The book to be discussed is "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" by David Grann. Adults are invited to this monthly book discussion program, which is free and open to everyone!
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann is available as a print book, an e-book, a downloadable audibook, a preloaded audiobook, a large print book, and as a Book Club Kit in the Library's collection.
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire."
The Wayne Branch Library first opened in December of 1969 in a shopping center located at 7341 Rockville Road. Due to high demand, the storefront space was enlarged in 1973, but the need for more space was evident. A permanent 13,500 square foot location opened in 1984, and the branch remains in that same building today. The Wayne Branch underwent a $1.1 million renovation in 2020 to add more seating and activity space, study rooms, and a quiet reading area, but still features the split design of a separate children's and adult wing.