Community Calendar

Step into the wild and join us for an evening of storytelling and s’mores! Whether it’s a legendary tale of survival, folklore of untamed lands, or your own adventure story, we invite you to embrace the wild with us. Gather ‘round the (imaginary) campfire, toast a marshmallow, and lose yourself in the magic of the wilderness—no hiking boots required!

Tuesday September 2nd

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness of Water comes a gripping story about a brother and sister, emancipated from slavery but still searching for true freedom, and their odyssey across the deserts of Mexico to escape a former master still intent on their bondage.

New Orleans, 1866. The Civil War might be over, but formerly enslaved Coleman and June have yet to find the freedom they’ve been promised. Two years ago, the siblings were separated when their old master, Mr. Harper, took June away to Mexico, where he hoped to escape the new reality of the postbellum South. Coleman stayed behind in Louisiana to serve the Harper family, clinging to the hope that one day June would return.

When an unexpected letter from Mr. Harper arrives, summoning Coleman to Mexico, Coleman thinks that finally his prayers have been answered. What Coleman cannot know is the tangled truth of June’s tribulations under Mr. Harper out on the frontier. And when disaster strikes Coleman’s journey, he is forced on the run with Mr. Harper’s daughter, Florence. Together, they venture into the Mexican desert to find June, all the while evading two crooked brothers who’ll stop at nothing to capture Coleman and Florence and collect the money they’re owed. As Coleman and June separately navigate a perilous, parched landscape, the siblings learn quickly that freedom isn’t always given–sometimes, it must be taken by force.

As in his New York Times bestselling debut The Sweetness of Water, Nathan Harris delves into the critical years of the Civil War’s aftermath to deliver an intimate and epic tale of what freedom means in a society still determined to return its Black citizens to bondage. Populated with unforgettable characters, Amity is a vital addition to the literature of emancipation.

Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions. This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome!

We will read:
The Constitution of the United States & The Declaration of Independence (September 18)
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century – Timothy Snyder (October 16)
The Fire Next Time – James Baldwin (November 20)

Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions. This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome!

We will read:
The Constitution of the United States & The Declaration of Independence (September 18)
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century – Timothy Snyder (October 16)
The Fire Next Time – James Baldwin (November 20)

Explore democracy, civic engagement, and social change through thought-provoking books and discussions. This club delves into historical and contemporary works that highlight the power of participation in a democratic society. Join us to read, reflect, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. All are welcome!

We will read:
The Constitution of the United States & The Declaration of Independence (September 18)
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century – Timothy Snyder (October 16)
The Fire Next Time – James Baldwin (November 20)