One Book, One Springfield 2007

April 2 - April 21

Springfield City Library is excited to announce the 2007 One Book, One Springfield community-reading program. This year's selection is the award-winning book, Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom. The program lasts three weeks and kicks off April 2nd with an opening event at 6:00 pm at the Central Library, located at 220 State Street in Springfield.

Now in its third year, One Book, One Springfield is an annual citywide reading and discussion program that promotes the value of reading by recommending a compelling book that links the community in a common conversation. One Book, One Springfield aims to encourage dialogue about a particular book, but also fosters lifelong learning and the development of a strong community identity. It is the largest adult program offered by the Library.

"Springfield City Library is looking forward to this event and we hope area residents of all ages join in the discussions of Tuesdays with Morrie," said Linda Grodofsky, One Book, One Springfield program coordinator. "The themes in the book -- appreciating our elders, engaging in the mentoring process, attempting to preserve memories and historical events, and adopting a lifestyle that helps us live a healthy and meaningful life -- contribute to a healthy and vibrant community."

One Book, One Springfield features numerous events throughout the three-week period including book discussion groups in English, Spanish and Russian, Tuesdays With Morrie movie screenings, a genealogy lecture, workshops on scrapbooking and oral history, and more. Most programs are geared toward adult readers, although some of the programs will attract, and are open to, children as young as eight.

Tuesdays With Morrie spent more than four years on the New York Times bestsellers list. It is a magical account of the relationship between a student and his former professor. It chronicles their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world. The book was later turned into a made-for-television movie, garnering numerous awards from the Screen Actors Guild, the Directors Guild of America, and the Broadcast Film Critics Association.

For more information about One Book, One Springfield call 263-6828 x213 or visit the Library's Web site.

"An elegantly simple story about a writer getting a second chance to discover life through the death of a friend."

- Tampa Tribune

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