Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

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

Join us on Zoom and at the Kensington Library for Bridging the Gap: intergenerational Debate at BPL, a 10-week series for youth (ages 14-19) and elders (ages 55+). 

Over the course of 10 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!

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PLEASE NOTE:
The first 4 sessions are virtual/via Zoom. 
The last 6 sessions are in-person at the
Kensington Library auditorium.
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The program is as follows:

· Sept 19:  Orientation and Instruction Session 1 - Virtual via Zoom

· Sept 26:  Instruction Session 2 - Virtual via Zoom

· Oct 3:  Instruction Session 3 - Virtual via Zoom

· Oct 10:  Q&A, Forming Teams & Practice Resolutions - Virtual via Zoom

· Oct 17:  Practice Debates 1 - In-person at Kensington Library

· Oct 24:  Practice Debates 2 - In-person at Kensington Library

· Oct 31:  Tournament Round 1 - In-person at Kensington Library

· No Meeting Nov 7 (Election Day)

· Nov 14:  Tournament Round 2 - In-person at Kensington Library

· No Meeting Nov 21 (Thanksgiving Week)

· Nov 28:  Tournament Round 3 - In-person at Kensington Library

· Dec 5:  Championship Debate/Culminating Event - In-person at Kensington Library

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.