National Endowment of the Arts - The Big Read

Northeastern State University

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600 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2301

Tel: 918/449-6452
Fax: 918/449-6454
http://www.nsuok.edu

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Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury

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Events

Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus- Big Read 2009 Book Display and Distribution

Tulsa Community College is proud to participate in our communities first Big Read event! Throughout the month of October, the southeast campus Learning Resource Center will display a variety of Fahrenheit 451 materials as well as other works by Ray Bradbury. Come join the fun as we celebrate literary reading on a HUGE scale! Free copies of the book Fahrenheit 451, as well as reading guides for the book will be distributed while supplies last. Call Suzanne Haynes at 918-595-7701 for more information concerning the Big Read at Tulsa Community College, as well as volunteer opportunities for students to participate in all the Big Read activities in northeast Oklahoma.

Event Location: LRC- Southeast Campus, Room 7200 , 10300 E. 81st Street , Tulsa , OK 74133-4513

Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa Community College West Campus LRC Big Read Book Discussion

Come join us on the TCC West campus for a lively "lunch time" book discussion regarding the perils of banning books. Fahrenheit 451 sets the stage as one possible future as a result of restricting literature in our society. Come share your views as we distribute and discuss Fahrenheit 451 and banned books. Free pizza while supplies last! Contact Demetrius Bereolos at 918-595-8010 for more information regarding this program. West Campus Student Auditorium | 7505 West 41st Street,

Event Location: West Campus Student Auditorium | 7505 West 41st Street, , Tulsa, OK 74107-8633

Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Northeastern State University Big Read Display and Book Distribution

Join NSU and our community partners as we offer the first Big Read program in northeast Oklahoma! Literary reading plays an essential role in sustaining community literacy levels. Please join us as we come together as a community to read Ray Bradbury's classic novel Fahrenheit 451. Between September 28 and October 31, NSU will be distributing free copies of Fahrenheit 451 as well as reading guides and other materials (while supplies last). We will be displaying Ray Bradbury's works in the Library, so please stop in and join the fun and be a part of history! Call the library at 918-444-3235 for more information regarding this exciting program!

Event Location: John Vaughan Library -600 N. Grand Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464-2301

Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Muskogee Big Read Display and Book Distribution

Join NSU Muskogee and our community partners as we offer the first Big Read program in northeast Oklahoma! Literary reading plays an essential role in sustaining community literacy levels. Please join us as we come together as a community to read Ray Bradbury's classic novel Fahrenheit 451. Between September 28 and October 31, NSU will be distributing free copies of Fahrenheit 451 as well as reading guides and other materials (while supplies last). We will be displaying Ray Bradbury's works in the Library, so please stop in and join the fun and be a part of history! Call Ben Etemad at 918-683-0040 for more information regarding this exciting program!

Event Location: NSU Muskogee Library- 2400 W Shawnee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Broken Arrow Big Read Display and Book Distribution

Join NSU Broken Arrow and our community partners as we offer the first Big Read program in northeast Oklahoma! Literary reading plays an essential role in sustaining community literacy levels. Please join us as we come together as a community to read Ray Bradbury's classic novel Fahrenheit 451. Between September 28 and October 31, NSU will be distributing free copies of Fahrenheit 451 as well as reading guides and other materials (while supplies last). We will be displaying Ray Bradbury's works in the Library, so please stop in and join the fun and be a part of history! Call Tom Messner at 918-449-6452 for more information regarding this exciting program!

Event Location: Library, Building E, 3100 E New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Muskogee Public Library Big Read Community Kick Off Event

Please join Muskogee Public Library as we kickoff the celebration of Ray Bradbury's /Fahrenheit 451 /during "Banned Book Week." We will be giving away a limited number of free copies of the book, reading guides, bookmarks, and door prizes. There will also be a special /Fahrenheit 451/ trivia challenge. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Location: 801 West Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus Big Read Book Discussion "Lunch and Learn"

Come join us on the TCC Southeast campus for a lively book discussion regarding the perils of banning books. Fahrenheit 451 sets the stage as one possible future as a result of restricting literature in our society. Come share your views as we distribute and discuss Fahrenheit 451. Meet us Wednesday, Sept. 30, at TCC Southeast Campus Student Union Auditorium, Room 9101, "Lunch and Learn" presentation/discussion about censorship and banned books. Free pizza available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact person: Demetrius Bereolos, West Campus Learning Resources Center,(918) 595-8093.

