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Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 14

Stories of super heroes and immigrant families, many meetings and more today in Lexington.

1. Get the Scoop on Superman: Local author Larry Tye will be at Cary Memorial Library at 7 p.m. this evening to discuss and sign his new book Superman: The High Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero. 2. Desert Roots: Journey of an Immigrant Family: At 7 p.m. tonight at Lexington Depot, Lexington Community Education presents and evening with Mitra Shavarini, a lecturer in Peace, Conflict and Coexistance Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at Brandeis University. This event is free, but pre-registration is recommended by contacting Lexington Community Education at 781-862-8043. 3. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tree Committee at 7:30 a.m. at the DPW Building; …

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Hear Superman's Story, As Told by Lexington Resident Larry Tye

The Lexington author will be at Cary Memorial Library this Thursday, June 14, to discuss his new book 'Superman: The High Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero.'

The following was provided by Cary Memorial Library. On Thursday evening, June 14, at 7 p.m, Cary Memorial Library will host the next presentation in its ongoing series of evenings with Lexington authors. Special guest for this event will be award-winning local author Larry Tye, who will discuss his new book, Superman: The High Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero. Superman was first imagined in 1933 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two young teenagers living in Cleveland, Ohio. Devoted to "truth, justice, and the American Way," Superman soon became a beacon of hope during the dark days of the Depression. Seventy-five years later, he continues to be America's greatest and most powerful superhero. From two-fisted crime buster to …

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