What brings us together as a community? Kindness, of course. That’s why this year’s One Book, One Community selection is perfect! Each year, we come together as a community to read a common book and enjoy events and discussions about it. This year’s selection is I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers by Tim Madigan.
In a journalism career spanning more than three decades, Tim has written for the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Politico, Reader's Digest, and for thirty years the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. It was a 1995 assignment for the Star-Telegram that led to Tim's interview with Fred Rogers, the icon of children's television, and a close friendship between the two men that lasted until Rogers' death in 2003.
I'm Proud of You is an intimate account of Rogers' human greatness, and a testament to the healing power of friendship. That transformative relationship and Tim's own experiences as a seeking and healing human being remain at the heart of his work. Tim will share his story of the enduring legacy left to us all by Fred Rogers virtually on February 17 at 6:30 pm. The Library will be giving away ten free signed copies of his book!
“The past year has been rough, but it has shown us the importance of kindness and community. People have come together like never before to share messages of hope, help their neighbors, share supplies, and create amazing things! We are so grateful to carry on that theme with this year’s One Book, One Community,” said Marianna DiGiacomo. “It’s astounding what can happen when a community comes together.”
Stark Library has teamed up with other area libraries and organizations to bring you book and movie discussions, kindness inspired crafts, storytimes, contests, and more ways to create a culture of kindness around our community.
- Virtual Art Show │ Grades K-12
Show us how you spread kindness throughout your school, neighborhood, or community with an original art piece.
- Video Contest │ Deadline for registration Jan 29 │ Grades K-12
If you were given $250, what would make your school, neighborhood, or community a kinder place? You and a team of up to five people can come together to produce a short video and share your ideas! Deadline for submissions, February 19.
- Cardigan Contest │ Deadline for submissions Feb 13
Channel your inner Mister Rogers! Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 13th by submitting a photo wearing your favorite cardigan to compete for a prize—or just to share the joy!
Come together (from home) for a lively book discussion about Tim Madigan's book, I'm Proud of You.
Canal Fulton Public Library │ February 16 │ 6:30 pm
Massillon Public Library │ March 3 │ 6 pm
North Canton Public Library │ February 4 │ 6:30 pm
Stark Library │ February 10 │ 6 pm
Grab a Kindness Kit with a make and take craft or activity!
Canal Fulton Public Library│ February 1-28│ Kindness Kit
Louisville Public Library │ February 6 │ Noon │ Adult Craft & Activity
Louisville Public Library │ February 15 │ Random Acts of Kindness Kit
Massillon Public Library │ February 6 │ Good Neighbor Kid Pack
Massillon Public Library │ February 1-28 │ Kindness Bingo
Massillon Public Library │ February 1-28 │ Make and Take Kindness Rock
Minerva Public Library | February 1-27 | Share a Hug Art Project
Minerva Public Library | Beginning February 3 | Kindness Bags
, opens a new windowMinerva Public Library | Beginning February 16 | DIY Cardigan Keychain
North Canton Public Library│ February 2-28│ Kindness Rocks
North Canton Public Library │ February 16 │ Spreading Kindness Grab-and-Go
Stark Library │ February 1-28 │ Random Acts of Kindness Kit
Stark Library │ February 1-28 │ Sweater Key Chain
Tune in for a virtual kindness-inspired storytime.
Louisville Public Library │ February 15 │ 10:30 am
Massillon Public Library │ February 6 │ 11 am
Minerva Public Library | February 3 | 10:30 am
North Canton Public Library │ February 17 │ 10:30 am
Discuss the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks.
Stark Library │ Movie Discussion | February 11 │ 2 pm
Other One Book, One Community Events:
Louisville Public Library │ Relaxation Reading Club | February 23│ 4 pm
Stark Library | Parent/Child Book Discussion | Save Me a Seat | February 25 | 6:00 pm
