The Abington Community Library is proud to announce a new, ongoing program series surrounding the topic of race in America. Over the next six months, three conversations hosted by Dr. Lia Richards-Palmiter will explore the Black Lives Matter movement as well as racism in America and our region while three book discussions hosted by library staff will work in conjunction to the conversations. Upon registering, participants will receive copies of the books. Email [email protected] for more information or to register. These programs will occur virtually.

Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 to 8 PM –
Introduction and Open Forum
Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 to 8 PM –
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
Thursday, Jan. 21, 7 to 8 PM –
Guided Discussion and Open Forum
Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 to 8 PM –
The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison
Thursday, Mar. 18, 7 to 8 PM –
Guided Discussion and Open Forum
Thursday, Apr. 15, 7 to 8 PM –
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Funding has been provided by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.