Intergenerational Book Club
- In which borough should your idea take place?
- Bronx
- Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?
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Morrisania, Highbridge, Concourse Village
- Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.
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YouthOlder adults
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
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Reading is very popular but most young readers don't get to share this experience with people their age. Also, a lot of seniors report experiencing loneliness. They also read the most of any age group.
- Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:
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Establish a book club open to residents over 65 and under 18 that meets once a month for a year at libraries in the Bronx while younger and older readers can discuss books together and connect with each other.
- Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:
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10456
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