Bully

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Birmingham Public Library Sponsors Bullying Forums and Community Screening of Bully Documentary Join us for a community showing of the movie Bully May 9 at The Edge Theater Movie times 12 noon 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Free tickets are available by calling 226-3610. You must have a ticket to attend. If any tickets are left by Thursday, we will have them at the theater. This compelling documentary follows students from public schools in Georgia, Iowa, Texas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma during the 2009–10 school year; it also follows the students' families. The film's particular focus is on the deaths of Tyler Long and Ty Smalley, victims of bullying who took their own lives. The film describes in great detail how the average American school kid cannot defend himself or herself against ridicule. It exposes the daily trials of many students as they face their tormentors without help or hope of the pain ending. The Birmingham Public Library is sponsoring a community screening of the documentary, Bully, as a part of our community forums discussing the issue of bullying in our schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. These forums will be taking place from May 13-24 at various Birmingham Public Libraries. The Birmingham Public Library and the David Mathews Center for Civic Life invite the citizens of our communities to engage in an open forum with the opportunity to carefully weigh different approaches to and perspectives on the issue of bullying. “There is no higher office than the office of citizen, and deliberative forums give citizens a chance to talk through what they hold valuable related to an issue,” says Chris McCauley, Executive Director of the David Mathews Center. “Bullying is an issue that can affect schools, communities, and office environments. It’s up to citizens to think through creative, community-based solutions to address the issue.” The forums will be held at the following locations: Eastwood Library - May 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m. East Ensley Library - May 14, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Inglenook Recreation Center - May 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Powderly Library - May 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. East Lake Library – May 18, 10:00 a.m.–12 noon Central Library (downtown) - May 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Smithfield Library - May 23, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon For more information, contact Sandi Lee, Birmingham Public Library, 226-3742.   This e-mail was sent from Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Inc. Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.