Since 2002, the library’s On The Same Page community read has asked everyone to come together around reading and discussing a book that takes on complex issues and provides rich material for discussion.
2019 Book Selection
“Speak No Evil”by Uzodinma Iweala
Sept. 5-Oct. 5, 2019
“Speak No Evil” is a coming-of-age novel about two privileged teenagers from different backgrounds who share a secret that sets off a chain of events with devastating consequences. The book explores what it means to be different in a conformist society and how that plays out in our inner and outer struggles.
Each branch library will have a variety of programs related to “Speak No Evil,” ranging from book club discussions, movies and lectures to craft and cooking programs.
Speaking Your Truth
Thursday, Sept. 5 from 4-5 p.m. at Winston-Salem State University
The power, perils and potential for young African Americans in the 21st century. A Q & A and
book signing will follow the talk.
Write What You Want to Know
Friday, Sept. 6 from noon-1:30 p.m. at Central Library
Dr. Uzodinma Iweala on writing “Speak No Evil.”
“Speak No Evil” at Bookmarks Festival of Authors on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Downtown Winston-Salem
Do You See Me? The Importance of Inclusive Characters Saturday, Sept. 7
4-4:45 p.m.
Hanesbrands Theatre
A conversation about the need for LGBTQ inclusiveness in literature with two bestselling authors who regularly include such characters. Becky Chambers is the author of “The Wayfarers” trilogy and Amber Smith is the author of “Something Like Gravity.” Meet Amber Smith at the library’s information booth from 2:30-3 p.m.
Presented with support from Bookmarks Festival
Reading Between the Lines
Angela Mazaris
Monday, Sept. 9
6-8 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium
How do historians document historical and contemporary LGBTQ stories in the United States? Angela Mazaris, founding director of the Wake Forest University LGBTQ Center and affiliate faculty in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, will discuss the Winston Salem LGBTQ Oral History Project, and facilitate audience discussion and Q&A on local LGBTQ history.
“Moonlight”
Tuesday, Sept. 17
6-8 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man’s struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality. “Moonlight” received the 2016 Academy Award for best picture. This film is rated R. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
When We Become Them
Tuesday, Sept. 24
6-8 p.m.
Malloy Jordan/East Winston Heritage Center
African African Americans move into positions of power in law enforcement, what are the challenges and opportunities in reversing the long-standing distrust between law enforcement and minority communities? A panel discussion followed by Q & A with local community leaders and law enforcement, moderated by Diarra Leggett, with the Forsyth County Public Library.
High School Race Relations Panel
Friends Not Foes: Forging Interracial Friendships
Wednesday, Sept. 25
6-8 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium
Panel discussion among local high school students on the challenges and opportunities of interracial friendships in bridging America’s racial divide.
Sponsored by the City of Winston-Salem Human Relations Commission
LGBTQIA: The Next Generation
Nyles Claire Suer, North Star LGBTQ Community Center
Monday, Sept. 30
6-8 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium
What is it like to be young and identify as LGBTQ in Winston-Salem? A panel moderated by Nyles Claire Suer, director of the North Star LGBTQ Community Center in Winston-Salem.
Wazobia
On The Same Page Finale
Saturday, Oct. 5
6-8 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium
A celebration of the food and music of Nigeria.
You can download our On the Same Page brochure for more information on all programs at all FCPL branches.
Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link
Take Out: A Sigrid Harald Novel by Margaret Maron
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick
Serena by Ron Rash
The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
The Road to Devotion by Cameron Kent
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neal Hurston
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
The Land Breakers by John Ehle
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Walking Across Egypt by Clyde Edgerton
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee