Book DiscussionsWe are pleased to welcome Dr. Arthur Jones as guest host of three discussions of To Kill a Mockingbird. Bring your thoughts and opinions to exchange with each other and this innovative thinker and community leader. These special book discussions are presented by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book, and are noted below.
Arthur Jones is currently a clinical professor of culture and psychology in The Women’s College at the University of Denver, where he teaches courses that deal with the intersection of issues of race, class, culture and gender. He also teaches similar courses in the university’s general education program. He has a particular expertise in African American music culture, and is the Founder and Chair of the Spirituals Project, which focuses on preserving and revitalizing the music and teachings of the sacred folk songs created and first sung by enslaved African Americans. Art is a skilled group facilitator, with experience facilitating group discussions with participants from widely diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his teaching, scholarship and community work, including the University of Denver’s Outstanding Core Faculty Award, and the City of Denver’s “Unsung Heroes” Award in 2008 on the occasion of the Denver’s 100th anniversary. The award was presented to 100 living “unsung heroes” who have contributed to making Denver a great city. He serves currently as Chair of the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.
Central Library 720-865-1111
10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. 80204
Tuesday, September 29, 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, October 15, noon-1:00 PM – Colorado Humanities discussion with Dr. Arthur Jones.
Discussions will be in the Gates Conference Room on Level 5
Athmar Park Branch Library 720-865-0230
1055 S. Tejon St. at W. Mississippi Ave. 80223
TEENS ONLY Saturday, October 3, 11:00 AM
Bear Valley Branch Library 720-865-0975
5171 W. Dartmouth Ave. at S. Sheridan Blvd. 80236
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 PM
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library 720-865-2401
2401 Welton St. 80205
Saturday, September 19, 10:00 AM
Byers Branch Library 720-865-0160
675 Santa Fe Dr. at W. 7th Ave. 80204
Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM
Decker Branch Library 720-865-0220
1501 S. Logan St. at E. Florida Ave. 80210
Saturday, October 3, 3:00 PM
Eugene Field Branch Library 720-865-0240
810 S. University Blvd. at E. Ohio Ave. 80209
Thursday, September 24, 7:00 PM
Ford-Warren Branch Library 720-865-0920
2825 High St. at E. 28th Ave. 80205
Wednesday, September 16, 5:00 PM
Hadley Branch Library 720-865-0170
1890 S. Grove St. at W. Jewell Ave. 80219
Wednesday, September 23, noon
Hampden Branch Library 720-865-0185
9755 E. Girard Ave. at S. Dayton St. 80231
SPANISH Wednesday, October 21, 5:00 PM
Montbello Branch Library 720-865-0200
12955 Albrook Dr. 80239
Wednesday, September 30, noon
Park Hill Branch Library 720-865-0250
4705 Montview Blvd. at Dexter St. 80207
Saturday, October 10, 2:00 PM – Colorado Humanities discussion with Dr. Arthur Jones
Pauline Robinson Branch Library 720-865-0290
5575 E 33rd Ave. at Holly St. 80207
Saturday, September 5, noon
Ross-Barnum Branch Library 720-865-0145
3570 W. 1st Ave. at Lowell Blvd. 80219
SPANISH Saturday, October 10, 1:00 PM
Ross-Broadway Branch Library 720-865-0135
33 E. Bayaud Ave. at S. Lincoln St. 80209
Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 PM
Ross-University Hills Branch Library 720-865-0955
4310 E. Amherst Ave. at S. Birch St. 80222
Thursday, October 1, 6:00 PM
Schlessman Family Branch Library 720-865-0000
100 Poplar St. 80220
Thursday, October 8, 2:00 PM – Colorado Humanities discussion with Dr. Arthur Jones
Smiley Branch Library 720-865-0260
4501 W. 46th Ave. at Utica St. 80212
Wednesday, October 7, 7:00 PM
Virginia Village Branch Library 720-865-0940
1500 S. Dahlia St. at E. Florida Ave. 80222
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 PM
Westwood Branch Library 720-865-0215
1000 S. Lowell Blvd. at W. Tennessee Ave. 80219
Monday, September 14, 2:00 PM