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JANUARYJan. 7 ★ Stamped From the Beginning Book Discussion, 6:30 PM at Melrose LibraryJan. 14 ★ Stamped From the Beginning Book Discussion, 6:30 PM at Melrose LibraryJan 14 ★ Writing Group at South County LibraryJan. 16 ★ Hoot and Holler - Celebrity Crush, 7 PM at the GrandinJan. 18 ★ Writing Poetry about the Natural… Continue reading ★ Winter 2020 Events
Did you attend the Indecent Histories event in late August with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Justin Phillip Reed? Are you currently reading Stamped from the Beginning? Do you want to go deeper in conversation on the history of racist ideas with neighbors? How'd we get where we are? Where can we go next? Join… Continue reading ★ STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Conversations Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 at Melrose Library
Spend a Saturday morning or two focusing on the craft of poetry in the quiet hours of a bookstore. Book No Further is teaming up with local writer Cathryn Hankla to host poetry workshops during the long holiday weekends of January and February. Two sessions will be held: ★ Writing Poetry about the Natural World: January… Continue reading ★ Poetry workshops scheduled at Book No Further
Join our public library partners in 2020 to explore important issues and how we discuss them with two upcoming New Connections series. THURSDAYS: In partnership with Roanoke County Public Libraries, New Connections: Let's Talk will meet at South County Library over two titles in January and February. All sessions begin at 6:30 PM Hate: Why We Should… Continue reading ★ Get Reading! New Connections Winter Conversations
Submit poetry and art to Artemis Journal through December 1. The 2020 theme is "Season of Women", commemorating the 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment. The journal accepts work from all genders. ★ Full submission details ★ Purchase past issues
After a successful career in the Federal government, Gary A. Keel is using his knowledge of Washington's inner workings to kick off his next gig as a writer. In his fictional Executive Order 14900, the careful balance of a democracy is tipped. Are the founding documents enough to defend the nation against an executive power grab?… Continue reading ★ On the fun of writing and connecting with readers: Gary A. Keel at Barnes & Noble Nov. 16
Talking to Strangers (Little, Brown and Company, 2019), the newest book by Malcolm Gladwell, will close out the year for the New Connections: Let's Talk at the South County Library beginning on November 7. New Connections: Let’s Talk is an ongoing discussion series. We read and watch books to understand the issues and language that connect us… Continue reading ★ Discussion of new Gladwell book to begin Thursday, 11/7
There are fewer events currently, and mid-term planning is pretty much shot. Let's all just stay home and read, checking in on each other and talking about books virtually. MAY May 19 ★ Mary Alice Monroe Virtual Author Event, 3 PM from Book No Further May 20 ★ Harry Potter Teen Book Club, 3-4 PM via Zoom by… Continue reading ★ Book Events
As part of New Connections: Let’s Talk series, Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL) is excited to announce movie screenings with post-viewing panel discussions. The first will be a screening of “The Public” followed by a panel discussion with local experts in homelessness, mental health, libraries, and law enforcement, on Tuesday, October 29 at 6:00pm at… Continue reading ★ THE PUBLIC screened and discussed at South County Library 10/29
The Stamped from the Beginning Book Club will host a preview night on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM at Melrose Library. The event is free, and no registration is required. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America is a thorough and well analyzed look what… Continue reading ★ Book club kick-off Tuesday night 10/22
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