Program Description
Event Details
The Brown Bag Book Club will be discussing the monthly book via Zoom with librarian, Jacquie Owens.
This month's title: Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini
"In June 1917, General John Pershing arrived in France to establish American forces in Europe. He immediately found himself unable to communicate with troops in the field... At the time, nearly all well-trained American telephone operators were women—but women were not permitted to enlist, or even to vote in most states. Nevertheless, the U.S. Army Signal Corps promptly began recruiting them... The women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps served with honor and played an essential role in achieving the Allied victory. Their story has never been the focus of a novel...until now." (GoodReads)
This is a hybrid event. Participants can attend on Zoom or in person. Registration is required either way.
Register by e-mailing Jacquie Owens or on this calendar, or call the library at 315-635-5631. Extra help connecting and participating is available.