American Spaces Book Club - an English book club at the Liivalaia Library.

1845. In 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a cabin by Walden Pond and spent two years asking a radical question: What does it mean to be truly free? As America marks 250 years of independence this year, Walden offers timeless reflections on self-reliance and individual liberty. Thoreau found his answers in the woods, living simply and deliberately, observing the seasons, and questioning what society tells us we need. But Walden is more than philosophy—it’s an invitation to become one with nature. Thoreau didn’t just visit the woods; he listened to them. He tracked the thawing of the pond, learned from the loons, and found wisdom in the rhythm of days unmarked by clocks or calendars. He discovered that nature isn’t something we observe from a distance—it’s something we’re part of, something that teaches us who we are when we’re quiet enough to listen. Join us in our American Spaces May Book Club at the Liivalaia Raamatukogu to discuss one of America’s most influential works—a book about independence, nature, and the courage to live on your own terms. You are welcome to read the book in any language that is convenient for you, but please note that our discussions will be held in English.