My Hometown Library The BIG READ: NTID with Ilya Kaminsky

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) was awarded the National Endowment of the Arts BIG READ grant and has chosen to bring Ilya Kaminsky to Rochester. Jointly, with RIT/NTID and the Monroe County Library System, The Gates Public Library will host an evening with Mr. Kaminsky on April 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Kaminsky grew up in Rochester but now resides in Georgia. He is the author of poetry collections. At the event, he will read some selected poems from his book Deaf Republic and will sign copies. Books are provided for the community through the NEA grant. A reception will follow. This event will be interpreted. Registration is required. Please call 585-247-6446 or register online at https://tinyurl.com/GATES-BIG-READ-2023

Other related BIG READ events at Gates Public Library are book discussions around the poetry of Deaf Republic. All are welcome to attend one of the dates for an exciting and lively discussion before the April 1 event.

Book Discussions are Wednesday, March 22, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. or Saturday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. An interpreter will be signing for the Saturday book discussion. Please register for a book discussion so the library can prepare to have an appropriate quantity of books on hand.

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