The Medford Community Read
Community Read Pictures | Where to get the Community Read Books
In March and April of 2009, the Medford Public Library will be sponsoring the first Medford Community Read. We will be encouraging people to read the same book take part in discussions, lectures, and other events.
The book we selected is Dark Tide by Stephen Puleo, which is about the Great Molasses Flood in the North End of Boston in 1919. The author, Stephen Puleo, lives in the area, and is scheduled to appear at Tufts on April 27 to round off the Community Read season.
We will also be using a children's book called Joshua's Song by Joan Hiatt Harlow, which is about the Molasses Flood. This book will allow younger audiences to be included in the Read.
A Community Read is a great way to bring people of all ages and backgrounds together to share a common experience. It doesn't ask for a great commitment beyond reading a book!
Copies of the books can be borrowed and purchased at the Medford Public Library.
Click HERE for the Library catalog.
Click HERE for other resources.
The Transcript will be helping with our publicity efforts by printing a series of "Medford Reads" photos featuring local people and copies of the Community Read books. We'd love to include you, your family, or your group.
To arrange for a photo op, contact Mary Sbuttoni at (781) 393-9893 or msbuttoni@aol.com
Click HERE for our photo gallery!
Click HERE for the Community Read Calendar
The Library will be scheduling discussion groups at the Library in March and April.
Click HERE to see discussions.
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Community Read Kickoff PartyThursday, March 5 from 7-9 at the Medford Historical Society Featuring rum drinks and light appetizers. Wine and soda will also be served |
Guests will be treated to a private viewing of the Historical Society’s new exhibit Of the People: Faces of the Civil War. This exhibit of portraits from the Society’s famous Civil War photograph collection focuses on the many different kinds of people who were affected by this most calamitous period in American history. The exhibit tells many stories, and will provide a fascinating backdrop for the kick-off.
Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale at the Medford Public library. Space is limited.
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Dark Tide
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Joshua's Song
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