Several special programs will be held at various public libraries and other locations throughout July, August and September 2016, tied in to the themes and subjects of Being Mortal (or the other finalist titles for this year). All programs have been finalized as we announce this year’s title — but keep watching this web site for any possible updates. Or follow us on the One Book One Lincoln Facebook page, Twitter, the One Book – One Lincoln e-mail list or the One Book One Lincoln Blog for the latest updates about special programming and discussion opportunities.
Also check our Discussion Groups page for additional public One Book – One Lincoln-related events! All events are free and open to the public, and we encourage you to attend!
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tabitha Green Houses
Elizabeth House
501 S. 47th St. RSVPs will be required for this program. — 15 minute tours of a Green House® are available anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Contact 402-441-8500 to reserve your space.
Tour a Tabitha Green House® home where seniors flourish in a restriction-free environment that breaks the mold of traditional nursing care. See how residents become part of a family and can be fully themselves, with the freedom to direct their own care and lifestyle—including meal times, social activities, relaxation and more.
Click here to see more information about Green Houses on our Resource page.
Sunday, September 18, 2016 – 2:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library – Main Reading Room
136 S. 14th St.
Chigozie Obioma, Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, presents his novel The Fishermen. The Fishermen has won numerous literary awards, including Finalist for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction and Winner of the 2016 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Debut Literary Work. The Fisherman is one of the One Book – One Lincoln top three finalists for 2016.
Click here to see more information about The Fishermen on our 2016 Finalists page.
Sunday, September 25, 2016 – 2:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th St.
Dr. Bob Bleicher, Medical Director of HoriSun Hospice, discusses the services provided by hospice care. Learn about the benefits of palliative care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness with the goal of improving the quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Click here for more information and hospice and palliative care on our 2016 Resources page.
One Book One Lincoln on Facebook
Lincoln City Libraries on Twitter
Follow the Lincoln City Libraries’ general Twitter feed to see regular news announcements about One Book – One Lincoln events and discussions.
One Book – One Lincoln E-mail list
Sign up to receive e-mail notices about all things One Book – One Lincoln, including announcements of new One Book winners, reminders about One Book programs and discussion opportunities, and updates about any changes to upcoming One Book – One Lincoln activities.
See video versions of some of the past One Book – One Lincoln events and discussions.
The One Book – One Lincoln Blog
Don’t have a chance to join one of the official discussion groups, but still want to share your views on Being Mortal 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.
Lincoln City Libraries on YouTube