The Charles Dickens’ classic tale, “A Christmas Carol” will be the topic of the Adult Book Discussion on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon.
“A Christmas Tale” is a novella first published in early Victorian era Britain in 1843–less than a week before Christmas. It was an instant success.
Dickens tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation resulting from a supernatural visit by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come. Scrooge must decide if he wants to change the path his life is on before it is too late.
Steven Moore, PLMVKC program assistant, will lead the discussion. Refreshments will be served. Participants will be eligible to win a gift certificate donated by the Friends of the Library.
Copies of the classic are available online or at any library location. For more information, call the main library at 740-392-BOOK (2665), visit www.knox.net or email communityrelations@knox.net.