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Families, Purpose and Reality

A One Read Discussion

2022-09-22 16:00:00 2022-09-22 17:00:00 America/Chicago Families, Purpose and Reality Drs. Sarah Lirley and Aurelien Mauxion from Columbia College, will give a brief presentation and then lead a discussion of this year's One Read book drawing on their respective knowledge of sociology and history. Come talk about life in small towns, families, personal potential and the construction of reality. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Thursday, September 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-22 16:00:00 2022-09-22 17:00:00 America/Chicago Families, Purpose and Reality Drs. Sarah Lirley and Aurelien Mauxion from Columbia College, will give a brief presentation and then lead a discussion of this year's One Read book drawing on their respective knowledge of sociology and history. Come talk about life in small towns, families, personal potential and the construction of reality. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Drs. Sarah Lirley and Aurelien Mauxion from Columbia College, will give a brief presentation and then lead a discussion of this year's One Read book drawing on their respective knowledge of sociology and history. Come talk about life in small towns, families, personal potential and the construction of reality. Adults.

Drs. Sarah Lirley and Aurelien Mauxion from Columbia College, will give a brief presentation and then lead a discussion of this year's One Read selection. Drawing on their respective knowledge of sociology and history, they will discuss related themes in "The Big Door Prize." Come talk about life and social relationships in small towns; families; life's potential and purpose and the construction of reality.

Dr. Sarah Lirley is an assistant professor of history at Columbia College, where she teaches courses in U.S. history. She specializes in the history of women and gender, 19th century U.S. history and the history of death and death investigations.

Dr. Aurelien Mauxion is an associate professor of sociology at Columbia College in the department of psychology, sociology and human services. He shares with students his comprehensive approach to the study of cultures and societies by teaching courses in anthropology, sociology and geography. 

Adults. Find out more about One Read here.


When COVID community levels are high, masks are requested in the library. Masks are optional when levels are low or medium. For the latest information, see the library's COVID safety page.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | One Read | Featured | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

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