchez\, this group will meet every other month to explore a new book about food.\nIn April: Animal\, Vegetabl e\, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. \nFree to members. Registration required . URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/22/nonfiction-book-club-ani mal-vegetable-miracle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-364@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club: The Tempest DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nIn Apri l\, the group will read a selection of poetry inspired by The Tempest. Read ings will be emailed to registered participants. \nCanon Club meets eight t imes over the year and will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Shake speare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier Un iversity professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nReaders can choose to register for t he entire 2025 season or for a single session. After January\, if you'd lik e to register for the full season\, please email hillary@mercantilelibrary. com\nThe 2025 dates are:\n\nJanuary 22\nMarch 5\nApril 23\nJune 18\nJuly 23 \nAugust 27\nSeptember 24\nNovember 19\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/23/canon-club-the-tempest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-365@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Discussion: One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against T his DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about. \nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and str ategically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to ta lk about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we c reated Pop-Up Book Discussions. \nLeading our conversation of One Day\, Eve ryone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad is long-time Merc antile member Akshay Ahuja.\nAhuja lives in College Hill with his wife and son. His articles on food and farming have been published locally in Cincin nati Magazine. His essays and interviews have appeared in The Sun and Dark Mountain\, and were also included in the Dark Mountain Anthology\, Walking on Lava (Chelsea Green\, 2017).. \nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/04/29/pop-up-discussion-one-da y-everyone-will-have-always-been-against-this END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-276@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: How Much of These Hills Is Gold DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nMay book: How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang \nModerator: John Back URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/07/first-wednesday-how-much -of-these-hills-is-gold END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-340@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Kindred DESCRIPTION:The Zillennial Book Club is a place for young professionals to connect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discu ss the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggesti ons for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months d iscussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn May\, the group is reading Kindred by Octavia Butler.\nDrinks served. Regis tration required.\nFree to members. $15/nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/07/zillenial-book-club-kind red END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-266@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Expendable Man DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining the mystery genre\, expl oring the work of a variety of authors throughout the last century.\nIn May \, the group will read The Expendable Man by Dorothy B. Hughes. Library mem bers Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox will lead each discussion. The group m eets every other month. Free to members. Registration required.\nThe rest o f the year's reading list is:\n\nJuly 14: Out by Natsuo Kirino\nSeptember 8 : Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James\nNovember 10: Bluebird\, Bluebird by Attica Locke\n\nTo sign up for the rest of the year of reading\, email Hil lary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/12/beyond-agatha-expendable -man END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-346@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T120000 SUMMARY:SOLD OUT -- Baseball Book Club: Charlie Hustle DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nThis year\, we're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, author of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red St ockings Rocked The Country and Made Baseball Famous.\nFree to members\; reg istration required. After the May and September sessions\, we'll adjourn to Great American Ball Park to watch the Reds play.\nReading list:\n\nMay 15: Charlie Hustle\, Keith O'Brien\nJune 25: Moneyball\, Michael Lewis\nAugust 7: The Soul of Baseball\, Joe Posnanski\nSeptember 17: If I Never Get Back \, Darryl Brock\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/15/sold-out--baseball-book- club-charlie-hustle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-363@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: 3 Shades of Blue DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn May\, the group is reading 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis\, John Coltrane\, Bill E vans\, and The Lost Empire of Cool by James Kaplan.\nSteven Rosen\, the gro up’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Co ncert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\ nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and open t o the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\ , with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/17/rock-read-3-shades-of-bl ue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-317@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: Colored Television DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from Januar y to October each year. Registration required. \nHere's our reading list fo r the second quarter of 2025: \n\nApril: There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib\nMay: Colored Television by Danzy Senna\nJune: Praisesong for Th e Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/19/black-experience-book-cl ub-colored-television END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-369@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: The Wedding People DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn May\, we're reading The Wedding People by Alison Espach.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Usin g some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion lead er and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller L ist. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the Libra ry. Registration required. Free to members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/05/21/best-seller-book-club-th e-wedding-people END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-259@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Orbital DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nJune book: Orbital by Samantha Harvey\nModerator: Susan Carlson URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/04/first-wednesday-orbital END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-335-20250605@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Mrs. Dalloway DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Mrs. Dalloway by V irginia Woolf.\nWe'll read this modernist novel\, published a century ago\, over two sessions\, June 5 & 12. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/05/in-pieces-mrs-dalloway END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-335-20250612@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Mrs. Dalloway DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Mrs. Dalloway by V irginia Woolf.\nWe'll read this modernist novel\, published a century ago\, over two sessions\, June 5 & 12. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/12/in-pieces-mrs-dalloway END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-376@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial: God of The Woods DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggestio ns for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the b ook you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months di scussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn J une\, the group is reading God of The Woods by Liz Moore.\nDrinks served. R egistration required.\nFree to members. $15/nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/11/zillenial-god-of-the-woo ds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-318@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000 SUMMARY:Black Experience Book Club: Praisesong for The Kitchen Ghosts DESCRIPTION:The Black Experience Book Club brings light to works created by Black Authors in America\, in an attempt to understand the Black Experienc e in America.\nWhat are the pitfalls\, the high points\, the commonalities\ , the differences in what it means to be Black in America throughout histor y and today? The book club holds space for people to share their experience s and foster community and scholarship.\nThe BEBC meets monthly from Januar y to October each year. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/16/black-experience-book-cl ub-praisesong-for-the-kitchen-ghosts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-388@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: Steak DESCRIPTION:Led by Library member Juan Sanchez\, this group will meet every other month to explore a new book about food.\nIn June: Steak by Mark Scha tzker \nFree to members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/24/nonfiction-book-club-ste ak END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-347@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: Moneyball DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nThis year\, we're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, author of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red St ockings Rocked The Country and Made Baseball Famous. \nFree to members\; re gistration required. After the May and September sessions\, we'll adjourn t o Great American Ball Park to watch the Reds play. \nReading list: \n\nJune 25: Moneyball\, Michael Lewis\nAugust 7: The Soul of Baseball\, Joe Posnan ski\nSeptember 17: If I Never Get Back\, Darryl Brock\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/06/25/baseball-book-club-money ball END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-377@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial: My Brilliant Friend DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggestio ns for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the b ook you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months di scussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn J uly\, the group is reading My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.\nDrinks s erved. Registration required.\nFree to members. $15/nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/07/09/zillenial-my-brilliant-f riend END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-267@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Out DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining the mystery genre\, expl oring the work of a variety of authors throughout the last century.\nIn Jul y\, the group will read Out by Natsuo Kirino. Library members Wendy Finke a nd Margaret Maddox will lead each discussion. The group meets every other m onth. Free to members. Registration required.\nThe rest of the year's readi ng list is:\n\nSeptember 8: Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James\nNovember 10: Bluebird\, Bluebird by Attica Locke\n\nTo sign up for the rest of the y ear of reading\, email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/07/14/beyond-agatha-out END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-398@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: The Emperor of Gladness DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn July\, we're reading The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works: Using some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Sell er List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the L ibrary. Registration required. Free to members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/07/16/best-seller-book-club-th e-emperor-of-gladness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-403@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: My Black Country DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn July\, the group is reading My Black Country by Alice Randall.\nSteven Rosen\, th e group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinna ti Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Ga rage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and o pen to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every m onth\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/07/19/rock-read-my-black-count ry END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-397@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Uncommon Measure DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nAugust book: Uncommon Measure:A Journey Through Music\, Performance\, and the Science of Time by Natalie Hodges\nModerator: Cedric Rose URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/06/first-wednesday-uncommon -measure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-348@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: The Soul of Baseball DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nThis year\, we're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, author of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red St ockings Rocked The Country and Made Baseball Famous. \nFree to members\; re gistration required. After the May and September sessions\, we'll adjourn t o Great American Ball Park to watch the Reds play. \nReading list: \n\nAugu st 7: The Soul of Baseball\, Joe Posnanski\nSeptember 17: If I Never Get Ba ck\, Darryl Brock\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/07/baseball-book-club-the-s oul-of-baseball END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-378@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Each month\, members submit suggestio ns for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the b ook you submitted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months di scussion - but there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn J uly\, the group is reading On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.