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Bronson Bookside Book Discussion

"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir

2026-01-12 13:30:00 2026-01-12 14:30:00 America/Chicago Bronson Bookside Book Discussion Join us to discuss "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir, author of "The Martian." A lone astronaut must save Earth from disaster in this cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor and fascinating science. Bronson Brookside Library

Monday, January 12
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-12 13:30:00 2026-01-12 14:30:00 America/Chicago Bronson Bookside Book Discussion Join us to discuss "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir, author of "The Martian." A lone astronaut must save Earth from disaster in this cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor and fascinating science. Bronson Brookside Library

Join us to discuss "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir, author of "The Martian." A lone astronaut must save Earth from disaster in this cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor and fascinating science.

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission — and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish.

Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.

All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery — and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone.

Or does he?

An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation and survival to rival The Martian — while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.

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Mon, Jan 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room
Join us to discuss "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir, author of "The Martian." A lone astronaut must save Earth from disaster in this cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor... more
Join us to discuss "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir, author of "The Martian." A lone astronaut must save Earth from disaster in this cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor and fascinating science.

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Nintendo Switch, and board and card games. For teens.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Celebrate the Imagination Library and Dolly Parton's birthday with songs, stories and party favors!

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for teens.

Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us to talk about your favorite adventure books. For elementary schoolers.

Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for tweens.

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room
Join us to discuss the groundbreaking adult graphic novel "Watchmen" by Alan Moore, which is available on Hoopla Digital. For adults.

Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to get finances back on track after a job loss, medical crisis or other hardship. Registration is required. For adults and teens.

Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for video, card and board games. For elementary schoolers.

Mon, Jan 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us in our Activity Room to sew, 3D print, laser cut and more. Bring your own project or start something new. For teens.

Tue, Jan 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for teens.

Tue, Feb 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.

Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for tweens.

Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Influence library events, gain volunteer experience and have your voice heard at our Teen Advisory Board’s monthly meeting. For ages 13-17.