At The Millicent
The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible.
Author John Bullard
Meet John Bullard, author of “Hometown,” on Mon., 11/6, at 6 p.m.,cMillicent Library Auditorium, 45 Center St., Fairhaven (Walnut Street Entrance)
Please RSVP for this FREE author talk at https://www.friendsofmillicentlibrary.com
In this deeply moving and thoughtful memoir, John K. Bullard weaves a tale of a family legacy intertwined with the pitfalls and promise of New Bedford, a storied seaport whose past and future can be found in every small American city struggling to survive and thrive.
Bullard explores the meaning of public service, greater good, personal responsibility, and the ties that bind people to their hometowns. Hometown is about what sends you into the world to seek your fortunes and what draws you home to complete your life.
Rare Book Specialist
Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will give an in-person presentation on Wed., 11/8, at 6:00 pm at Millicent Library. Ken will discuss the value of old and rare books.
Ken, a rare book specialist and appraiser who is frequently seen on national TV, will talk in part about the history of his historic bookshop, which goes back to circa 1825. He is a second-generation owner. Ken will discuss growing up in the book business, show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the joy of the hunt,” and explain how he appraises books and manuscripts. He has many fascinating anecdotes to share about private and institutional collecting as well as guidelines for building and maintaining a significant collection.
There is also a Q&A session at the conclusion of his talk. Following the talk and question-and-answer session, Ken will give verbal appraisals of books participants have on hand.
For further information about this talk and more about book-collecting, appraisals, and future free and open talks, call the store toll-free at 800-447-9595, or visit their website, www.brattlebookshop.com. To learn of some of Ken’s more fun and unique finds, listen to Brattlecast, his new podcast: http://www.brattle bookshop.com/brattlecast (also available on iTunes: .
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