Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.
Jane visits with you at this, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life. Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this 45 minute performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century. Jane Austen speaks about her childhood in Steventon, her brothers and beloved sister Cassandra and her writing. Learn about her exotic cousin Eliza, her mentor and friend Madame LeFroy and the loves and losses that shaped her life and informed her perception of the world. Suitable for both the casual reader of her novels and the most devoted ""Janeite"". By the end of the presentation, the audience will know more about Miss Jane Austen the woman, as well as the author. The presentation is followed by a Question & Answer period. For ages 13+.
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Registration for adult and teen virtual programs closes at 11:59PM the day before the program.
If no one logs in to Zoom for the virtual program, staff will cancel the program and end the meeting at 10 minutes after the start time.
Programming Policy: Please note - if you register and are unable to attend the program, please call the library to cancel or cancel your registration online. This allows patrons from the wait list to be added. Repeated no shows may not be allowed to register for programs. For full policy details, please visit our website.
Age-Appropriate Programming Policy: Programs are planned for specific age groups. Age groups are listed with the program description. Adult programs are for patrons age 18 and older. For full policy details, please visit our website.
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |
Shorewood-Troy Public Library is located in the Brookforest neighborhood just northeast of the Route 52/Jefferson St. and Brookshore Dr. intersection.
Since its creation in 1975, the library strives to:
-Support lifelong learning for personal development and discovery
-Provide free and easy access to print and digital materials and resources, along with equipment, facilities for public use and friendly knowledgeable staff
-Build community in a warm and welcoming space
-Promote the enjoyment of reading by offering a wide variety of materials, both recent and classic