\ nDrinks served. Registration required.\nFree to members. $15/nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/13/zillenial-on-earth-were- briefly-gorgeous END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-404@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Major Labels DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nIn July\, the group is reading Major Labels by Kelefa Sanneh\nSteven Rosen\, the gro up’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Co ncert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\ nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and open t o the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\ , with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/16/rock-read-major-labels END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-380@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Discussion: Waste Wars DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about. \nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and str ategically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to ta lk about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we c reated Pop-Up Book Discussions. \nLeading our conversation of Waste Wars: T he Wild Afterlife of Your Trash by Alexander Clapp is long-time Mercantile member Len Sauers. \nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/20/pop-up-discussion-waste- wars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-389@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: The Poison Squad DESCRIPTION:Led by Library member Juan Sanchez\, this group will meet every other month to explore a new book about food.\nIn August: The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum \nFree to members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/08/26/nonfiction-book-club-the -poison-squad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-341@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Birds in Fall DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nSeptember book: Birds in Fall by Brad Kessler\nModerator : John Spaccarelli URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/09/03/first-wednesday-birds-in -fall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-268@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Death Comes To Pemberley DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining the mystery genre\, expl oring the work of a variety of authors throughout the last century.\nIn Sep tember\, the group will read Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James. Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox will lead each discussion. The grou p meets every other month. Free to members. Registration required.\nThe res t of the year's reading list is:\n\nNovember 10: Bluebird\, Bluebird by Att ica Locke\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/09/08/beyond-agatha-death-come s-to-pemberley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-349@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T123000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: If I Never Get Back DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nThis year\, we're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, author of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red St ockings Rocked The Country and Made Baseball Famous. \nFree to members\; re gistration required. After September session\, we'll adjourn to Great Ameri can Ball Park to watch the Reds play. \nReading list: \n\nSeptember 17: If I Never Get Back\, Darryl Brock\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/09/17/baseball-book-club-if-i- never-get-back END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-292@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Apeirogon DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nOctober book: Apeirogon by Colum McCann\nModerator: Beck y Cornelius URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/01/first-wednesday-apeirogo n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-402-20251002@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Death Comes for The Archbishop DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Death Comes for Th e Archbishop by Willa Cather\nWe'll read this American novel\, published ne arly a century ago\, over three sessions\, October 2\, 16\, & 30.\nRegistra tion required. Free to Mercantile members\; $30 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/02/in-pieces-death-comes-fo r-the-archbishop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-402-20251016@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Death Comes for The Archbishop DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Death Comes for Th e Archbishop by Willa Cather\nWe'll read this American novel\, published ne arly a century ago\, over three sessions\, October 2\, 16\, & 30.\nRegistra tion required. Free to Mercantile members\; $30 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/16/in-pieces-death-comes-fo r-the-archbishop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-402-20251030@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Death Comes for The Archbishop DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Death Comes for Th e Archbishop by Willa Cather\nWe'll read this American novel\, published ne arly a century ago\, over three sessions\, October 2\, 16\, & 30.\nRegistra tion required. Free to Mercantile members\; $30 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/30/in-pieces-death-comes-fo r-the-archbishop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-390@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: Catching Fire URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/10/28/nonfiction-book-club-cat ching-fire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-293@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Little Faith DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nNovember book: Little Faith by Nickolas Butler\nModerato r: Hillary Copsey URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/11/05/first-wednesday-little-f aith END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-269@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Bluebird\, Bluebird DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining the mystery genre\, expl oring the work of a variety of authors throughout the last century.\nIn Nov ember\, the group will read Bluebird\, Bluebird by Attica Locke. Library me mbers Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox will lead each discussion. The group meets every other month. Free to members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/11/10/beyond-agatha-bluebird-b luebird END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-441@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: My Friends DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best sellers lists. This is a chance to read the books you keep hearing about!\nIn November\, we're reading My Frie nds by Fredrik Backman.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leade r and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller Li st. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is t he book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the Librar y. Registration required. Free to members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/11/19/best-seller-book-club-my -friends END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-294@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: A Christmas Carol DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nDecember book: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens\nMod erator: Mike Prentiss URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/12/03/first-wednesday-a-christ mas-carol END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-447@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000 SUMMARY:A Year of Austen: Sense & Sensibility DESCRIPTION:For more than two centuries\, Jane Austen's books have captivat ed readers and inspired copycats and adaptations. We're going to spend a ye ar finding out why.\nJane Austen finished six novels in her 41 years. Begin ning on her 250th birthday\, we'll read through all of them over the course of the next 12 months\, starting with Sense & Sensibility and ending with Persuasion. A different Library member will lead each conversation. Whether you're reading Austen for the first time or you've lost count of your rere ads\, whether you can join us for all six discussions or just for your favo rite Austen novel\, we're excited to read these classics together!\nHere's the schedule:\n\nSense & Sensibility: noon\, December 16\nPride & Prejudice \, 6 p.m. February 12\nMansfield Park\, April\nEmma\, June\nNorthanger Abbe y\, August\nPersuasion\, October\n\nDates and times for 2026 discussions st ill are being set. If you register for the entire series\, they will be sen t to you directly via email.\nFree and open to members and their guests. Re gistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/12/16/a-year-of-austen-sense-s ensibility END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-486@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Black Postcards DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading Black Postcards by Dean Wareham.\nSteven Rosen\, t he group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and forme r arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinn ati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow G arage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2025/12/20/rock-read-black-postcard s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-474@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Cry\, The Beloved Country DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nJanuary book: Cry\, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton \n Moderator: Chris Garten URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/07/first-wednesday-cry-the- beloved-country END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-464@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000 SUMMARY:High School Classics: The Sun Also Rises DESCRIPTION:Whether you loved them or hated them -- or maybe you're only ju st now getting around to actually reading them! -- join us in reading the b ooks that filled our high school curriculum.\nThis group\, led by Kara Will is and Kristen Pretorius\, will meet every other month. Drop in for just yo ur favorites\, or register for the whole year of reading. (After January\, email Hillary at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com.) Here's the schedule for th e year:\nJanuary 12: The Sun Also Rises\, Ernest HemingwayMarch 9: Their Ey es Were Watching God\, Zora Neale HurstonMay 11: Animal Farm\, George Orwel lJuly 13: To Kill A Mockingbird\, Harper LeeSeptember 14: Of Mice and Men\, John SteinbeckNovember 19: Lord of the Flies\, William Golding\nFree to me mbers and their guests. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/12/high-school-classics-the -sun-also-rises END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20260114@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/14/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20260211@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20260311@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20260408@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/08/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20260513@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/13/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20260610@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/10/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20261007@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/07/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20261111@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/11/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-497-20261209@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T130000 SUMMARY:Walnut Street Poetry Society DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, Walnut Street Poetry Society has been a home for people who love poetry\, as well as people who want to develop a love for it.\nIn 2026\, the society will be exploring the immigrant poet e xperience. Sessions are moderated by Dr. Norman Finkelstein\, poet and rece ntly retired professor of English at Xavier University\, and Ohio Poetry As sociation President Holly Brians Ragusa.\nThe group meets in person the sec ond Wednesday most months\, except July & August\, when the group takes a s ummer break.The first meeting of the year will be a kickoff celebration wit h live readings. Poetry selections for subsequent meetings will be emailed in advance of each session. Registration required.\nSeries subscription ava ilable on the January 14 event listing.\nAfter January\, please email hilla ry@mercantilelibrary.com or call 513-621-0717. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/12/09/walnut-street-poetry-soc iety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-500-20260114@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Book Discussion: The Arrogant Ape & We Are The Weather DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about.\nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and stra tegically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to tal k about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we cr eated Pop-Up Book Discussions.\nMercantile member David Pfaltzgraff-Carlson wants to start off the year with two books examining humans' place and res ponsibility in the world:\n\nJanuary 14: The Arrogant Ape by Christine Webb \nJanuary 28: We Are The Weather: Saving The Earth Begins at Breakfast by J onathan Safran Foer\n\nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/14/pop-up-book-discussion-t he-arrogant-ape-we-are-the-weather END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-500-20260128@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Book Discussion: The Arrogant Ape & We Are The Weather DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about.\nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and stra tegically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to tal k about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we cr eated Pop-Up Book Discussions.\nMercantile member David Pfaltzgraff-Carlson wants to start off the year with two books examining humans' place and res ponsibility in the world:\n\nJanuary 14: The Arrogant Ape by Christine Webb \nJanuary 28: We Are The Weather: Saving The Earth Begins at Breakfast by J onathan Safran Foer\n\nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/28/pop-up-book-discussion-t he-arrogant-ape-we-are-the-weather END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-523@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Good Things Happen Slowly DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading Good Things Happen Slowly by Fred Hersch.\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Los t Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\n Free and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/17/rock-read-good-things-ha ppen-slowly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-499@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Discussion: Fort Bragg Cartel DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about. \nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and str ategically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to ta lk about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we c reated Pop-Up Book Discussions. \nLeading our conversation of Fort Bragg Ca rtel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in The Special Forces by Seth Harp is lon g-time Mercantile member Akshay Ahuja. \nRegistration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/21/pop-up-discussion-fort-b ragg-cartel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-460-20260617@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nThrough out the year\, Canon Club will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Sh akespeare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier University professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nThe reading schedule for 2026 is: \n\nJanuary 21: The Great White Bard\nFebruary 25: Othello\nApril 22: Peric les\nJune 17: Hamnet\nAugust 19: Movie Night in the Stacks\nSeptember 16: M uch Ado About Nothing\nNovember 18: TBD\n\nRegistration required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/17/canon-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-460-20260819@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nThrough out the year\, Canon Club will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Sh akespeare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier University professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nThe reading schedule for 2026 is: \n\nJanuary 21: The Great White Bard\nFebruary 25: Othello\nApril 22: Peric les\nJune 17: Hamnet\nAugust 19: Movie Night in the Stacks\nSeptember 16: M uch Ado About Nothing\nNovember 18: TBD\n\nRegistration required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/19/canon-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-460-20260916@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nThrough out the year\, Canon Club will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Sh akespeare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier University professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nThe reading schedule for 2026 is: \n\nJanuary 21: The Great White Bard\nFebruary 25: Othello\nApril 22: Peric les\nJune 17: Hamnet\nAugust 19: Movie Night in the Stacks\nSeptember 16: M uch Ado About Nothing\nNovember 18: TBD\n\nRegistration required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/09/16/canon-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-460-20261118@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nThrough out the year\, Canon Club will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Sh akespeare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier University professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nThe reading schedule for 2026 is: \n\nJanuary 21: The Great White Bard\nFebruary 25: Othello\nApril 22: Peric les\nJune 17: Hamnet\nAugust 19: Movie Night in the Stacks\nSeptember 16: M uch Ado About Nothing\nNovember 18: TBD\n\nRegistration required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/18/canon-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-498@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: 1929 DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best seller lists. This is a chance to r ead the books you keep hearing about!\nIn January\, we're reading 1929 by A ndrew Ross Sorkin.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller List. W e poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the bo ok we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the Library. Re gistration required. Free to members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/21/best-seller-book-club-19 29 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260123@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/23/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260227@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/27/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260327@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/27/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260424@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/24/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260522@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/22/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260626@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/26/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260724@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/24/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260828@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/28/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20260925@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/09/25/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20261023@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/23/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-459-20261204@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T130000 SUMMARY:Bookless Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to build up your TBR list? Or find out what books to DNF? This is the group for you.\nWe gather monthly to talk about whatever books have caught our attention recently\, sharing recommendations and discoverin g new and new-to-us authors. We consider the classics and debate whether th e hottest books are worth the hype. Basically\, this is a place to talk abo ut any book you want with fellow bookworms.\nSessions are moderated by Merc antile Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nAfter each session\, a list of the books discussed is emailed to participants.\nOpen to Library members o nly. Registration is required either via ticketing on the January session d ate or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary. com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/12/04/bookless-book-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-450@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: A Killing in The Hills DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining mysteries\, exploring a variety of genres within the genre.\nThe group meets every other month and is led by Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox.\nFree to members . Registration required. Sign up for just this session or for a whole year of mysteries!\nThe reading list is:\n\nJanuary 26: A Killing in The Kills\, Julia Keller (Crime)\nMarch 16: The Blunderer\, Patricia Highsmith (Noir)\ nMay 18: Folly\, Stella Cameron (Cozy)\nJuly 20: The Choirboys\, Joseph Wam baugh (Procedural)\nSeptember 21: Indemnity Only\, Sara Paretsky (Private E ye)\nNovember 16: The Great Train Robbery\, Michael Crichton (Heist)\n\n\nQ uestions? Email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/26/beyond-agatha-a-killing- in-the-hills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260127@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/01/27/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260224@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/24/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260324@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/24/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260428@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/28/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260526@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/26/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260623@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/23/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260728@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/28/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260825@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/25/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20260922@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/09/22/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20261027@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/27/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20261124@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/24/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-458-20261222@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T130000 SUMMARY:Short Story Club DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Short Story Club meets to consider short stori es\, old and new\, from all genres.\nEach session is moderated by Mercantil e Library Book Advisor Hillary Copsey.\nReadings each month are shared via email in advance of the meeting.\nOpen to members only.Registration is requ ired either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the Januar y session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/12/22/short-story-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-503@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: Material World DESCRIPTION:Looking for nonfiction that fascinates? Join the Nonfiction Boo k Club\, led by Library member Juan Sanchez.\nIn 2026\, the Nonfiction Book Club is reading about the world around us. This group meets every other mo nth and is free to members. Registration required each month.\nThe first th ree sessions of the year are:\n\nFebruary 3: Material World\, Ed Conway\nAp ril 7: Worn\, Sofi Thanhauser\nJune 2: Miracle Cure\, William Rosen\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/03/nonfiction-book-club-mat erial-world END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-475@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Flashlight DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nFebruary book: Flashlight by Susan Choi\nModerator: Cher yl Kreindler URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/04/first-wednesday-flashlig ht END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-462-20260205@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Star-Crossed Lovers DESCRIPTION:Led by member Penny Cobey\, Shakespeare’s Greatest Star-Cross ed Lovers is a discussion group that aims to subvert the traditional lists of the Bard’s romantic pairings. No Romeo and Juliet here!\nOur couples m ay at first appear unlikely\, but a close look at them will\, it is hoped\, bring us to some fresh insights regarding their plays.\n\nRichard III and Lady Anne (Richard III)\nOlivia and Malvolio (Twelfth Night)\nMacbeth and L ady Macbeth (Macbeth)\nMiranda and Caliban (The Tempest)\n\nFor the first m eeting on February 5\, we will discuss Richard III\, focusing initially on Richard’s courtship of Lady Anne (indeed a high hill to climb given his m urder of her husband). The emphasis in each meeting will be on character de velopment as revealed by close analysis of the text. The group meets every other week on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at the Library beginning Thursday \, February 5. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for February 19\, March 5\ , and March 19. Participants should plan to attend the entire series\, as c ross-comparisons among the plays will be frequent.\nFree to members. Regist ration required.For a compilation of all Shakespeare’s plays that is part icularly attractive to the general reader\, “The Complete Works of Shakes peare\,” ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in pu rchasing paperback editions of single plays\, those published by Oxford as well as by Cambridge are recommended\, as is the Arden Shakespeare series.F or those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespe arean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended:Harold Bloom\, “Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human” (1998). Bloom will po int you to such renowned character critics as Samuel Johnson\, William Hazl itt\, and A. C. Bradley. Emma Smith’s “This is Shakespeare” (2019) of fers a thought-provoking modern take\, with a chapter devoted to each of 20 plays\; her corresponding lectures to Oxford students have been posted onl ine. Recommended audio and video productions of each play will be included in the introductory notes for each group meeting. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/05/shakespeares-star-crosse d-lovers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-462-20260219@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Star-Crossed Lovers DESCRIPTION:Led by member Penny Cobey\, Shakespeare’s Greatest Star-Cross ed Lovers is a discussion group that aims to subvert the traditional lists of the Bard’s romantic pairings. No Romeo and Juliet here!\nOur couples m ay at first appear unlikely\, but a close look at them will\, it is hoped\, bring us to some fresh insights regarding their plays.