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Hoboken Author Holly Metz Reading from Her New Book
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Hoboken Author Holly Metz Reading from Her New Book Killing the Poormaster
Join us Wednesday, February 20 at 6 pm to hear local author Holly Metz resurrect a buried chapter of Hoboken’s past as she reads from her new book . Killing the Poormaster is the Depression-era story of Joe Scutellaro, who was accused of killing Harry Barck, the poormaster of Hoboken, while struggling to find public financial assistance for his family in New Jersey. Scutellaro's tragic turn reveals the shortcomings of the public relief system and the authorities responsible for the plight suffered by many Americans during the Depression.
Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
Please RSVP at (201) 420-2347 or sign up on Eventbrite
To read a review of Killing the Poormaster, go to: http://blog.nj.com/njv_guest_blog/2012/10/killing_the_poormaster_a_book.html
To order a copy of the book in advance of the event, go to:
http://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/catalog/showBook.cfm?ISBN=1613744188
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Event Details
| Where | City of Hoboken Public Library 500 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 6:00 pm |
| Website | http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5158358790/eorg |
| Phone | (201) 420-2347 |
| hobkref@bccls.org | |
| Price | $0 |
More About City of Hoboken Public Library
The City of Hoboken Public Library has been at its current location on Park Avenue since 1896. This historic, three-story building houses a sizeable book, music and video/DVD collection on its first floor. The second floor features a beautiful and spacious reading room and the third floor is home to an extensive collection of children's books.
The library has career workshops and various programs for children, teens and seniors. Computer labs and training are also available. Pick up the monthly newsletter for a daily calendar of library events.
Other events here
- Toddler Storytime 1 Weekly on Thursdays, 10:30 am
- After School Storytime Weekly on Thursdays, 3:15 pm
- Toddler Storytime 1 Weekly on Tuesdays, 10:30 am
- Toddler Storytime 2 Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:30 am
