In the beginning of the twentieth century, the Connecticut River Valley was a thriving manufacturing hub for fabric, arms and brass. But early in the spring of 1936, nearly two feet of rain created havoc on a massive scale, killing more than one hundred people and leaving tens of thousands homeless, unemployed and without power for weeks.

Join the Holyoke Public Library as author Josh Shanley discusses his book, where he recounts the greatest flood in New England history and examines the potential for future floods.

When: Tuesday, May 9th from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Join us in-person at the library's Community Room -- or

join us online via Zoom if you register: htrps://bit.Iy/crvflood

Contact Michael Baron for more information on the event 413-420-8106 or [email protected]

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