One of the main goals of One Book - One Lincoln is to encourage residents to read and openly discuss the same book. Talking about great literature with others often adds richness and depth to the experience of reading. We encourage you to join other members of the community in discussing Cutting for Stone during September, October and November. Everyone is welcome; for most groups, there will be no need to pre-register.[NOTE: The list of discussion opportunities may continue to grow as we hear from additional book discussion groups. Please revisit this page for updated information as One Book - One Lincoln continues.]
So you want to have a One Book - One Lincoln discussion group, but you don't have a discussion leader? This Fall and Winter, Lincoln City Libraries staff will be available to book groups, extension clubs, organizations and businesses interested in hosting a discussion group. For further information, call Lincoln City Libraries, 441-8562
Bethany Branch Library 1810 North Cotner Boulevard
Friday, September 9, 10:30 a.m.
Part of their weekly Books Talk series.
[if you have questions, call 402-441-8550]
Gere Branch Library 2400 S. 56th St.
Monday, September 19, 2:30 p.m.
Part of their weekly Books Talk series.
[if you have questions, call 402-441-8560]
Aldersgate (United Methodist Church) Book Club 8320 South St.
Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 p.m.
[for more information about this book group, which is open to anyone, visit the Aldersgate Book Club web site]
The Persian Pickle Book Group Gere Branch Library 2400 S. 56th St.
Tuesday, October 4, 5:00 p.m.
University of Nebraska Bookstore Lower Level, Nebraska Union -- 14th & "R" St.
Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
Elmwood Public Library 124 West "D" St. -- Elmwood, Nebraska
Thursday, October 27, 6:30 p.m.
[if you have questions, call 402-994-4125]
Beatrice Public Library 100 N. 16th St. -- Beatrice, Nebraska
Thursday, October 27, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
[if you have questions, call 402-223-3584]
St. Mark's United Methodist Church Book Discussion Group 8550 Pioneers Blvd.
Thursday, November 3, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Lutheran Church Book Discussion Group 1551 S. 70th St.
Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
[if you have questions, call group organizer Carol at 402-580-3218]
St. Paul United Methodist Church Book Discussion Group 1144 "M" St.
Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A Novel Idea 118 N. 14th St.
Thursday, January 12, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
[if you have questions, call 402-475-8663 or visit the A Novel Idea web site]
ON AIR PRESENTATIONS
NET Radio [91.1 FM] Friday Live The Mill coffeehouse - 800 P St.
Friday, October 14, 9:00 a.m.
Television -- Channel 5
Watch the discussion (below) by Lincoln City Libraries staff, taped in early-September, moderated by host Diane Gonzolas.
Don't have a chance to join one of the official discussion groups, but still want to share your views on Cutting for Stone or this year's special programs? Visit our One Book -- One Lincoln Blog, where you can leave comments in response to regularly posted topics and/or questions.
A discussion forum for One Book -- One Lincoln-related topics has also been set up on LibraryThing -- feel free to join up there and post your comments about the book, the programs, etc.
