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'Tale' reading project adds 2 events
February 2, 2009
BATAVIA -- The "A Tale for Three Counties" community reading
project has announced the addition of a book discussion and a documentary
film screening.
The discussion is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Burlingham Books, 2 South Main St., Perry. Burlingham Books is one of the sponsors of the Tale reading project.
This year's Tale title is "Separate From the World" by Paul Gaus. It is the sixth story in a series of mysteries set in Holmes County, Ohio, that blend life among the Amish and "the English," which the Amish call the non-Amish.
The documentary "Reflections of Amish Life" will be shown at 12:10 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Gallery Room Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia.
The 65-minute film offers insight into Amish history, religious beliefs and lifestyles through scenes of an Amish community through the seasons of the year.
The screening is part of the library's "Talks Sandwiched In" program. Those attending may bring a lunch; coffee, tea and Amish-inspired desserts will be served.
The film is presnted with permission of E.I.V Productions.
A full schedule of Tale events, including library book discussions and author visits, can be found online at www.taleforthreecounties.org.
Courtesy of Batavia Newspapers Corporation