Anne Marie Gold
Library Director
Read Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace….One School at a Time, by authors Greg Mortenson and David Relin. This inspirational book tells the story of how Mortenson’s 1999 attempt to climb Pakistan’s K2 mountain, the second highest mountain, led him to seek refuge and recovery in a remote Pakistani village. He witnessed first hand the plight of the village children who had only sticks to use as pencils to write in the dirt, as they struggled to learn. Mortenson was so moved, he promised to return and build a school. And return he did! He has now established 61 schools, in Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have offered education to over 25,000 children.
I encourage everyone in the Sacramento area to read this New York Times best-selling book and participate in a wide-array of programs and cultural events throughout September and October.
Join us on Tuesday, September 9 to meet author Greg Mortenson, in a special program at the Sacramento Community Center Theater, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Free general-seating tickets available beginning August 4 at the Community Center Box office, 1301 L Street, and at all library branches, starting August 5 (in person only). Limit of two tickets per person.SOLD OUT
On Wednesday, September 10, 9:30 a.m., a special free program, Share a Cup of Tea or Three, will be presented by Greg Mortenson at the Central Library. For reservations, call (916) 264-2867, beginning August 4. Limit: of two spaces per person. No seating without reservations.SOLD OUT
PROGRAM AVAILABLE On Thursday, October 2, 6 p.m., the Library and the Bee Book Club will co-host a special program featuring, Three Cups of Tea co-author, David Relin at the Central Library. The seating is limited – first come, first served. Book sales and signing will follow the program.
One Book Sacramento is a program that is meant to be fun. This is about neighbor meeting neighbor, reading and talking about the book, enjoying a variety of programs, and sharing ideas and experiences. It’s about children talking to their friends, parents, teachers, and others about the books they are reading and programs they attend, based on the themes from the book. We want everyone involved!
- Anne Marie Gold