Ongoing Events: Sept. 2009 |
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Sep 09, 2009: Convocation Address by author Steve Lopez
Sep 10, 2009: Public Book Sale and Signing with Steve Lopez
Sep 14, 2009: Panel Discussion: Mental Health & Homeless Issues
Sep 21, 2009: Exploring the Arts music program with Kelly
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What is One Book – One Bozeman?
One Book - One Bozeman is a community-wide read program to promote community building and literacy through reading a common book. Under the auspices of a program designed by the Library of Congress, cities and towns across America launched community-wide read programs starting over a decade ago.
 After successful beginnings for both the MSU Summer Reading/Freshman Convocation and One Book – One Bozeman, we have decided to combine forces and make these events even better for 2009.
What is the book?
The book, The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship and the Redemptive Power of Music, by Steve Lopez, is the perfect choice to bring together incoming students and residents for a broader discussion.
Now a major motion picture, with a release date of April 24, The Soloist follows the development of a friendship between the author and homeless musician Nathaniel Ayers, a former Julliard prodigy living on the streets of Los Angeles. One cannot read this without a certain degree of empathy for Ayers’ situation and hope for his success.
Is One Book – One Bozeman a reading program or an event?
In fact, it is both. Take time this summer to read the book. Then, in September we will host a series of activities throughout the community to learn more about issues raised in the book, meet one another, and learn about amazing people in our own community. Having 2300 new freshmen participate in a community-wide read program will be a wonderful way for the Bozeman community to welcome them as they start college.
What’s In It For Me?
Whether your interest is in mental health care, homelessness, poverty issues, music therapy or any related societal issues, this book can inspire you in new ways. Through vigorous debate, the investigation of important issues, and getting to know one another, you can help create a sense of community here in the last best place.
Where Can I Find the Book?
The Bozeman Public Library has over 20 copies and two book club kits available for check-out. Also check local booksellers.
Who is organizing One Book – One Bozeman?
Community partners, including the Bozeman Public Library and Library Foundation and Library Friends, MSU and Friends of the Renne Library, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Sola Café, and other, as well as a group of volunteers is again working on a vigorous agenda of programs, book discussions, film series, music performances, and much more throughout the month of September. Contact Paula at the Library Foundation at 582-2426 or director@bozemanlibraryfoundation.org if you’d like to get involved or for a list of activities.
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