What if the entire community read the same book at the same time?

The Albion District Library, Albion College's Stockwell-Mudd Libraries, Books & More of Albion, and concerned citizens from Albion will lead another AlbionREADS in February and March 2012.

The purpose of AlbionREADS is to focus on the importance of reading and discussing a book together as a community to find the common ideas that weave our diverse community together.

The Friends of the Albion District Library and the Lions Club of Albion kick off this event with a Chili Dinner, Thursday, February 2 at First United Methodist Church's Tennant Hall.  Dinner is served from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.  All proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Albion District Library and the Lions Club of Albion for the community projects.

The AlbionREADS 2012 selection is
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

In District 12, where Katniss Everdeen lives, life is harsh and brutal, ruled from afar by the all-powerful leaders of the Capitol. The climax of each year is the savage Hunger Games - where one boy and one girl from each District must fight to the death on live television.  When 16-year-old Katniss steps forward to take her younger sister's place in the games, everyone regards it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been close to death before.  For her, survival is second nature...

The Hunger Games - May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor

A printable schedule of community book discussions and events is available here.  If you would like to host your own discussion, we have included information on how to hold a book discussion , discussion questions, and feedback forms.

Join us for AlbionREADS events throughout the community!

Chili Kick-off Dinner - Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 5:30-7:00 pm
Kick-off dinner with over a dozen different types of chili, as well as cornbread, salad, and dessert. 
First United Methodist Church Tennant Hall, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Albion. 

Book Discussion - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 3:30 pm
Albion Senior High School Library, 225 Watson St, Albion, 629-9421  

Book Discussion - Monday, March 12, 2012 - 6:15 pm
Books & More, 119 N. Superior St, Albion, 629-7560  

Book Discussion - Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 6:00 pm
Albion District Library, Naomi Lane Room, 501 S. Superior St, Albion, 629-3993

Movie Theater Release - Friday, March 23
The Hunger Games movie adaptation released in theaters nationwide

Hunger Games Tournament - Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 6:30 pm 
Albion District Library, Naomi Lane Room, 501 S. Superior St, Albion, 629-3993  

You can find a copy of The Hunger Games at the Albion District Library, Books & More, the Albion College libraries, or perhaps even on your bookshelf at home. Whether you share your ideas with your neighbor or join a discussion event, we are sure you will find the experience to be enlightening and thought-provoking.