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“Forgiving Paris”

The following items are available at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. For more information on the library’s collection or to reserve a title, visit hcplibrary.org.

Fiction: “Forgiving Paris” by Karen Kingsbury

More than two decades ago, Ashley Baxter Blake made her most grievous mistake in Paris. Now, a forgotten voice brings new information about that terrible time, causing Ashley to see that experience in a new light. Can she finally lay down yesterday’s pain and move on? In Paris, Alice Michel is having dinner with her son Gabe and his new friend, Jessie Taylor, an Indiana girl who is studying abroad for the semester. Alice’s life is so good now, totally different than it was 24 years ago. As the dinner conversation goes on, Alice tells the young couple that her long-ago drug addiction nearly killed her. But then her life was saved by a conversation with an American artist. Alice can only remember the girl’s name: Ashley. Back in Indiana, Ashley and her husband are about to take a twentieth anniversary trip to Paris, where she will have her first French art show. But Ashley is hesitant. She has never forgiven herself for what happened there.—Adapted from the publisher

Nonfiction: “The Storyteller: tales of life and music” by David Grohl

The legendary American musician, singer, songwriter and documentary filmmaker offers a collection of stories, written by his own hand, that focus on the memories of his life, from his childhood to today.

Grohl offers an honest portrait of an extraordinary life made up of ordinary moments. From his deep connection to his hometown of Springfield, Virginia, to the awe he still feels about raising his daughters, he tells stories from his soul. Packed with reflections on touring with Scream, joining Nirvana and watching it all crumble, creating Foo Fighters when his life was at a crossroads, and now crisscrossing the world as a family man, Grohl introduces himself to us as a gifted, engaging writer with a clear-eyed perspective on fame. — Adapted from jacket.

Youth: “Kaleidoscope” by Bryan Selznick

The incomparable Brian Selznick presents the story of two people bound to each other through time and space, memory and dreams. At the center of their relationship is a mystery about the nature of grief and love which will look different to each reader. “Kaleidoscope” is a feat of storytelling that illuminates how even the wildest tales can help us in the hardest times. —Adapted from the publisher

Here’s a look at what’s coming up at local libraries in Hancock County.

Book sale this weekend

GREENFIELD — A book sale will be held by the Friends of the Library today through Monday, with proceeds benefiting free programming at the Hancock County Public Library.

The sale opens today for Friends members only from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (walk-ins may join Friends for $15). The sale is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The “Bargain Bag” day is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, with discounted rates for items that can fit in a bag. The sale, which also includes media DVDs, video games and CDs, is held in the community room of the main branch of the library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. The Friends of the Library supports community programming for adults and youth.

Teens DIY craft event scheduled

NEW PALESTINE — Teens ages 13 to 18 can make holiday self-care items in a program at the Sugar Creek Branch of the Hancock County Public Library.

Participants will make bath bombs, lip balm and a fragrance spray; gift bags are included. The program is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5731 W. US 52, New Palestine. Register to reserve your materials at hcplibrary.org by clicking on the Events tab.

Book club in Fortville planned

FORTVILLE — “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig will be discussed in an adult book club next month at the Fortville-Vernon Township Public LIbrary. The club is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at 625 E. Broadway St., Fortville. For details, visit fvtpl.org or call (317) 485-6402.

Storytimes held at all three libraries.

GREENFIELD — Storytimes for babies and preschoolers are held at all three libraries in Hancock County. There are several age-based classes for Greenfield and New Palestine branches of the Hancock County Public Library; to register, visit hcplibrary.org and click on the “Events” tab or call (317) 462-5141. The Fortville-Vernon Township Public LIbrary holds a “Play and Learn” storytime at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday. For more, visit fvtpl.org.