Let's Talk About It - Boise Public Library

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Boise Public Library
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Boise, Idaho 83702
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Director: Kevin Booe

Let's Talk About It - Boise Public Library

Let's Talk About It: We Are What We Eat

Food is one of human beings’ favorite obsessions. Most people spend a great deal of time physically and mentally preoccupied with food: we organize and prepare meals, we daydream about what’s for lunch or dinner; we eat. Beyond simply an enjoyable, necessary human pastime, though, eating has important implications for how we think of ourselves, and how we relate to the larger culture.

What is "Let's Talk About It"?

Let's Talk About It is a book discussion series featuring a themed series of five programs, each featuring a book which participants have read prior to the program. At each program, a guest speaker presents information on the book and author as it relates to the theme. Following the presentation, participants engage in discussion.

Registration & Participation

Participation is limited to 30 individuals. Books will be provided to participants on a loan basis as part of the program and are now available. Please contact Tobie Garrick at the Library! at Hillcrest (562-4996) or Melody Eisler at the Library! at Collister (562-4995) to sign up for the program and get your copies of the books.

Book Titles & Schedule

Thursday, September 4, 7 p.m. Library! at Hillcrest	We Are What We Ate, an anthology edited by Mark Winegardner (see bookmark for reading selections)
Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m. Library! at Hillcrest	Chocolat, by Joanne Harris
Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Library! at Collister	The Tummy Trilogy, by Calvin Trillin
Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m. Library! at Collister	The Language of Baklava, by Diane Abu-Jaber
Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m. Life's Kitchen - 1025 S Capitol Blvd	Choice Cuts, an anthology edited by Mark Kurlansky (see bookmark for reading selections)

Sponsors

Let's Talk About It is funded by a grant through the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL), and sponsored by the ICFL, the Idaho Humanities Council and U. S. Bank Corp.

Idaho Humanities Council The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the humanities in Idaho. It accomplishes this by supporting educational programs for the general public and various target audiences. The Council plans and conducts projects on its own and in collaboration. Visit their website at www.idahohumanities.org .

The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL) is an agency of state government whose mission is to assist libraries to build the capacity to better serve their clientele. The Commission's Vision is that all people in Idaho have easy and timely access to the information they want for education, work, and entertainment. Visit their web site at libraries.idaho.gov.

Additional funding for 2008 Let's Talk About It programs has been generously provided by U. S. Bankcorp. Visit their website at www.usbank.com .

Life's Kitchen is an innovative, non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk young adults by building self-sufficiency and independent living through job training program, life skills training, and job placement.

A neighborhood place - featuring a Mediterranean bistro-style menu and a simple, elegant setting.

Last Updated: 10/01/2008 tg