Literary Teas: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Greenfield Public Library — 412 Main St., Greenfield, MA

Good books, good tea & good company. What could be better to end your busy day? Literary Teas combines literary works of fiction with cozy cups of local tea, from Greenfield’s local tea shop: Alchemy of Avalon. Our next book discussion is on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 pm, in the GPL Conference Room. For December, we are reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, a work of historical fiction based on a real-life murder mystery in 18th-century Maine. The story centers on Martha Ballard, a midwife whose diary entries document community life and its secrets. The plot follows her involvement in a murder investigation connected to an alleged rape. The setting reflects the harsh landscape and the challenges Martha faces in her pursuit of justice, exploring themes of gender roles and social constraints. If you would like tea, please email us at librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org by 5:00 pm on December 4, 2026. If you can only attend by Zoom, email us for the registration link. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 14 and up. ********** Join us the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a staff led book…

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