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MAY 7, 2012

Oakwood Architecture

Back by popular demand, Wright Library and the Oakwood Historical Society will present “The Classic Architecture of Oakwood Homes” on Sunday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. The program will be presented by Mark Risley, past-president of the Oakwood Historical Society.

Oakwood is fortunate to have many well-preserved examples of early 20th century architecture in its tree-lined neighborhoods. This program will explore the exteriors of those homes, their remarkable artistic detail and some of the historical stories associated with them.

Advance registration is required and limited to the first 65 people. To register, contact Wright Library’s Reference Department at 937-294-7171 or by email.

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MAY 1, 2012

Their Eyes Were Watching God

The On-the-Road at Starbucks Book Club explores the writing of the Harlem Renaissance this month. Join us on Tuesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Starbucks in Oakwood to discuss Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God.

One of the most widely read and highly acclaimed novels in the cannon of African-American literature, Their Eyes Were Watching God tells the story of Janie Crawford, a young girl who develops into a proud and independent woman. Living in rural Florida during the early 20th Century, Janie overcomes her inferior status as a woman and learns to fight for her own needs. Zora Neale Hurston was the author of seven books, a folklorist, traveler and anthropologist, whose fictional and factual accounts of black heritage are unparalleled.

To discover more about the novel, take a look at the Wikipedia article about the book and the Harper Collins Reader’s Guide. You might also enjoy the historic book reviews collected by the University of Virginia.

Zora Neale Hurston received early recognition of her talent and went on to travel widely and pursue many interests. Read more about her life and work:

There are many web sites that provide an entree into the Harlem Renaissance. Here are a few:

The library has many books by and about the author:

Several of her books are available online through Project Gutenberg and the Library of Congress holds a number of her plays.

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