A Conversation About Immigration

Name: A Conversation About Immigration
Start: 2026-01-29T18:00:00-05:00
Location: 61 Crown Street, Kingston, NY, United States, New York 12401

Schedule

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

61 Crown Street, Kingston, NY, United States, New York 12401 | Kingston, NY

In 2026, America celebrates its 250th Anniversary! In recognition, Kingston Library will be holding a series of programs where each month we will examine a different aspect of America’s history, legacy, and future potential.
As a nation with a history of immigration, currently grappling with questions of who and how many to accept, we’ll be using this National Book Award Finalist selection to frame our conversation about the current issues and shed light on first-hand experience. The first 20 people to register will receive a FREE copy of the book.
https://kingstonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-undocumented-americans-book-discussion/
IF REGISTRATION IS FULL, YOU CAN STILL COME TO THE EVENT
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Karla Cornejo Villavicencio combines sensitive reporting and powerful personal narratives to bring to light remarkable stories of resilience, madness, and death. She finds the singular, effervescent characters across the nation often reduced in the media to political pawns or nameless laborers. The stories she tells are not deferential or naively inspirational but show the love, magic, heartbreak, insanity, and vulgarity that infuse the day-to-day lives of her subjects. And through it all we see the author grappling with the biggest questions of love, duty, family, and survival. Shortlisted for a National Book Award

- Library events are free to attend, but they are not free for us to host. When you register, we reserve a spot and resources for you. If you register but do not attend without canceling in advance, you will be prohibited from registering for events for three months. Thank you for helping us make the most of our community’s resources!