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Books-to-Action
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Read and discuss Life Is So Good by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman. Dawson, a black manual laborer who learned to read at age 98, wrote a memoir that is essential to an accurate understanding of this century. The product of a collaboration between Dawson and high school history teacher Glaubman, the book juxtaposes significant events of the century with Dawson's personal experiences.
Engage in a service project at The Title Wave Used Bookstore. Hear a short presentation about the library's adult literacy programs, then help prepare retired library materials to be sold at the bookstore. Volunteers will stamp, sort and shelve books, CDs, DVDs and other library material.
To register for a book discussion, choose one of the following dates:
Sunday, February 6, 2–3:30 p.m.
- Hollywood Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- Limited copies of the book are available. Pick up a copy at Hollywood Library after you register.
Saturday, February 26, 2–3:30 p.m.
- Hillsdale Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- Limited copies of the book are available. Pick up a copy at Hillsdale Library after you register.
Monday, February 28, 6:30–8 p.m.
- Midland Library
- Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.
- Limited copies of the book are available. Pick up a copy at Midland Library after you register.
To register for the service project, e-mail Volunteer Services or call 503.988.5731.
Monday, March 7, 4:30–7 p.m.
- The Title Wave Used Bookstore
- Priority registration will be given to book discussion participants.
This program is made possible through a partnership with Life by Design Northwest and, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
