[ September 15, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. October 6, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. October 20, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. November 3, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Making Sense of the American Civil War: Reading and Discussion Series organized by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.  This 4-part series will be led by Dr. Mark Grimsley, award-winning American military historian, author, and professor of history at OSU.  At Westerville Public Library, 2-4 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 15, Oct. [...]

[ June 25, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Clinton County Genealogical Society invites you to a lecture about Letters to Azel: Civil War Letters from Father to Son on June 25th at 7:30 pm in the Clinton County Historical Society Meeting Room.  This book, compiled by the Sabina Historical Society, is a treasure trove of information about a small Northern town during [...]

[ November 2, 2011; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Join the Newark Public Library as author Catherine Clinton, gives readers a glimpse into the life of Mary Lincoln. Her influence and contributions to her husband’s life, President Abraham Lincoln, were profound during such an important time in American history. To prepare for the discussion, a limited number of copies of the book are available [...]

[ April 27, 2011; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Mystery and history lovers unite! Join the “Booked to Death” mystery book club at the Newark Public Library for a lively discussion of this novel. Written by former U.S. Congressman, Robert J. Mrazek, this novel combines mystery, historical drama and the Civil War.

Location: Newark Library Meeting Room, Newark Library, 101 West Main Street, Newark, OH [...]

[ April 13, 2011; 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Join the Newark Public Library in a book discussion on the Civil War letters of Richard and Mary Watkins, 1861-1865 by Jeff Toalson. To prepare for the discussion, a limited number of copies of the book are available to check out on February 15 at the Newark Library. Join us for a wonderful group discussion [...]