Harwinton Public Library

Afternoon Book Discussion
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT, 06791, United States
This month’s selection is: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2008 novel by Garth Stein, narrated by a dog named Enzo who has a nearly human soul and uses car racing as a metaphor to understand life, love, and loss alongside his owner, race car driver Denny Swift, as they navigate family tragedy and a custody battle. The book explores themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the human condition through Enzo’s unique, philosophical perspective, becoming a New York Times bestseller.

Evening Book Discussion
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00
This month’s selection is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?