Event Location: TCC Southeast Campus Student Union Auditorium, Room 9101, Tulsa, OK 74133-4513

Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tahlequah Public Library Fahrenheit 451 Display and Book Distribution

Join the fun by participating in the Big Read literary reading promotion of “Fahrenheit 451 throughout the month of October. The library will offer a display of Ray Bradbury’s works and hand out free Fahrenheit 451 Reader’s Guides, free copies of the book, free bookmarks, and other items (while supplies last) to promote and encourage literary reading. Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464. For more information please call (918)456-2581

Event Location: Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464

Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

TCCL Broken Arrow Big Read Display and Book Distribution

Come celebrate the Big Read and fiftieth anniversary of the publication of “Fahrenheit 451 with a month of Ray Bradbury inspired events at the Broken Arrow Public Library. Throughout the month of October, the library will offer a display of the Ray Bradbury’s works and hand out free Fahrenheit 451 Reader’s Guides, free copies of the book, free bookmarks, and other items (while supplies last) to promote and encourage literary reading. Help us celebrate this prize winning author and Halloween’s favorite son at the Broken Arrow Public Library. 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow Oklahoma. For more information please call 251-5359

Event Location: TCCL-Broken Arrow Public Library, 300 West Broadway , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Thu, Oct 1, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Broken Arrow Library Material Preservation Workshop

Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451 describes a dark future filled with government sanctioned book burning. Join us for a day long Preservation Workshop were we discuss ways to save our precious library collections through proper preservation methods. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Big Read. Limited seating. Call 918-449-6459 for reservations

Event Location: NSU BA Library 3100 E New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Muskogee Public Library Big Read Discussion on Censorship

Please join Muskogee Public Library as we discuss the effects of censorship, its past consequences, and its current use in today’s world. The discussion will be an interactive experience between panel experts and those in attendance. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Location: 801 W. Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Mon, Oct 5, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Muskogee Big Read Kickoff Event Featuring Author Chris Crutcher

Please join us as NSU hosts this exciting Big Read kick-off event featuring famed author and speaker Chris Crutcher as he discusses the themes of Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. Mr. Crutcher is the author of several acclaimed young adult books such as: Deadline, Whale Talk, The Sledding Hill,and many more. This event is free and open to the community!

Event Location: NSU Muskogee -2400 West Shawnee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tahlequah Big Read Kickoff Event Featuring Author Chris Crutcher

Please join us as NSU hosts this exciting Big Read kick-off event featuring famed author and speaker Chris Crutcher as he discusses the themes of Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. Mr. Crutcher is the author of several acclaimed young adult books such as: Deadline, Whale Talk, The Sledding Hill,and many more. This event is free and open to the public!

Event Location: NSU University Center Ballroom 600 N. Grand Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464-2301

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Broken Arrow Big Read Evening Kickoff Event Featuring Author Chris Crutcher

Come join the Broken Arrow Community as NSU and the Big Read host renowned author and speaker Chris Crutcher as he explores the themes of Ray Bradbury's classic novel Fahrenhite 451. Chris Crutcher is the author of several award winning works such as Deadline, and Whale Talk. The Big Read program will be distributing free Fahrenheit 451 readers guides and other materials to promote literary reading. Don't miss out on this wonderful evening event and a chance to meet Chris Crutcher! This program is free and open to the community.

