November 18 2009
Amazing Grace

This true story about the struggle to abolish British slaving via Parliament focuses on the efforts of William Wilberforce, and highlights one of his greatest inspirations, John Newton, the slaver-turned-priest who wrote one of the most-loved hymns in history, "Amazing Grace." The whole cast, including Ioan Gruffudd as "Wilber", Michael G...
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November 17 2009
The Foreign Correspondent

The story -- a journalist reports on events leading up the World War II, especially the Spanish Civil War -- is just so-so. The ambiance, however, is superb. Most of i...
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The selected title for 2009 was announced on August 31st -- Everyone is encouraged to read People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. Visit our official 2009 One Book One Lincoln site for more information about this title, discussion groups and the special events and programs scheduled for September, October and November. You may also look through the archive of past years' books and events at our main One Book - One Lincoln page.

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Bethany Books Talk
Susan's Selections

Friday, November 20 2009
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Bethany Branch Library
1810 N. Cotner

Gere Books Talk
Books I Am Thankful For

Monday, November 23, 2009
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th St.

Lunch at the Library
Good Books to Give as Gifts!
Vicki Wood - Youth Services Coordinator

Wednesday, December 2 2009
12:10-1:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
136 S. 14th St.

Great Books
Reading & Discussion Group
The Bible: "Job"

Thursday, December 10, 2008
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th St.

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