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Trustee-led book discussion on screen time draws locals, sparks follow-up ideas
Summary
A trustee-led community book discussion about screen time attracted six attendees and generated ideas for follow-up resources and school partnerships; trustees suggested sharing tips in local media and possibly coordinating with schools ahead of upcoming state legislative conversations.
Trustee Whitney led a community book discussion on how screens affect children and families that drew six attendees and generated interest in continuing the conversation in schools and neighborhood groups.
"It was great. I was worried that no 1 would show up, but, 2 people showed up who, that saw flyers at the YMCA," Whitney said, describing turnout and community engagement. Trustees suggested compiling takeaways or tips for the local paper or the library's newsletter and noted that related state-level legislation could make the topic timely in coming months. The board encouraged packaging the program's resources into shareable material and exploring partnerships with local schools.
