June 15 @ 7 PM - Evening Discussion: Anita de Monte Laughs Last

If you would like to sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Club, you can sign up online at https://emlibny10.readsquared.com , or register at the Reference Desk. 

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION - June 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

On June 15 at 7:00 p.m., join us for our Evening Book Discussion, Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. This program is part of the Summer Reading Club; event tickets will be given to attendees. 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City. By 1998, Anita’s name has been all but forgotten—certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by privileged students whose futures are already paved out for them, Raquel feels like an outsider. When Raquel becomes romantically involved with a well-connected older art student, she finds herself unexpectedly rising up the social ranks. As she attempts to straddle both worlds, she stumbles upon Anita’s story, raising questions about the dynamics of her own relationship, which eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist. 

Register online by clicking on this link or by calling 516-794-2570, option 3. 

The eBook version can be accessed through the Nassau Digital Doorway. The eAudio can be accessed here. Additionally, both the eBook and eAudio are available through hoopla.

Discussion guide for Anita de Monte Laughs Last.

For more information, please call the Reader Services Department at 516-794-2570 ext. 1236.

DO YOU DARE TO ENTER THE ESCAPE ROOM?

EMPL Escape Room Experience

June 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Register online by clicking on this link or by calling 516-794-2570, option 3.  Space is limited. Adults only.

Test your wits as you try to escape from an ancient, mysterious library.

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