Each month, a different chapter from Eric Sloane's The Spirits of '76 will be discussed. January will be an introduction to the author and text.
Starting in January 2026, the Community Library will be hosting a monthly discussion group where participants are encouraged to engage in thoughtful dialogue with respect to America’s Semiquintcentennial. Conversations will be themed around Eric Sloane’s book, The Spirits of '76. Each month, participants will cover a chapter from the book, which will be made available to participants prior to the discussion. This program is designed to be flexible, so attendees can participate in as many or as few sessions as they like.
Discussions will take place on the third Monday of each month, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Following are the topics for each month:
January - Forward (200 Years of Progress)
February - The Spirit of Respect
March - The Spirit of Work
April - The Spirit of Frugality
May - The Spirit of Thankfulness
June - The Spirit of Pioneering
July - The Spirit of Godliness
August - The Spirit of Agronomy
September - The Spirit of Time
October - The Spirit of Independence
November - The Spirit of Awareness
December - The Spirit of Hope
Located in eastern Delaware County, Ohio, the Community Library has been serving the Big Walnut Local School District since 1944.
The library’s mission is to provide welcoming environments for all to pursue knowledge and cultivate interests. To that end, the library offers a large selection of resources and programs that inspire, entertain, and promote life-long learning.
44 Burrer Dr. Sunbury, OH 43074
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Phone: 740-965-3901
Email: ask@yourcl.org
