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Relevant Reads: The Journey to Inclusion

2021-06-15 20:00:00 2021-06-15 21:00:00 America/New_York Relevant Reads: The Journey to Inclusion Our first book in a multi-book discussion series, The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee is an eye-opening look at why we need to work harder for racial equity. LeRoy King will help lead our discussion. - Adult Virtual Programming Room

Tuesday, June 15
8:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-06-15 20:00:00 2021-06-15 21:00:00 America/New_York Relevant Reads: The Journey to Inclusion Our first book in a multi-book discussion series, The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee is an eye-opening look at why we need to work harder for racial equity. LeRoy King will help lead our discussion. - Adult Virtual Programming Room

Adult Virtual Programming Room

Our first book in a multi-book discussion series, The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee is an eye-opening look at why we need to work harder for racial equity. LeRoy King will help lead our discussion.

Please join us for a new bi-monthly book discussion series focusing on how our community and society can work toward true inclusion. The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, by Heather McGhee, kicks off our series.

Heather C. McGhee's specialty is the American economy—and the mystery of why it so often fails the American public. As she dug into subject after subject, from the financial crisis to declining wages to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a common problem at the bottom of them all: racism—but not just in the obvious ways that hurt people of color. Racism has costs for white people, too. It's the common denominator in our most vexing public problems, even beyond our economy. McGhee makes a convincing case that in finding common ground with each other and rejecting the zero-sum structures ingrained in American culture, we can move forward toward mutual understanding for the betterment of everyone.

Special community partner LeRoy King will help lead our discussion of The Sum of Us. LeRoy has facilitated many difficult conversations and has developed frameworks and strategies to address systemic barriers to diversity and inclusion during his 30-year career as a pastor, Executive Director of non-profits, and now as owner and principal consultant at LK3 Consulting, LLC. 

Relevant Reads: The Journey to Inclusion series is a joint partnership between the St. Joseph County Public Library, the University of Notre Dame, Brain Lair Books and a variety of community partners.

Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |


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German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
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Meet up with other quilting enthusiasts to sew quilts and create other items for local charities.

Tue, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83142621745
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If you're interested in practicing authentic conversation in Spanish, this group is for you. Listen to an interesting, informal presentation in Spanish, then discuss in small groups.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
River Park Branch - River Park Meeting Room
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Enjoy an up close encounter with live zoo animals. Learn about several amazing animals with the zoo staff. Ages 6 to 12 are welcome. Doors close when room capacity is reached.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
LaSalle Branch - LaSalle Meeting Room
Middle and... more
Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and present hands-on projects for students to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more!

Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Meeting Room
Capture the... more
Capture the personality of an animal in your life (or an animal using our photo source materials from Potawatomi Zoo) and develop your unique personal drawing/painting style! Beginners welcome!

Tue, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
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Explore some of the most exciting and cutting edge topics in scientific research. All are welcome!

Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Western Branch - Western Meeting Room
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Trained volunteers will provide tax assistance by appointment.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Story House
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Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Western Branch - Western Branch
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Meeting Room
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Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.

Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
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All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.

Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
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English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English others. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.anderson@sjcpl.org.

Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LaSalle Branch - LaSalle Meeting Room
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Explore the laws of motion by designing and racing your very own balloon-powered LEGO Car! Try different designs to see which goes farthest. Recommended for ages 8 - 12.

Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
River Park Branch - River Park Meeting Room
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You are invited to meet up with fellow fiber artists. Work on your own projects and be inspired by others and their creations. Knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave, embroider, and needlepoint.

Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
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Boost your skills in this Internet Basics Workshop! Learn the basics of connecting to the internet, searching for information, and browsing safely.

Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Beutter-Kernan Hall
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Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Auditorium Lobby,Ballroom (A+B Combined),Leighton Auditorium
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Join us for an evening with Maria Kelson, poet and author of Not the Killing Kind, a contemporary thriller about a Latina education reformer whose son is wrongfully jailed for murder.

Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio 304 - Studio 304 Instruction Area,Studio D
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Learn how to create professional quality video in the Studio D, the Studio 304 Video Room.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom C
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Come learn the importance of talking, singing, and playing with baby during a FREE 8 week parenting class. Babies are encouraged to attend with parent/caregiver.
Register

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Story House
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Meeting Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
River Park Branch - River Park Meeting Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.

Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
This... more
This six-week course will focus on empowering older adults to make positive, healthy choices. This series is in partnership with REAL Services.
Register

Thu, Mar 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
German Township Branch - The Shire Room
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Play duplicate bridge with the Battell Duplicate Bridge Club on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.

Thu, Mar 06, 12:30pm - 6:00pm
LaSalle Branch - LaSalle Meeting Room
Trained... more
Trained volunteers will provide tax assistance by appointment.

Thu, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
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Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.

Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakeville Branch - Lakeville Meeting Room
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Explore the laws of motion by designing and racing your very own balloon-powered LEGO Car! Try different designs to see which goes farthest. Recommended for ages 8 - 12.

Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Western Branch - Western Meeting Room
Middle and... more
Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and present hands-on projects for students to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more!

Thu, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, February 20 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
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A workshop aimed to help people learn what goes into a good resume and what resources the library has that could help you in the job searching process. There will be extra time for hands-on work.

Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
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Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!