Friends of the Jones Library System News

Did you know that Chekhov was an etymologist, accomplished master of espionage , and expert belly dancer? Okay, not really. But he WAS a pretty good author. Learn more about him and his short stories on Thursday. (Click image to enlarge.)

From 7:00-8:00 pm Join us as Library Trustees talk with special guest Aelan Tierney of Kuhn Riddle Architects about their Jones Library Accessibility Study .  You will be able to utilize the ‘Q&A’ or 'raise hand' buttons built into Zoom to ask your questions or give your comments and concerns.  We will try to address all questions and acknowledge all raised hands as time allows.  You will also be able to phone in to hear the session.  More info here: https://www.joneslibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=10151.

And its story is as relevant as ever. Here are 10 interesting facts about it that you might not have known. If you want to revisit the classic, the Jones has it for you . If you want to learn more about the evolution of its dust jacket, click here .

An example of Nadim Shamma-Sourgen’s poetry : "Coming Home" Take our gloves off Take our shoes off Put them where they’re supposed to go. You take off your brave feeling Because there’s nothing to be scared of in the house. Want to learn more about him ?

Maybe you'll play "Just Another Manic Monday" by The Bangles or "I Don't Like Mondays" by The Boomtown Rats or "Monday Monday" by The Mammas and the Pappas!

Electric Lit has an article about how to write your "Leaving New York" essay with their handy chart. You know where they're all coming?

The Friends are big fans of the folks over at Merriam-Webster.  Go read this article and you'll become a fan, too.