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Join us for thoughtful discussions on contemporary American short stories and let words come to life!
Enjoy reading short stories? Looking for thoughtful discussions on new, thought-provoking works by American authors?
Whether you're an avid short story reader or just beginning to explore the form, our Short Story Hour offers a welcoming space to share your thoughts, gain new perspectives, and forge literary connections.
Story Selection:
This month we'll read the foreword, introduction, and first story, "Tender" by Cherline Bazile, in the short story anthology The Best American Short Stories 2023.
Free copies of the anthology are available at the Information Desk when you sign up for the program. Additional copies are also available in MARINet and Link+.
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.
