Cynthia Dutton has just notified us that Cuba Circulating Library in New York will present a talk by Public Affairs Officer Maj. Katherine Oliver, who was deployed to Afghanistan. She will discuss the people and culture of Afghanistan, with a special emphasis on issues that directly affect women. This talk will complement a book discussion on [...]
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U.S. Soldier Will Discuss Women’s Issues in Afghanistan
Posted in discussion, public library, public talk, tagged afghanistan, book discussion, women's issues on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seven September Project Events at Wadleigh Memorial Library in Milford, New Hampshire
Posted in artwork, film screening, poetry contest, public library, public talk, shared book, tagged artwork, book discussion, film screening, poetry contest, public talk on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s difficult to say what makes a “perfect” September Project event but I’m sure it has something to do with appealing to as many audiences (and ages) as possible. Recently we heard from Michelle Sampson, Library Director of Wadleigh Memorial Library in Milford, New Hampshire. Michelle and her colleagues have organized seven diverse and engaging [...]
on the topic of texts: book discussions @ your library
Posted in common reading, tagged book discussion, one book, one community on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A library volunteer asked me recently what types of books libraries choose for September Project discussion events. I had a few ideas: The Sacramento Public Library chose Three Cups of Tea this year, and the Seattle Public Library included it in their September Project last year. Another selection worthy of a discussion: Breach of Peace: [...]