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Ferndale Reads 2014: Annie's Ghosts

One Book - One Community:
One Michigan family's memoir becomes a gripping detective story 
  

Many cities and states across the country celebrate reading with programs like: One Book-One Community

Ferndale and Michigan are no exception. This March, we're hosting our 5th annual Ferndale Reads program, where we, the Library, encourage you, the entire city, to read-along with us and attend a series of engaging events tied to the theme of our chosen book. 

We'll be  reading The Great Michigan Read selection:  Annie's  Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret  by  Steve  Luxenberg.  

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The book takes place mostly in Detroit and its surrounding suburbs. Author/journalist Steve Luxenberg grew up never knowing he'd had an aunt. He and his siblings were told their mother was an only child. Annie's Ghosts  is a true story about Luxenberg's investigation into why his mother denied the existence of her sister for decades. If you want to know what happens, you'll have to read the book! 

The kick-off for our series of programs tied to Annie's Ghosts' themes will be March 22nd from 1pm - 3pm, with: "Secrets of Ferndale Scavenger Hunt," taking teams of would-be detectives through the downtown area to learn about Ferndale's little-known histories. Other planned programs include a presentation on memoirs, a special spoof of the book performed by improv-specialists, Go! Comedy, and more. For a full schedule visit:ferndalepubliclibrary.org 
 

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Stop in at the library between March 22nd-April 22nd to get yourself a copy of the book! Read-up through March and join us at Go Comedy! for the first Annie's Ghosts event. 

Ferndale Reads 2014 Events

Ferndale Reads Schedule of Events


For the Love of Reading, Volume 2

Art exhibit: Monday, March 3 – Saturday, April 12



Kick-Off:

Secrets of Ferndale Scavenger Hunt

March 22, 2014 - 1-3 pm

Event will begin at the Ferndale Public Library. Bring a team or form one at the library. Follow the clues and you’ll receive a free copy of the book at the end.


Go Comedy!

Secrets, Secrets

Wednesday nights in April @ 9:00 pm

Show your library card and receive a $2 discount at the door


My Mother’s Voice

April 9, 2014 @ 7:00 pm

Judy Sima will speak about her mother’s history and prompt the audience to also tell stories of their families.



Thursday Afternoon Book Club

April 17, 2014

12:30 pm

Ferndale Library

Discuss this year’s Ferndale Reads book selection


Friends Book Club

Discusses Annie’s Ghosts

April 22nd @ 7:30 pm

Ferndale Library

Discuss this year’s Ferndale Reads book selection



How to Write a Memoir: Preserving Your Stories for Generations to Come

April 23rd @ 7:00 pm

Gigi VanderWeele & Susan Carroll will inspire attendees to write down their family’s stories. They’ll provide guides for getting started and answer your questions.  



Who You Callin’ Crazy: The History of Mental Illness

April 29 @ 7:00 pm

Professor Dennis Fiems will talk about mental illness and how it was treated through the ages.


Getting Started: Researching Your Family’s Heritage

May 14 @ 7:00 pm

Kris Rzepczynski from the Library of Michigan will teach people how to get started with their own family history research.


Book Party @ The Emory

Ferndale Reads Edition

May 15 @ 7:30 pm

Discuss the book, have a drink, hang out at The Emory.


Meet the Author

Steve Luxenberg will speak about his book

May 22nd @ 7:00 pm @ The Rust Belt Market

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