Alamance Reads 2008-2009
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The Friends of the Alamance Public Libraries,
organized by volunteers in 1985, exists to promote the
interests of the Alamance County Public Libraries and to
extend and improve library services to the community. |
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The Friends proudly present our third, biennial
community read, known as Alamance Reads. The purpose of
the one book – one community type program is to
encourage dialogue among all people in the county around
a common interest. In 2009, that common interest will be
the book Blue by Joyce Moyer Hostetter.
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While this book follows much of the same
criteria as the two previously selected books, this
year’s book is very different in a delightfully
engaging, though sometimes sad, way. Our selection
committee has picked a unique book that is about the
experiences of wartime, the polio epidemic, and coming
of age. We think this book, although a young
adult’s book, will become a family treasure to be
discussed by grandparents, parents, and children alike.
Share your experiences, learn from others, and come to
the library and participate in the programs associated
with Alamance Reads. |
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So, turn off that TV. Shut down those
computer games.
Be a part of Alamance Reads. Be a part of your community.
“TV. If kids are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun
they'll have with twenty-six.
Open your child's imagination.
Open a book.” ~Author Unknown