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From Murder to Atonement: Confronting My Son’s Killer

with Colum McCann & Diane Foley

2024-04-09 13:00:00 2024-04-09 14:00:00 America/Chicago From Murder to Atonement: Confronting My Son’s Killer Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book <i>American Mother</i>. Virtual -

Tuesday, April 09
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-09 13:00:00 2024-04-09 14:00:00 America/Chicago From Murder to Atonement: Confronting My Son’s Killer Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book <i>American Mother</i>. Virtual -

Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother.

American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness. Diane Foley is the mother of Jim, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, an image that became one of the most iconic of the 21st century. Seven years later, Diane gets the chance to spend three days with the murderer of her son in a Virginia courthouse, inspiring her to tell her life story. What unfolds is one of the most compelling narratives in recent literary history, channeled into searing reality by New York Times bestselling author Colum McCann, who brings us on a journey of strength, resilience, and radical empathy. You are sure to be moved by McCann's writing and Foley’s uncompromising love.

Registration is required for livestreaming. Submit your questions for the author to answer during the livestream while registering.

Find all of our upcoming Author Talks and past event recordings by clicking here.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs & Discussions | Authors & Performers |

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We're open 8:30AM to 5:30PM

We're closed Monday January 20 due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

About the Location

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Upcoming events

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Donaldsonville

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Dutchtown

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Galvez

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Gonzales

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Donaldsonville

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Dutchtown

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Galvez

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Gonzales

Tue, Jan 28, 9:00am - 11:45am
Gonzales

Tue, Jan 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Activity Room

Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual

Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio

Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville
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Sat, Feb 01, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Dutchtown

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Galvez

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Dutchtown

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Galvez

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Dutchtown

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Galvez

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Study Commons

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Dutchtown

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Galvez

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Study Commons

Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 1

Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Laser Cutter

Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Laser Cutter

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales Branch Parking Lot

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Feb 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Fri, Feb 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Sat, Feb 08, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Tue, Feb 11, 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Gonzales - Computer Classroom

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales

Thu, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - 3D Printer

Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - 3D Printer

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Activity Room

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room

Fri, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Gonzales - Computer Classroom

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Dutchtown

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Galvez

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Dutchtown

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Galvez

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Gonzales

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Dutchtown

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Galvez

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Study Commons

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Donaldsonville

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Dutchtown

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Galvez

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Gonzales

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Study Commons

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Magazine Area

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville - Cutting Machine,Heat Press

Tue, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual

Tue, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Tue, Feb 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Cutting Machine,Heat Press

Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Feb 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales - Activity Room

Fri, Feb 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Fri, Feb 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Children's Area

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales

Tue, Feb 25, 9:00am - 11:45am
Gonzales - Computer Classroom

Tue, Feb 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales

Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library