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SUMMARY:August Book Club: An Artist of The Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, August 27\, 2026\nAn Artist of The Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro\n \nAn 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\, as he confronts the consequences of his past actions and changing social values. Through themes of memory\, regret\, and personal responsibility\, Ishiguro explores how individuals reconcile their histories with a rapidly evolving world. \nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/august-book-club-an-artist-of-the-floating-world-by-kazuo-ishiguro/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Harvest Moon With The Maridon Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\, at the Butler Country Club for an elegant evening in support of The Maridon Museum. \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres\, followed by a seated dinner and live musical entertainment. Enjoy an evening filled with basket raffles and silent auctions\, all in celebration of art\, culture\, and community. \nAdmission: $130 per personRSVP by: September 5\, 2026Attire: Black tie optional \nReserve your spot today by calling 724.282.0123. \nIf you’re interested in sponsoring the event or donating a basket for the raffle\, please contact us. We look forward to celebrating the Harvest Moon with you.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/celebrate-the-harvest-moon-with-the-maridon-museum-2/
LOCATION:The Butler Country Club\, 310 Country Club Road\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000
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SUMMARY:September Book Club: Little Soldiers by Leonora Chu
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\nLittle Soldiers by Leonora Chu\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLittle 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 and explores China’s highly disciplined\, high-achieving education system. Through personal experience and in-depth reporting\, Chu examines the benefits of academic rigor alongside the pressures of competition\, conformity\, and high-stakes testing\, offering a thought-provoking comparison of Eastern and Western approaches to education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/september-book-club-little-soldiers-by-leonora-chu/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
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SUMMARY:October Book Club: The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yang Glaser
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\nThe Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yang Glaser\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan Glaser is a sweeping historical adventure that follows two courageous children separated by 1\,200 years—Han Yu in ancient China and Luli in Depression-era New York City—as they embark on perilous journeys to save their families. Rich in Chinese culture\, friendship\, and resilience\, the novel weaves together their interconnected stories with a touch of magic\, creating an unforgettable tale of hope\, courage\, and the enduring bonds that connect generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/october-book-club-the-nine-moons-of-han-yu-and-luli-by-karina-yang-glaser/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T150000
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SUMMARY:November Book Club: Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\nSweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa is a moving and heartwarming novel about an unlikely friendship between a struggling dorayaki shop owner and an elderly woman whose exceptional sweet bean paste transforms both his business and his outlook on life. Through their relationship\, the story explores themes of redemption\, compassion\, prejudice\, and the value of every human life\, offering a gentle yet powerful reflection on finding meaning in everyday moments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/november-book-club-sweet-bean-paste-by-durian-sukegawa/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T150000
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SUMMARY:January Book Club: The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, January 28\, 2027\nThe Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson \nThe Orphan Master’s Son follows a young man navigating life in North Korea as his circumstances take him from an orphanage to increasingly dangerous roles within the state. The novel explores identity\, love\, survival\, power\, and the struggle to maintain one’s humanity under an oppressive regime. \nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/january-book-club-the-orphan-masters-son-by-adam-johnson/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T150000
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SUMMARY:February Book Club: Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, February 25\, 2027\nDaughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See \nDaughters of the Sun and Moon tells the story of three Chinese women who arrive in Los Angeles in 1870. Brought together by hardship\, Dove\, Petal\, and Moon form an unexpected friendship as they confront prejudice\, violence\, and the challenges of building new lives in America. Their story explores courage\, freedom\, justice\, resilience\, and the enduring power of friendship. \nTo register or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org. \nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/february-book-club-daughters-of-the-sun-and-moon-by-lisa-see/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T150000
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SUMMARY:March Book Club: The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, March 25\, 2027\nThe Best We Could Do by Thi Bui \nThe Best We Could Do is an illustrated memoir exploring one family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam to a new life in America. Through her family’s experiences\, Thi Bui examines parenthood\, displacement\, sacrifice\, identity\, and the lasting effects of war across generations. \nTo register or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org. \nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/march-book-club-the-best-we-could-do-by-thi-bui/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270429T150000
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SUMMARY:April Book Club: Made in China by Amelia Pang
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, April 29\, 2027\nMade in China by Amelia Pang \nMade in China examines the human cost behind some of the products manufactured in China and sold around the world. Through investigative reporting and individual stories\, Amelia Pang explores forced labor\, global supply chains\, and the often-hidden connections between everyday consumer goods and the people who produce them. \nTo register or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org. \nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/april-book-club-made-in-china-by-amelia-pang/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270527T150000
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SUMMARY:May Book Club: My Other Heart by Emma Nanami
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, May 27\, 2027\nMy Other Heart by Emma Nanami Strenner \nMy Other Heart follows three women whose lives become connected by a long-unsolved disappearance. Moving between Philadelphia and Asia\, the story explores identity\, family\, friendship\, adoption\, and the search for belonging. \nTo register or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org. \nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/may-book-club-my-other-heart-by-emma-nanami/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270624T150000
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SUMMARY:June Book Club: The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee
DESCRIPTION:3:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, June 24\, 2027\nThe Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee \nThe Fortune Cookie Chronicles takes readers on an entertaining journey through the history of Chinese food in America. Jennifer 8. Lee explores the origins of familiar favorites\, including fortune cookies and General Tso’s chicken\, while examining Chinese-American culture\, immigration\, identity\, and the surprising stories behind the food we know and love. \nTo register or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org. \nClick here to download the flyer for all the book club meetings or visit our events calendar. To register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://maridon.org/event/june-book-club-the-fortune-cookie-chronicles-by-jennifer-8-lee/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA 16001\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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