Friday, April 20, 2007

Memory Keeper's Daughter The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards is a very moving book. It is about a doctor, in the 1960's, who delivers his own twins and realizes one of them, his daughter, has Down's Syndrome. To save his wife from the grief he thinks she will feel, he gives his daughter to the attending nurse to take to a home for retarded people. She goes to the home and realizes it is an awful place, so she keeps the baby, hoping he will change his mind. The doctor, though, has told his wife that the baby died. The story follows the doctor's family, and the nurse who decides to raise the child as her own in a different state. She periodically sends the doctor photos and brief messages, so he knows how his daughter is doing. The reader sees how the two children grow and the effects of that early decision on both their lives, as well as on the lives of the adults involved. The story deals with the pain of losing a child, and also the trials and joys of raising a child with special needs. It is very well written and a wonderful story. 12:59:58 PM     Upcoming Events at HPL Date Description Apr 20 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 21 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friends of Hackley Public Library Annual Book Sale Torrent House. For more information call 231-722-7276 Apr 21 9:30 - 11:00 am Great Books Group Hackley Public Library, Julia Hackley Room. For more information call 231-722-7276. Apr 23 11:00 am Toddler Time Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and caregivers attend Toddler Time storytime together. The simple books and sctivities are just right for kids under 3. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 23 7:00 pm Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 24 3:00 pm 6:00 pm Computer Class: Internet and Email Hackley Public Library. Learn to surf the Internet and set up an email address. Registration is required and starts on April 1. Two identical classes are offered, one at 3:00 pm and one at 6:00 pm. Call 231-722-7276 to register or ask questions. Apr 24 6:45 pm Toddler Time Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. For 18 to 36 month olds. Toddlers and caregivers attend Toddler Time storytime together. The simple books and sctivities are just right for kids under 3. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 26 11:00 am Preschool Storytimes Hackley Public Library, Youth Services Department. Storytelling, picturebooks, fingerplays, holiday tales, and special fun. Each session ends with a craft project. Signup required. For more information call 231-722-7276 x 230. Apr 28 1:00 pm Altered Books Workshop Sponsored by Hackley Public Library and the Muskegon Musuem of Art. Bring an old, used book and your imagination to the Muskegon Musuem of Art and learn how to turn the book into a work of art. Art supplies will be on hand, but you may also bring your own. Register in advance by calling Hackley Public Library at 231-722-7276. Apr 30 7:30 pm 26th Annual Charles H. Hackley Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1006 Third Street, behind Hackley Public Library. Featuring the Rev. Cannon Eugene T. Sutton, Cannon Pastor and Director of the Cathedral Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage, Washington National Cathedral. Free and open to all. The Hackley Commendee award will be presented to H. Richard Morgenstern. The Robinson Essay awards will also be presented. A reception immediately following will be held at the Hackley Public Library. May 2 10:00am Altered Books Workshop Sponsored by Hackley Public Library and the Muskegon Musuem of Art. Bring an old, used book and your imagination to the Muskegon Musuem of Art and learn how to turn the book into a work of art. Art supplies will be on hand, but you may also bring your own. Register in advance by calling Hackley Public Library at 231-722-7276. May 5 9:30 - 11:30 am Hands-On Genealogy Workshop Hackley Public Library, Local History Department. For more information call 231-722-7276. 11:27:52 AM

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