Education

The Mission Marketplace is committed to raise awareness about economic and social justice. An integral part of our mission is education.

International Book Club: The Mission Marketplace and McKune Memorial Library are conducting a book club, with reading selections reflecting empowerment, multiculturalism and books having a global impact.
We meet the first Thursday of every month, 7pm at the McKune Library on Main St. Schedule:
- Nov. 6: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, by Sherman Alexie
- Dec. 4: Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure, by Sarah MacDonald
Save the date: Adult Learners Institute Class, March 14, 2009. Class details to come.
Based in Chelsea, Michigan, the Adult Learners Institute (ALI) provides a diverse selection of quality community-based learning experiences and camaraderie for adults in western Washtenaw County. ALI is a Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN), a group of 320 similar organizations. They conduct their programs in cooperation with Washtenaw Community College.

View this list of International Books that will help connect you to our friends and neighbors in the rest of the world.

The Mission Marketplace staff is available for speaking engagements to community and civic groups. Please contact us at the store to schedule.