- Peter Adams, founder of the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP), introduces The Hub: A Place for Reading and Writing, the first and only hybrid digital and print course materials developed specifically for corequisite and ALP first-year writing courses.
- Buffalo Street Books The Dewitt Mall, 215 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 607-273-8246.
- Street Outreach Trifold, view here. Providers or other non-homeless parties pay a small fee per book. To order copies of the 2020-2021 Minneapolis Handbook.
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The book of Ruth is the Narrative of a love story, yet also has some important Genealogy. The timeline of this book is intertwined during the period of the Judges. The author was anonymous but some believe it was perhaps written by Samuel the prophet; however, it is unlikely that he was alive when this book was written. It was written about 1046-1035 B.C. Key personalities include Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz.
Its purpose was to demonstrate the kind of love, and faithfulness that God desires for us. It shows the difference between what happens when a nation does not follow in obedience to the covenant of God (Judges), and when God’s people follow in faithfulness within the covenant (Ruth).
• In chapter 1, Ruth remains loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi after the death of her husband and in-laws. Naomi decides to return to her home land of Bethlehem alone, however, Ruth insists on staying with her and adopting Naomi’s God as her own. “But Ruth said, 'Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God” (1:16).
• Chapter 2 we see Ruth gleaning in the fields of Naomi’s relative Boaz. Boaz out of compassion and obedience to the law allows Ruth to glean but also leaves extra grain for her purposely.
• In chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to seek marriage with Boaz as a kinsman redeemer. Ruth obeys Naomi and asks for her rights and Boaz agrees but mentions that he must first be sure there are no others with first rights.
• Chapter 4 Boaz and Naomi are married and Ruth conceives a son named Obed, the grandfather of the great King David, in the lineage of Christ our Messiah.
Street Books celebrated 10 years in operation in June 2020. Due to risks associated with Covid-19, we are unable to roll out our bike libraries to set up regular shifts. However, librarians are continuing to deliver books person-to-person, while practicing safety guidelines, (including social distancing, face masks, and hand sanitizer). More details on current operations below:
Our headquarters is located at the St. Francis Park Apartments (1177 SE Stark Street).
Current Operations, as of June 2020:
Monday: Outdoor book distribution to library patrons in encampments at NW 5th & Glisan. Maintenance & care of hygiene station.
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Tuesday: Outdoor library hours for residents of St. Francis Apartments and street outreach to library patrons near St. Francis Parish.
12-4 (by appointment at HQ to donate books - email librarian@streetbooks.org to connect).
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Wednesday: Outdoor book deliveries at Trinity Cathedral, and at the square in St. Johns, (as well as nearby encampments).
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Thursday: Outdoor book deliveries in the North Park Blocks, in collaboration with HOMEpdx.
Street Books Headquarters (St. Francis Park Apartments).
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We continue to make stops to connect with library patrons at our partner organizations including Sisters of the Road, p:ear and Street Roots. Stay tuned for word on potential collaborations with C3PO and Gather.Make.Shelter.
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Ways to support Street Books: Buy books from our wish list at Annie Bloom’s Bookstore. Donate gently used paperbacks and reading glasses. Consider making a financial donation or better yet, become a monthly subscriber. Take good care of yourself and thanks for reading this far.