Dr. Mark Schenker will lead a book discussion on The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices From The Titanic. The discussion will be held in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
The Watch That Ends The Night: Voices From The Titanic by Allan Wolf is the official selection for Fairfield’s One Book One Town 2012. It is the Library's hope that this book will inspire a community-wide conversation about the 100th year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Twenty-four haunting voices of the Titanic tragedy are heard in this brilliant masterpiece: Millionaire John Jacob Astor, a beautiful Lebanese refugee, the captain, the lookout, the wireless men, the baker as well as the iceberg itself are just a sample. Join Dr. Schenker at the Library. His discussions are always lively with a learning experience, and a wonderful exchange of ideas.
Schenker is an Associate Dean at Yale College and Dean of Academic Affairs, and a part-time lecturer in the English Department. He has led book discussions in Connecticut libraries for over 16 years, and has given numerous lectures on writers and their works.
Registration is necessary and highly recommended since space is limited and Dr. Schenker’s programs always fill to capacity. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are open to the public and free of charge. Please register by going online to www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 203-256-3160 for more information.