Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads 2006 is a community-wide event! How may you participate?
Hold A Discussion Group In Your Community
Organize an event or discussion related to the read. Events may be open to the public or restricted. Examples include:
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 staff. Model practices and advice on holding successful group discussions will be central features of the training. Registration is required and space is limited.
Sessions will be offered on the following dates at these locations:
Tuesday, January 10, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ann Arbor District Library
Third Floor Meeting Space
343 South Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor
To register, call the Ann Arbor District Library at 327-4560
Thursday, January 19, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library
Community Meeting Room
5577 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti
To register, call the Ypsilanti District Library at 879-1303
Sunday, January 22, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History
1109 Geddes
Second Floor, Room 2009
Ann Arbor
To register, call the Ann Arbor District Library at 327-4560
Note: This session includes a tour of the Museum’s new Evolution exhibit.
Wednesday, January 25, noon – 1:30 pm
Pfizer
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor
To register, call the Ann Arbor District Library at 327-4560
Note: this session includes a lunch provided by Pfizer
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!
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