Resources:Read About It!


Frank McCourt's 'Tis: A Memoir  is one of the books featured in the Read About It! program.
"Packaged" Book Discussion Programs for Public Libraries
PHC believes that book discussion groups are an excellent way to engage the public in humanities programs. Read About It! is a series of "packaged" book discussion programs developed for public libraries. Through informal discussions with an expert discussion leader, Read About It! exposes people to new authors and gives them tools to deepen their reading experience. The programs, which occur over four sessions, appeal to popular interests and engage readers from all walks of life in the humanities.

Read About It! has two goals:

  • To reach audiences new to book discussion programs. Read About It! involves people who typically do not attend cultural programs or have limited access to them—individuals from a large variety of communities and backgrounds.

  • To help public libraries increase their value as community learning centers. The programs boost the ability of libraries to conduct humanities programs. They also improve libraries’ marketing and promotional skills, enabling them to publicize their contributions to lifelong learning.

View a list of fall 2008 and spring 2009 participating libraries.

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How to Apply
Applications are no longer being accepted for fall 2008 and spring 2009 programs. Applications for fall 2009 and spring 2010 programs will be available in winter 2009.

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