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Join us for an unforgettable literary journey with Scott Dominic Carpenter, Professor of French at Carleton College, as he presents his latest memoir, Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love.
"Paris Lost and Found" is a poignant and humorous exploration of life, love, and loss in the City of Light. With his signature wit and keen eye for detail, Carpenter weaves together:
What to Expect
Whether you're a Francophile, a lover of memoirs, or simply enjoy stories that blend humor with heart, this evening promises to be both entertaining and moving.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience Paris through the eyes of a gifted storyteller who has "perfected the art of rendering the typical day-to-day, real-life scenarios that Americans in France frequently find themselves in."
The Library was designed by the firm of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen. The architectural style is that of the 19th century railroad yard in Tiburon.
The site is part of the landfill of the 1890s done to create the railroad yard. Windows frame views of the marsh lands and Old St. Hilary's Open Space preserve.
The expanded library was designed by Brown Reynolds Watford Architecture and added approximately 9,000 square feet, bringing the total size of the library to about 19,500 square feet.
