Several special programs will be held at various locations in the Fall of 2019, tied in to the themes and subjects of the Top Three Finalists. Programs have been finalized and are listed on this page — keep watching this web site for potential 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.
EVENTS
Native American Storytelling at Vision Maker Media
Sunday, September 29th, 2019, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th St.
402-441-4460
Shirley Sneve discusses her role at Vision Maker Media, a nonprofit organization that works with Native producers to develop, produce, and distribute educational telecommunications programs. Vision Maker Media supports training to increase the number of American Indians and Alaska Natives producing quality public broadcasting programs.
English Language Learners at Lincoln Public Schools
Sunday, October 6th, 2019, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th St.
402-441-8560
Lincoln Public Schools serve students and their families that represent approximately 150 different countries and 125 different languages. Learn how they support the educational and emotional needs of these English Language Learners.
The HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Then and Now
Sunday, October 13th, 2019, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library – 4th Floor Auditorium
136 S. 14th St.
402-441-8530
The Nebraska AIDS Project hosts a panel discussion on the impact of HIV/AIDS from the 1980s through today. Learn how living with HIV has changed over 30 years, and the effect it had on our nation and Lincoln.
The Immigration Game and Discussion
Sunday, October 27th, 2019, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior St.
402-441-4250
Join us to play the immigration board game! Come experience how the current immigration system works in an interactive activity followed by group discussion and conversation facilitated by Nebraska Appleseed.
Author Visit With Lauren Markham
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Lincoln High School – Auditorium
2229 J St.
402-441-8592 [One Book Coordinator for Lincoln City Libraries]
Join Lauren Markham as she discusses her 2019 One Book – One Lincoln winning title, The Far Away Brothers. Learn about her research regarding immigration and her writing process. Copies will be available for purchase and the author will be present for book signing afterwards.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
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