Events Calendar / April 13, 2021

Book Discussion: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom thumbnail Photo

Book Discussion: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom

This is the epic story of Frankie Presto—the greatest guitar player who ever lived—and the six lives he changed with his six magical blue strings. Frankie, was abandoned as an infant, and raised by a music teacher in a small Spanish town, until war rips his life apart. At nine years old, he is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. His amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, with his stunning playing and singing talent affecting numerous stars until, as if predestined, he becomes a pop star himself. But Frankie Presto’s gift is also his burden, as he realizes the power of the strings his teacher gave him, and how, through his music, he can actually affect people’s lives.

Led by Brigitte Griffin.

Available to borrow by eBook on Overdrive or as an eBook on Hoopla. 

Register for the Zoom Link at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events

The title for our May 11 discussion is The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende.

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Author Talk: Finding Easy Walks with Marjorie Turner Hollman

Marjorie Turner Hollman, author of Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are and More Easy Walks in Massachusetts (featuring Framingham!) will offer suggestions of places to go nearby, as well as strategies for finding easy walks, avoiding crowds, and dressing for comfort in the outdoors.

Register at bit.ly/FPL-Events by 5pm on April 13.

This program is a collaboration between Framingham Public Library and Morse Institute Library, Natick.

Check out or place a hold on a copy of Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are, from the Library HERE.
Check out or place a hold on a copy of More Easy Walks in Massachusetts, from the Library HERE.
We are also excited to announce a partnership with Barnes & Noble for our author talks! If you would like to purchase a signed copy of the book Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are, please call the Framingham Barnes & Noble at (508) 628-5567 between April 6-16th and receive 20% off your purchase, and free shipping to your doorstep!

Online Poetry Workshop with Bernard Horn

Led by Bernard Horn, Professor, Framingham State University

This class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work. If you are new to the group and would like to participate, please email FPLpoetryworkshop@gmail.com