Saeed Jones Presents: How We Fight for Our Lives

How We Fight for Our Lives is a coming-of-age memoir about a young, black, gay man from the South as he fights to carve out a place for himself, within his family, within his country, within his own hopes, desires, and fears. Join Saeed in conversation with E. Patrick Johnson on Tuesday, September 29 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the CPL.

New hours and locations for fall!

Fall schedule now in effect. Available at the Main Library, Central Square, O’Neill, and Valente. No appointments required. Learn more about holds pickup.

Paul Ortiz: An African American and Latinx History of the United States

In An African American and Latinx History of the United States, Paul Ortiz challenges the notion of westward progress exalted by widely taught formulations like “manifest destiny” and “Jacksonian democracy.” Join Paul Ortiz on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. Registration is required.