Introducing Ignite Change, a series of programs and discussions that celebrate diversity and foster equity and justice. Ignite Change provides a forum for the community to learn about relevant social issues. 

Browse the calendar for a complete listing of programs. Upcoming programs include . . .

Kids & Families
Jan. 5-Feb. 16: People in Your Neighborhood Storytime

Adults
Jan 11: In The Belly of The Beast: Martin Luther King in Chicago

Reading Challenges

Antiracist Reading Challenge

For teens in grades 7-12. Are you ready to be the change? Are you willing to put in the effort required to work towards antiracism? Read 5 of the 30 books and engage in activity prompts to earn digital badges and your own copy of one of the books listed in the challenge. You can access the challenge at Beanstack.  Sign up for an account on Beanstack to get started.

Read Woke

All Ages. “Read Woke is a movement. It is a form of education. It is a call to action. ”According to its founder Cicely Lewis, a Read Woke book must:

  • Challenge a social norm
  • Give voice to the voiceless
  • Provide information about a group that has been disenfranchised
  • Seek to challenge the status quo
  • Have a protagonist from an underrepresented or oppressed group
  • Discover diverse books, log activities, and READ WOKE!

Ignite Change Reading Lists

Here is a variety of reading list to get you started.