We thought we should tell Mr. Eugenides what we were up to

Copy of email coorespondence between Ms. d'Aprile-Smith (Communications Director at Princeton University) and myself


Dear Ms. d'Aprile-Smith,




I work at the Ferndale Public Library in Ferndale, Michigan, just outside of Detroit. The library and one of the local bars have teamed up to throw Book Parties! We thought it would be something Mr. Eugenides would like to hear about. I'm attaching the press release in the hopes that you'll pass along this information and that it might bring him a smile.





Thank you for your time,

Darlene Hellenberg





Ferndale Public Library





Project Coordinator

Circulation Specialist

(248) 546-2504





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August 13, 2009



Book Parties @ The Emory

A Ferndale Public Library Big Read Event



In connection with The Ferndale Public Library’s Big Read programming, the Emory will be hosting bimonthly book parties. These informal book discussions will start in September and continue through March. The selections are: Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides (September 24th), Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk (November 19th), and The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer (January 21st). Each chat will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will include appetizers and a free drink if you show your library card. Copies of each book are available at The Ferndale Public Library.

“We’ve selected a good mix,” says Darlene Hellenberg, The Big Read project director, “Books we’re hoping a lot of people have already read or have wanted to read.” Emily Husband, of The Emory agrees, “We don’t want people to feel intimidated. We just want people to get together and share their thoughts about some really great books.”

The chats will focus on books the Miss Hellenberg and Miss Husband think are popular titles and relate well to either Metro Detroit, bar life, or social issues and are full of interesting characters. They have chosen The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett will be discussed at The Emory and other locations throughout March. Stay tuned for details. If you want to be involved with The Big Read Project please contact the Ferndale Public Library (248) 546-2504.

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. This community-wide reading program allows communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate literature. In March 2010, the full scale, month long, Big Read Program will take place, with events and programs inspired by Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon. The Ferndale Public Library is one of 269 organizations nationwide to receive a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.


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Marguerite A. d'Aprile-Smith to me


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Dear Darlene,



Thank you for your email and sharing the press release about your innovative book parties. I will gladly share this news with Professor Eugenides, whom I am sure will be quite flatter. Good luck with this most creative endeavor!



With kind regards,

Marguerite

MARGUERITE d’APRILE-SMITH

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

TEL 609.258.5262

FAX 609.258.2230

MDAPRILE@PRINCETON.EDU



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