Below is a list of all planned programs throughout the Reading Without Walls challenge. Each event comes with the opportunity to earn swag, find recommendations for your next read, and connect with other campus readers. All program participants are welcome! (Note for students: these events are elligble for CYC credit)
Silent Reading Parties
January 30, 2020 - 12:00-1:00 pm and
February 25, 2020 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
Join fellow readers in enjoying a dedicated hour of silent reading! Light refreshments will be provided.
Speed Dating with a Book
February 13, 2020 - 4:30-5:30 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
Do you love to read and talk about books? Join fellow readers in this fun event for sharing what you’ve enjoyed reading recently and to get recommendations for what to read next! Light refreshments will be provided.
Let’s Talk Books! A Reading Roundtable Discussion
March 12, 2020 - 12:00-1:00 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
What have you read recently that you would recommend to a friend? What book made the biggest impact on you as a child or young adult? What book inspired action in your life? Join a community of readers for tackling these questions and others. As a bonus, you’ll likely walk away with recommendations on what to read next! Light refreshments will be provided.
Reading Without Walls Final Celebration
March 26, 2020 - 4:00-5:30 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
We'll have one final gathering to celebrate reading and share what we've learned.
Silent Reading Party
January 30, 2020 - 12:00-1:00 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
Join fellow readers in enjoying a dedicated hour of silent reading! Light refreshments will be provided.
Speed Dating with a Book
February 13, 2020 - 4:30-5:30 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
Do you love to read and talk about books? Join fellow readers in this fun event for sharing what you’ve enjoyed reading recently and to get recommendations for what to read next! Light refreshments will be provided.
Silent Reading Party
February 25, 2020 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
Join fellow readers in enjoying a dedicated hour of silent reading! Light refreshments will be provided.
Let’s Talk Books! A Reading Roundtable Discussion - CANCELED
March 12, 2020 - 12:00-1:00 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
What have you read recently that you would recommend to a friend? What book made the biggest impact on you as a child or young adult? What book inspired action in your life? Join a community of readers for tackling these questions and others. As a bonus, you’ll likely walk away with recommendations on what to read next! Light refreshments will be provided.
Stop Bias at the Burg Book Discussions - POSTPONED until Fall 2020
March 18, 2020 - Noon - 2:00 pm
Glatfelter Lodge - The Book of Joy (facilitated by Kristin Largen)
CUB 208 - Transgender 101 (facilitated by Troy Johnson)
OME 102 Classroom - White Fragility (facilitated by Cassie Hays)
Reading Without Walls Final Celebration - CANCELED
March 26, 2020 - 4:00-5:30 pm
Browsing Room, Library Main Level
We'll have one final gathering to celebrate reading and share what we've learned.
Let’s Talk Books (Virtually)! A Reading Roundtable Discussion
April 14, 2020 - 4:00-5:00EDT
Zoom (please email read_without_walls@gettysburg.edu for the link!)
What have you been reading from home? What was the last book you checked out before leaving campus? What book makes you smile? What book inspired action in your life? Join a community of readers from where ever it is you are based for tackling these questions and others. As a bonus, you’ll likely sign off with recommendations on what to read next, as well as get to say hello to some friendly campus faces!
A Reading Group Guide is available for this book. Also see Tips for Book Discussion Facilitators from Musselman Library.
We couldn't find pre-packaged discussion questions for this book. However, the Transgender 101: Identity, Inclusion, and Resources website from Unitarian Universalist Association may be useful. Also see Tips for Book Discussion Facilitators from Musselman Library.
Discussion questions from LitLovers are available for this book. Also see Tips for Book Discussion Facilitators from Musselman Library.