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Fifty Things That Aren’t My Fault: Book to Action with Anaheim Public Library

Read. Discuss. Act. The Anaheim Public Library is pleased to announce its participation in the 2020 Book to Action program. During the month of August, Anaheim Public Library will be hosting a series of online events based on topics described in famed comic strip writer Cathy Guisewite’s recent book, Fifty Things That Aren’t My Fault.…

August 13, 2020 in #BookToAction.

Monrovia Public Library’s Book to Action Renews Sense of Wonder for the Outdoors

The Monrovia Public Library’s Book to Action 2020 series has gone virtual! Events and activities taking place in the month of August are inspired by The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, a book that offers insight into the social nature of trees, leaving readers with a renewed sense of wonder for the great…

August 4, 2020 in #BookToAction.

Book to Action leads to further discussions of food justice and food security

If you follow food from field to fork, you’ll uncover the complex system of food, farms, and communities.  This summer, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries invited readers to discover the SLO County food system with Book to Action, a program funded by the California Center for the Book. ~~~ Tasty titles Readers…

July 27, 2020 in #BookToAction.

Palo Alto City Library Book to Action Series Will Foster Empathy and Build Community

Palo Alto City Library is excited to launch our Book to Action 2020 program! This series of events throughout the month of August takes its inspiration from the adult graphic novel, Wrinkles by Paco Roca. This humorous, and at times, heart-wrenching story of Emilio and his adventures in an Alzheimer’s care facility provides a window…

July 21, 2020 in #BookToAction.

Join the Santa Clarita Public Library for a Virtual Panel Discussion on All Things Garbage

The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to present the Book to Action: Garbology Discussion Panel on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m.! The free lively discussion will cover micro-trash, plastics, the impact of trash on our environment and much more during the hourlong Zoom event. Register now at SantaClaritaLibrary.com/Events. Topics and conversation will be…

July 20, 2020 in #BookToAction.

Glen Avon Regional Library’s Book to Action Series Invites the Community to Share Their Journey

The Glen Avon Regional Library in Jurupa Valley, California selected Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario and the theme of “journeys” for their Book to Action series in 2020. When plans for a community art show and reception were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ivan Aguirre created an online space for community members to connect and share…

July 14, 2020 in #BookToAction.

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