Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads 2005 is a community-wide event! How may you participate?
Hold A Discussion Group In Your Community
Book clubs wishing to use the book at a private meeting or discussion
College or high school instructors assigning the book to their class
Local workplaces hosting discussion groups for their employees
Coffee shops inviting customers to connect over coffee on a particular night
Film societies presenting a film related to the topic
Learn How To Moderate a Discussion Group
Training will be provided, at several conveniently located sites in January, for individuals who would like to learn how to moderate a discussion about the book for their organization or reading group.
These sessions will be interactive classes, conducted by Library staff and University students. Model practices and advice on holding successful group discussions will be central features of the training. Registration is required and space is limited.
All sessions will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sessions will be offered on the following dates at these locations:
Wednesday, January 12
Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 North Maple Road
Ann Arbor
To register, call the Ann Arbor District Library at 327-4560
Tuesday, January 18
Ann Arbor District Library
Downtown library Multi-Purpose Room
343 South Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor
To register, call the Ann Arbor District Library at 327-4560
Thursday, January 20
Ypsilanti District Library
Community Meeting Room
5577 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti
To register, call the Ypsilanti District Library at 879-1303
Tuesday, January 25
Jewish Community Center
Newman Room
2935 Birch Hollow Drive
Ann Arbor
To register, call the Ann Arbor District Library at 327-4560
Come to these sessions and learn how to start a discussion in your organization or neighborhood!
Tell Us About Your Event
If you have an event related to the read, and would like to have it listed on this site, please contact Tim Grimes, Ann Arbor District Library Community Relations Manager at grimest@aadl.org (734-327-4265). Please tell us the title of the event, date, time, location, sponsoring organization and contact information. Also, let us know if registration is required or if the event is on a drop-in basis.
Keep Checking this Website for Updates!
The site will change often as events are added. Please check for changes.