Book Discussion
Betsy Ross and the Making of America
Saturday, October 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm
John F. Germany Public Library
Martin Luther King, Jr. RoomJoin us for a discussion of Betsy Ross and the Making of America by Marla Miller.
Recommended for adults. Registration recommended.
Synopsis: The creation of the first American flag and the story of Betsy Ross are inseparable, but few people know much about Ross beyond the iconic story. Biographer Marla Miller portrays a Philadelphia businesswoman whose life illuminates the lives of many of her contemporaries in revolutionary America. Whether Ross actually met with George Washington and created that first flag cannot be known for certain, but this biography tells us much more about Ross herself. If you're looking for a vivid account of women and men who continued their workaday lives while also supporting the creation of a new government in a new land, this "distinct and persuasive biography" (Library Journal) is for you.
John F. Germany Public Library
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The 140,000 square foot John F. Germany Public Library serves as the reference hub and resource center for all citizens of Hillsborough County, and as the flagship library of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library system.
Professional staff are here to provide you with timely, accurate answers to your basic information requests and to facilitate your in-depth research-whether for school, business or personal projects. The John F. Germany Public Library is home to several comprehensive research tools and local history collections.
The John F. Germany Library also serves as the local branch library for the downtown area and surrounding communities by offering popular materials such as bestsellers, music, videos, audio books, and more to customers of all ages.
Our computer labs and PCs provide a supportive environment for electronic access and learning. Meeting rooms of varying sizes are available for public use.
A variety of fun and educational programs for children and adults are presented throughout the year. These events and classes are designed to increase research and computer skills, facilitate information access, and foster the love of reading.
For art lovers, a permanent art collection enhances the ambience of the environment, including the Bella Apollonia sculpture, and rotating exhibits in the Louise & Arnold Kotler Art Gallery on the second floor, exhibits the work of local and regional artists.
If you like books and bargains, visit Grover's Corners, the Friends of the Library Bookstore, located on the first floor.