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How to Love a Country Book Discussion

presented in partnership with Letras Latinas
2024-10-02 18:00:00 2024-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York How to Love a Country Book Discussion Join us in discussing Richard Blanco’s poetry book How to Love a Country, which addresses the complexities and contradictions of our nation and the unresolved sociopolitical matters that affect us all Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-02 18:00:00 2024-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York How to Love a Country Book Discussion Join us in discussing Richard Blanco’s poetry book How to Love a Country, which addresses the complexities and contradictions of our nation and the unresolved sociopolitical matters that affect us all Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room

Tutt Branch

Tutt Meeting Room

Join us in discussing Richard Blanco’s poetry book How to Love a Country, which addresses the complexities and contradictions of our nation and the unresolved sociopolitical matters that affect us all

Explore the poetry of Richard Blanco during a discussion led by Alaina Johansson, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Participants will discuss Como Tú / Like You / Like Me, a poem from Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology, as well as Blanco's book How to Love a Country, which addresses the complexities and contradictions of our nation and the unresolved sociopolitical matters that affect us all. Presented in partnership with Letras Latinas, the literary initiative at the Institute of Latino Studies at Notre Dame.

This program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking place across the nation in 2024 and 2025, directed by Library of America and funded with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Emerson Collective.

On October 16 at 5pm, meet Richard Blanco and Rigoberto González, editor of Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology, at the Letras Latinas 20th Anniversary Event. This event is free and open to all. Learn more here. 

Check out Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology here. 

Check out How to Love a Country here.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

Tutt Branch
r.finch@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4637
Branch manager
Rachael Finch
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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Upcoming events

Cribbage Club
Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Book Talks
Tue, Dec 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!
Duplicate Bridge Club
Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Play duplicate bridge with the Battell Duplicate Bridge Club on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
First Fridays Popcorn & Games
Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Branch,North Liberty Meeting Room
Bring a friend or make a new one on the first Friday of every month -- we'll have fresh popcorn and all kinds of games to play!
La Loteria - Mexican Bingo
Sat, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Western Branch - Western Meeting Room
Join us for a family game of la lotería, a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to bingo. Enjoy snacks and the chance to win prizes.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Quilts with Love
Tue, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Meet up with other quilting enthusiasts to sew quilts and create other items for local charities.
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Euchre Club @ North Liberty
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Meeting Room
You might be a Hoosier if you already know the rules. Join us for Euchre Club at North Liberty, second Wednesday of every month.
Homeschool Club
Thu, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lakeville Branch - Lakeville Meeting Room
Lakeville Homeschoolers club will meet monthly for socialization, guest speakers, and educational planning.
Pages in Time
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Read and discuss a new historical fiction book each month with fellow history enthusiasts. Call Tutt Branch for this month’s selection.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Origami Club
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Everyone is welcome to come and share their knowledge of origami art and exchange ideas for origami art projects.
NRBC - A Book Club on Main Street
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Study Room L202
This book club will focus on a different theme each season. Celebrate the new year by reading and discussing books on financial wellness.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Come to the Teen Room every two weeks to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Duplicate Bridge Club
Thu, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Play duplicate bridge with the Battell Duplicate Bridge Club on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Join us each month for a new building challenge! We have added extra dates during summer break! Recommended for Ages 6+, but all are welcome!
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Family Bingo Night - Western - Family Gaming Club
Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Western Branch - Western Meeting Room
Come play bingo with your family or friend. Get a snack, have some fun and maybe even win a prize!
Quilts with Love
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Meet up with other quilting enthusiasts to sew quilts and create other items for local charities.
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