\n\nRichard III and Lady Anne (Richard III)\nOlivia and Malvolio (Twelfth Night)\nMacbeth and L ady Macbeth (Macbeth)\nMiranda and Caliban (The Tempest)\n\nFor the first m eeting on February 5\, we will discuss Richard III\, focusing initially on Richard’s courtship of Lady Anne (indeed a high hill to climb given his m urder of her husband). The emphasis in each meeting will be on character de velopment as revealed by close analysis of the text. The group meets every other week on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at the Library beginning Thursday \, February 5. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for February 19\, March 5\ , and March 19. Participants should plan to attend the entire series\, as c ross-comparisons among the plays will be frequent.\nFree to members. Regist ration required.For a compilation of all Shakespeare’s plays that is part icularly attractive to the general reader\, “The Complete Works of Shakes peare\,” ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in pu rchasing paperback editions of single plays\, those published by Oxford as well as by Cambridge are recommended\, as is the Arden Shakespeare series.F or those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespe arean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended:Harold Bloom\, “Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human” (1998). Bloom will po int you to such renowned character critics as Samuel Johnson\, William Hazl itt\, and A. C. Bradley. Emma Smith’s “This is Shakespeare” (2019) of fers a thought-provoking modern take\, with a chapter devoted to each of 20 plays\; her corresponding lectures to Oxford students have been posted onl ine. Recommended audio and video productions of each play will be included in the introductory notes for each group meeting. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/19/shakespeares-star-crosse d-lovers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-462-20260305@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Star-Crossed Lovers DESCRIPTION:Led by member Penny Cobey\, Shakespeare’s Greatest Star-Cross ed Lovers is a discussion group that aims to subvert the traditional lists of the Bard’s romantic pairings. No Romeo and Juliet here!\nOur couples m ay at first appear unlikely\, but a close look at them will\, it is hoped\, bring us to some fresh insights regarding their plays.\n\nRichard III and Lady Anne (Richard III)\nOlivia and Malvolio (Twelfth Night)\nMacbeth and L ady Macbeth (Macbeth)\nMiranda and Caliban (The Tempest)\n\nFor the first m eeting on February 5\, we will discuss Richard III\, focusing initially on Richard’s courtship of Lady Anne (indeed a high hill to climb given his m urder of her husband). The emphasis in each meeting will be on character de velopment as revealed by close analysis of the text. The group meets every other week on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at the Library beginning Thursday \, February 5. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for February 19\, March 5\ , and March 19. Participants should plan to attend the entire series\, as c ross-comparisons among the plays will be frequent.\nFree to members. Regist ration required.For a compilation of all Shakespeare’s plays that is part icularly attractive to the general reader\, “The Complete Works of Shakes peare\,” ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in pu rchasing paperback editions of single plays\, those published by Oxford as well as by Cambridge are recommended\, as is the Arden Shakespeare series.F or those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespe arean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended:Harold Bloom\, “Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human” (1998). Bloom will po int you to such renowned character critics as Samuel Johnson\, William Hazl itt\, and A. C. Bradley. Emma Smith’s “This is Shakespeare” (2019) of fers a thought-provoking modern take\, with a chapter devoted to each of 20 plays\; her corresponding lectures to Oxford students have been posted onl ine. Recommended audio and video productions of each play will be included in the introductory notes for each group meeting. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/05/shakespeares-star-crosse d-lovers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-462-20260319@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Star-Crossed Lovers DESCRIPTION:Led by member Penny Cobey\, Shakespeare’s Greatest Star-Cross ed Lovers is a discussion group that aims to subvert the traditional lists of the Bard’s romantic pairings. No Romeo and Juliet here!\nOur couples m ay at first appear unlikely\, but a close look at them will\, it is hoped\, bring us to some fresh insights regarding their plays.\n\nRichard III and Lady Anne (Richard III)\nOlivia and Malvolio (Twelfth Night)\nMacbeth and L ady Macbeth (Macbeth)\nMiranda and Caliban (The Tempest)\n\nFor the first m eeting on February 5\, we will discuss Richard III\, focusing initially on Richard’s courtship of Lady Anne (indeed a high hill to climb given his m urder of her husband). The emphasis in each meeting will be on character de velopment as revealed by close analysis of the text. The group meets every other week on Thursdays from noon to 1 pm at the Library beginning Thursday \, February 5. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for February 19\, March 5\ , and March 19. Participants should plan to attend the entire series\, as c ross-comparisons among the plays will be frequent.\nFree to members. Regist ration required.For a compilation of all Shakespeare’s plays that is part icularly attractive to the general reader\, “The Complete Works of Shakes peare\,” ed. David Bevington\, is recommended. For those interested in pu rchasing paperback editions of single plays\, those published by Oxford as well as by Cambridge are recommended\, as is the Arden Shakespeare series.F or those interested in comparing their own views to those of great Shakespe arean character analysts of the past\, the following is recommended:Harold Bloom\, “Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human” (1998). Bloom will po int you to such renowned character critics as Samuel Johnson\, William Hazl itt\, and A. C. Bradley. Emma Smith’s “This is Shakespeare” (2019) of fers a thought-provoking modern take\, with a chapter devoted to each of 20 plays\; her corresponding lectures to Oxford students have been posted onl ine. Recommended audio and video productions of each play will be included in the introductory notes for each group meeting. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/19/shakespeares-star-crosse d-lovers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-502@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T130000 SUMMARY:Pop-Up Discussion: Flesh DESCRIPTION:Some books we just can't wait to talk about.\nThe Library has a lot of discussion groups that will help you plan out your reading and stra tegically tackle a TBR. But sometimes\, we read a book and just need to tal k about it NOW\, as soon as possible\, with other readers. That's why we cr eated Pop-Up Book Discussions.\nMercantile member Susan Carlson wants to ta lk about the 2025 Booker Prize-winner\, Flesh by David Szalay with you.\nRe gistration required. Free for Library members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/09/pop-up-discussion-flesh END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-517@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Wuthering Heights DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submi tted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - bu t there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn February\, the group is reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.\nDrinks served. Regist ration required.\nFree to Library members or first-time participants. $15/n onmember. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/11/zillenial-book-club-wuth ering-heights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-457@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 SUMMARY:A Year of Austen: Pride & Prejudice DESCRIPTION:For more than two centuries\, Jane Austen's books have captivat ed readers and inspired copycats and adaptations. We're going to spend a ye ar finding out why.\nJane Austen finished six novels in her 41 years. Begin ning on her 250th birthday\, we'll read through all of them over the course of the next 12 months\, starting with Sense & Sensibility and ending with Persuasion. A different Library member will lead each conversation. Whether you're reading Austen for the first time or you've lost count of your rere ads\, whether you can join us for all six discussions or just for your favo rite Austen novel\, we're excited to read these classics together!\nHere's the schedule:\nSense & Sensibility: December 16\, 2025\nPride & Prejudice\, February 12\nMansfield Park\, April\nEmma\, June\nNorthanger Abbey\, Augus t\nPersuasion\, October\nFree and open to members and their guests. Registr ation required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/12/a-year-of-austen-pride-p rejudice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-539@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: The Name of This Band Is R.E.M DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading The Name of This Band Is R.E.M by Peter Ames Carli n.\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the au thor of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the S urf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly v ia email.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the thir d Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/02/21/rock-read-the-name-of-th is-band-is-rem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-476@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Weird Sisters DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nMarch book: The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown\nModerato r: Allison Puchala URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/04/first-wednesday-the-weir d-sisters END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-465@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000 SUMMARY:High School Classics: Their Eyes Were Watching God DESCRIPTION:Whether you loved them or hated them -- or maybe you're only ju st now getting around to actually reading them! -- join us in reading the b ooks that filled our high school curriculum.\nThis group\, led by Kara Will is and Kristen Pretorius\, will meet every other month. Drop in for just yo ur favorites\, or register for the whole year of reading. (After January\, email Hillary at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com.) Here's the schedule for th e year:\nJanuary 12: The Sun Also Rises\, Ernest Hemingway March 9: Their E yes Were Watching God\, Zora Neale Hurston May 11: Animal Farm\, George Orw ell July 13: To Kill A Mockingbird\, Harper Lee September 14: Of Mice and M en\, John Steinbeck November 19: Lord of the Flies\, William Golding\nFree to members and their guests. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/09/high-school-classics-the ir-eyes-were-watching-god END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-559@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Evenings & Weekends DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submi tted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - bu t there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn February\, the group is reading Evenings & Weekends by Oisín McKenna.\nDrinks served. Re gistration required. Registration closes March 8.\nFree to Library members or first-time participants. $15/nonmember. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/11/zillenial-book-club-even ings-weekends END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-451@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: The Blunderer DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining mysteries\, exploring a variety of genres within the genre.\nThe group meets every other month and is led by Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox.\nFree to members . Registration required.\nThe reading list is:\n\nJanuary 26: A Killing in The Kills\, Julia Keller (Crime)\nMarch 16: The Blunderer\, Patricia Highsm ith (Noir)\nMay 18: Folly\, Stella Cameron (Cozy)\nJuly 20: The Choirboys\, Joseph Wambaugh (Procedural)\nSeptember 21: Indemnity Only\, Sara Paretsky (Private Eye)\nNovember 16: The Great Train Robbery\, Michael Crichton (He ist)\n\n\nQuestions? Email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/16/beyond-agatha-the-blunde rer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-546@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: Theo of Golden DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best seller lists. This is a chance to r ead the books you keep hearing about!\nIn March\, we're reading Theo of Gol den by Allen Levi\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the boo k we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the Library. Reg istration required. Free to members and their guests. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/18/best-seller-book-club-th eo-of-golden END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-495-20260320@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000 SUMMARY:World Books with Elizabeth Jackson DESCRIPTION:Explore literary fiction written in English by prominent author s from outside of Europe and north America. In 2026\, we'll focus on Indian writers\, discussing classic works by six of the most famous Indian author s writing in English during the postcolonial era.\nThe journey begins in th e spring:\n\nMarch 20: Attia Hosain's Sunlight on a Broken Column (1961)\, a poignant account of the experiences of a young woman from an upper-class Muslim family during the Independence and Partition era of the 1940s.\nApri l 17: R.K. Narayan's The Painter of Signs (1976)\, a story of Indian villag e life that examines changing gender ideologies and social norms.\nMay 15: Anita Desai's Clear Light of Day (1980)\, an insightful portrayal of family relationships over time\, interweaving with political events in Delhi. \n\ nFree to Mercantile members and their guests. After March 20 session\, emai l hillary@mercantilelibrary.com to register. \nA second session in the fall will examine three more books\, including works by Salman Rushdie and Arun dhati Roy.