May is Older Americans Month

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ALA has ideas from libraries across the nation.

LivesWires Author Richard Marinick to Speak

Author Richard Marinick will appear at the Reading Public Library on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss his recent novel, In for a Pound. During a stint in prison for an armored car robbery, Richard Marinick earned two degrees from Boston University and turned his talents to writing.

Described by USA Today as “a cult classic", his writing is gritty and authentic. The author knows the mean streets of Southie and has paid the price. Fueled by his first hand experiences as a Massachusetts State Trooper, a gangster and prison inmate, In for a Pound tells a tale of crime and betrayal in the seamy, drug-infested South Boston underworld. Marinick will have books available for purchase and for signing.

This program is presented by LiveWires – Lifelong Learning in the Library. This event is free of charge, and is funded by the Reading Lions Club.

Thank you to Lorraine and Elizabeth for passing this on.

Older Americans 2008 - a Report from NCOA

See this new report from the National Council on Aging.

It states that Americans are living longer and enjoying greater health and prosperity, but there are economic and racial disparities.