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6:30 pm
Milton Mystery Book Club
Location: Milton Public Library Community Room, Milton, WI 53563
Hosted by Mystery Book Club. Discuss To Kill A Mockingbird with your community!
Milton has a discussion blog: http://miltonreadstogether.blogspot.com/
Milton Public Library
430 E. High St. Suite 100
Milton, WI 53563 608-868-7462
6:30 pm
To Kill A Mockingbird Community Book Discussion
Location: Johnson Creek Public Library, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
Johnson Creek PL. 125 Lincoln Street. Discussion on "To Kill a Mockingbird".
10:00 am
No Foolin' - A Free Book in Whitewater
Location: Irvin L Young Library, Whitewater, WI 53190
The public is invited to take part in the Big Read festivities! Stop by your local library for a chance to win a copy of the book and other prizes. Sign up for the Mockingbird on the Rock City challenge!
10:00 am
No Foolin' - A Free Book in Lake Geneva
Location: Lake Geneva Public Library, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Big Read book and t-shirt giveaway to promote the community Big Read.
4:30 pm
No Foolin' - A Free Book in East Troy
Location: East Troy Lions Public Library, East Troy, WI 53120
Book, ticket, and t-shirt giveaway to promote the community Big Read!
6:30 pm
Milton Library No Foolin'
Location: Milton Public Library, Milton, WI 53563
Enjoy a fresh piece of peach or pecan pie, grab a free book (limited quantity), & listen to a short dramatic reading from the book. Plus, you might win a great gift basket. For more info: Check out Milton?s Big Read site: http://als.lib.wi.us/MPL/
6:30 pm
Matheson Memorial Book Discussion
Location: 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, WI 53121
Book Discussion at Matheson Memorial Library. 101 N. Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI.
4:00 pm
Youth Writing Workshop with Loretta Ellsworth
Location: Hoard Museum, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Join young adult author, Loretta Ellsworth at the Hoard Museum for an inspiring To Kill a Mockingbird - themed writing workshop. Students in grades 3-12 are especially encouraged to attend!
7:30 pm
Loretta Ellsworth: Book reading and Discussion
Location: Milton House Museum, Milton, WI 53563
Loretta Ellsworth will read selections from her book "In Search of Mockingbird" and host a Q&A. The book was named one of the New York Public Library’s Best Books for the Teen Age in 2008. She holds a master’s degree in Writing for Children, and conducts workshops that focus on actively engaging students in discussions on the writing life, how authors find inspiration for their books, and the craft of writing.
6:30 pm
To Kill A Mockingbird Community Book Discussion in Waterloo
Location: Karl Junginger Memorial Library, Waterloo, WI 53594
Karl Junginger Memorial Library
625 N. Monroe St.
Waterloo WI 53594
920-478-3344
www.waterloo.lib.wi.us
Discussions of To Kill A Mockingbird. Join the community discussion of Harper Lee's classic.
4:00 pm
Youth Writing Workshop with Kerry Madden
Location: Hoard Museum, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Join young adult author, Kerry Madden, at the Hoard Museum for an inspiring To Kill a Mockingbird - themed writing workshop. Students in grades 3-12 are especially encouraged to attend!
7:30 pm
Kerry Madden: Book reading and discussion.
Location: Council for the Performing Arts, Jefferson, WI 53549
Kerry Madden will read from her newest book a biography of Harper Lee, "Up Close: Harper Lee." Kerry is the author of Gentle’s Holler, Louisiana’s Song, and Jessie’s Mountain, a trilogy set in the Smoky Mountains in the town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina. She conducts writing workshops for young people that help them understand why they should tell their own stories, how they'll benefit from writing and how to do it. She is a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times, and has also written for Salon.com, LA Weekly, and the Chicago Review Press.
9:00 am
Indiscriminant Art Workshop
Location: UW-Whitewater Center of the Arts Room 2048, Whitewater, WI 53190
Guest artist Stasia Wilson will be leading us in a discussion on discrimination within the world of disabilities. Following the discussion, participants will have a ?heads on? experience creating art from the perspective of a person with a disability. Concluding the workshop a discussion will follow to talk about the experience and how or if it has changed Text Box: Stasia Wilson Guest Artisttheir viewpoint of people with disabilities.
Please email Studio 84 at info@studio84inc.org
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2:00 pm
To Kill A Mockingbird 1962 Film
Location: Geneva 4 Theatre, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
View a FREE showing of the classic film of To Kill A Mockingbird. Downtown Lake Geneva.
7:00 pm
To Kill A Mockingbird 1962 Film
Location: Geneva 4 Theatre, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
View a FREE showing of the classic film of To Kill A Mockingbird. Downtown Lake Geneva.
5:00 pm
To Kill A Mockingbird Community Book Discussion in Waterloo
Location: Karl Junginger Memorial Library, Waterloo, WI 53594
Karl Junginger Memorial Library
625 N. Monroe St.
Waterloo WI 53594
920-478-3344
www.waterloo.lib.wi.us
Discussions of To Kill A Mockingbird. Join the community discussion of Harper Lee's classic.
