

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Saving Lives through Literacy and the Humanities: a Community Conversation at Martin Library
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: York College of Pennsylvania, Martin Library, and PA Humanities invite you to our community conversation exploring the question: "How do literacy and the humanities save lives?"

Please join us to hear from experts and learn how we might build a better, more literate community together.

Highlights of this event:

Guest Speaker: Dr. Eli Goldblatt, Professor Emeritus at Temple University, will speak about his lifelong advocacy for literacy.

Panel Discussion:  A panel, including representatives from York County Libraries, York College of Pennsylvania, PA Humanities, and York City Police Department will discuss how literacy and the humanities save lives and enrich communities.

Q&amp;A Session:  Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of the experts.

Book Signing, Refreshments, and Informal Conversation:  Dr. Goldblatt will have selected books available for purchase. Attendees can discuss the evening's topics while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and light refreshments!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/saving-lives-through-literacy-and-the-humanities-a-community-conversation-at-martin-library/200029558293149
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: York
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Martin Library
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- **full address**: Martin Library, 153 E Market St, York, PA 17401-1221, United States

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- **organizer**: Martin Library (https://allevents.in/org/martin-library/24990404)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Martin Library, 153 E Market St, York, PA 17401-1221, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Martin Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Saving Lives through Literacy and the Humanities: a Community Conversation at Martin Library ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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