Author Junot Diaz talks about his book "Drown" to a packed house at The Footlight Club.  Photo by Petr Metlicka

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STEP INSIDE AND SNUGGLE UP 
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KIDS READING EVENT 

LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE

SCHOOL VACATION WEEK
Tuesday-Thursday, February 20-22, 2018,
1--3pm

Come and get cozy at the Loring Greenough House while stepping into the world of some classic children's books!

Step Inside and Snuggle Up is a special series for kids of all ages (and their grown-ups) during school vacation week.

Join us for an afternoon of make-and-take crafts, a free book exchange (for kids and adults), picture book read-aloud of the book-of-the-day, and delicious refreshments!

Book-of-the-Day Schedule:

• Tuesday February 20th, 1-3pm -- The Wizard of Oz
• Wednesday February 21st, 1-3pm -- Peter Pan
• Thursday February 22nd,1-3pm -- The Jungle Book

Adults can relax in the parlor with their own book while kids enjoy the read-aloud and crafts! (This is not a drop-off event.)

Bring a book or two for our book exchange! The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library will be donating books for the swap!
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Suggested Donation $5
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Co-sponsored by JP Reads & The Loring-Greenough House

SILENT"ISH" READING PARTY

SNUGGLE UP WITH A BOOK AT JP'S  265-YEAR OLD MANSE

LORING-GREENOUGH HOUSE

Saturday, March 10, 2018,12-4pm
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​Ever wish you could relax with a book and a warm drink at the Loring-Greenough House? Here's your chance!

Grab your book or newspaper and settle into a cozy chair or window seat in some of the loveliest, oldest rooms in JP.

​You'll find warm drinks and sweet treats, peace and (not too) quiet on this special Saturday afternoon.

Suggested donation: $5.00.

Proceeds will be used for JP Tuesday Club public programs and House Preservation.

Co-sponsored by JP Reads and The Loring-Greenough House 

BE THOREAU! 

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US AT OUR EVENTS THIS PAST FALL CELEBRATING NATURALIST & SOCIAL REFORMER HENRY DAVID THOREAU'S 200TH BIRTHDAY!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO the ARNOLD ARBORETUM FOR COHOSTING OUR THOREAU EVENTS, & TO OUR JP BOOKSTORES - TRES GATOS & PAPERCUTS - FOR BEING SUCH WONDERFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE EVENTS IN 2018! 

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