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  • Virtual Books 'n' Bites (Book Club): ”The Oher Alcott” by Elise Hooper

    Category: Adults Virtual Books 'n' Bites (Book Club): ”The Oher Alcott” by Elise Hooper


    May 12, 2021

    Join us! for this month's Virtual Book Club via Zoom which will discuss the book "The Oher Alcott” by Elise Hooper

    Email Lori Barnes at LBarnes@vailgov.com to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.

    Elise Hooper’s debut novel conjures the fascinating, untold story of May Alcott—Louisa’s youngest sister and an artist in her own right. We all know the story of the March sisters, heroines of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. But while everyone cheers on Jo March, based on Louisa herself, Amy March is often the least favorite sister. Now, it’s time to learn the truth about the real “Amy”, Louisa’s sister, May. Stylish, outgoing, creative, May Alcott grows up longing to experience the wide world beyond Concord, Massachusetts. While her sister Louisa crafts stories, May herself is a talented and dedicated artist, taking lessons in Boston, turning down a marriage proposal from a well-off suitor, and facing scorn for entering what is very much a man’s profession. Life for the Alcott family has never been easy, so when Louisa’s Little Women is published, its success eases the financial burdens they’d faced for so many years. Everyone agrees the novel is charming, but May is struck to the core by the portrayal of selfish, spoiled “Amy March.” Is this what her beloved sister really thinks of her? So May embarks on a quest to discover her own true identity, as an artist and a woman. From Boston to Rome, London, and Paris, this brave, talented, and determined woman forges an amazing life of her own, making her so much more than merely The Other Alcott.

     

  • Teen Game Night "Among Us"

    Category: Teens Teen Game Night "Among Us"


    May 13, 2021

    There is an imposter among us. Can you find out who before it's too late?

    Join us on Discord as we travel to outer space for this game of teamwork and betrayal! This event requires the players to have access to voice chat via Discord and the game Among Us. Among Us can be downloaded for free on your mobile device from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. You must register in order to participate in this event.

    To register, email Sabrina at SUnrein@vailgov.com. You can join our Discord server by filling out the application form here. New to Discord? Learn more here.

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