Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and discover the Emerald Isle Saint Patrick’s Day, held each year on March 17, has become a day to not only commemorate Saint Patrick, but also the heritage and culture of the Irish. In celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day, learn more about Ireland and its culture by checking out one of these books and more at Bossard Library: How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill Part of The Hinges of History series, this book of history takes the reader to the Ireland of Saint Patrick where monks, scribes, and scholars laboriously preserved the west’s written treasures. The Book of Irish Verse edited by John Montague This anthology traces the origins of the poetry tradition of Ireland, including unfamiliar poems to poetry by the Irish masters, including W.B. Yeats, Thomas Moore, and Seamus Heaney. Time Pieces: A Dublin Memoir by John Banville A memoir published in 2016 and written by an Irish novelist, Time Pieces presents a picture of Ireland’s capital city through both Banville’s own past and its current history. The Lambing Season: Stories of Life on an Irish Family Farm by John Connell Connell, an award-winning author, film producer, and farmer living in County Longford, Ireland, presents a “hymn to the rituals of farming life” in this non-fiction work. The Legends and Lands of Ireland by Richard Marsh This book delves into the Irish imagination, discussing the legends of the land teaming with history and lore, including stories of the great myths of Ireland, legends of saints and kings, and local folktales. Always Ireland: An Insider’s Tour of the Emerald Isle by Jack Kavanagh This travel guide covers every Irish county and takes the reader from iconic castles to literary pubs to the green coastal cliffs. signing slated March 22 Local author to discuss devotional collection Local writer and author Patrick O’Donnell will be hosting an author talk and book signing beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 22 at Bossard Memorial Library. O’Donnell will be discussing his book The Tapestry of Life: God’s Grace in the Midst of Suffering. According to O’Donnell’s website, tapestryoflife.org, this collection of devotionals was captured from the author’s social media posts regarding his personal journey through suffering. Tapestry of Life is the first book in a series that will invite readers “into the depths of human experience, where vulnerability becomes strength and silent suffering transforms into profound hope.” O’Donnell has worked in chaplaincy, Christian education, and human services − serving people in a variety of roles − for over 35 years. During the event, copies of the book will be available for purchase. O’Donnell will be on hand to speak with those interested in his work and sign copies of Tapestry of Life. For additional information about O’Donnell or to read the author’s blog, please visit tapestryoflife.org. For the latest information on upcoming library programs, visit bossardlibrary.org.
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