Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

We are committed to Bridging the Gap between the teen and older adult generations!

Join us on Zoom and in person at the Central Library for the Fall 2024 series, 

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL!

This is a 10-session program for teens (ages 14-19) and older adults (age 55+) that requires a commitment to attend each meeting. Teams will be formed, and a debate tournament will take place!

Participants work in intergenerational pairs learning and practicing the art of debate. From what an argument is to crafting and developing a persuasive and impactful argument, Bridging the Gap will teach youth and older adults to develop and hone their research and public speaking skills.

Our debate program provides a safe space for both generations to share their talents and learn from one another. It’s where the fresh, creative Teen energy connects with the useful, tested Older Adult experience!

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PLEASE NOTE:
The first 4 sessions are virtual/via Zoom. 
The last 6 sessions are in-person at the
Central Library's Information Commons Lab.
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The program schedule is as follows:

· September 24:  Orientation and Instruction Session 1 - Virtual via Zoom

· October 1:  Instruction Session 2 - Virtual via Zoom

· October 8:  Instruction Session 3 - Virtual via Zoom

· October 15:  Q&A, Forming Teams & Practice Resolutions - Virtual via Zoom

· October 22:  Practice Debates 1 - In-person at Central Library, Info Commons Lab

· October 29:  Practice Debates 2 - In-person at Central Library, Info Commons Lab

· No Meeting Nov 5 (Election Day)

· November 12:  Tournament Round 1 - In-person at Central Library, Info Commons Lab

· November 19:  Tournament Round 2 - In-person at Central Library, Info Commons Lab

· No Meeting Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Week)

· December 3:  Tournament Round 3 - In-person at Central Library, Info Commons Lab

· December 10:  Culminating Event - In-person at Central Library, Info Commons Lab

 

For more information, please call Berena Hughes at 929-466-1158 or email bhughes@bklynlibrary.org.

For more information about Services for Older Adults, please visit our website: bklynlib.org/olderadults.