Book Discussion

Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: Dear Mr. Henshaw

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For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. Multiple copies of the book will be available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy. (60 min.)
Required reading: Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: One Crazy Summer

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For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia. Multiple copies of the book will be available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy. (60 min.)
Required reading: One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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UAPL Book Circle

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Discussion of “A Moveable Feast: The Restored Edition” by Ernest Hemingway. Published posthumously in 1964, this remains one of Ernest Hemingway’s most enduring works. Since Hemingway’s personal papers were released in 1979, scholars have examined the changes made to the text before publication. Now, this special restored edition presents the original manuscript as the author prepared it to be published.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: My Father's Dragon

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For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Multiple copies of the book will be available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy. (60 min.)
Required Reading: My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Pre-Pub Club

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We’re taking Pre-Pub Club on the road this session. Join us at Whole Foods on Lane Avenue to snag a free advanced reader copy of a book that hasn’t yet been published. You can read it before your friends do and it’s yours to keep! For students in grades 9-12.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Pre-Pub Club

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We’re taking Pre-Pub Club on the road this session. Join us at Whole Foods on Lane Avenue to snag a free advanced reader copy of a book that hasn’t yet been published. You can read it before your friends do and it’s yours to keep! For students in grades 9-12.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Book Buddy Night: Little Buddies

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For Students in grades K-3. Our popular summertime program Book Buddies continues throughout the school-year! Little buddies are paired up with local teens to practice their reading and other literacy activities. A variety of reading materials will be supplied. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior. (60 min.)

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Parent-Child Newbery Book Discussion: Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!

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For students in grades 4-6 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of a selected past Newbery winner or honor title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Amy Schlitz. Multiple copies of the book will be available for check-out at each UAPL location; each family is responsible for securing their own copy. We’ll have some fun reading the some of the different voices aloud!(60 min.)
Required Reading: Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! by Laura Amy Schlitz

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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