One City, One Book

Today marks the kick off, downtown, for the "One City, One Book" event this year. After considerable input, including public voting, Greensboro has chosen "Hidden Figures" for the book for us all to read. The book, about three African-American, female mathematicians who contributed significantly to NASA, was also made into a highly acclaimed movie. This is Greensboro's 8th selection for the "One City, One Book" initiative. The block party kick off will be held from 1:00- 5:00 pm today in the Central Library . The kick off celebration will spill into the parks and space downtown, surrounding the library. Some events include: A vintage fashion show, music and refreshments, vintage cars, swing dancing, make-a-book art, playing with a robot, and more fulfilled actives. 

The above photo was taken at Center City Park last year. It is a great public space in the backyard of the Central Library. Many of the events will be in LeBauer Park. However, there will be lots of fun in Center City Park, too. It is always quite popular on the weekends. Downtown Greensboro between North Elm Street and North Church Street will be full of families celebrating Margot Lee Shetterly, Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson, and all of the other great women who worked tirelessly to help NASA with math calculations and who played a significant role in the Space Task Group. Come to downtown Greensboro and be part of the "One City, One Book" project. This will be a great point of pride for our community . 

Comments

[Dina]

That's an interesting idea, the whole town reading the same book.

[julie]

Sure is an original community event, worthwhile, the movie was entertaining.

[William Kendall]

That is a good concept. Have fun!