Book Club: The Day the World Came to Town

Book Club: The Day the World Came to Town

2024-12-21 10:30:10

Book Club: The Day the World Came to Town

When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11th, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill. Check out a copy and join us for the discussion on Jan. 16th at 6:30PM or on Jan. 17th at 2:15PM.