'One Book' Activities Abound In Broomfield

BROOMFIELD, CO – Broomfield Library's One Book choice has been made, and it's "a gripping tale of two mothers and two very different pictures of immigration," organizers said.

This year's selection is "Lucky Boy" by Shanthi Sekaran. The author will visit Broomfield Library for an author talk on Nov. 3rd. Before then, the Broomfield Library and Cultural Affairs department will be hosting discussions around immigration and migration both on Broomfield Voice and social media.

Events leading up to the author talk include:

• You Are Broomfield

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The Broomfield Depot Museum is embarking on an interview collection project, inspired by StoryCorps, to record and preserve the stories of community members. The chance to record an interview for “You are Broomfield” is also a chance to ask someone you know about their life and how their family came to Broomfield.

Registration for appointments is required. Register at B-Rex.com.

• Preserving and Digitizing Photographs - Oct 4

This is an upcoming stage for One Book One Broomfield In this presentation by Tara Templeman, Broomfield Depot Museum Supervisor, learn how to properly handle, care for, store, and digitize photographs. The techniques you learn will ensure that your photographs are preserved for as long as possible so that they can be enjoyed by future generations. Thursday, October 4, 6-7 p.m.Registration required. Register at B-Rex.com.

• Mumbai Merriment - Oct 6

This is an upcoming stage for One Book One Broomfield Spend an afternoon learning how to do henna art (mehndi), eating traditional Indian food, and listening to a variety of Indian music. Saturday, October 6, 1-3 p.m.

• Laser-cut Memory Box @ invent HQ - Oct 20

  this is an upcoming stage for One Book One Broomfield Learn to use Inkscape to create a 2D file that can be turned into a 3D personalized memory box. Ages 18+. This event will be held at InventHQ at 6 Garden Center. Saturday, October 20, 1-3 p.m.Registration required. Register at B-Rex.com.

• Film Screening: Llévate Mis Amores [All of Me] - Nov 1

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Thousands of people who cross the Mexican border on the back of a train are exposed to numerous dangers during their journey. To aid in their voyage, “Las Patrones” help prepare food to pass to people atop the train as it goes by. This documentary traces the border between the life Las Patronas were given and the life of service that they chose. In the middle of a country at war, in a world where hope appears faint, Las Patronas cultivate a diminishing human trait: love.

• Gallery Show: Work by David Martínez

this is an upcoming stage for One Book One Broomfield Artist David Martinez uses acrylics to create works influenced by Chicano artists and is drawn specifically to dramatic lighting, figure rendering, and visible brush strokes. His love for public and political art comes from traveling throughout Europe and Mexico and viewing the grandiose murals there. He also draws inspiration from his Apache ancestry, often utilizing elements from Native American Culture and Art. His work continues to be collected and shown on the covers of several local publications as well as on walls and landmarks of Los Angeles.

• Shanthi Sekaran Talk & Book Signing - Nov 3

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"Lucky Boy" Author Shanthi Sekaran will be at the Broomfield Auditorium on November 3rd for the One Book author talk and book signing! Join us for a night of conversation, Q&A, and community building. Due to high demand, this will be a FREE, ticketed event. Join One Book for an evening of conversation, Q&A, and community building activities with Lucky Boy author Shanthi Sekaran! http://bit.ly/2OByVBZ

Find out more about Broomfield's One Book events here.

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