Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

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PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE PARK SLOPE BRANCH BEING UTILIZED AS A COMMUNITY 

VOTING SITE, THIS 2ND SESSION OF BRIDGING THE GAP WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM.

THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO PARTICIPANTS THE MORNING OF JUNE 27, 2023.

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FOR TEENS AND OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE READY TO BE HEARD!

Join us at the Park Slope Library for the ten-week series Bridging the Gap: intergenerational Debate at BPL, our program for youth (ages 14-19) and elders (ages 55+). 

Over the course of the series sessions, participants will 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.

Bridging the Gap will provide a safe space for both generations to share their talents and learn from one another. It’s where the fresh, creative energy of the youth will connect with the useful, tested experience of older adults!

The program is as follows:

· June 20: Orientation and Instruction Session 1

· June 27: Instruction Session 2 (Virtually, via Zoom)

· July 11: Instruction Session 3

· July 18: Q&A, Forming Teams & Practice Resolutions

· July 25: Practice Debates 1

· August 1: Practice Debates 2

· August 8: Tournament Round 1

· August 15: Tournament Round 2

· August 22: Tournament Round 3

· August 29: Championship Debate/Culminating Event

For more information, please call Berena Hughes at 718-236-1760 ext. 51143 or email bhughes@bklynlibrary.org.

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