MASTERPIECE THEATRE has great news for Jane Austen fans: PBS’ British drama series will broadcast adaptations of all of Austen’s six novels, plus a new drama based on her life. It’s the first time in television history that her books have been broadcast as a complete collection. The broadcast schedule is:

January 13 - Persuasion

January 20 - Northanger Abbey

January 27 - Mansfield Park

February 3 - Miss Austen Regrets - a new drama based
on Austen's own bittersweet love life.

February 10, 17 & 24 - Pride and Prejudice

March 23 - Emma

March 30 & April 6 - Sense and Sensibility

Our Mother~Daughter Book Club (for girls in grade 7 and up and their Moms) is reading 'Pride and Prejudice' on January 14th at 7:30 p.m. here at the library. Join the book club and enjoy a lively discussion and light snacks.

We strongly encourage everyone to read Miss Austen's wonderful novels and watch the shows to see how they compare and contrast. Pick up a complimentary Masterpiece Theatre bookmark with the dates of the shows here at the library.