The Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library hosts regular book reviews, author talks, and special presentations. Mark your calendars, and be sure to join us for our upcoming October events!
Book Review:
Tuesday, October 10 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Gene Damm, former journalist and current board member, FFAPL, will review “The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel’s Battle for Its Inner Soul” by Isabel Kershner.
Book Review:
Tuesday, October 17 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Please join us for a review of “Sustaining Air: The Life of Larry Eigner” by Jennifer Bartlett with contributions by George Hart, reviewed by Dan Wilcox, noted poet & peace activist.
Book Review:
Tuesday, October 24 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
P. Bryon Backenson, MS, director, NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control will review “Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues” by Jonathan Kennedy.
Book Review:
Tuesday, October 31 • 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. • Washington Avenue Branch
Please join us for a review of “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” by Kai Bird & Martin J. Sherwin, reviewed by David Rudinger, MS (physics), MS (civil & urban engineering), MBA, retired from NYS Dept. of Transportation.