The Jones Library’s 14th annual “On the Same Page” community reading program features the book Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip. The entire Amherst community is invited to participate in a series of free events exploring the book’s themes. It is encouraged but not necessary to have read the book.
Schedule of Events:
- Thursday, March 19, 7:00 PM: “Beaver Tales: Native Traditions & Colonial Relations” – A talk by Dr. Margaret M. Bruchac at the North Amherst Library.
- Saturday, March 21, 10:00 AM: Beaver StoryWalk & Family Program (ages 1-6 with caregivers) at Wentworth Farm Conservation Area.
- Monday, March 23, 6:00 PM: Screening of the documentary “Beaver Family Life” with filmmaker Ray Asselin at the Hitchcock Center.
- Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 PM: An evening with author Leila Philip, reading and discussion at Munson Memorial Library.
All events are free and open to the public. For the full lineup and more information, visit the Jones Library website.
