National Endowment of the Arts - The Big Read

Communities In Schools of Putnam County, Inc.

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142 Ferry Road
Palatka, FL 32131

Tel: 386/328-8875
Fax: 386/328-9939
http://www.cisputnam.org

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain

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Events

Born To Read

Tom Sawyer themed activities, songs, and stories.

Event Location: Palatka Library, Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Date: Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

After School Program (For Teens and Tweens)

A variety of special events, guests all centered around Tom Sawyer.

Event Location: Palatka Library, Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Date: Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer's Blood Oath Blood Drive

Give blood and get a copy of the book!

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Born To Read

Tom Sawyer themed activities, songs, and stories.

Event Location: Melrose Library, Melrose, FL 32666

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Paws To Read

Young children read to Clover the PAWS to Read dog and participate in Tom Sawyer activities.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Children's Story Time

Tom Sawyer themed activities, songs, stories.

Event Location: Melrose Library, Melrose, FL 32666

Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Date: Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer's Reading Cave

Come and read in Tom Sawyer's Cave. A special reading place for children during the Big Read.

Event Location: Melrose Library, Melrose, FL 32666

Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009 – Sun, Nov 1, 2009
Date: Sun, Nov 1, 2009 – Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Palatka Big Read Kickoff

Introducing the Big Read and Tom Sawyer to Putnam County with book giveaways, dramatic readings, food and fun.

Event Location: Price Martin Center, Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain Presents

Larry Gay will read from Tom Sawyer and comment on Twain.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Crescent City Kickoff at 3 Bananas

Book giveaways, dramatic readings, southern food and beverages, band performances.

Event Location: 11 South Lake Street, Crescent City, FL 32112

Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Paws to Read: Superstitions

Children read to Clover and then discuss and illustrate superstitions from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and their own lives.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick , FL 32007

Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Interlachen Kickoff

Come and see some great Tom Sawyer displays and enjoy some old timey fun!

Event Location: Interlachen Library, Interlachen, FL 32148

Date: Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Frogging Around with Tom Sawyer

Frog jokes, stories, crafts and games abound to bring Tom Sawyer alive in this children's story time.

Event Location: Interlachen Library, Interlachen, FL 32148

Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer Film Screenings: 1917 Silent Version

Starring Jack Pickford, the younger brother of Mary Pickford.

Event Location: palatka, Palatka, FL

Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer Movie Viewing

Learn the story of Tom Sawyer by watching the film!

Event Location: Crescent City Library, Crescent City, FL 32112

Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Paws to Read: One Room Schoolhouse

Children read to Clover and then create items used in one-room schoolhouses during Tom Sawyer's time.

Event Location: Bostwick Library , Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Americorps and Foster Grandparent Book Discussion

Event Location: Price Martin Center, Palatka, FL 32131

Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Teen Advisory Board/Tom Sawyer

Teens read Tom Sawyer graphic novel and continue decorating the library in Tom Sawyer theme.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2009
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Welaka Maritime Museum Tour and Tom Sawyer Lunch at Shrimps R Us

Interested persons meet outside the library to carpool. $5 entrance fee at museum and lunch, including gratuity is about $13. (Not Sponsored by PCLS)

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Senior Center Book Discussion

Event Location: 1215 Westover Drive, Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Crescent City Library Book Discussion

Event Location: 610 North Summit Street, Crescent City, FL 32112

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer Film Screenings: 1917 Silent Version

Starring Jack Pickford, the younger brother of Mary Pickford.

Event Location: Interlachen Library, Interlachen, FL 32177

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

"Tom Sawyer" A Palatka High School Production

Watch Tom and friends come to life. Join us after selected productions for a talk back to learn more about the story and the author.

Event Location: Beasley Middle School, Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009 – Sun, Oct 25, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer Children's Program

Build a raft and race it down river!

Event Location: Crescent City Library, Crescent City, FL 32112

Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer Dress up Day

Interested persons dress as a character from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and have your picture taken.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Faith Based Book Reading

Faith based book read, cooking contest with old fashioned food and a quiz from the book Tom Sawyer. Please RSVP by calling Darlene at 386-326-0725.

Event Location: 2804 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32131

Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Fence Painting Fun

Fence painting with Tom Sawyer and friends, see the animated movie and roast hotdogs. Please RSVP by calling Darlene at 386-326-0725.

Event Location: 1059 South Moody, Palatka, FL 32131

Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Southern Potluck Dinner, Book Discussion, and Character Dress Up

Discuss the book and enjoy a potluck dinner. Dress as a Tom Sawyer character and you may win a prize.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Paws to Read: Pirates and Injuns

Children read to Clover and then act out the pirate and injun scenes.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Tue, Nov 3, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Book Club: Mark Twain

Participants share reviews of books by Mark Twain.

Event Location: Boswick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Melrose Library Book Discussion

Event Location: 306 Wynnwood Avenue, Melrose, FL 32666

Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

PAWS to Read: Rafts

Children compete in a raft building contest.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Talk it Up!

Tweens discuss "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and make cave formations.

Event Location: Bostwick Libray, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer Film Screenings

Starring Johnny Whitaker and Jody Foster with music by the Sherman Brothers.

Event Location: Bostwick Library, Bostwick, FL 32007

Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Palatka Library Book Discussion

Event Location: 601 College Road, Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer: It's Not a Kid's Book

Panel Discussion on issues presented in the book.

Event Location: Palatka Library , Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer Blood Oath

Event Location: Crescent City Library, Crescent City, FL 32112

Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

St. Johns River Community College Book Discussion

Join us at the building B room 34 for a Tom Sawyer book discussion.

Event Location: SJRCC, Palatka, FL 32177

Date: Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 12:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Grand Finale

Celebrate the Big Read with our Tom Sawyer Grand Finale. Enjoy live bluegrass music and old fashioned food. There will be games and fun for children and adults.

Event Location: John Theobold Sports Complex , Palatka, FL 32131

Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2009
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer



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