The Groton Public Library, through the GPL Endowment Trust, is happy to announce the selection for GrotonREADS 2010 is The Old American, by Ernest Hebert. Based on a true story, Hebert tells the story of Nathan Blake, who in 1746 was abducted by an Algonquin from his home on the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border. Nathan develops a unique relationship with his captor, the Old American, a genius leader and complex character

Groton READS is a community-wide program that asks everyone in town to read the same book and engage in discussions and events. Kick off for the program is Sunday January 10 from 1-4 in the library's Community Room. Come pick up a copy of the book and enjoy refreshments while hearing a dramatic reading of selections from the book. Events and activities for all ages are scheduled throughout the month of March which will inform readers about a time in Massachusetts history that is frequently overlooked. Groton has a significant history during the era of the French and Indian Wars, which we will discover through programs in coordination with the Groton Historical Society, the Williams Barn Committee, Fruitlands Museum, the Old Burial Ground, and more.