Adults

Go Big Read: Parkland by Dave Cullen - Registration Required

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Zoom

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Emma Gonzalez called BS.
David Hogg called out Adult America.
The uprising had begun.

Dave Cullen, who has been reporting on the epidemic of school shootings for two decades, takes us along on the students' nine-month odyssey, from the shooting to the midterm elections and beyond.

Stamped From the Beginning - Continuing the Conversation - Registration Required

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Zoom or The Library Classroom

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You’ve read the book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi, and probably have lots of thoughts about it.

If you would like to talk more about it, you are invited to continue the conversation IN PERSON at the Library OR via Zoom.

Stamped From the Beginning - Continuing the Conversation - Registration Required

When (Date)
Where
Zoom or The Library Classroom

Registration for Zoom: Register!

You’ve read the book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi, and probably have lots of thoughts about it.

If you would like to talk more about it, you are invited to continue the conversation IN PERSON at the Library OR via Zoom.

Indian Lake - Photo Group

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Zoom

Indian Lake County Park is one of Dane County's largest parks. The main entrance is located on STH 19 about two miles west of US 12. A winding trail leads to a historic chapel built in 1857, perched on a hilltop with breathtaking views.

Visit the park with your camera and then send 4–6 photographs to jhenze [at] deforestlibrary.org by October 19 and ask how to attend via Zoom.

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of the World - Registration Required

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Zoom

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Eleanor Roosevelt shares with the audience her tragedies and triumphs. Born into the opulent wealth of America’s “Golden Age” she would grow from the shy, homely orphan into a confident, driven woman. Annealed by personal tragedy, she would emerge as a champion of civil rights, author, and stateswoman.

Book Study: Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi - Registration Required

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Suggested Weekly Reading and Reflection Questions

Learn the history of how racist ideas were created, spread, and became deeply rooted in American society as you read and discuss this National Book Award winner.