In Murder by the Book, the town of Two Spruce is about to lose their beloved library! A team of volunteer actors come to its rescue by staging a murder mystery. But on opening night a real murder most foul threatens to thwart their fundraiser. Lucy the Librarian and a team of quirky volunteers scramble to solve the crime before the curtain rises and the library is lost forever. Mystery writer Louise Penny & playwright Laura Teasdale created the play as a benefit; this fully staged production is directed by Saskia Hagen Groom. Limited seating available at the Wallingford Town Hall Theatre, please reserve in advance: Email ghlib@comcast.net or call 802-446-2685 with your name, contact info, and number of seats. Payment by check or cash at the door, suggested donation $15 and all proceeds will go to Gilbert Hart Library. The Town Hall Theatre is on the second floor but accessible by a side door elevator. Parking on the street and at nearby Wallingford Elementary School. Come be entertained and support the library!

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Feb 2, 2025, 2 to 4 PM

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