Ophelia in 2020: Raising Strong Girls in Disruptive Times. Presentation by Sara Pipher Gilliam.
Ophelia in 2020: Raising Strong Girls in Disruptive Times
Twenty-five years after the release of the culture-changing Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, Hamilton-based writer Sara Pipher Gilliam has co-authored a revised edition of the book alongside its original author, her mother, Mary Pipher. While the cultural landscape for girls has changed in many positive ways, today's girls grapple with a new set of challenges, among them social media, school shootings and skyrocketing rates of anxiety. Sara will explore what parents and educators can do to mitigate these challenges and share strategies for raising confident, competent young women.
Join us at Central Library for a 30 minute presentation, Q&A period, and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | Writer | International Women's Day | Books | Author Visit | Author Events | Arts & Culture |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.