Millis Reads about the Immigrant Experience
Started in 2013 as a joint venture of the Millis Public Library and Millis Public Schools, Millis Reads is an effort to strengthen ties throughout the Millis community by encouraging everyone in town to read and discuss the same book. The goal of Millis Reads is to promote literacy for all ages, to foster community dialog, and to broaden understanding and tolerance of differing points of view.
The books chosen for Millis Reads 2019 explore personal stories of immigration. The library will host a variety programs and events that will give you the chance to dive deeper into the themes of the books as well as explore your own immigration stories. All events will be held at the library unless otherwise noted. Books are at the library in print as well as in other formats, if available (large print, ebook, audiobook). Millis Reads is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Millis Public Library.
Book Titles
Click on the covers to see the book in our catalog and reserve a copy.
Schedule of Events
Ellis Island, the Gateway to America, occupies a permanent place in America’s history and more than half of the immigrants entering the US between 1892 and 1924 passed through its gates.
The 9-11 monument memorializes all those who died in the 9-11 terrorist attacks by listing their names on fountains placed where the original towers stood.
Tour Begins: 6:30 am the luxury Silver Fox tour bus leaves the library.
–Coffee/Breakfast stop
-Arrive at Battery Park, boarding a ferry that will take the group to both the Statue and Ellis Island.
–Lunch at cafeterias in either location.
-Return to Battery park, visit the 9/11 memorial.
-Return to the library! ETA 10:30pm
Payment of $40 by cash or check when you sign up. Children 12 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult. Food and beverage not included in ticket price.
Contact Esther with any questions at EDavis@minlib.net or 508.376.8282