Event Location: NSU BA Auditorium, 3100 E New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Broken Arrow Big Read Kickoff Event Featuring Famed Author Chris Crutcher

Please join us as NSU and the Big Read hosts this exciting Big Read kick-off event featuring famed author and speaker Chris Crutcher as he discusses the themes of Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. Mr. Crutcher is the author of several acclaimed young adult books such as: Deadline, Whale Talk, The Sledding Hill,and many more. Free Fahrenheit 451 readers guides and other materials will be provided to promote a resurgence of literary reading in our communities. This event is free and open to the community!

Event Location: NSU Broken Arrow Auditorium, 3100 E New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Date: Wed, Oct 7, 2009
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Muskogee Public Library – Fire Truck Tour and Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training

Muskogee Public Library – Fire Truck Tour and Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training – Thursday, October 8th – 4:00 PM Please join us at Muskogee Public Library where adults and children alike can take a tour of a fire truck and receive a hands-on demonstration in the use of a fire extinguisher. The event is free and open to the public. 801 West Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Event Location: 801 West Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tahlequah Public Library Big Read Film Festival

Join us for a Ray Bradbury Film Festival. All day Friday we will be offering a marathon showing of Ray Bradbury films! Come watch the movies and compare film to the book at one of our Fahrenheit 451 book discussions this month! Lots of fun for everyone! Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464. For more information please call (918)456-2581

Event Location: Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464

Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tahlequah Public Library Big Read Film Festival

Join us for day 2 of our marathon Ray Bradbury Film Festival. Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm we will be offering a marathon showing of Ray Bradbury films! Come watch the movies and compare the film to the book at one of our Fahrenheit 451 book discussions later this month! Lots of fun for everyone! Join us at the Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464. For more information please call (918)456-2581

Event Location: Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464

Date: Sat, Oct 10, 2009
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa City County Library- Broken Arrow Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

Join us for a lively book discussion of Ray Bradbury’s excellent novel Fahrenheit 451 at the Broken Arrow Public Library. Help us celebrate this prize winning author and Halloween’s favorite son at the Broken Arrow Public Library. Let us know what you think! 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. For more information please call 251-5359

Event Location: TCCL-Broken Arrow Public Library, 300 West Broadway , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2009
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa City County Library- Broken Arrow Ray Bradbury Film Series

Join us for another Ray Bradbury movie showing and see how the movie compares to the book! Lots of fun for everyone! 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. For more information please call 251-535

Event Location: TCCL-Broken Arrow Public Library, 300 West Broadway , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Muskogee Public Library Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

Please join Muskogee Public Library as we discuss Ray Bradbury’s /Fahrenheit 451./ The discussion will be led by Roy Rouell, a graduate of English entering the master’s program at NSU. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Location: 801 W. Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tahlequah Public Library Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

Join us for a lively book discussion of Ray Bradbury’s excellent novel Fahrenheit 451 at the Tahlequah Public Library. Help us celebrate this award winning author. Share your thoughts with other community members as we discuss Bradbury’s works! Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464. For more information please call (918)456-2581

Event Location: Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464

Date: Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Jim Lucas Library Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

Join us today as retired educator, Carma Cruce, will lead a book discussion on Fahrenheit 451 at 10:00am at the Checotah Public Library. The program is free and open to the public and everyone is welcome to join the fun! Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library 626 West Gentry St. Checotah, OK 74426-2218 Phone (918) 473-6715 Toll free in the 918 area code: 1-877-473-6715 Fax: (918) 473-6603 E-mail checotahpl@eodls.lib.ok.us Call Branch Manager Katherine Smith for more information!

