Teaneck/Englwwood Library Book Series"ASimpleStory":10/197PM

The Englewood and Teaneck Public Libraries will jointly host a free five-part reading and discussion series called "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination." The series explores Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussion of contemporary and classic books on a common theme. The Library's series will explore the theme of "Your Heart's Desire: Sex and Love in Jewish Literature." The library is one of 200 libraries nationwide receiving grants to host the series developed by Nextbook and the American Library Association. All dates are Wednesday evenings and the programs will begin each night at 7:00 PM.

The next program will explore "A Simple Story" by S. Y. Agnon and will be held on October 19th at the ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY, located at 31 Engle Street, just north of Palisade Avenue in ENGLEWOOD.

Professor Kenneth Libo, co-author of "World of Our Fathers" with Irving Howe and other books about Jewish history, will lead the programs, which will center around reader discussion. Dr. Libo, whose articles have appeared in the New York Times, Jewish History and other publications, has taught at the City college of New York and served as curator of curator of American Jewish history at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, and the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.

"We are delighted to have been chosen to host this unique series that will allow library users to discuss themes in Jewish literature with fellow community members and with the help of a well-qualified scholar," said Ann Sparanese, Head of Adult & Young Adult Services at the Englewood Library and Project director of this series. Participation in the series is capped at 50, and pre-registration is required. Books will be available for borrowing at both the Englewood and Teaneck Libraries.

For additional information or to register, please call Carol Anderson at the Teaneck Public Library, 201-837-4171 ext. 308 or email: anderson@bccls.org or visit http://www.Teaneck.org for more about these and other programs, events and activities taking place at the Teaneck Public Library.

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