\nAbout Elizabeth Jackson: Growing uprew up in five different nat ions and as a dual US/UK citizen\, Jackson has always been interested in li terature from around the world. She has a BA from Smith College in the US a nd a PhD from the University of London in Britain. From 2011 until her reti rement in 2024\, she was a Professor of Literatures in English at the Unive rsity of the West Indies in Trinidad\, where she taught a range of courses in English\, American\, and postcolonial literatures. She is the author of numerous articles in academic journals and three books: Feminism and Contem porary Indian Women's Writing (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2010)\; Muslim Indian W omen Writing in English: Class Privilege\, Gender Disadvantage\, Minority S tatus (Peter Lang\, 2017)\; and Global Childhoods and Cosmopolitan Identiti es in Literature (2022). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/20/world-books-with-elizabe th-jackson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-495-20260417@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 SUMMARY:World Books with Elizabeth Jackson DESCRIPTION:Explore literary fiction written in English by prominent author s from outside of Europe and north America. In 2026\, we'll focus on Indian writers\, discussing classic works by six of the most famous Indian author s writing in English during the postcolonial era.\nThe journey begins in th e spring:\n\nMarch 20: Attia Hosain's Sunlight on a Broken Column (1961)\, a poignant account of the experiences of a young woman from an upper-class Muslim family during the Independence and Partition era of the 1940s.\nApri l 17: R.K. Narayan's The Painter of Signs (1976)\, a story of Indian villag e life that examines changing gender ideologies and social norms.\nMay 15: Anita Desai's Clear Light of Day (1980)\, an insightful portrayal of family relationships over time\, interweaving with political events in Delhi. \n\ nFree to Mercantile members and their guests. After March 20 session\, emai l hillary@mercantilelibrary.com to register. \nA second session in the fall will examine three more books\, including works by Salman Rushdie and Arun dhati Roy.\nAbout Elizabeth Jackson: Growing uprew up in five different nat ions and as a dual US/UK citizen\, Jackson has always been interested in li terature from around the world. She has a BA from Smith College in the US a nd a PhD from the University of London in Britain. From 2011 until her reti rement in 2024\, she was a Professor of Literatures in English at the Unive rsity of the West Indies in Trinidad\, where she taught a range of courses in English\, American\, and postcolonial literatures. She is the author of numerous articles in academic journals and three books: Feminism and Contem porary Indian Women's Writing (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2010)\; Muslim Indian W omen Writing in English: Class Privilege\, Gender Disadvantage\, Minority S tatus (Peter Lang\, 2017)\; and Global Childhoods and Cosmopolitan Identiti es in Literature (2022). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/17/world-books-with-elizabe th-jackson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-495-20260515@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 SUMMARY:World Books with Elizabeth Jackson DESCRIPTION:Explore literary fiction written in English by prominent author s from outside of Europe and north America. In 2026\, we'll focus on Indian writers\, discussing classic works by six of the most famous Indian author s writing in English during the postcolonial era.\nThe journey begins in th e spring:\n\nMarch 20: Attia Hosain's Sunlight on a Broken Column (1961)\, a poignant account of the experiences of a young woman from an upper-class Muslim family during the Independence and Partition era of the 1940s.\nApri l 17: R.K. Narayan's The Painter of Signs (1976)\, a story of Indian villag e life that examines changing gender ideologies and social norms.\nMay 15: Anita Desai's Clear Light of Day (1980)\, an insightful portrayal of family relationships over time\, interweaving with political events in Delhi. \n\ nFree to Mercantile members and their guests. After March 20 session\, emai l hillary@mercantilelibrary.com to register. \nA second session in the fall will examine three more books\, including works by Salman Rushdie and Arun dhati Roy.\nAbout Elizabeth Jackson: Growing uprew up in five different nat ions and as a dual US/UK citizen\, Jackson has always been interested in li terature from around the world. She has a BA from Smith College in the US a nd a PhD from the University of London in Britain. From 2011 until her reti rement in 2024\, she was a Professor of Literatures in English at the Unive rsity of the West Indies in Trinidad\, where she taught a range of courses in English\, American\, and postcolonial literatures. She is the author of numerous articles in academic journals and three books: Feminism and Contem porary Indian Women's Writing (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2010)\; Muslim Indian W omen Writing in English: Class Privilege\, Gender Disadvantage\, Minority S tatus (Peter Lang\, 2017)\; and Global Childhoods and Cosmopolitan Identiti es in Literature (2022). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/15/world-books-with-elizabe th-jackson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-545@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Waiting on The Moon DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading Waiting on the Moon: Artists\, Poets\, Drifters\, Grifters and Goddesses by Peter Wolf.\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organiz er\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cin cinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues o f the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more info rmation\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some ex ceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/21/rock-read-waiting-on-the -moon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-551@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: The Glory of Their Times DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nWe're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, aut hor of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Rock ed The Country and Made Baseball Famous. \nFree to members\; registration r equired. \nTo sign up for the whole series after Opening Day\, email hillar y@mercantilelibrary.com \nMeeting dates and reading list: \n\nMarch 30: The Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It\, Lawrence Ritter\nMay 11: Big Fella: Babe Ruth and The W orld He Created\, Jane Leavy\nJune 29: I Had A Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story \, Lonnie Wheeler\nAugust 10: The Long Season\, Jim Brosnan\nOctober 5: The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked\, Tormented and Reinvented Baseball\ , John W. Miller \n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/03/30/baseball-book-club-the-g lory-of-their-times END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-477@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Run for The Hills DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nApril book: Run for The Hills by Kevin Wilson\nModerator : Joe Heyd URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/01/first-wednesday-run-for- the-hills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-448-20260407@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Invisible Man DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Invisible Man by R alph Ellison\nWe'll read this classic American novel in three pieces: April 7\, 21 and May 5\nRegistration required. Free to Mercantile members\; $40 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/07/in-pieces-invisible-man END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-448-20260421@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Invisible Man DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Invisible Man by R alph Ellison\nWe'll read this classic American novel in three pieces: April 7\, 21 and May 5\nRegistration required. Free to Mercantile members\; $40 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/21/in-pieces-invisible-man END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-448-20260512@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: Invisible Man DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThe next book we'll break into pieces is Invisible Man by R alph Ellison\nWe'll read this classic American novel in three pieces: April 7\, 21 and May 5\nRegistration required. Free to Mercantile members\; $40 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/12/in-pieces-invisible-man END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-504@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: Worn DESCRIPTION:Looking for nonfiction that fascinates? Join the Nonfiction Boo k Club\, led by Library member Juan Sanchez.\nIn 2026\, the Nonfiction Book Club is reading about the world around us. This group meets every other mo nth and is free to members. Registration required each month.\nThe first th ree sessions of the year are:\n\nFebruary 3: Material World\, Ed Conway\nAp ril 7: Worn\, Sofi Thanhauser\nJune 2: Miracle Cure\, William Rosen\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/07/nonfiction-book-club-wor n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-565@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Evicted DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submi tted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - bu t there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn April\, the gr oup is reading Evicted by Matthew Desmond.\nDrinks served. Registration req uired.\nFree to Library members or first-time participants. $15/nonmember. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/08/zillenial-book-club-evic ted END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-577@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Holding The Note DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading Holding The Note: Profiles in Popular Music by Dav id Remnick\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cin cinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is als o the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: Fr om the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven di rectly via email.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/18/rock-read-holding-the-no te END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-558@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000 SUMMARY:Canon Club DESCRIPTION:One of our longest-running discussion groups\, Canon Club reads the work of Shakespeare and work inspired by Shakespeare's plays.\nThrough out the year\, Canon Club will consider work that aligns with Cincinnati Sh akespeare Company's performance schedule. All discussions are led by Xavier University professor Dr. Niamh O'Leary.\nThe reading schedule for 2026 is: \n\nJanuary 21: The Great White Bard\nFebruary 25: Othello\nApril 22: Peric les\nJune 17: Hamnet\nAugust 19: Movie Night in the Stacks\nSeptember 16: M uch Ado About Nothing\nNovember 18: TBD\n\nRegistration required either via ticketing on the January session date or\, after the January session\, by emailing hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/04/22/canon-club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-506-20260504@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000 SUMMARY:Writers' Book Club: The Business of Being A Writer DESCRIPTION:The Writers' Book Club is a chance to gather with other writers to think through the practical and technical aspects of the craft.\nThis s pring\, writer and Library member Pete Millspaugh will lead a multipart dis cussion of The Business of Being A Writer by Jane Friedman.\nFree for Libra ry members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/04/writers-book-club-the-bu siness-of-being-a-writer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-506-20260518@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T160000 SUMMARY:Writers' Book Club: The Business of Being A Writer DESCRIPTION:The Writers' Book Club is a chance to gather with other writers to think through the practical and technical aspects of the craft.\nThis s pring\, writer and Library member Pete Millspaugh will lead a multipart dis cussion of The Business of Being A Writer by Jane Friedman.\nFree for Libra ry members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/18/writers-book-club-the-bu siness-of-being-a-writer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-506-20260601@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T160000 SUMMARY:Writers' Book Club: The Business of Being A Writer DESCRIPTION:The Writers' Book Club is a chance to gather with other writers to think through the practical and technical aspects of the craft.\nThis s pring\, writer and Library member Pete Millspaugh will lead a multipart dis cussion of The Business of Being A Writer by Jane Friedman.\nFree for Libra ry members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/01/writers-book-club-the-bu siness-of-being-a-writer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-506-20260615@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T160000 SUMMARY:Writers' Book Club: The Business of Being A Writer DESCRIPTION:The Writers' Book Club is a chance to gather with other writers to think through the practical and technical aspects of the craft.\nThis s pring\, writer and Library member Pete Millspaugh will lead a multipart dis cussion of The Business of Being A Writer by Jane Friedman.\nFree for Libra ry members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/15/writers-book-club-the-bu siness-of-being-a-writer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-506-20260629@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T160000 SUMMARY:Writers' Book Club: The Business of Being A Writer DESCRIPTION:The Writers' Book Club is a chance to gather with other writers to think through the practical and technical aspects of the craft.