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Everybody Reads 2016


The Book of Unknown Americans book jacketWhat if a community came together to read and discuss a book? This is a long-standing tradition in our community. Each year Multnomah County Library hosts Everybody Reads – an event designed to support and nurture a community conversation about a book.

Portland Community College is again joining the conversation as an official partner. This year’s book is The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez. All events take place Winter term.

Get involved!

Read
Get a copy at the library. Return it or pass it on to a friend, coworker or another student so that others can participate. Note: PCC Library has copies on reserve for students. Ask at any Checkout desk.

Discuss
Share your thoughts at a PCC event or at one hosted by Multnomah County Library.

Be Inspired
Hear Cristina Henríquez speak on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. See literary-arts.org for information. Visit your campus ASPCC office to purchase a ticket. Tickets are $5.00 ticket for students or $10 for faculty and staff.  Limit: Two tickets per person.

Learn
Consult the Everybody Reads Guide for a list of related programs and resources. This guide was created by the PCC Library.