• March Book Club: In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    Set in 1890s Atlanta, The Downstairs Girl follows Jo Kuan, a sharp and spirited young woman who works as a lady’s maid by day and secretly writes a bold advice column by night. A powerful and thought-provoking historical novel about identity, resilience, and finding your voice.

  • April Book Club: The Color of Air by Gail Tsukiyama

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    Set in 1890s Atlanta, The Downstairs Girl follows Jo Kuan, a sharp and spirited young woman who works as a lady’s maid by day and secretly writes a bold advice column by night. A powerful and thought-provoking historical novel about identity, resilience, and finding your voice.

  • Introducing Dr. Cynthia Marshall: Presenting African Masks

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    Join Dr. Cynthia Marshall for an insightful exploration of African masks as both art and cultural expression. Discover the rich storytelling, symbolism, and deeper meanings behind these powerful works.

  • May Book Club: Dust Child: A Novel

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    Set in 1890s Atlanta, The Downstairs Girl follows Jo Kuan, a sharp and spirited young woman who works as a lady’s maid by day and secretly writes a bold advice column by night. A powerful and thought-provoking historical novel about identity, resilience, and finding your voice.

  • Introducing Jackie Totin: Presenting Tea Party

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    Step into the world of tea with Jackie Totin. Presenting Tea Party explores the rich history, traditions, and cultural meaning of tea, from the Boston Tea Party to the art of the Japanese tea ceremony.

  • June Book Club: The Full Moon Coffee Shop

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    A screenwriter, a director, a hairstylist, and a website designer all find their way to the shop, where talking cats help set them back on their fated paths. A warm, whimsical read perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little lost.

  • July Book Club: We Do Not Part by Han Kang

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2026 We Do Not Part by Han Kang We Do Not Part by Han Kang is a haunting and deeply moving novel that explores friendship, memory, loss, and the enduring impact of historical trauma. Through

  • August Book Club: An Artist of The Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    3:00 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2026 An Artist of The Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro is a reflective novel that follows Masuji Ono, an aging artist in post-World War II Japan,

  • September Book Club: Little Soldiers by Leonora Chu

    The Maridon Museum 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, United States

    3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2026 Little Soldiers by Leonora Chu Little Soldiers: An American Boy, a Chinese School, and the Global Race to Achieve follows journalist Lenora Chu as she enrolls her young son in a Shanghai public school