\nThis s pring\, writer and Library member Pete Millspaugh will lead a multipart dis cussion of The Business of Being A Writer by Jane Friedman.\nFree for Libra ry members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/29/writers-book-club-the-bu siness-of-being-a-writer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-506-20260713@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T160000 SUMMARY:Writers' Book Club: The Business of Being A Writer DESCRIPTION:The Writers' Book Club is a chance to gather with other writers to think through the practical and technical aspects of the craft.\nThis s pring\, writer and Library member Pete Millspaugh will lead a multipart dis cussion of The Business of Being A Writer by Jane Friedman.\nFree for Libra ry members. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/13/writers-book-club-the-bu siness-of-being-a-writer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-487@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Threads of Empire DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nMay book: Threads of Empire: A History of The World in 1 2 Carpets by Dorothy Armstrong\nModerator: Mark Jones URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/06/first-wednesday-threads- of-empire END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-552@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: Big Fella DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nWe're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, aut hor of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Rock ed The Country and Made Baseball Famous. \nFree to members\; registration r equired. \nTo sign up for the whole series after Opening Day\, email hillar y@mercantilelibrary.com \nMeeting dates and reading list: \n\nMarch 30: The Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It\, Lawrence Ritter\nMay 11: Big Fella: Babe Ruth and The W orld He Created\, Jane Leavy\nJune 29: I Had A Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story \, Lonnie Wheeler\nAugust 10: The Long Season\, Jim Brosnan\nOctober 5: The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked\, Tormented and Reinvented Baseball\ , John W. Miller \n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/11/baseball-book-club-big-f ella END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-466@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000 SUMMARY:High School Classics: Animal Farm DESCRIPTION:Whether you loved them or hated them -- or maybe you're only ju st now getting around to actually reading them! -- join us in reading the b ooks that filled our high school curriculum. \nThis group\, led by Kara Wil lis and Kristen Pretorius\, will meet every other month. Drop in for just y our favorites\, or register for the whole year of reading. (After January\, email Hillary at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com.) Here's the schedule for t he year:\nJanuary 12: The Sun Also Rises\, Ernest Hemingway March 9: Their Eyes Were Watching God\, Zora Neale Hurston May 11: Animal Farm\, George Or well July 13: To Kill A Mockingbird\, Harper Lee September 14: Of Mice and Men\, John Steinbeck November 19: Lord of the Flies\, William Golding\nFree to members and their guests. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/11/high-school-classics-ani mal-farm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-590@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: The Stranger DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submi tted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - bu t there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn May\, the grou p is reading The Stranger by Albert Camus.\nDrinks served. Registration req uired.\nFree to Library members or first-time participants. $15/nonmember. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/13/zillenial-book-club-the- stranger END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-562@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein .\nSteven Rosen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati V inyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the aut hor of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Su rf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly vi a email.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/16/rock-read-hunger-makes-m e-a-modern-girl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-452@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Folly DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining mysteries\, exploring a variety of genres within the genre.\nThe group meets every other month and is led by Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox.\nFree to members . Registration required.\nThe reading list is:\n\nJanuary 26: A Killing in The Kills\, Julia Keller (Crime)\nMarch 16: The Blunderer\, Patricia Highsm ith (Noir)\nMay 18: Folly\, Stella Cameron (Cozy)\nJuly 20: The Choirboys\, Joseph Wambaugh (Procedural)\nSeptember 21: Indemnity Only\, Sara Paretsky (Private Eye)\nNovember 16: The Great Train Robbery\, Michael Crichton (He ist)\n\n\nQuestions? Email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/18/beyond-agatha-folly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-579@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: Judge Stone DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best seller lists. This is a chance to r ead the books you keep hearing about!\nIn May\, we're reading Judge Stone b y Viola Davis & James Patterson\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club wor ks:Using some ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussi on leader and librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best S eller List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the win ner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at th e Library. Registration required. Free to members and their guests. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/05/20/best-seller-book-club-ju dge-stone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-505@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: Miracle Cure DESCRIPTION:Looking for nonfiction that fascinates? Join the Nonfiction Boo k Club\, led by Library member Juan Sanchez.\nIn 2026\, the Nonfiction Book Club is reading about the world around us. This group meets every other mo nth and is free to members. Registration required each month.\nThe first th ree sessions of the year are:\n\nFebruary 3: Material World\, Ed Conway\nAp ril 7: Worn\, Sofi Thanhauser\nJune 2: Miracle Cure\, William Rosen\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/02/nonfiction-book-club-mir acle-cure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-488@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Sojourn DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nJune book: The Sojourn by Andrew Krivak\nModerator: John Spaccarelli URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/03/first-wednesday-the-sojo urn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-602@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T193000 SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading Kick-off Event\nRead books\, make friends\, earn prizes! \nOur Summer Reading Challenge is an opportunity to meet your fell ow Mercantile members\, and have some literary adventures along the way. We 'll be raffling off tickets to one of our always sold-out Signature Series lectures. You can get some personalized recommendations to load up your TBR . And there'll be free T-shirts. What could be better?\nWHEN\n\n\nJune 1 th rough August 1\n\n\nJoin us at 6 p.m. June 8 for a Kick-off Party where you can meet other readers\, get your book tracker\, and ask our librarians fo r personalized recommendations\n\n\nWe’ll celebrate our summer of reading with a Wrap-up Party\, 6 p.m. August 3!\n\n\nHOW THE CHALLENGE WORKS\n\n\n Keep track of every book you read June 1 through August 1\n\n\nOne book = o ne raffle ticket in our grand prize drawing\n\n\nSelect books\, including M ake Believe by Mac Barnett\, our 2026 Innovation speaker\, count for two ra ffle tickets\n\n\nGrand prize is two tickets to the 2026 Memoir Lecture wit h Roxane Gay! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email hillary@mercantilelibrary.com LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/08/summer-reading-challenge -kick-off-event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-599@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Song of Achilles DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submi tted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - bu t there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn June\, the gro up is reading Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.\nDrinks served. Registra tion required.\nFree to Library members or first-time participants. $15/non member. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/10/zillenial-book-club-song -of-achilles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-566-20260611@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Odyssey DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis summer\, we'll return to The Odyssey\, breaking into p ieces the latest translation by Daniel Mendelsohn. Library member Penny Cob ey will lead our conversations. \nWe'll talk about this classic in four pie ces: June 11 & 25 and July 9 & 23.\nRegistration required. Free to Mercanti le members\; $40 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/11/in-pieces-the-odyssey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-566-20260625@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Odyssey DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis summer\, we'll return to The Odyssey\, breaking into p ieces the latest translation by Daniel Mendelsohn. Library member Penny Cob ey will lead our conversations. \nWe'll talk about this classic in four pie ces: June 11 & 25 and July 9 & 23.\nRegistration required. Free to Mercanti le members\; $40 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/25/in-pieces-the-odyssey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-566-20260709@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Odyssey DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis summer\, we'll return to The Odyssey\, breaking into p ieces the latest translation by Daniel Mendelsohn. Library member Penny Cob ey will lead our conversations. \nWe'll talk about this classic in four pie ces: June 11 & 25 and July 9 & 23.\nRegistration required. Free to Mercanti le members\; $40 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/09/in-pieces-the-odyssey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-566-20260723@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Odyssey DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis summer\, we'll return to The Odyssey\, breaking into p ieces the latest translation by Daniel Mendelsohn. Library member Penny Cob ey will lead our conversations. \nWe'll talk about this classic in four pie ces: June 11 & 25 and July 9 & 23.\nRegistration required. Free to Mercanti le members\; $40 for series for nonmembers. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/23/in-pieces-the-odyssey END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-554@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: The Long Season DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nWe're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, aut hor of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Rock ed The Country and Made Baseball Famous.\nFree to members\; registration re quired.\nTo sign up for the whole series after Opening Day\, email hillary@ mercantilelibrary.com\nMeeting dates and reading list:\n\nMarch 30: The Glo ry of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It\, Lawrence Ritter\nMay 11: Big Fella: Babe Ruth and The World He Created\, Jane Leavy\nJune 29: I Had A Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story\, L onnie Wheeler\nAugust 10: The Long Season\, Jim Brosnan\nOctober 5: The Las t Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked\, Tormented and Reinvented Baseball\, Jo hn W. Miller\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/06/29/baseball-book-club-the-l ong-season END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-478@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Chicken Runs at Midnight DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nJuly book: The Chicken Runs at Midnight by Tom Friend\nM oderator: George Wilkinson URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/01/first-wednesday-the-chic ken-runs-at-midnight END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-591@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Palace of Illusions DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submi tted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - bu t there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn July\, the gro up is reading The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni.\nDrink s served. Registration required.\nFree to Library members or first-time par ticipants. $15/nonmember. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/08/zillenial-book-club-pala ce-of-illusions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-467@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T190000 SUMMARY:High School Classics: To Kill A Mockingbird DESCRIPTION:Whether you loved them or hated them -- or maybe you're only ju st now getting around to actually reading them! -- join us in reading the b ooks that filled our high school curriculum. \nThis group\, led by Kara Wil lis and Kristen Pretorius\, will meet every other month. Drop in for just y our favorites\, or register for the whole year of reading. (After January\, email Hillary at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com.) Here's the schedule for t he year:\nJanuary 12: The Sun Also Rises\, Ernest Hemingway March 9: Their Eyes Were Watching God\, Zora Neale Hurston May 11: Animal Farm\, George Or well July 13: To Kill A Mockingbird\, Harper Lee September 14: Of Mice and Men\, John Steinbeck November 19: Lord of the Flies\, William Golding\nFree to members and their guests. