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YWCA Racial Justice Book Club

The Learning Tree by Gordon Parks

2024-02-27 19:00:00 2024-02-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago YWCA Racial Justice Book Club Join thoughtful discussions on topics of racial justice. This month we'll meet at a special library event to learn more about author Gordon Parks. Email estaley@tscpl.org for a copy of the book.  Marvin Auditorium C -

Tuesday, February 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-27 19:00:00 2024-02-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago YWCA Racial Justice Book Club Join thoughtful discussions on topics of racial justice. This month we'll meet at a special library event to learn more about author Gordon Parks. Email estaley@tscpl.org for a copy of the book.  Marvin Auditorium C -

Join thoughtful discussions on topics of racial justice. This month we'll meet at a special library event to learn more about author Gordon Parks. Email estaley@tscpl.org for a copy of the book. 

The YWCA Racial Justice Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. This month we will meet at a special event at the library to learn more about author Gordon Parks. Join us in person at the library on February 27th in Marvin Auditorium at 7pm. All are welcome! Questions? Email Lissa at estaley@tscpl.org

Learn about the impact and inspiration found in Parks's work. Themes of love, dignity and hard work provide a starting point to talk about his struggles and triumphs. Sponsored by Humanities Kansas. 

African American author, photographer and filmmaker Gordon Parks was well known for his documentation of American life and culture. Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, in 1912, he is one of the most esteemed image makers of all time. In this presentation, photographer Ann Dean discusses the impact and inspiration found in Parks’s books: The Learning TreeA Choice of Weapons and Half Past Autumn. These books help illustrate Parks’s mother’s teachings centered in love, dignity, and hard work, and provide a starting point to talk about his struggles, choices, and triumphs – all great life lessons for those searching to find their way in this complicated world. Sponsored by Humanities Kansas. 

Stay updated about Racial Justice Book Club information including receiving the meeting details and Zoom link by signing up: ywcaneks.org/what-we-do/advocate/racial-justice-book-club

More About the Book

The Learning Tree by Gordon Parks
 
In 1963, the same year that Gordon Parks photographed the March on Washington and the day-to-day activities of members of the Nation of Islam, he published his first novel—The Learning Tree.  A semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age story, the novel follows the journey of Newt Winger, a Black teenage descendant of Exodusters growing up in rural Kansas in the 1920s who learns through hard-won lessons how to navigate the injustices of systemic racism. The book’s title is derived from a cautionary word of advice given to Parks by his mother when he departed his hometown of Fort Scott, Kansas. It is later recounted in the book by Sarah Winger, Newt’s mother, during a long evening walk:

“Some of the people are good and some of them are bad—just like the fruit on a tree…. No matter if you go or stay, think of it like that until the day you die—let it be your learning’ tree.”

Unlike the paths chosen by some of the book’s characters, Parks himself refused to let the injustices he encountered turn to retributions and instead chose the camera as his weapon. By 1963, the photographs he had taken for Life magazine contributed to the momentum of the civil rights movement and helped transform the ways in which American Black life was seen and understood. The publication of The Learning Tree would mark yet another pivotal moment in his career. Read more about Parks here from the Gordon Parks Foundation: https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/education/features/the-learning-tree

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

ask@tscpl.org
Phone: 785-580-4400

Hours
Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 12:00PM to 9:00PM

About the branch

Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jul 16, 8:30am - 10:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

Wed, Jul 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 03

Thu, Jul 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 01

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Perkins Room 201,Virtual Room 01

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Nonfiction Wing

Fri, Jul 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Fri, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Fri, Jul 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Fri, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
This event is full

Sat, Jul 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sat, Jul 19, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Cancelled
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Sat, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sun, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
This event is full

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Sun, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Mon, Jul 21, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Mon, Jul 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Mon, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Topeka Room 204

Tue, Jul 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Recording Studio A (audio)

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Thu, Jul 24, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Jul 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Fri, Jul 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Jul 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
New venue Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Fri, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
This event is full

Fri, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
This event is full

Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sun, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
This event is full

Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sun, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Mon, Jul 28, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Mon, Jul 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Fri, Aug 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Fri, Aug 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Sat, Aug 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom,Parking - West Lot

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Sun, Aug 03, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Mon, Aug 04, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Thu, Aug 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101B

Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Sun, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Aug 11, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Reed Studio 125

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

Fri, Aug 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Aug 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A