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Mission Statement:
The purpose is to enrich the lives of many in the Amsterdam community
through reading and related activities thereby enhancing literacy and a
sense of community and promoting the Amsterdam Free Library.
Honorary Chairpersons:
Bob Cudmore
Senator Hugh T. Farley
Jane Getty
Robin Kappler
Steering Committee:
Anne Westfall, Chair
Gwen Bach
Tom Cummings
Rob Edelman
Maureen Hand
Audrey Kupferberg
Diane Marcil
Ed Marcil
John Naple
Donna Palczak
Nancy Rogers
Alessa Wylie
Stephen Wylie |
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| Imagine... |
everybody reading the same book and
discussing with their friends and neighbors the themes,
characters, plots and twists of one book-- chosen by members of
the Amsterdam community by popular vote, to be announced in
early November.
Amsterdam Reads 2008 is being spearheaded by a group of
Amsterdam area citizens who have caught the fever of the
community read phenomenon that is sweeping the country.
The Steering Committee consists of local individuals, including
educators, authors, business people, lawyers, and others. The
idea is to include the participation of other groups such as
book clubs, church and synagogue groups, senior organizations,
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| A proposed
timeline is as follows: |
Voting begins September 12 and ends October 31st.
November 14th the selected book will be announced - just in time
for holiday purchasing.
January 2008 – Kick-off event at the library
February 2008 – Enhanced book discussion
March 2008 – Other programming
April 2008 – Final event during National Library Week
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