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Livermore Public Library California - Livermore Reads Together There There by Tommy Orange 23 January 2024 ( news )
Livermore Public Library , state California ( By Press Release office)
Jan 23,2024
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The Livermore Community is invited to read the Pulitzer Prize finalist , PEN/Hemingway Award winner , and National Book Critics Circle Award winner
There There
by Tommy Orange , as the featured book for the 18th Livermore Reads Together , reading program sponsored by the
Friends of the Livermore Public Library
.
The community chose the book
There There
, voting online and in - person for one of six titles curated by the Tri - Valley Native American Center . Having
received the most community votes ,
There Therewill be featured for Livermore Reads Together 2024 .
Throughout the month of March 2024 , the Library will host a series of events honoring Native American heritage and the themes in
There There ,
planned in partnership with the Tri - Valley Native American Center .
LIVERMORE READS TOGETHER EVENTS
In collaboration with Tri - Valley Native American Center , the Livermore Public Library will kick off LRT with a small powwow at Civic Center Library Plaza ( 1188 S . Livermore Ave . ) , on Saturday , March 2 , 2024 , at 1 p . m . Community members are invited to a vibrant event celebrating Native American culture with singing , dancing , and art on display at the Civic Center Art Gallery .
EVENTS SCHEDULE
March 1 through March 31: Art exhibition by Native American artists at the Civic Center Art Gallery , in collaboration with Tri - Valley Native American Center .
March 2 , 1 p . m . : Kick off LRT with a small powwow at the Civic Center Library Plaza . Celebrate Native American culture with singing , dancing , and art . For people of all ages .
March 5 through March 28:
Be a Water Protector
self - guided activity at Springtown Branch Library . Get inspired by Native activists and the book
We Are Water Protectors
by Carole Lindstrom . Drop in any time for this self - guided activity and a chance to win a prize . All ages .
March 9 , 11 a . m . :
Empowerment Through Identity
poetry workshop at the Civic Center Library , Community Rooms A & B . Join artist and poet Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo to write and share poetry . This workshop is for ages 7 and older . Children ages 5 & 6 are welcome to join with one participating adult per child . No registration is required .
March 11 , 6 p . m . Dreamcatcher Workshop for Teens with Tina Henson of Tri - Valley Native American Center at Rincon Branch Library .
Kids’ Beadwork Classes with Tina Henson of Tri - Valley Native American Center . No registration required . All materials provided . For Children grades 1 - 5 .
March 12 , 4 p . m . at Springtown Branch Library
March 15 , 3:30 p . m . at Rincon Branch Library
March 16 , 2 p . m . at Civic Center Library , Community Rooms
March 14 , 6:30 p . m . : Film screening of
Oyate
( 2022 , documentary ) at Civic Center Library Storytime Room . In the wake of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests , Indigenous people across the nation are using their newfound platform to shed light on the wide array of injustices committed against them to wake up the world and embark on the process of decolonization . Following key figureheads of the #NODAPL ( No Dakota Access Pipeline ) movement ,
Oyate
weaves together the story of colonization and the battle for decolonization that continues after the news cameras have stopped rolling . For adults .
March 24 , 3 p . m . : Film screening of
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
at Civic Center Library Storytime Room . Watch this powerful documentary about the role of Native Americans in contemporary music history , featuring some of the greatest music stars of our time .
Rumble
reveals how Indigenous musicians helped shape the soundtracks of people’s lives and , through their contributions , influenced popular culture . For adults .
March 26 , 7 p . m . : Book discussion of
There There
. Join us for a discussion of the featured book at Civic Center Library Board Room . Facilitated by Adult Services Librarian Paul Sevilla . For adults and teens .
March 30 , 2 p . m . :
Verse on the Vine
poetry reading featuring Kim Shuck and Lourdes Figueroa . Join us for this poetry event at the Civic Center Library , hosted by Livermore Poet Laureate Peggy Schimmelman . For adults .
All
Livermore Reads Together
events are free and open to the public thanks to the support of the
Friends of the Livermore Public Library
. Check out a copy of
There There
from Livermore Public Library . For additional program information , call 925 - 373 - 5500 .
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