Curated by the Mechanics’ Hall Library Committee, this group reads a mixture of fiction and non-fiction stories that “make knowledge, ideas, and arts accessible.” The salon-style discussions occur on the first Tuesday of every month (November – June) in our charming second-floor library.

The February book selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon – Inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning diaries of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who finds herself at the center of a shocking murder that unhinges her small community of Hallowell, Maine.

Learn more about what we’re reading and register here.

The group is free for Mechanics’ Hall Members.

Curious about the group but not a Mechanics’ Hall member? You’re invited to stop by! If you like what you hear, consider becoming a member.

Comfy seating in the library is limited. Please register in advance.