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/13/high-school-classics-to- kill-a-mockingbird END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-613@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000 SUMMARY:Best Seller Book Club: Yesteryear DESCRIPTION:To stay abreast of reader tastes and social conversations\, mem ber Jana Riess leads our Bestseller Book Club\, an ongoing discussion of bo oks chosen from The New York Times best seller lists. This is a chance to r ead the books you keep hearing about!\nIn July\, we're reading Yesteryear b y Caro Claire Burke.\nHere’s how the Best Seller Book Club works:Using so me ground rules (e.g. only first books in series)\, our discussion leader a nd librarians choose a slate of books that are on the NYT Best Seller List. We poll readers for their favorite from that list\, and the winner is the book we discuss next.\nWe meet every other month in person at the Library. Registration required. Free to members and their guests. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/15/best-seller-book-club-ye steryear END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-632@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Petty DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading Petty: The Biography by Warren Zanes.\nSteven Rose n\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club and former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Ci ncinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Lud low Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nFree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday of e very month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/18/rock-read-petty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-453@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: The Choirboys DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining mysteries\, exploring a variety of genres within the genre.\nThe group meets every other month and is led by Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox.\nFree to members . Registration required.\nThe reading list is:\n\nJanuary 26: A Killing in The Kills\, Julia Keller (Crime)\nMarch 16: The Blunderer\, Patricia Highsm ith (Noir)\nMay 18: Folly\, Stella Cameron (Cozy)\nJuly 20: The Choirboys\, Joseph Wambaugh (Procedural)\nSeptember 21: Indemnity Only\, Sara Paretsky (Private Eye)\nNovember 16: The Great Train Robbery\, Michael Crichton (He ist)\n\n\nQuestions? Email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/07/20/beyond-agatha-the-choirb oys END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-603@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T193000 SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up Event DESCRIPTION:Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up Event\nRead books\, make frien ds\, earn prizes! \nOur Summer Reading Challenge is an opportunity to meet your fellow Mercantile members\, and have some literary adventures along th e way. We'll be raffling off tickets to one of our always sold-out Signatur e Series lectures. You can get some personalized recommendations to load up your TBR. And there'll be free T-shirts. What could be better?\nWHEN\n\n\n June 1 through August 1\n\n\nJoin us at 6 p.m. June 8 for a Kick-off Party where you can meet other readers\, get your book tracker\, and ask our libr arians for personalized recommendations\n\n\nWe’ll celebrate our summer o f reading with a Wrap-up Party\, 6 p.m. August 3!\n\n\nHOW THE CHALLENGE WO RKS\n\n\nKeep track of every book you read June 1 through August 1\n\n\nOne book = one raffle ticket in our grand prize drawing\n\n\nSelect books\, in cluding Make Believe by Mac Barnett\, our 2026 Innovation speaker\, count f or two raffle tickets\n\n\nGrand prize is two tickets to the 2026 Memoir Le cture with Roxane Gay! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email hillary@mercantilelibrary.c om LOCATION:414 Walnut Street\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202 URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/03/summer-reading-challenge -wrap-up-event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-596@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: The Secret Life of Groceries DESCRIPTION:Looking for nonfiction that fascinates? Join the Nonfiction Boo k Club\, led by Library member Juan Sanchez.\nIn 2026\, the Nonfiction Book Club is reading about the world around us. This group meets every other mo nth and is free to members. Registration required each month.\nThe final th ree sessions of the year are:\n\nAugust 4: The Secret Life of Groceries\nOc tober 6: Alchemy of Air\nDecember 1: In The Shadow of Man\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/04/nonfiction-book-club-the -secret-life-of-groceries END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-479@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: A Thousand Moons DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nAugust book: A Thousand Moons by Sebastian Barry\nModera tor: John Back URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/05/first-wednesday-a-thousa nd-moons END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-553@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: I Had A Hammer DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nWe're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, aut hor of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Rock ed The Country and Made Baseball Famous.\nFree to members\; registration re quired.\nTo sign up for the whole series after Opening Day\, email hillary@ mercantilelibrary.com\nMeeting dates and reading list:\n\nMarch 30: The Glo ry of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It\, Lawrence Ritter\nMay 11: Big Fella: Babe Ruth and The World He Created\, Jane Leavy\nJune 29: I Had A Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story\, L onnie Wheeler\nAugust 10: The Long Season\, Jim Brosnan\nOctober 5: The Las t Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked\, Tormented and Reinvented Baseball\, Jo hn W. Miller\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/10/baseball-book-club-i-had -a-hammer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-631@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000 SUMMARY:Zillenial Book Club: Three Bags Full DESCRIPTION:The Zillenial Book Club is a place for young professionals to c onnect at the Library at the library to connect.\nThe Zillennial Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at The Mercantile Library to discus s the books our members want to read. Members submit suggestions for books they want to read\, and then vote on the suggestions. If the book you submi tted is chosen\, you'll have the chance to lead that months discussion - bu t there's no pressure if you'd prefer someone else lead.\nIn August\, the g roup is reading Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann\nDrinks served. Registratio n required.\nFree to Library members or first-time participants. $15/nonmem ber. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/12/zillenial-book-club-thre e-bags-full END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-633@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 SUMMARY:Rock & Read: Never DESCRIPTION:This group reads “music books” that encompass memoirs\, bio graphies\, novels that feature music and those involved with it as a subjec t\, collections of short stories written by musicians\, books that look cri tically or historically at music’s cultural impact\, and more.\nThis mont h\, the group is reading Never: The Autobiography by Rick Astley.\nSteven R osen\, the group’s organizer\, is a co-founder of Cincinnati Vinyl Club a nd former arts editor at Cincinnati CityBeat. He is also the author of Lost Cincinnati Concert Venues of the ’50s and ’60s: From the Surf Club to Ludlow Garage\nFor more information\, contact Steven directly via email.\nF ree and open to the public. This group meets in person the third Saturday o f every month\, with some exceptions. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/15/rock-read-never END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-496-20260821@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 SUMMARY:World Books with Elizabeth Jackson DESCRIPTION:Explore literary fiction written in English by prominent author s from outside of Europe and north America. In 2026\, we'll focus on Indian writers\, discussing classic works by six of the most famous Indian author s writing in English during the postcolonial era.\nThe journey began in the spring and continues this fall:\n\nAugust 21: Salman Rushdie's East\, West (1994)\, an eclectic collection of short stories by one of the world's mos t controversial and critically acclaimed contemporary writers.\nSeptember 1 8: Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things (1997)\, an unforgettable novel that critiques gender and caste inequalities in India.\nOctober 16: Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger (2008) is a Booker Prize winner which was made int o a popular film.\n\nFree to Mercantile members and their guests. After Aug ust 21 session\, email hillary@mercantilelibrary.com to register. \nAbout E lizabeth Jackson: Growing uprew up in five different nations and as a dual US/UK citizen\, Jackson has always been interested in literature from aroun d the world. She has a BA from Smith College in the US and a PhD from the U niversity of London in Britain. From 2011 until her retirement in 2024\, sh e was a Professor of Literatures in English at the University of the West I ndies in Trinidad\, where she taught a range of courses in English\, Americ an\, and postcolonial literatures. She is the author of numerous articles i n academic journals and three books: Feminism and Contemporary Indian Women 's Writing (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2010)\; Muslim Indian Women Writing in Eng lish: Class Privilege\, Gender Disadvantage\, Minority Status (Peter Lang\, 2017)\; and Global Childhoods and Cosmopolitan Identities in Literature (2 022). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/08/21/world-books-with-elizabe th-jackson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-496-20260918@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000 SUMMARY:World Books with Elizabeth Jackson DESCRIPTION:Explore literary fiction written in English by prominent author s from outside of Europe and north America. In 2026\, we'll focus on Indian writers\, discussing classic works by six of the most famous Indian author s writing in English during the postcolonial era.\nThe journey began in the spring and continues this fall:\n\nAugust 21: Salman Rushdie's East\, West (1994)\, an eclectic collection of short stories by one of the world's mos t controversial and critically acclaimed contemporary writers.\nSeptember 1 8: Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things (1997)\, an unforgettable novel that critiques gender and caste inequalities in India.\nOctober 16: Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger (2008) is a Booker Prize winner which was made int o a popular film.\n\nFree to Mercantile members and their guests. After Aug ust 21 session\, email hillary@mercantilelibrary.com to register. \nAbout E lizabeth Jackson: Growing uprew up in five different nations and as a dual US/UK citizen\, Jackson has always been interested in literature from aroun d the world. She has a BA from Smith College in the US and a PhD from the U niversity of London in Britain. From 2011 until her retirement in 2024\, sh e was a Professor of Literatures in English at the University of the West I ndies in Trinidad\, where she taught a range of courses in English\, Americ an\, and postcolonial literatures. She is the author of numerous articles i n academic journals and three books: Feminism and Contemporary Indian Women 's Writing (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2010)\; Muslim Indian Women Writing in Eng lish: Class Privilege\, Gender Disadvantage\, Minority Status (Peter Lang\, 2017)\; and Global Childhoods and Cosmopolitan Identities in Literature (2 022). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/09/18/world-books-with-elizabe th-jackson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-496-20261016@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000 SUMMARY:World Books with Elizabeth Jackson DESCRIPTION:Explore literary fiction written in English by prominent author s from outside of Europe and north America. In 2026\, we'll focus on Indian writers\, discussing classic works by six of the most famous Indian author s writing in English during the postcolonial era.\nThe journey began in the spring and continues this fall:\n\nAugust 21: Salman Rushdie's East\, West (1994)\, an eclectic collection of short stories by one of the world's mos t controversial and critically acclaimed contemporary writers.\nSeptember 1 8: Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things (1997)\, an unforgettable novel that critiques gender and caste inequalities in India.\nOctober 16: Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger (2008) is a Booker Prize winner which was made int o a popular film.\n\nFree to Mercantile members and their guests. After Aug ust 21 session\, email hillary@mercantilelibrary.com to register. \nAbout E lizabeth Jackson: Growing uprew up in five different nations and as a dual US/UK citizen\, Jackson has always been interested in literature from aroun d the world. She has a BA from Smith College in the US and a PhD from the U niversity of London in Britain. From 2011 until her retirement in 2024\, sh e was a Professor of Literatures in English at the University of the West I ndies in Trinidad\, where she taught a range of courses in English\, Americ an\, and postcolonial literatures. She is the author of numerous articles i n academic journals and three books: Feminism and Contemporary Indian Women 's Writing (Palgrave Macmillan\, 2010)\; Muslim Indian Women Writing in Eng lish: Class Privilege\, Gender Disadvantage\, Minority Status (Peter Lang\, 2017)\; and Global Childhoods and Cosmopolitan Identities in Literature (2 022). URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/16/world-books-with-elizabe th-jackson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-480@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Stone Diaries DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nSeptember book: The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields\nMode rator: Becky Cornelius URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/09/02/first-wednesday-the-ston e-diaries END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-468@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T130000 SUMMARY:High School Classics: Of Mice & Men DESCRIPTION:Whether you loved them or hated them -- or maybe you're only ju st now getting around to actually reading them! -- join us in reading the b ooks that filled our high school curriculum. \nThis group\, led by Kara Wil lis and Kristen Pretorius\, will meet every other month. Drop in for just y our favorites\, or register for the whole year of reading. (After January\, email Hillary at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com.) Here's the schedule for t he year:\nJanuary 12: The Sun Also Rises\, Ernest Hemingway March 9: Their Eyes Were Watching God\, Zora Neale Hurston May 11: Animal Farm\, George Or well July 13: To Kill A Mockingbird\, Harper Lee September 14: Of Mice and Men\, John Steinbeck November 19: Lord of the Flies\, William Golding\nFree to members and their guests. Registration required. