MCLS Libraries Read: 1 Book Join us for books and brews at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services’ in-person book discussions in August in both Michigan and Indiana. We will discuss this year’s winning title for Libraries Read: 1 Book, When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele. According to GoodReads<https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34964998-when-they-call-you-a-terrorist>, this book is, "a poetic and powerful memoir about what it means to be a Black woman in America—and the co-founding of a movement that demands justice for all in the land of the free… When They Call You a Terrorist is Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele’s reflection on humanity. It is an empowering account of survival, strength and resilience and a call to action to change the culture that declares innocent Black life expendable." Those who submitted the title for consideration felt it would be a fantastic point to bring this conversation into the libraries, and to help us better understand the communities that we serve. Join us for a fun evening! Aug. 7, 6:30pm at Sun King Brewery in Fishers, IN. The discussion will be led by Kirsten Weaver from the Indianapolis Public Library (Register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIVdCB-WWJASq6YOb9iZV6QIqH1lvvI5su2s2QpxfnMxuY0A/viewform>) Aug. 16, 5:30pm at Lansing Brewing Company in Lansing, MI. The discussion will be led by Kevin King from the Kalamazoo Public Library (Register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1zpCzKqc_blNM_mq4N5of_yDPET0ijWBnO3xYsJwJfA81NA/viewform>) Library staff are also invited to attend an in-person discussion with Lake County Public Library staff on Oct 17, 2pm at Lake County Public Library in Merrillville, IN (Register here<http://events.lcplin.org/event/957757>). Hope you can join us! If you have questions, or would like the materials to lead your own book discussion, please contact Pam Seabolt at seaboltp@mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org>. ************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp@mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>