Event Location: 626 W Gentry Ave, Checotah, OK 74426-2218

Date: Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa City County Library- Broken Arrow Big Read Book Discussion

Join us for another lively book discussion of Ray Bradbury’s excellent novel Illustrated Man in relation to Fahrenheit 451 at the Broken Arrow Public Library. Help us celebrate this prize winning author and Halloween’s favorite son at the Broken Arrow Public Library. Let us know what you think! 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. For more information please call 251-5359

Event Location: TCCL-Broken Arrow Public Library, 300 West Broadway , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2009
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tahlequah Public Library Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

Join us for another lively book discussion of Ray Bradbury’s excellent novel Fahrenheit 451 at the Tahlequah Public Library. Help us celebrate this award winning author and enhance our community though literary reading. Let us know what you think! Everyone is welcome to the Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464. For more information please call (918)456-2581

Event Location: Tahlequah Public Library, 120 S. College, Tahlequah, OK 74464

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa City County Library- Broken Arrow Ray Bradbury Film Series

Join us for another Ray Bradbury movie showing and see how the movie compares to the book! Lots of fun for everyone! 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. For more information please call 251-535

Event Location: TCCL-Broken Arrow Public Library, 300 West Broadway , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Broken Arrow Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

Join us today at lunch as we come together to discuss and celebrate Ray Bradbury's literary masterpiece Fahrenheit 451. Bring your lunch and a "hunger" for literary reading! Contact Dr. Barbara Ray at 918-449-6451 for more information about this book discussion.

Event Location: Library- Room E 118 -3100 E New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Tahlequah Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

Join us today at lunch as we come together to discuss and celebrate Ray Bradbury's literary masterpiece Fahrenheit 451. Bring your lunch and a "hunger" for literary reading! Contact the library at 918-444-3235 for more information about this book discussion. Everyone is welcome!

Event Location: John Vaughan Library 600 N. Grand Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464-2301

Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2009
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Broken Arrow Fahrenheit 451 Poster and Essay Winner Display

The public is welcome to view the works of participants in the area High School Big Read Poster and Essay Contests. Posters and essays from participating High Schools will be on display in the main hallway of the Library Building (Building E). We are proud to showcase the creativity and enthusiasm of our area high school students. Please contact Tom Messner at 918-449-6452 for more information regarding this special event.

Event Location: Library, 3100 E New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74014

Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Muskogee Big Read High School Poster and Essay Contest Displays

The public is welcome to view the works of participants in the area High School Big Read Poster and Essay Contests. Posters and essays from participating High Schools will be on display in the Library(Administation Building). We are proud to showcase the creativity and enthusiasm of our area high school students. Please contact Ben Etemad at 918-683-0040 or etemad@nsuok.edu or Jan Kilgore 918-684-3750 Ext. 1730 for more information regarding this special event.

Event Location: NSU Muskogee Library- 2400 W. Shawnee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

NSU Tahlequah Big Read Poster and Essay Contest Display

The public is welcome to view the works of participants in the area High School Big Read Poster and Essay Contests. Posters and essays from participating High Schools will be on display in the John Vaughan Library. We are proud to showcase the creativity and enthusiasm of our area high school students. Please contact the library at 918-444-3235 for more information regarding this special event.

Event Location: 600 N. Grand Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464-2301

Date: Mon, Oct 26, 2009 – Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Muskogee Public Library Big Read Ray Bradbury Film Viewing

Please join Muskogee Public Library as we watch a series of Ray Bradbury’s books come to life on the big screen! Free popcorn will be served as we watch and there will be a short discussion following the event. The event is free and open to the public.

Event Location: 801 W. Okmulgee, Muskogee, OK 74401

Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 – Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa City County Library- Broken Arrow Big Read Book Discussion

Don’t miss your chance to part of the third and final book discussion of Ray Bradbury’s excellent novel at the Broken Arrow Public Library. Help us celebrate this prize winning author and Halloween’s favorite son at the Broken Arrow Public Library. Let us know what you think! 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. For more information please call 251-5359

Event Location: TCCL-Broken Arrow Public Library, 300 West Broadway , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Tulsa City County Library- Broken Arrow Ray Bradbury Film Series

Halloween is almost here! Join us for another spooky Ray Bradbury movie showing and see how the movie compares to the book! Lots of fun for everyone so don't miss this amazing Big Read opportunity! 300 West Broadway Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. For more information please call 251-535

Event Location: TCCL-Broken Arrow Public Library, 300 West Broadway , Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Date: Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451



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