Library Hosts Literary Tea Party To Celebrate Favorite Author
Barbara Hellering of the Jane Austen Society of North America delights fans at The Port Jefferson Library
On April 14, the Port Jefferson Library hosted it’s highly successful, Annual Jane Austen Tea Party to celebrate National Library Week. Vice President Barbara Hellering of The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) was on hand to discuss both the British author’s life and times, as well as her influence on modern society. Composed of over 3,500 members and 60 regional groups, JASNA continues to celebrate her devoted fans’ love of “everything Austen” by hosting monthly meetings and conferences. Each member receives the annual journal, Persuasions, along with the organization’s official tri-yearly newsletter. Throughout the year, in both large cities and localized regions, fans gather to participate in a series of exciting events. …
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