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On January 18, 1935 the following ladies met at the home of Mrs. Rex Ganter to discuss the formation of a book club: Mrs. J. Quinter Miller, Mrs. William Hamm, Mrs. Burdette J. Buck, Mrs. L.M. Dawson, Mrs. J.H. Westbrook, Jr. Mrs. R. J. Schramm, Mrs. Rex Ganter Miss Alice Barlow Mrs. Ganter requested Miss…
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Why, Burt Lancaster, of course! The 1968 film The Swimmer was based on a short story of the same name by John Cheever, and filmed largely in Westport, CT! Though its initial reception was lukewarm, it has achieved a cult status. Critic Vincent Canby praised it for its “grim, disturbing and sometimes funny view of…
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No commitment, but lots of coffee! Bring your little ones to the CHS for this drop-in program. You’ll get to discuss good literature with adults, while our staff lead your kids in crafts and stories of their own.

If you have been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment, this group’s for you!

If you have been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment, this group is for you! Join us to discuss a work by CT author Ann Petry over coffee and treats.

If you’ve been wanting to join a book club, but worried about the time commitment and childcare, this group is for you! Adults will get to discuss short works of literature, while CHS staff leads your kids in crafts and stories of their own. Treats for everyone will be served!

A “book club” for those of us with short attention spans! We meet every couple of months and discuss short stories that have a connection to our exhibits and collections. All are welcome! Click to find out what story we’re exploring this month.

If a book club seems like too much of a commitment, this group’s for you — join us for coffee, cookies, and a lively discussion about a short story! For this meeting, we’re taking on a classic 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.