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LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Library is part of a a group of organizations throughout the state hosting a Maine Humanities Council Discussion Project this summer.
The project is a new flexible text-based discussion program that meets the needs of Maine communities, whether working independently or as part of an organization. Working closely with Maine Humanities Council staff, communities bring their project to life, using an MHC-prepared plan or creating their own.
The theme for the library’s discussion group is “Maine at 200: How Should Life Be?” Join LPL staff, area residents, and facilitator James Ford for three discussions grounded in readings that foreground the opportunities and challenges of life in Maine
Themes to be explored include Many Maines, Wabanaki Voices and Race & Ethnicity. Readings will invite participants to discuss and reflect on key issues and important but lesser known chapters in the history of Maine, addressing issues of power, inequality, childhood and aging, health and resilience, home, work, and loss.
Facilitator James Ford is the family and community support coordinator for the Lewiston School Department. He was previously the restorative practice coordinator at Lewiston High School, and has more than 10 years of teaching experience and time in the classroom. He is trained on how to conduct restorative circles and is a certified equity trainer for the National Education Association.
The “Maine at 200: How Should Life Be?” discussion project begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, and continues for two more sessions, on Aug. 12 and Aug. 26. All discussions will take place on Zoom. Participation is free of charge, but advance registration is required as space is limited.
For more information on the Lewiston Public Library Summer Discussion Project and to register, contact the library at lplreference@lewistonmaine.gov or 513-3135.
About Maine Humanities Council The Maine Humanities Council uses books, poetry, and big ideas to bring people together to discuss issues of importance. MHC programs and grants encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and one another, building lasting connections and reaching diverse, multigenerational, and rural audiences.
