One Book One Springfield: Free Events

Free Events Schedule

There are many ways to participate in One Book, One Springfield. In addition to book discussion groups, you may enjoy the following events.

Kick-off Event – Tuesday, March 29 @ 4:00 p.m. – Central Library: Join Mayor Charles Ryan as he officially starts the One Book project with a proclamation, a bit of live jazz -- provided by the Street Beat drum group -- and refreshments! More details!
Mayor's Proclamation: One Book, One Springfield Project
Jazz Concert – Wednesday, March 30 @ 6:30 p.m. – Brightwood Branch Library: Joe Velez and Latin Jazz. More details!
The Life and Legacy of Art Blakey – Tuesday, April 5 @ 4:30 p.m. – Central Library: Lecture by Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) faculty member Emmett Goods. More details!
The Long Walk Home – Saturday, April 9 @ 2:00 p.m. – Central Library: Powerful feature film about the Montgomery bus boycott. More details!
Jazz Concert – Saturday, April 16 @ 1:00 p.m. – Sixteen Acres Branch Library: Montenia Shider and CMSS Children's Gospel Choir, "Gifted." More details!
Ovations Program at Springfield Technical Community College - Friday, April 22 @ 9:05, 10:10 & 11:15 a.m.: Celebration of The Color of Water through the Ovations program on Friday , April 22 (9:05, 10:10, and 11:15 a.m.) – Scibelli Hall, 7th floor. For more information, contact Tamson Ely, Dean of Library Services, at 755-4531.

Step Up Springfield: Helping Our Children Succeed – Monday, April 25 @ 6:00 p.m. – Central Library: A panel explores strategies to equal the remarkable educational achievement of the McBride/Jordan family. More details!
Jazz Concert – Sunday, May 1 @ 2:00 p.m. – Central Library: Emmett Goods and CMSS Faculty Jazz Ensemble. More details!
The Color of Water and the Role of Religion – Monday, May 2 @ 6:00 p.m. – Central Library: Panel discusses complex religious issues raised by the book. More details!
Films – Saturday, May 7 @ 2:00 p.m. – Central Library: Two documentaries: one traces the history of Jews in America, the other shows students in an urban high school triumphing against strong odds as they mount a production of Our Town. More details!
Jazz Concert – Saturday, May 14 @ 1:00 p.m. – Forest Park Branch Library: CMSS Charles Majid Scholarship Jazz Ensemble. More details!
The Colors of Family: Exploring Bi- and Transracial Identities – Monday, May 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Central Library: Lecture by teacher, writer, and workshop facilitator John Raible. More details!
Author Visit & Jazz Performance – Tuesday, May 17 @ 6:00 p.m. – Christ Church Cathedral, Chestnut St.: James McBride will give a talk at 6:00; a performance with his jazz band follows at 7:00. More details!
Seating is limited, so this program is free but ticketed. Tickets will be offered first to those that attend one of the book discussion sessions or study the book in class. Following the last scheduled discussion group on May 11, tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 413-263-6828, ext. 294

ALL ONE BOOK EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC

= Musical event = Lecture or Discussion

= Film

Springfield City Library
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103
413-263-6828

This page last updated: May 2, 2007