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Green Peeps Book Club

The Past is Red by Catherynne M. Valente

2026-11-19 17:15:00 2026-11-19 18:45:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Green Peeps Book Club Join this book club to discuss nature-focused reads each month. You'll also learn how to become more ecologically minded through activities and speakers designed to enhance our reading. Age 18 and up. Downtown Library - Meeting Room 2C

Thursday, November 19
5:15pm - 6:45pm

Downtown Library

Meeting Room 2C

Join this book club to discuss nature-focused reads each month. You'll also learn how to become more ecologically minded through activities and speakers designed to enhance our reading. Age 18 and up.

This month, join us to discuss The Past is Red by Catherynne M. Valente.

Book summary:
In a future where Earth is mostly drowned and only a few patches of land remain, Tetley Abednego lives in the magical floating community of Garbagetown. When she discovers a new friend and a terrible secret, Tetley begins to realize that her world is far more complicated than she imagined. As hope becomes harder to hold onto, she must uncover the truth about Garbagetown and her place in it.

Please contact Maggie Hutt at mhutt@mcpl.info if you have any questions about this program.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature and Gardening | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | GreenPeeps |

Downtown Library

Phone: 812-349-3050

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