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Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Pria Anand

2025-07-31 14:00:00 2025-07-31 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Pria Anand Virtual Event -

Thursday, July 31
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 14:00:00 2025-07-31 15:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Pria Anand You?re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains. Virtual Event -

You?re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains.

The Mind Electric tells the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories our brains tell us.

A girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is replaced by a changeling. A woman is haunted each month by the same four chords of a single song. In neurology, illness is inextricably linked with narrative, the clues to unraveling these mysteries hidden in both the details of a patient's story and the tells of their body.

Stories are etched into the very structure of our brains, coded so deeply that the impulse for storytelling survives and even surges after the most devastating injuries. But our brains are also porous—the stories they concoct are shaped by cultural narratives about bodies and illness that permeate the minds of doctors and patients alike. In the history of medicine, some stories are heard, while others—the narratives of women, of Black and brown people, of displaced people, of disempowered people—are too often dismissed.

In The Mind Electric, neurologist Pria Anand reveals—through case study, history, fable, and memoir—all that the medical establishment has overlooked: the complexity and wonder of brains in health and in extremis, and the vast gray area between sanity and insanity, doctor and patient, and illness and wellness, each separated from the next by the thin veneer of a different story.

Moving from the Boston hospital where she treats her patients, to her childhood years in India, to Isla Providencia in the Caribbean and to the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, she demonstrates again and again the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology: that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans. Register now to join this intriguing virtual conversation!

About the Author: Pria Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness | Education | Book Discussion | Author Visit | Arts and Culture |

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Marysville Public Library

Phone: (937) 642-1876

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

All residents of our community have a right to free, equitable, and convenient access to library resources. The library is a place of intellectual discovery, and should be inviting, comfortable, and safe. We are dedicated to providing a diverse collection that provides educational, cultural and entertainment resources for a multicultural, multigenerational community.

Upcoming events

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Health Pavilion
Bug & Bear Play Cafe is teaming up with the City of Marysville and the Marysville Public Library to host Summer Storytime & Kids Concert Series at Partners Park!

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event
You?re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains.Register

Fri, Aug 01, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sat, Aug 02, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sun, Aug 03, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Mon, Aug 04, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Cancelled
Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marysville Public Library
Join us for practicing daily English conversation.

Tue, Aug 05, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.Register

Wed, Aug 06, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Health Pavilion
Bug & Bear Play Cafe is teaming up with the City of Marysville and the Marysville Public Library to host Summer Storytime & Kids Concert Series at Partners Park!

Thu, Aug 07, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Fri, Aug 08, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sat, Aug 09, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sun, Aug 10, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Mon, Aug 11, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join us for practicing daily English conversation.

Tue, Aug 12, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Tue, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Marysville Public Library
Join us at Dalton Union Winery (21100 Shirk Rd, Marysville) for a glass of wine & book discussion! Copies of this title will be available at the Adult Reference desk one month prior to the discussion.

Wed, Aug 13, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Health Pavilion
Bug & Bear Play Cafe is teaming up with the City of Marysville and the Marysville Public Library to host Summer Storytime & Kids Concert Series at Partners Park!

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Zinnia Painting Party
Registration opens Wednesday, July 30 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Aug 14, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Thu, Aug 14, All day
Marysville Public Library
Color Your World with this Take & Make: a kaleidoscope of spinning shades and shapes! Kits are suitable for 1st-5th grade crafters and are available beginning at 9:00 a.m. and while supplies last!

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Marysville Public Library
Join us at Happenstance Brewing Project (410 E. 4th St, Marysville) for a craft beer and book discussion! Copies will be available at the Adult Reference desk one month prior to the discussion.

Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join us for our Sensory Friendly Club for Adults and Caregivers! We will be limiting class size but not limiting the fun
Registration opens Thursday, July 31 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 15, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Chair Yoga classes are helpful for those with mobility or balance issues.
This event is full

Sat, Aug 16, All day
Marysville Public Library
The sun is still shining, so make it colorful! Take this kit home and create your own mandala suncatcher! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

Sat, Aug 16, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sun, Aug 17, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sun, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Share dishes from the Mediterranean region. Explore our Mediterranean cookbooks for recipes.

Mon, Aug 18, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join us for practicing daily English conversation.

Tue, Aug 19, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Wed, Aug 20, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
The public is welcome to attend.

Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join us for a discussion. Copies of this title will be available at the Adult Reference desk one month prior to the discussion.

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. Register

Thu, Aug 21, All day
Marysville Public Library
Want to practice skills for school with your little learner? Grab a Take & Make kit where we supply the tools for learning fun!

Thu, Aug 21, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Fri, Aug 22, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Chair Yoga classes are helpful for those with mobility or balance issues.
This event is full

Sat, Aug 23, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join the Friends of the Library for a huge sale! There will be something for everyone!

Sun, Aug 24, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Sun, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join the Friends of the Library for a huge sale! There will be something for everyone!

Mon, Aug 25, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join the Friends of the Library for a huge sale! There will be something for everyone!

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Join us for practicing daily English conversation.

Tue, Aug 26, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join the Friends of the Library for a huge sale! There will be something for everyone!

Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Join us at Boston's for three rounds of general trivia!

Wed, Aug 27, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join the Friends of the Library for a huge sale! There will be something for everyone!

Thu, Aug 28, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join the Friends of the Library for a huge sale! There will be something for everyone!

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Event
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book.Register

Fri, Aug 29, All day
Marysville Public Library
Get your sneakers on and play I spy with my little eye! Pick up your scavenger sheets at the Adult Reference desk beginning August 1st. Turn them in by September 30th.

Fri, Aug 29, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room A
Join the Friends of the Library for a huge sale! There will be something for everyone!

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marysville Public Library - Meeting Room B
Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Chair Yoga classes are helpful for those with mobility or balance issues.
This event is full