About Lexington Reads
A Lexington community reading project
Launched in January 2005, Lexington Reads aims to cultivate the culture of reading, discussion, and lifelong learning in Lexington. Sharing a common book among people who live, work and attend school in Lexington creates a kind of town-wide book club adding richness and depth to the experience of reading as well as fostering community. Support from the Trustees of the Cary Memorial Library will insure that Lexington Reads is a yearly tradition.
Lexington Reads is inviting all book clubs, civic organizations, and neighborhood, religious, and educational communities to join in. Our goal is that a wide spectrum of Lexington residents, including students, will read, attend the talks, and participate in the forums and the drop-in discussions on this very important and readable book. Join us!
We are an ad hoc committee of Lexington residents representing different groups and organizations, including civic organizations, the library, business communities, and conservation groups.
Program Support
Funding for "Lexington Reads" has been provided by the Cary Memorial Library Foundation. Additional contributions are greatly appreciated. Make tax-deductible checks out to Cary Memorial Library Foundation for the "Lexington Reads" program. Mail to 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420 or call 781-862-6288 Ext. 322 to use your credit card.
Other community reading events
"One Book" projects (community-wide reading programs), initiated by the Washington Center for the Book in 1998, are being introduced across the U.S.A. and around the world. Here is more information about this federal program.
Committee Members
- Susan Bennett, Executive Director of Lexington Historical Society
- Dorothy Zaborowski, Chair of Program Committee of Lexington Historical Society
- Susan Rockwell
- Marjorie Travis
- Barbara Champa
- Bill Poole
- Paul O’Shaunessey
- Jane Morse