Reading Program

One Book,One Community

Evicted: Poverty and Profitin the American City

by Matthew Desmond.

One of The 10 Best Books of 2016, selected

by the editors of The New York Times

Book Review.

If you have a need for a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations, please notify Information & Reference (715-839-5004, librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us) at least 48 hours before the program.

Electronic versions of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City are also available through OverDrive. http://www.more.lib.wi.us/

www.ecpubliclibrary.infolibrarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us715-839-5004

One Book, One Community is supported by the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire’s McIntyre Library, and Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

Book Discussions Tuesday, January 31Facilitators will lead participants in meaningful discussion of the book, ask follow-up questions to aid discussion, and answer questions or make referrals for questions that arise during discussion. 12–1 p.m.UW–Eau Claire Campus, Old Library Room 1142DISCUSSION LEADER: John Pollitz, Director of UW–Eau Claire McIntyre Library

6–7:30 p.m.L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire RoomDISCUSSION LEADERS:Dale Peters, City Manager and Pamela Westby, Library Director

UW —Eau Claire Faculty Panel Discussion Wednesday, February 14–5:30 p.m.UW–Eau Claire, McIntyre Library, 2nd Floor BreezewayUW–Eau Claire faculty and a local news reporter will share their research and knowledge for a better understanding of the themes from the book and its implications for the Chippewa Valley. Panelists include Peter Hart-Brinson (Sociology); Jason Spraitz (Criminal Justice); Mallory Knipe (Social Work); and Julian Emerson (Leader-Telegram).

Eviction and Poverty in the Chippewa ValleyThursday, February 26–7:30 p.m.L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire RoomHave questions about how the issues in Evicted affect our community? This moderated panel discussion will focus on how eviction and homelessness impact the Chippewa Valley. Attendees will learn about the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, the conditions which lead to eviction, some of the current initiatives by community organizations to address homelessness, and also what community members can do to help.MODERATOR: Carol CraigPANELISTS: Kerry Kincaid, City Council, President Elizabeth Giese, Eau Claire County Health Department, Director Tina Tryggestad, Affinity HouseTom Wirth, Eau Claire County Department of Human Services Kelly Christianson, Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley

Housing Inspections and the Health Department Saturday, February 410:30 a.m.–12 p.m.L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire Room Learn about Health Department programs to support safe and sanitary living conditions, how to report a complaint, and what kind of housing concerns are observed by the Health Department during complaint and housing inspections.

One Book, One Community is a reading program designed to encourage literacy and community involvement by reading a single book which highlights issues relevant to our community. The selected book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, gives voice to the experiences of families whose lives have been impacted by an increasingly untenable housing situation. Check out your copy today!

One Book, One Community