Book talks, reading program scheduled.

HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library is hosting two book discussions and a program to help adults with struggling young readers.  

– Book Discussion: Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” by Roz Chast, a memoir of her parent’s last years. When it came to her elderly mother and father, Chast practiced denial, avoidance and distraction. Chast’s memoir is both comforting and comic relief for anyone experiencing the life-altering loss of elderly parents.  

– Reading Program: Wednesday, April 20 at 6 p.m. “Hey, Cinderella!  Where’s Your Shoe?” is a one-hour presentation for adults to learn some tips to help elementary-level kids improve their reading skills. This free program is presented by Mary McVicker a former Title I Coordinator for Ludington Public Schools and is sponsored by the Hesperia Friends of the Library.

– Book Discussion: Wednesday, April 27 at 6 p.m. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” by Mark Haddon. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He also really can’t stand to be touched. He relates well to animals, but has no understanding of human emotions.  When his neighbor’s poodle is killed and Christopher is falsely accused of the crime, he decides to track down the killer.