RICHMOND

The Isaac F. Umberhine Library of Richmond has been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer “Let’s Talk About It,” a free reading and discussion group with copies of books available through the library.

The series “Making Sense of the Civil War,” begins Thursday, June 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the new library at 56 Main St. in Richmond, and continues for five sessions, through Aug. 7.

Books to be read and discussed in this series include: “March,” by Geraldine Brooks; “Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam,” by James McPherson; and “Talking about the Civil War,” Edward L. Ayers, editor. Candace Kanes, a scholar provided by the Maine Humanities Council, will facilitate the discussions.

“Exploring ideas and issues through literature has always been exciting and fun,” said Lizz Sinclair, director of “Let’s Talk About It,” in a prepared statement. “We find that there is great interest among adults in getting together to discuss what they’ve read with others. Having a discussion leader like Candace, who is both excited about the readings and skilled in facilitating, can help to deepen this experience.”

Books for the program are available for loan from the town office. Call Victoria Boundy at 737-4305 ext. 331 by Monday, May 26, to register and come in to pick up the first book of the series. The town office is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This program is offered to Maine libraries through the Maine Humanities Council by a grant from the Belvedere Fund of the Maine Community Foundation.

For more information about “Let’s Talk About It” and the work of the Maine Humanities Council, visit www.mainehumanities.org or call the office in Portland at 773-5051.

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