Free book discussion offered at the Baldwin Public Library

In a unique collaboration, the New York Council for the Humanities has joined forces with the Baldwin Public Library to offer “Together — Book Talk for Kids and Parents,” a weekly family reading and discussion series that will run from Oct. 4 through Nov. 14, 2012.

Christina Daly

In a unique collaboration, the New York Council for the Humanities has joined forces with the Baldwin Public Library to offer “Together — Book Talk for Kids and Parents,” a weekly family reading and

discussion series that will run from Oct. 4 through Nov. 14, 2012.

“Together offers families a chance to discuss books in a meaningful format. These discussions give kids the chance to enjoy reading outside of school and gives parents the opportunity to share the books their kids are reading,” said Council Executive Director Sara Ogger. At the BPL, the discussion leaders will be Wendy Rathjens, head of the Children’s Department and Jason VonButtgereit, a children’s librarian. They will lead six discussion sessions, each focused on a children’s book related to themes of

American identity.

The Together program is designed to promote lively, thought-provoking intergenerational dialogue. The program is free and open to the public, children ages 9-11, although pre-registration is required. For more information about series, please contact either Wendy Rathjens or Jason VonButtgereit at (516) 223-6228.

The project is supported by the We the People initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information about “Together — Book Talk for Kids and Parents” visit www.nyhumanities.org/discussion_groups.