Join us for a dive into your next read!

Immerse yourself in a literary voyage with The Whaling Museum, where stories unfold above and below the waves. 

Registration

General Participants - $15

Free for...​

• Museum Members​
• Patrons of participating libraries.

Fall 2024 Library Partners Include:

• Cold Spring Harbor Library for September and October.
• Huntington Public Library for September, October & November.
• South Huntington Library for September, October & November.

​Registration is final and nonrefundable.

Where

The Whaling Museum & Education Center, ​​301 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor

Thank you to our coffee sponsor, Huntington Village Starbucks, for donating the coffee and supplies for our Beyond the Book Series!

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Fall 2024 - Upcoming Sessions

Wed, September 25 | 6:30pm

Moby Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville

Are you ready to join in the hunt for the great white whale?  This September, our book club will dive into one of the world’s most enduring epics alongside Ishmael, Ahab, and the crew of the Pequod as we celebrate Melville’s iconic American novel.  Watch the adventure come to life as we explore some of the museum’s unique 19th century whaling artifacts up close and discover how Melville’s own whaling exploits inspired his writings.

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Wed, October 23 | 6:30pm

The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean by Susan Casey
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Have you ever wondered what lurks in the darkest depths of the ocean?  New technologies are increasingly revealing the haunting secrets hidden in the deepest parts of the planet.  This October, we'll discuss Casey's book, which shines a light on the mysterious underworld of the deep ocean and the wondrous creatures who live there.  Enjoy a special guided tour of the museum’s new special exhibit, Monsters & Mermaids, and discover how the deep sea has been inspiring humans for centuries.

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Wed, November 20 | 6:30pm

Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson

When war broke out in Europe in 1914, German forces embarked on an unprecedented method of attack - submarine warfare - turning transatlantic travel into a potentially deadly undertaking.  Experience the excitement, terror, and tragedy of the sinking of the Lusitania, the maritime disaster that helped draw America into the First World War.  During this educator-led discussion, examine a 19th century whalebone traveling trunk and imagine what you might have packed for a voyage.  Then, discover the surprising role whales played in the trenches and the deadly cost the war had for these creatures.

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Book Club Sessions Include...

Discussions Led by Museum Educators...​

Exploring Museum  Artifacts Up-Close...​

Viewing Documents Related to the Text...​

A Themed Snack...
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Open to All

Thanks to our Library Partners