One Book, One Springfield: Book Discussion Groups

ONE BOOK, ONE SPRINGFIELD

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS

Join our special guest hosts to discuss Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 at one or more of the following scheduled groups. Each group will be led by a trained discussion facilitator. All programs are free and open to the public, and no registration is necessary. The discussion on April 18 is geared particularly towards teens, but teens are very welcome at every other discussion group as well! Check our web site for additional groups.

Tuesday, March 14 at 3:00 p.m. - Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street.
Not sure about book discussions? Join educator Nancy McLaughlin, M.Ed., for a special pre-program on how to get the most out of attending a book discussion and feel comfortable while participating.

Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. - East Forest Park Library, 122/124 Island Pond Road
Join Carrie Barrepski , columnist for The Republican .

Monday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. - Liberty Library, 773 Liberty Street
Join Morgan Hook from WWLP-TV.

Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. - 122 Chestnut Street - Community Room.
Join State Rep. Cheryl Rivera.

Wednesday, April 5 at 4:00 p.m. - Sixteen Acres Library, 1187 Parker Street
Special session for teens. Join Domenic Sarno, City Councilor and Executive Director, South End Community Center.

Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 3 Rutland St.
Join the Springfield Chapter of Links, Inc.

Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. - Hungry Hill/Hope Center, 494 Armory Street
Join Timothy Rooke, City Councilor.

Friday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. - Mason Square Branch Library, 765 State Street
Join Judy Matt, President , Spirit of Springfield.

Saturday, April 8 at noon - Sixteen Acres Branch Library, 1187 Parker Street - bring a brown bag lunch.
Join Kim Zachary from MIX 93.1.

Tuesday, April 11 at noon - Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street

Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. - Indian Orchard Citizens' Council, 117 Main Street, I.O.

Wednesday, April 12 at 1:15 p.m. - East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace
Join Jackie Brousseau from WWLP-TV.

Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Pine Point Branch Library, 204 Boston Road
Join Dora Robinson, Executive Director, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.

Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m - Babson Library Conference Room, Springfield College
Join Philip Puccia, Executive Director, Springfield Finance Control Board.

Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. - Forest Park Branch Library, 380 Belmont Avenue
Join Emily Bader, Director, Springfield City Library.

Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. - Brightwood Branch Library, 359 Plainfield Street
Special session for Spanish speakers. Join Veronica Cintron from WWLP-TV.

Thursday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. - Springfield Hobby Club - dining room, 309 Chestnut Street
Join Leigh Frillici from abc40.

Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. - Reeds Landing - Longfellow Room, 807 Wilbraham Road
Join State Rep. Benjamin Swan.

Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. - Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street
Special discussion/lecture for those who have already attended a discussion but want to explore the book more deeply with a local scholar.

Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. - Puerto Rican Cultural Center, 38 School Street
Join Eva Gomez , the Center's Executive Director.

Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. Forest Park Branch Library, 380 Belmont Avenue
Special session for Russian speakers.