Seekonk Public Library Presents: New England Diner History

Seekonk Celebrates: Read! continues its celebration of Seekonk and Richard Russo’s novel Empire Falls with a fun discussion of New England Diner History. Daniel Zilka, founder of the American Diner Museum, will join us to discuss the important role New England has played in the history of American diners.    As any fan of the Food Network’s Diners, Dives, and Drive-Ins knows, no two diners look the same and each one has a unique attention grabber to ensure people stop in and eat.    Miles Roby, Richard Russo’s main character in Empire Falls, understood this and tried to update his diner with a new menu with lots of flair.  Massachusetts has a particular fondness for diners and has even considered putting a diner on the back of its second state quarter.    Be sure to join us as we celebrate this fascinating food tradition!  We will have items to take home and more surprises this evening.  This event is free and open to the public thanks to a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.   Registration is required.  Call the library to reserve your space today at (508) 336-8230 or visit www.seekonkpl.org.