The Banned Book Club meets the last Thursday of the month at 12:30. 

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffery Eugenides is set in 1970's Detroit during the decline of the auto industry, addresses the impact of economic instability on the mental health of teenagers. In light of current circumstances, including the Covid-19 pandemic, the stress and isolation youth endure is a concern.

The impact of grief and unstable family dynamics mounts as the five sisters of the novel perish.  The book is a haunting and thought-provoking look at the impact of society's objectification of girls. 

The book discussion will be TEMPOS informed, (Tool for Evaluating Media Portrayals of Suicide).

Join the book discussion in person in the Staff Meeting room or via Zoom link.

Meeting ID 835 0690 3414

Password: banned

Link to discussion

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https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83506903414?pwd=b97hEt4U1ebV0vKtccmHkpO9bUpUO8.1

Thanks for your interest and we hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact adelcampo@lascruces.gov

THERE WILL BE A FILM SCREENING! Monday August 19th at 2 in the Staff Conference Room. 

Join us for a film screening of the movie, based on the banned book The Virgin Suicides, by Jeffery Eugenides.

Synopsis: A moody memory piece about five doomed teenage sisters in 1970s suburbia.

Watch the film trailer HERE.

Cast: Lux: Kirsten Dunst. Mr. Lisbon: James Woods. Mrs. Lisbon: Kathleen Turner. Trip: Josh Hartnett. Cecilia: Hanna Hall.

Directed by Sofia Coppola - Rated R - Runtime: 97 minutes

Light refreshments will be served.