

In 1887, at the tender age of 18, May ventures to Chicago in hopes of earning enough money to support her family. As the trial unfolds, May tells her version of events. The novel opens in 1917 with our cunning protagonist, May Dugas, standing trial for extortion.

Friday, April 26, 7:00 pm.A sweeping historical novel about a beautiful con artist whose turn-of-the-century escapades take her around the world as she's doggedly pursued by a Pinkerton Agency detective. Based on a true story, Parlor Games is a sweeping historical novel about a beautiful con artist, May Dugas, whose turn-of-the-century escapades take her around the world as she's doggedly pursued by a Pinkerton Agency detective. Parlor Games is the delightful debut novel of local author Maryka Biaggio. In honor of National Preservation Week, the library welcomes Rita Norton, Certified Personal Photo Organizer, for a free workshop on Monday, April 22, 6:30 pm. Please join us on Saturday, April 20, 2 pm, and listen as Alter shares his life story. It bears witness to where prejudice may lead and to how imperative it is that we strive for tolerance throughout the world. Author Visit: Alter Wiener, Holocaust SurvivorĪlter's autobiography, 64735: From a Name to a Number, is a testimony to the tragedy of WWII. Ratner is a voice actor, lending his talents to television shows, movie trailers and video games. For a full schedule of countywide activities, pick up a brochure at the library or visit the WCCLS website at The Cedar Mill Library is hosting this free event: Bobbylandīill Ratner will be performing “Bobbyland,” the story of his adventures tracking down and meeting his uncle Bobby, who played Bobby the Bellboy in the “I Love Lucy” TV program. There are many exciting performers at this year’s WCCLS 9th annual Storytelling Festival. Art of the Story: A Family Storytelling FestivalĬelebrate National Library Week! April 13-20.

Wearing stunning traditional costumes, students of Jayanthi Raman's NATYA Dance Academy will perform Indian classical dances. By Dawn Anderson Indian Classical Dance Performance