6:30 pm
Book Discussion - Teen
Location: Karl Junginger Memorial Library, Waterloo, WI 53594
Karl Junginger Memorial Library
625 N. Monroe St.
Waterloo WI 53594
920-478-3344
www.waterloo.lib.wi.us
Discussions of To Kill A Mockingbird.
6:00 pm
Lake Geneva Big Read Book Discussion
Location: Lake Geneva Public Library, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Book discussion as part of the community's Big Read!
7:30 pm
Footville Book Club
Location: Footville Church of Christ , Footville, WI 53537
The Footville Church of Christ
117 Church St., Footville, WI.
Sarah Strunz, Orfordville Public Library
11:00 am
Earth Day Event and Mockingbird Calling Contest
Location: Elegant Farmer, Mukwonago, WI 53149
Elegant Farmer Earth Day Event and Mockingbird Calling Contest with Celebrity Judge Alice in Dairyland. This event will feature a Mockingbird calling contest at noon, Earth Day info tables, family art activities, and live radio remote broadcast from WFAW. Registration for the mockingbird-calling contest is open! Call 262-472-6224 for early registration. This event is not intended to replicate authentic mockingbird calls, but rather encourages participants to creatively interpret the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. School, family, club, and creative teams are encouraged to compete for prizes, City Challenge points and fun!
7:00 pm
Clinton Community Book Discussion
Location: Clinton Public Library, Clinton, WI 53525
Clinton community encouraged to take part in a discussion of Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.
6:30 pm
Matheson Memorial Movie Showing
Location: 101 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, WI 53121
Movie showing of the 1962 To Kill A Mockingbird film with Gregory Peck. Community Center in the library.
1:00 pm
The Gathering Place Book Discussion
Location: The Gathering Place 715 Campus St., Milton, WI 53563
Gathering Place, Milton WI (this is open to all seniors), hosted by Gathering Place & MECAS with special guest.
Milton's Big Read Site: http://als.lib.wi.us/MPL/
The Gathering Place, will be hosting a special discussion on to Kill A Mockingbird.
www.gatheringplacemilton.com
Visit Milton's discussion blog: http://miltonreadstogether.blogspot.com/
10:00 am
Whitewater Arts Alliance Community Art Project
Location: Cultural Arts Center, Whitewater, WI 53190
Local artist, Dawn Hunter, will work with community members of all ages to create ripped paper collages based on symbols found in To Kill a Mockingbird.
9:00 am
Book Discussion in East Troy
Location: The Heritage, 3223 North St., East Troy, WI 53120
The Heritage, 3223 North St, East Troy, WI. Tel: 262-642-4800
6:00 pm
City Challenge Award Ceremony
Location: Young Auditorium - Fern Young Terrace, Whitewater, WI 53190
Mock on the Rock! The winning community that had the highest percentage of participation will be awarded the famous Mockingbird Trophy. Light refreshments, donated by American Family Insurance.
6:30 pm
Montana Repertory Sound Bites
Location: Young Auditorium - Fern Young Terrace, Whitewater, WI 53190
The Montana Repertory Theatre is well known for their groundbreaking productions. A company member will discuss their unique perspective of "To Kill A Mockingbird" and have a question and answer period.
7:30 pm
Montana Repertory Theatre performs To Kill A Mockingbird
Location: Young Auditorium, Whitewater, WI 53190
The Montana Repertory Theatre brings Christopher Sergel's adaptation to a new generation, with their reputation for outstanding productions of American Classics. This tale of justice, acceptance, growing up, and forgiveness featuring Atticus, Scout, Tom and Boo Radley is worth passing on to a new generation. Join us for this powerful play that continues to explore the American character. Tickets are $32/$29/$19. Ticket line: 262-472-2222 or www.uww.edu/youngauditorium
7:00 pm
Milton Movie & Dessert Book Discussion
Location: Milton Public Library, Milton, WI 53563
Special Movie & Dessert Event
A dessert buffet with recipes from the book: Divinity, Lane Cake, Charlotte and Ambrosia. Other refreshments compliments of Books N' Brew. 7:30 p.m. A Free Movie Showing of the 1962 classic film with Gregory Peck. Buttered popcorn for the movie!
Autograph a bird at the library
If you have read the book, write your name on a paper ?mockingbird? and we?ll perch them around the library!
Milton has a discussion blog: http://miltonreadstogether.blogspot.com/
Milton Public Library
430 E. High St. Suite 100
Milton, WI 53563 608-868-7462
6:30 pm
Book Discussion - East Troy
Location: East Troy Lions Public Library, East Troy, WI 53120
East Troy Lions Public Library
3094 Graydon Ave.
East Troy, WI 53120
Phone 262-642-6262
6:00 pm
Evansville's Eager Library One Town Mockingbird
Location: Eager Free Library, Evansville, WI 53536
The reading of "To Kill a Mockingbird" will be Evansville 's community reading event this year. There will be a showing o the 1962 film with Gregory Peck, followed by a book disucssion and a dessert buffet. The dessert buffet will include recipes from the book: Divinity, Lane Cake, Charlotte and Ambrosia.
