We welcome all English learners to join us in reading and discussing short stories from “Classic American Short Stories” collection. Registration is open to everyone on Brentwood Public Library’s website. Helpful materials and information on how to join the discussions online will be emailed to you upon registration. The book is available for check-out at the Circulation desk.
Monday, March 28
“AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE” BY AMBROSE BIERCE
The story takes place during the Civil War. Peyton Farquhar, who is about to be hanged, considers ways to escape.
Monday, April 25
“THE REVOLT OF ‘MOTHER’” BY MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN
When Sarah got married, her husband Adoniram Penn promised to build a new house for their family. Forty years later they are still living in an old house and Mr. Penn is starting to build a new barn. That’s when Mrs. Penn revolts.