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Shorts and Stouts

Book Club

2024-12-11 19:00:00 2024-12-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Shorts and Stouts Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling. Offsite -

Wednesday, December 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-11 19:00:00 2024-12-11 20:00:00 America/New_York Shorts and Stouts Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling. Offsite -

Join our Short Story Discussion Group and immerse yourself in the captivating world of storytelling.

Join the staff of Pickerington Public Library at Combustion Brewery & Taproom on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM for a discussion of two short stories by each author. All are welcome, and there is no requirement to purchase a stout. Hope to see you there!

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.

September 11, 2024

Author: Ernest Hemmingway

Short Stories: "A Clean Well-Lighted Place" and "The Short Happy Life of Francis MacComber"

Theme: Loneliness, nihilism, bravery, redemption


October 9, 2024

Author: Edgar Allen Poe

Short Stories: "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Masque of Red Death"

Theme: The Macabre


November 13, 2024

Author: Roald Dahl

Short Stories: "Genesis and Catastrophe" and "Pig"

Theme: Child-rearing, the unexpected


December 11, 2024

Author: Anton Chekov

Short Stories: "Goosberries" and "Vanka"

Theme: Social injustice, fulfillment, landscape, ignorant children

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Offsite


Hours
We're closed Monday January 20 due to Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Martin Luther King Day Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Upcoming events

Cancelled
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Sycamore Plaza
An early literacy class for children ages 2 - 5

Mon, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds

Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
An early literacy class for children ages 2 - 5

Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.

Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Conference Room
Unwind at the library with activities designed to help you relax and clear your mind.

Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Meets 30 minutes before regular Library Board of Trustees meeting.

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pickerington Main - Large Conference Room
Learn how to repurpose cozy winter socks into mischievous gnomes.
This event is full

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
The Pickerington Public Library Board of Trustees meetings are held the third Monday of the month. Open to the public.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for ages 0-23 months

Tue, Jan 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 4- and 5-year-olds

Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Get creative in this beginner-friendly, 3-week art series. Attendance for all sessions is encouraged, but not required. We'll cover gesture drawing, color theory, and end with a multimedia project.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
ESOL classes are offered for FREE by the Columbus Literacy Council. Register by calling 614-282-7661.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Reading area
Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer and practice targeted reading skills.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 4- and 5-year-olds

Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Wed, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Join Myron Thomas from the Chess Enterprise every Wednesday for chess lessons.

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Barn
Storytime for the whole family!

Wed, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join us for a relaxing, no-pressure book club at Combustion Brewery! Bring your own book, enjoy some quiet reading, and optionally chat with fellow bibliophiles.

Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for ages 0-23 months

Thu, Jan 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Drop by Teen Studio for a fun and creative afternoon of crafting and making something cool with friends!

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
ESOL classes are offered for FREE by the Columbus Literacy Council. Register by calling 614-282-7661.

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Barn
Grades K-4 read one-on-one with a volunteer and practice targeted reading skills.

Fri, Jan 31, All day
Pickerington Main
Turn in your reading logs and collect your prizes! 

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
An early literacy class for children ages 2 - 5

Fri, Jan 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Grab some supplies, make something awesome, and hang out with friends!

Sun, Feb 02, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Learning Kitchen,Meeting Room
For the puzzlers, problem solvers, and lovers of friendly competition. Join us in celebrating National Puzzle Day!

Mon, Feb 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
A storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds

Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
An early literacy class for children ages 2 - 5

Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room A
Make meaningful connections as we read and discuss a variety of books.

Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Sycamore Plaza - Conference Room
Unwind at the library with activities designed to help you relax and clear your mind.

Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Open Monday-Thursday when the Pickerington Local School District is in session.

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pickerington Main - Meeting Room C
Grades K-4 and their families practice basic math skills in fun and engaging ways.

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Plaza - Meeting Room
Grades K-4 and their families practice basic math skills in fun and engaging ways.