One Book - One Town
Henrietta Lacks: An American Journey. Saturday, March 19th from 11 – 12:30pm.
Paul Siff, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus of History, Sacred Heart University, will discuss the ways in which the life of Henrietta Lacks and her family illustrate major developments in the 20th century African American experience. Prof. Siff will challenge the perceptions of all people in this thought- provoking presentation. Register online or by calling 203-452-5197. Library Community Room
Wednesday, March 30th from 3-5pm.
Led by Michael C. Bisciglia, Vice President of St. Vincent’s Hospital Foundation. The 4-story multidisciplinary center opened in January 2010 houses a wealth of patient centered cancer resources for the community. Please choose which tour you would like to participate in:
3pm - 4pm: Register online or call 203-4452-5197
Friday, April 8th @ 7pm.
Kris Carr’s irreverent and uplifting documentary about a young woman looking for a cure and finding her life will be presented by Glen Colello, owner of Catch a Healthy Habit Café in Fairfield. Discussion and & healthy snacks from the Café to follow. 99 min. Not rated. Register online or by calling 203-452-5197. Library Community Room
Tuesday, April 12th @ 7pm.
Join us for a reflection on Henrietta Lacks and her disease–fighting cells and for a provocative pro and con as members of the Trumbull High Debate Club line up on opposite sides of the proposed resolution: Patients should be remunerated when their genetic material is used for research that produces profits. Register online or by calling 203-452-5197. Library Community Room
Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street Trumbull, CT 06611 (203) 452-5197
Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library 1718 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611, (203) 452-5196
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