A Town-Wide Reading Event

One Book, One Community is a program that started in Seattle, Washington in 1996. This mission was to develop a community of readers and involve them in reading and conversing about the same book as well as stressing the importance for reading, writing and expressing ideas.

The Hudson Public Library has also decided to have a One Book, One Community program. We are calling our program “One Book, One Hudson.” We have chosen a book for every age group and are planning to do some complimentary programming, though our main focus will be on the adult book(s).

Summer 2011: Mystery at the Library

Hudson Public Library is proud to be hosting One Book One Hudson for the fourth year. We will host programs and discussions throughout the summer based upon the three books selected (one for each month of summer), with a strong emphasis on mystery, suspense and a little blood and gore. We certainly hope you will join us by reading these books and attending some or all of the events planned.

• June mystery selection: Dog On It by Spencer Quinn (aka Peter Abrahams)
• July mystery selection: The Chatham School Affair by Thomas H. Cook
• August mystery selection: Prime Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan

The Children’s room has selected three books to go along with the One Book One Hudson Mystery theme.

• Grades 4-6: Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams
• Grades 2-3: The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin
• Toddler – Grade 1: Bad Bear Detectives by Daniel Pinkwater

 

Programs

JUNE

Saturday June 11th (1-4 pm)
Geocaching Program by Paulette & Tim Hallihan and Anne & Jim Ancona

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experience online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. Our Geocaching game will be led by Paulette & Tim Hallihan and Anne & Jim Ancona. To join in the fun please register by calling 978-568-9644. We provide the equipment – you do the legwork.

Wednesday June 15th (6:30 pm)
Meet author Spencer Quinn: “Dog On It: a Chet & Bernie Mystery”

Meet the author, Spencer Quinn, of the smash hit series debut Dog on It: a Chet and Bernie mystery. Quinn will talk about his writing career and autograph copies of his books. Spencer Quinn is also the author of the children’s Echo Falls mystery series featuring the thirteen-year-old sleuth, Ingrid Levin-Hill.

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JULY

Monday July 11th (7 pm )
“Mass Murder” lecture by Christopher Daley

A one hour lecture entitled “Mass Murder” by Christopher Daley will offer the audience an entertaining and fascinating look at some of Massachusetts’ most infamous murder cases, both solved and unsolved crimes. Fully illustrated with photographs and artwork culled from archival, microfilm and literary sources.

Saturday July 16th (2-4 pm)
“Lizzie Borden & the 40 Whacks” by Delvena Theatre Company



The Delvena Theatre Company will present the trial of the 19th century, “Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks”. The performance includes a mock trial that invites the audience to participate by questioning Lizzie, her maid, and the prosecuting and defense attorneys and decide on her guilt or innocence. If you’ve always wanted to be part of a jury this is your opportunity. Did she or didn’t she? You decide! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency.

Tuesday July 19th (7 pm)
“Death in Shorts” author panel

“Death in Shorts” is an author panel presented by Sisters in Crime New England. Three published authors; Mark Ammons, Cheryl Marceau and Ray Salemi will share their experiences on how to plot, construct and populate the mystery short story from the light-hearted to the noir.

Monday July 25th (2 pm)
“The Chatham School Affair” Book discussion at the library

Thomas H. Cook has crafted a disturbing yet entertaining psychological thriller with a surprise ending that will leave the readers with much to discuss.

Thursday July 28th (7 pm)
“The Chatham School Affair” Book discussion at the Harvest Café

The Harvest Café, in downtown Hudson, has graciously offered to host one of our book discussions for The Chatham School Affair by Thomas H. Cook. Cook has crafted a disturbing yet entertaining psychological thriller with a surprise ending that will leave the readers with much to discuss. The restaurant is offering a 25% discount (food only) to anyone dining at the café prior to the book discussion.

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AUGUST

Wednesday August 3rd (6:30 pm)
“Forensic Science Road Show” by Paul Zambella

Paul Zambella, a retired Forensic Scientist from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory, will discuss the duties and methods of a crime scene investigator in our “Forensic Science Roadshow”. Paul has participated in more than 450 crime scene investigations, examined tens of thousands of physical evidence items and testified in more than 350 criminal trials. You’ve seen the TV programs now hear the real story.

Monday August 15th (6:30 pm)
Meet author Hank Phillippi Ryan: “Prime Time: a Charlotte McNally Mystery”



How does an Emmy winning reporter become a best-selling author of fast-paced murder mysteries? And how does a just-the-facts journalist add mystery fiction to her resume? Hank Phillippi Ryan will talk about mixing the worlds of fact and fiction – the craziness, the fun – and how she ended up where she is at age 60. Her debut mystery Prime Time is our August book selection for the community reading program. Get the scoop on mysteries, television, and the mystery of television.




 

For more information on the books and programs please visit the Hudson Public Library at 3 Washington Street, call 978-568-9644.

For more information on summer reading programs and events for teens and children please see the Teen Summer Reading and Children’s Summer Reading pages.

Also check out (and submit an entry to) the Fan Fiction Contest