2026 Reading Together discussion at the Portage District Library.
In conjunction with the county-wide Reading Together event on April 11th, we will be discussing New York Times best-selling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez's Take My Hand.
Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies. Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done to her patients.
Title Availability: While we own several regular print copies of this title in our collection, more regular and some large print copies may be borrowed via MeLCat, and e-book and e-audiobook copies may be available on Libby Although we have purchased extra physical and electronic copies, you may need to wait on hold for this title.
All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please email Lawrence Kapture for assistance in advance of your visit.
Location Details: This program will take place in the Long/Gourdneck Lake Rooms on the lower level of the library.
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Discussion |
TAGS: | 4:Adult Dept | 3:Standard | 2:In person | 1:Adult (18+) |
Located near the intersection of S. Westnedge and Shaver Rd, Portage District Library offers ample parking, EV charging, and access to the Portage Bikeway.
