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Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale
Friday, September 30, 2022
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Shop for great books, movies, and music priced 13 cents to $1.50. Thousands of items to choose from at the Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale. All items are half off regular Bookstore prices. Open to the public. http://mcpl.info/friends/friends-bookstore-clearance-sales
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VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang
Friday, September 30, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
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Intermediate English skills suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.
VITAL Fall Session classes meet for 10 weeks, August 14 - October 22
Film Presentation: The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel
Friday, September 30, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
After immigrating to America from Germany in 1953, Peter Ertel worked nearly three decades for a small industrial chemical firm in Cleveland, Ohio. The company was owned by Jewish people, who knew that Peter served five years in the German Army during World War II. They knew because Peter made no attempt to hide this during his job interview.
How a man who, a few years previously, represented “the incarnation of evil” to the Jewish people found his way to be considered like family by his Jewish employers is just one part of a remarkable life story that is captivatingly recalled by the titular storyteller in this feature-length documentary. The film is 104 minutes. The director will be available via Zoom for a Q&A session after the screening. Age 12 and up.
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How a man who, a few years previously, represented “the incarnation of evil” to the Jewish people found his way to be considered like family by his Jewish employers is just one part of a remarkable life story that is captivatingly recalled by the titular storyteller in this feature-length documentary. The film is 104 minutes. The director will be available via Zoom for a Q&A session after the screening. Age 12 and up.
