Introducing Jackie Totin: Presenting Tea Party
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
Introducing Jackie Totin: Presenting Tea Party
Jackie received her first Tea Pot Set for her 6th Birthday. That sparked her interest in collecting tea pots, cups, sets and learning about the history, legends and philosophical aura of tea. She will start her presentation with the historical, “Boston Tea Party” and evolve to the discovery of the social harmony reflective of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.

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To register, or if you have questions, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.

June Book Club: The Full Moon Coffee Shop
2026-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki

In Japan, cats are said to repay kindness, and if you’re lucky enough to be kind to the right one, you just might find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop beneath a glittering Kyoto moon. 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.
Please join us for all our upcoming in-person Book Club meetings. To register, or if you have questions, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.

July Book Club: We Do Not Part by Han Kang
2026-07-30 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, 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 lyrical prose and powerful storytelling, Han Kang weaves together personal and collective histories, creating a meditation on human resilience, grief, and the bonds that connect us across time.
Click 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.

August Book Club: An Artist of The Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro
2026-08-27 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, 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, 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.
Click 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.

Celebrate the Harvest Moon With The Maridon Museum
2026-09-13 17:00 - 21:30 | The Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
Join us on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Butler Country Club for an elegant evening in support of The Maridon Museum.
Doors 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.
Admission: $125 per personRSVP by: September 13, 2025Attire: Black tie optional
Reserve your spot today by calling 724.282.0123.
If 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.

September Book Club: Little Soldiers by Leonora Chu
2026-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, 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 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.

Click 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.

October Book Club: The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yang Glaser
2026-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026
The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yang Glaser

The 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.

Click 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.

November Book Club: Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
2026-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 | The Maridon Museum, 322 North McKean St., Butler, PA 16001, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2026
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

Sweet 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.

Click 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.
