Munson Book Club
Join fellow art and literature enthusiasts for the Munson Book Club, featuring engaging discussions on books that explore the art world and its intersections with history, culture, and creativity.
Hosted at the Art Research Library
Mid York Library System Partnership
Munson has partnered with Mid York to provide 20 copies of each title, available for checkout to registered Book Club participants two months before each session. Participants may also choose to purchase their own copy. Daytime and evening sessions for each book selection will be hosted at the Art Research Library. Sessions will be facilitated by staff from Munson or Mid York. Munson will also offer public programs such as talks, slide presentations, films, or trips to enhance the exploration of each book.
Selected Books
Register for one or all three book selections—space is limited! Each book discussion requires a separate registration.
If you'd like to borrow a copy of the book through Mid York please call the partnering library and mention that you're part of the Munson Book Club. Books can be picked up at the partnering library or delivered to your home library.
For more information, contact: Barbara Pratt, Museum Educator for Public Programs at, 315-797-0000 ext. 2158.
The Art Spy
By Michelle Young — A gripping story of courage, art, and espionage.
Partnering library: New Hartford Public Library
Daytime session: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Evening session: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6 to 8 p.m.
All the Beauty in the World
By Patrick Bringley — A testament to art’s power to heal and restore the soul.
Partnering library: Kirkland Town Library
Daytime session: Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Evening session: Tuesday, April 21, 6 to 8 p.m.
Dwell Time
By Rosa Lowinger — A tale of immigration, family, and understanding through the eyes of an art conservator.
Partnering library: Jervis Public Library
Daytime session: Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Evening session: Tuesday, June 16, 6 to 8 p.m.
Upcoming events:
Author Talk: Patrick Bringley
Patrick Bringley, New York Times best-selling author of All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me, will share his decade-long experience as a guard at the Met.
Bus Trip to Williamstown
Travel with Museum Director and Chief Curator Stephen Harrison to the Williamstown Art Conservation Center and the Clark Art Institute to experience art in a way not normally available to the public.
Library Location and Directions
The Library is located on the second floor of the Pratt Munson Academic Building at 510 Henry St., Utica, N.Y. 13502.
Parking lot options
- Munson: entrance off State Street
- Behind the Studio Building: entrance off William Street
- Behind the Student Life Building: entrance off William Street
On-street parking is also available on Henry Street on the southern side of the street only.
Building Access
- To gain access to the Academic Building, please call Library Services at 315-927-8586.
- The building is handicapped accessible at the north side entrance via a ramp that extends from the east side of the building (closest to State Street). An elevator is located in the center of the building.
- Please note that access to the Academic Building from the parking lot behind the Studio Building is limited to a staircase.
