The Durango Public Library Book Club invites the public to explore a slice of local history through literature. "Salone Italiano: The True Story of an Italian Immigrant Family's Struggles in Southwestern Colorado" will be discussed at 5pm on Wednesday, September 27th. Free copies of the book are available to those who register for the event.

Author Kay Niemann tells the story of an immigrant family living in Silverton during its mining heyday at the beginning of the 20th century. Based almost entirely on letters written by the Sartore family to relatives back in Italy and illustrated with the family’s historic photographs.
Free copies of the book will be available for registrants beginning on August 1st.
This event is part of the History Live program. Registration required.