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Reading Challenge

Events at Southworth Library

We have several events planned over the course of the Fall 2025 semester. Join us in-person or online!

September 15, 2025: Launch Party

Kick off the Reading Challenge with us! Come into the Learning Commons classroom for food and swag. We'll be reviewing how the challenge works, the prizes available, ways to track your reading, and signing up for additional library cards.

Date: Monday, Sep. 15
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams

October 6, 2025: Read-a-thon

Dedicate some time to read alongside fellow participants. Snacks and drinks will be available.

Date: Monday, Oct. 6
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams

November 3, 2025: Read-a-thon

Dedicate some time to read alongside fellow participants. Snacks and drinks will be available.

Date: Monday, Nov. 3
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams

December 1, 2025: Read-a-thon

The end of the challenge is in sight! Meet your goal by dedicating some time to read alongside fellow participants. Snacks and drinks will be available.

Date: Monday, Dec. 1
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams

Book club

Southworth Library and the Center for Diversities and Inclusion are happy to present the Fall 2025 book club! This semester we will be reading How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks. Join us as we read, learn, and reflect.

September 5, 2025: Book Club Interest Meeting

Learn more about the book, how book club works, and pick up a free copy of How to Know a Person!

Date: Friday, Sep. 5
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams

October 8, 2025: Book Club Meeting #1

Join us for the first discussion meeting. Please read through Part 1 of How to Know a Person.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams

November 5, 2025: Book Club Meeting #2

Join us for the second discussion meeting. Please read through Part 2 of How to Know a Person.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams

December 3, 2025: Book Club Meeting #3

Join us for the third and final discussion meeting. Please read through Part 3 of How to Know a Person.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Learning Commons classroom and Microsoft Teams