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Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury

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Events

"The Original Works of Ray Bradbury" Display at Kaubisch Memorial PublicLibrary

Kaubisch Memorial Public Library in collaboration with Jerome Library on the campus of Bowling Green State University will display the Ray Bradbury Collection. This collection contains a copy of Bradbury's original manuscript of Fahrenheit 451.

Event Location: 205 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Date: Mon, Oct 1, 2012 – Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Through My Eyes: Fostoria in the 1950s

This presentation will feature the wit, wisdom, recollections, and memories of Fostoria through the eyes of local historian Leonard Skonecki.

Event Location: 205 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

The Golden Years of Fostoria in the 1950s

Local historian and former broadcaster Gene Kinn will provide a historical look (mock radio broadcast) at Fostoria's Golden Years during the 1950s.

Event Location: 205 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Date: Wed, Oct 3, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

The Words and Works of Ray Bradbury

Ms. Lee McLaird, archivist at Jerome Library on the campus of Bowling Green State University, will present a program on the works of Bradbury. Jerome Library houses many of Bradbury's original works including his manuscript for Fahrenheit 451.

Event Location: 205 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Date: Tue, Oct 9, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Family and Community Book Discussion

Families and community members will engage in book discussions at the Kaubisch Memorial Library.

Event Location: 205 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Date: Wed, Oct 10, 2012
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: Wed, Oct 10, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

The Changing Face of Technology

Ms Cindy Ross from Bowling Green State University Educational Technology Department will provide an overview of the rapidly changing world of technology and its influence in education.

Event Location: 205 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Date: Mon, Oct 15, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451

Literature and Authors of the 1950s

Dr. Phil Dickinson will provide a program on the literature and authors of the 1950s.

Event Location: 205 Perry Street, Fostoria, OH 44830

Date: Thu, Oct 18, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Book: Fahrenheit 451



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