Fairfield Public Library recently issued the following announcement.
When: Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM CST
Where: Fairfield Public Library
104 W Adams Ave, Fairfield, Iowa 52556
History buffs, here’s your chance to share your favorite books with like-minded readers! Whether your interest is in local, state, national, or international history, the library’s History Roundtable is a go-to place for connecting with others and exploring diverse perspectives.
Fairfield resident John Beghtol, who taught history at the Centerville High School for 10 years, facilitates the discussions in the Conference Room. Mr. Beghtol received the Iowa Teacher of the Year Award in 1971, and ranked fifth as a contender for National Teacher of the Year. His passion for history and love of reading inspired this program.
Please register early, whether you've attended previous sessions, or whether this will be your first one. The Conference Room can accommodate 12 people. During the cold winter months, a fireplace DVD and hot beverages contribute to a warm ambience!
Bring whatever history book you are currently reading (even if you’re in the middle of a book) and enjoy a spirited dialog. In a readers’ circle, conversation inevitably covers the books brought plus other topics, so everyone walks away with inspiration for further reading. Here are examples from last month’s roundtable: Log From the Sea of Cortez, The Road to Jonestown, Faith of My Fathers, Accidental Presidents, The Face of Britain, Empire of the Summer Moon, The Republic for Which It Stands, Ghosts of Mississippi, War and the Soul, and Incredible Victory.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Fairfield Public Library
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