Great Michigan Read

2025-26 Featured Read

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin

We’re excited to be a Great Michigan Read lending partner!
Participating partners may borrow book club kits from us (one per organization) through August 2026.
Contact the library or visit www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read for more information.

The Great Michigan Read begins at the Parchment Community Library on Monday, January 5 and continues through Monday, February 9. With the assistance of a Great Michigan Read Action Grant, we’re offering four programs:

Great Michigan Read Launch Party, 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5.  Drop by the library for an open-house event introducing the book. Watch a short video of author Curtis Chin. Pick up a bookmark and enter a drawing to win a copy of the book.

Great Michigan Read Craft Night, 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26. Create a craft inspired by the book or expressing your reactions to the book. Supplies will be available for collage, drawing, painting, poetry, cross stitch, coloring, etc. Enter a drawing to win a copy of the book.

Great Michigan Read: Chinese American Food with Xin, 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2. Experience tastes of Chinese American food from Cravings Corners and gain insights into Chinese American food heritage from Xin Wang, co-owner of Pacific Rim, Cravings Deli, and Cravings Corners. Enter a drawing to win a copy of the book. Seating is limited and free registration is required for this event. Register online, in person, or by calling the library at (269) 343-7747.

Great Michigan Read Book Discussion, 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9. Share your thoughts about the book in this discussion held in collaboration with the Parchment Book Group.

If you need special accommodations or have any questions, please contact Library Ambassador Karen Woodworth at (269) 343-7747, ext. 204 in advance of the event(s) you plan to attend.