"ONE BOOK - ONE COMMUNITY" Events Announced

LARCHMONT/MAMARONECK, NY - The public libraries in Larchmont and Mamaroneck are pleased to announce nine community events scheduled as part of the “ONE BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY” reading initiative this April. “One Book-One Community” is a program initiative hosted by the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries, which seeks to unite our community through reading. The selected book is THE BOYS IN THE BOAT: Nine Americans and Their Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics by Daniel James Brown (Viking, 2013), and is the focus of each event that is part of the overall program. While the libraries are spearheading the “ONE BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY” initiative, these events are aimed at bringing residents of Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye Neck into a common dialogue that is thought provoking and educational.

April 1 through April 30. MAMARONECK LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT. On display in the gallery at the Mamaroneck Public Library is OLYMPIC MOMENTS, an exhibit of photography by Don Emmert. The exhibit includes photos of sailing events primarily from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, photos from the America’s Cup and Tall Ships in New York Harbor. Since 1985, Don Emmert is the New York Bureau Chief at Agence France-Press.

Monday, April 4 at 7:00pm. LARCHMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION with CATHERINE WALD. Join Catherine Wald at the Larchmont Public Library for this in-depth discussion of THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. This is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate story of nine working-class boys from America who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit really meant. Books will be available in the library 4 weeks prior to the program. Co-sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Larchmont.

Friday, April 8 at 5:30pm. MEET 2012 OLYMPIC ROWING GOLD-MEDALIST, ESTHER LOFGREN.

Larchmont Yacht Club, 1 Woodbine Street, Larchmont, NY 10538. Reservations required.

Meet 2012 Olympic Rowing Gold Medalist Esther Lofgren, and learn what it takes to bring home the gold. This event will be held at the Larchmont Yacht Club. Reception at 5:30pm. Presentation begins at 6:00pm. Cash bar. Space is limited so advance reservations are required. Register online at www.larchmontlibrary.org/rowing or call the Larchmont Library Reference Desk at 834-2281. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library.

Monday, April 11 at 6:00pm. TEENS AND THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. Led by the Teen Librarian from the Mamaroneck Public Library, the program begins with a brief book talk and discussion of the young readers adaptation of THE BOYS IN THE BOAT, followed by a presentation from members of Row America Rye, the Pelham Community Rowing Association and a former US national team competitor and coach. There will be a Q&A about the sport over recent decades and the current opportunities for young people interested in participating in Crew Rowing today. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mamaroneck Public Library.

Thursday, April 14 at 12:15pm. HARRISON/MAMARONECK ROTARY LUNCHEON. The Rotary Club of Harrison and Mamaroneck will host a luncheon at EMILIO’S in Harrison featuring the Athletic Directors from Harrison, Mamaroneck and Rye Neck School Districts to discuss HOW PARTICIPATION IN TEAM SPORTS DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP SKILLS. The presentation and discussion will draw from principles described in THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. Luncheon fee: $26 per person. RSVP to Library Director, Susan Riley, at: sriley@wlsmail.org

Saturday, April 16 at 2:00pm. BOYS IN THE BOAT OLYMPIC PANEL DISCUSSION. The Mamaroneck Public Library will host a panel discussion moderated by NBC Sports Commentator, Jimmy Roberts. The panel will include swimmers Cristina Teuscher, Rick Carey and Coach John Collins from the Badger Swim Club in Larchmont. The panel will describe their Olympic experiences as they relate to THE BOYS IN THE BOAT.

Tuesday, April 19 at 7:45am. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. The Larchmont - Mamaroneck Local Summit will host a program at the Nautilus Diner in Mamaroneck on the topic HIGHER EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS INCLUDING ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES. There is an $8 fee, which includes breakfast.

Wednesday, April 20 at 2:00pm. MAMARONECK LIBRARY BOOK GROUP is joined by At Home on the Sound for a book discussion moderated by librarians Susan Riley & Lori Friedli. Special guest: Sandy Killen, US National Rowing Team competitor and Coach, and Umpire officiating World Cup and World Championship. No registration required. For details, contact Library Director, Susan Riley, at: sriley@wlsmail.org

Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30pm. ROWING INTO THE OLYMPICS: A Demonstration. Join champion rowers Molly Colombo, Benita Douglas and their coach, Dmitri Vlasov at the Larchmont Public Library, as they demonstrate what competition rowing is like. You’ll have the opportunity to give rowing a try yourself! No registration required.

Tuesday, April 26, and Thursday. April 28 at 10:00am. TOUR OF THE DEREKTOR SHIPBUILDING FACILITY. The Derektor Shipbuilding facility in Mamaroneck will open its doors for a tour of its shipbuilding plant. Strictly limited to 20 people, so advanced registration is required. For details and to register contact the Reference Department of the Mamaroneck Public Library at 914-630-5888.

Wednesday, April 27 beginning at 10:00am. ALL DAY OLYMPIC FILM MARATHON. No registration required. The Mamaroneck Public Library will host an all day film marathon featuring movies about the Olympics and Olympic Athletes. The films scheduled throughout the day:

10:30am: Chariots of Fire 12:30pm: Without Limits

2:30pm: Rowing Through 4:30pm: Going For Gold

6:00pm: The Triumph of the Will

The series will culminate with “The Triumph of the Will”, the infamous 1930’s Nazi propaganda film directed by Leni Riefenstahl which features heavily in THE BOYS IN THE BOAT. A discussion period will follow the film led by Dr. Michael DiGennaro. A retired teacher from Mamaroneck High School, Michael DiGennaro has been teaching a film class for Larchmont-Mamaroneck Continuing Education for the past 20 years with a focus on independent and foreign films.

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, by Daniel James Brown (Viking: 2013), tells the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from the eastern U.S. and then British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in 1936 Berlin. Drawing on the boys’ own diaries and journals, their photos and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, The Boys in the Boat is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate story of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit really meant.

“When I read The Boys in the Boat I was absolutely rivited,” said Susan Riley, Director of the Mamaroneck Public Library. “It’s marvelously captivating and deals with many of the same issues that we grapple with in our own time. It resonates with readers on so many different levels that we knew it would be the right book to serve as the focus for our second ONE BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY month-long event.”

“We’re encouraging everyone to be a part of ONE BOOK – ONE COMMUNITY and get involved in one of these events based on The Boys in the Boat,” said Laura Eckley, Director of the Larchmont Public Library. “For the second time, we have an opportunity to bring our communities together to be a part of something that is in and of itself unique.”

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