Community Invited to Intergenerational Book Club

Brookfield WI

09 March, 2020

6:05 PM

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BROOKFIELD, WI — A number of suburban Milwaukee School districts are teaming up to host an intergenerational book club. According to Elmbrook School District officials, Elmbrook, as well as Glendale-River Hills, Greenfield and Nicolet are partnering with local public libraries and Bridges Library System for an intergenerational book club. All are welcome to attend. The free event will be held on April 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Elm Grove Public Library, 13600 Juneau Blvd. Register at www.elmbrookschools.org/facebook.Greenfield Public Library, 5310 W Layton Ave. Register here.Nicolet High School Library, 6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd. Register at bit.ly/bookclubapril2020Enrique's Journey, by Pulitzer prize winning author Sonia Nazario, will be the topic ofdiscussion. The young adult version of her book is available for middle grade readers. To go along with the immigration theme in Enrique's Journey, primary students are reading Where Are You From? by Jamie Kim. Free copies of each of these books are available now, while supplies last, at district public libraries and public school libraries, Elmbrook officials said. A short presentation, hands-on activities for kids, small group discussions, and a learningexperience related to the timely topic of immigration in the United States can be expected. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. The event is funded through the support of the Library Services and Technology Act federal grant program for libraries in Wisconsin. Officials say this grant was provided to support communities through public library and public school library collaborations. Support is also provided by Elmbrook's Parent Network, Nicolet's PTSO, and Forever Friends Inc.