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/09/14/high-school-classics-of- mice-men END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-454@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: Indemnity Only DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining mysteries\, exploring a variety of genres within the genre.\nThe group meets every other month and is led by Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox.\nFree to members . Registration required.\nThe reading list is:\n\nJanuary 26: A Killing in The Kills\, Julia Keller (Crime)\nMarch 16: The Blunderer\, Patricia Highsm ith (Noir)\nMay 18: Folly\, Stella Cameron (Cozy)\nJuly 20: The Choirboys\, Joseph Wambaugh (Procedural)\nSeptember 21: Indemnity Only\, Sara Paretsky (Private Eye)\nNovember 16: The Great Train Robbery\, Michael Crichton (He ist)\n\nQuestions? Email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/09/21/beyond-agatha-indemnity- only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-555@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000 SUMMARY:Baseball Book Club: The Last Manager DESCRIPTION:Anyone who's been to Opening Day in Cincinnati knows no one doe s baseball better than the Queen City.\nWe're going to read our way through the season with Cincinnati Reds historian Greg Rhodes and Greg Gajus\, aut hor of Baseball Revolutionaries: How The 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Rock ed The Country and Made Baseball Famous. \nFree to members\; registration r equired. \nTo sign up for the whole series after Opening Day\, email hillar y@mercantilelibrary.com \nMeeting dates and reading list: \n\nMarch 30: The Glory of Their Times: The Story of the Early Days of Baseball Told by the Men Who Played It\, Lawrence Ritter\nMay 11: Big Fella: Babe Ruth and The W orld He Created\, Jane Leavy\nJune 29: I Had A Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story \, Lonnie Wheeler\nAugust 10: The Long Season\, Jim Brosnan\nOctober 5: The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked\, Tormented and Reinvented Baseball\ , John W. Miller \n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/05/baseball-book-club-the-l ast-manager END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-449-20261006@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journeys with Tony Covatta: One-Hit Wonders DESCRIPTION:This spring\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey through one-hit wonders.\nThe reading order is:\n\nOctober 6: The Catcher in The Rye\, JD Salinger\nOctober 20: The Be ll Jar\, Sylvia Plath\nNovember 3: A Fan's Notes\, Frederick Exley\nNovembe r 17: The Book of Ebenezer Le Page\, GB Edwards\n\nRegistration required. F ree to members\; $40 for series for non-members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/06/literary-journeys-with-t ony-covatta-one-hit-wonders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-449-20261020@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journeys with Tony Covatta: One-Hit Wonders DESCRIPTION:This spring\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey through one-hit wonders.\nThe reading order is:\n\nOctober 6: The Catcher in The Rye\, JD Salinger\nOctober 20: The Be ll Jar\, Sylvia Plath\nNovember 3: A Fan's Notes\, Frederick Exley\nNovembe r 17: The Book of Ebenezer Le Page\, GB Edwards\n\nRegistration required. F ree to members\; $40 for series for non-members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/20/literary-journeys-with-t ony-covatta-one-hit-wonders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-449-20261103@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journeys with Tony Covatta: One-Hit Wonders DESCRIPTION:This spring\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey through one-hit wonders.\nThe reading order is:\n\nOctober 6: The Catcher in The Rye\, JD Salinger\nOctober 20: The Be ll Jar\, Sylvia Plath\nNovember 3: A Fan's Notes\, Frederick Exley\nNovembe r 17: The Book of Ebenezer Le Page\, GB Edwards\n\nRegistration required. F ree to members\; $40 for series for non-members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/03/literary-journeys-with-t ony-covatta-one-hit-wonders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-449-20261117@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000 SUMMARY:Literary Journeys with Tony Covatta: One-Hit Wonders DESCRIPTION:This spring\, longtime discussion leader Tony Covatta will guid e readers on a literary journey through one-hit wonders.\nThe reading order is:\n\nOctober 6: The Catcher in The Rye\, JD Salinger\nOctober 20: The Be ll Jar\, Sylvia Plath\nNovember 3: A Fan's Notes\, Frederick Exley\nNovembe r 17: The Book of Ebenezer Le Page\, GB Edwards\n\nRegistration required. F ree to members\; $40 for series for non-members. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/17/literary-journeys-with-t ony-covatta-one-hit-wonders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-597@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: Alchemy of Air DESCRIPTION:Looking for nonfiction that fascinates? Join the Nonfiction Boo k Club\, led by Library member Juan Sanchez.\nIn 2026\, the Nonfiction Book Club is reading about the world around us. This group meets every other mo nth and is free to members. Registration required each month.\nThe final th ree sessions of the year are:\n\nAugust 4: The Secret Life of Groceries\nOc tober 6: Alchemy of Air\nDecember 1: In The Shadow of Man\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/06/nonfiction-book-club-alc hemy-of-air END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-481@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Correspondent DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nOctober book: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans\nModer ator: Mary Curran Hackett URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/10/07/first-wednesday-the-corr espondent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-482@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: Seduction Theory DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nNovember book: Seduction Theory by Emily Adrian\nModerat or: Margaret Maddox URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/04/first-wednesday-seductio n-theory END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-469@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000 SUMMARY:High School Classics: Lord of the Flies DESCRIPTION:Whether you loved them or hated them -- or maybe you're only ju st now getting around to actually reading them! -- join us in reading the b ooks that filled our high school curriculum. \nThis group\, led by Kara Wil lis and Kristen Pretorius\, will meet every other month. Drop in for just y our favorites\, or register for the whole year of reading. (After January\, email Hillary at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com.) Here's the schedule for t he year:\nJanuary 12: The Sun Also Rises\, Ernest Hemingway March 9: Their Eyes Were Watching God\, Zora Neale Hurston May 11: Animal Farm\, George Or well July 13: To Kill A Mockingbird\, Harper Lee September 14: Of Mice and Men\, John Steinbeck November 19: Lord of the Flies\, William Golding\nFree to members and their guests. Registration required URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/09/high-school-classics-lor d-of-the-flies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-455@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond Agatha: The Great Train Robbery DESCRIPTION:Beyond Agatha is a book club examining mysteries\, exploring a variety of genres within the genre.\nThe group meets every other month and is led by Library members Wendy Finke and Margaret Maddox.\nFree to members . Registration required.\nThe reading list is:\n\nJanuary 26: A Killing in The Kills\, Julia Keller (Crime)\nMarch 16: The Blunderer\, Patricia Highsm ith (Noir)\nMay 18: Folly\, Stella Cameron (Cozy)\nJuly 20: The Choirboys\, Joseph Wambaugh (Procedural)\nSeptember 21: Indemnity Only\, Sara Paretsky (Private Eye)\nNovember 16: The Great Train Robbery\, Michael Crichton (He ist)\n\nQuestions? Email Hillary Copsey at hillary@mercantilelibrary.com URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/16/beyond-agatha-the-great- train-robbery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-594-20261116@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Tale of Genji DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis fall\, we'll dive into The Tale of Genji\, the elevent h-century Japanese masterpiece considered the world’s first novel. Librar y members Maria Bertrand and Joe Heyd will lead our conversations. Readers can choose to read along with either the Tyler or Washburn translations. Ou r discussions will focus on select chapters. \nWe'll talk about this classi c in four pieces: November 16\, December 8\, January 12\, and February 9.\n Registration required. Seats limited and reserved for Mercantile members an d guests. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/11/16/in-pieces-the-tale-of-ge nji END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-594-20261208@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Tale of Genji DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis fall\, we'll dive into The Tale of Genji\, the elevent h-century Japanese masterpiece considered the world’s first novel. Librar y members Maria Bertrand and Joe Heyd will lead our conversations. Readers can choose to read along with either the Tyler or Washburn translations. Ou r discussions will focus on select chapters. \nWe'll talk about this classi c in four pieces: November 16\, December 8\, January 12\, and February 9.\n Registration required. Seats limited and reserved for Mercantile members an d guests. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/12/08/in-pieces-the-tale-of-ge nji END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-594-20270112@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Tale of Genji DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis fall\, we'll dive into The Tale of Genji\, the elevent h-century Japanese masterpiece considered the world’s first novel. Librar y members Maria Bertrand and Joe Heyd will lead our conversations. Readers can choose to read along with either the Tyler or Washburn translations. Ou r discussions will focus on select chapters. \nWe'll talk about this classi c in four pieces: November 16\, December 8\, January 12\, and February 9.\n Registration required. Seats limited and reserved for Mercantile members an d guests. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2027/01/12/in-pieces-the-tale-of-ge nji END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-594-20270209@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270209T130000 SUMMARY:In Pieces: The Tale of Genji DESCRIPTION:We’ve been tackling books together in our In Pieces series si nce 2016. We break them into manageable pieces\, focusing on one book over a handful of sessions\, and consider why they hold such importance in the l iterary canon.\nThis fall\, we'll dive into The Tale of Genji\, the elevent h-century Japanese masterpiece considered the world’s first novel. Librar y members Maria Bertrand and Joe Heyd will lead our conversations. Readers can choose to read along with either the Tyler or Washburn translations. Ou r discussions will focus on select chapters. \nWe'll talk about this classi c in four pieces: November 16\, December 8\, January 12\, and February 9.\n Registration required. Seats limited and reserved for Mercantile members an d guests. URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2027/02/09/in-pieces-the-tale-of-ge nji END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-598@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T190000 SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club: In The Shadow of Man DESCRIPTION:Looking for nonfiction that fascinates? Join the Nonfiction Boo k Club\, led by Library member Juan Sanchez.\nIn 2026\, the Nonfiction Book Club is reading about the world around us. This group meets every other mo nth and is free to members. Registration required each month.\nThe final th ree sessions of the year are:\n\nAugust 4: The Secret Life of Groceries\nOc tober 6: Alchemy of Air\nDecember 1: In The Shadow of Man\n URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/12/01/nonfiction-book-club-in- the-shadow-of-man END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-489@mercantilelibrary.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T130000 SUMMARY:First Wednesday: The Great Dissenter DESCRIPTION:This popular and long-running lunchtime discussion group is a b ook club without commitment.\nEach month a different Library member or libr arian 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.\nOpen to Mercantile members and their guests only. Regis tration required.\nDecember book: The Great Dissenter by Peter S. Canellos\ nModerator: Mary Burkhead URL:https://www.mercantilelibrary.com/c/2026/12/02/first-wednesday-the-grea t-dissenter END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR