This event is in the past.It took place on February 11, 2026 at Mechanics' Institute.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkDiscuss Turgenev's generational clash in a library where literary ghosts still linger. The Mechanics' Institute book group meets in a stunning historic space that has hosted writers and thinkers for over 170 years.
Book club discussion
Historic library
Member-led group
Literary community
Tips
🌀"iconic spiral staircase" — stunning architecture
📚"bask in the history and ambiance of many talented writers"
💳day pass counts toward membership if bought within a week
World Literature: Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev
Union Square
Literature TalkLiterature TalkDiscuss Turgenev's generational clash in a library where literary ghosts still linger. The Mechanics' Institute book group meets in a stunning historic space that has hosted writers and thinkers for over 170 years.
Book club discussion
Historic library
Member-led group
Literary community
Tips
🌀"iconic spiral staircase" — stunning architecture
📚"bask in the history and ambiance of many talented writers"
💳day pass counts toward membership if bought within a week
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