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Kickoff Reception
Location: New Hampshire State Library, Concord, NH 03301
The Center for the Book at the NH State Library is hosting a Big Read Kickoff reception with a special appearance by Fire Captain Beatty and refreshments courtesy of Village Cucina.
12:00 pm
Luncheon Book Discussion Group
Location: Richards Free Library, Newport, NH 03773
The group will discuss Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451."
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Tracy Memorial Library, New London, NH 03257
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Madbury Library, Madbury, NH 03823
3:00 pm
Feed Your Mind: Read Books About Utopias and Dystopias
Location: Keene Public Library, Youth Program Room, Keene, NH 03431
Teens and 'tweens are invited to join in this book sharing time with librarian Gail Zachariah.
6:30 pm
All Booked Up Discussion Group
Location: Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, Litchfield, NH 03052
The group will discuss "Fahrenheit 451" at their October meeting.
Science Fiction Films Series
Location: Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Portsmouth Public Library's Science Fiction film series will include the film version of the classic Bradbury novel as part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming.
2:00 pm
Movies at Tracy Memorial Library
Location: Tracy Memorial Library, New London, NH 03257
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the film version of this classic novel.
6:30 pm
Dave Mackey Discusses Surveillance in the Post 9-11 World
Location: Barrington Public Library, Barrington, NH 03825
In "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury imagines a world where the government protects us by burning books. In "1984," George Orwell imagined a totalitarian world where even thought was controlled; hero Winston Smith did not triumph. Is Big Brother watching us now, or are we simply taking wise precautions against real threats?
This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
7:00 pm
One Mother, Two Fathers: The History of Science Fiction
Location: Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, Concord, NH 03301
Author Jeanne Cavelos will discuss the influences that gave birth to science fiction in this free talk presented by the NH Humanities Council and the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium.
Cavelos will discuss how the genre has grown through the work of its founders Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells and Jules Verne through today's groundbreaking masters of science fiction.
The evening will begin with a presentation of the planetarium program, The Night Sky. This event is open to the public free of charge, however reservations are required. Reserve your seats by calling 603-271-STAR or 603-271-7831.
2:00 pm
Which Book Would You Save? Discussion
Location: Toadstool Bookshop, Keene, Keene, NH 03431
In partnership with the Keene Public Library, Toadstool Books at the Colony Mill Marketplace will host a discussion on this Big Read NH theme.
Discussions of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Baker Free Library, Bow, NH 03304
Baker Free Library will hold two discussions of "Fahrenheit 451" today, one beginning at 12:30 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m.
9:30 am
Kearsarge Area Council on Aging Breakfast Book Club
Location: Kearsarge Area COA, New London, NH 03257
The group, sponsored by the Tracy Memorial Library, will discuss Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451."
7:00 pm
Dystopian Worlds: The Future Viewed from the Past
Location: Howe Library, Hanover, NH 03755
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will include the film version of this classic novel as part of their Dystopian Worlds film series.
7:00 pm
One Mother, Two Fathers: The History of Science Fiction
Location: Keene Public Library, Heberton Hall, Keene, NH 03431
Jeanne Cavelos will discuss the influences that gave birth to science fiction in this free talk. Cavelos will discuss how the genre has grown through the work of its founders Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells and Jules Verne through today's groundbreaking masters of science fiction.
This event is supported, in part, by The Keene Sentinal.
2:00 pm
The Exchange: "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: New Hampshire State Library, Concord, NH 03301
New Hampshire Public Radio's The Exhange will tape a program on "Fahrenheit 451," with a live audience at the NH State Library. The program will be broadcast later in October. Taping will begin at 2pm. Please arrive by 1:45pm
7:00 pm
Richard Hesse on Free Speech and a Free Society
Location: Derry Public Library, Derry, NH 03038
One way to understand the clash between individual expression and social concerns is to consider local examples. They can range from the attempt to prohibit the adult bookstore in the local mall to efforts to control program content on television or information on the Internet. How do other cultures resolve these tensions? It’s more important than ever to know as the world grows smaller. This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
6:30 pm
Dave Mackey Discusses Surveillance in the Post 9-11 World
Location: Dunbarton Library, Dunbarton, NH 03046
In "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury imagines a world where the government protects us by burning books. In "1984," George Orwell imagined a totalitarian world where even thought was controlled; hero Winston Smith did not triumph. Is Big Brother watching us now, or are we simply taking wise precautions against real threats? This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH 03104
7:00 pm
Movie at Nesmith Library
Location: Nesmith Library, Windham, NH 03087
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the 1967 film adaptation of this classic novel.
1:30 pm
Movie and Discussion at Derry Public Library
Location: Derry Public Library, Derry, NH 03038
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the film version of this classic novel followed by a discussion of "What Book Would You Save?"
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH 03801
7:00 pm
"Fahrenheit 451" - The Movie
Location: Mill Pond Center for the Arts, Durham, NH 03824
This event is in partnership with the Durham Public Library.
10:00 am
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Exeter Public Library, Exeter, NH 03833
Discussion will be moderated by NH Humanities Council scholar James Webber.
1:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH 03801
1:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Wolfeboro Public Library, Meeting Room, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
1:30 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Hills Memorial Library, Hudson, NH 03051
In addition to discussing the book, the group will also discuss "What Book Would You Save?"
6:00 pm
Movies at Manchester City Library
Location: Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH 03104
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the film version of this classic novel.
6:30 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Sandown Public Library, Sandown, NH 03873
7:00 pm
Civil Liberties in a "Fahrenheit 451" World with Richard Hesse
Location: Richards Free Library, Newport, NH 03773
Are we living through a contemporary version of "Fahrenheit 451" or have we insulated ourselves from that form of oppression? We will examine the trends in our society following 9/11 to take our temperature and determine how close we are to "Fahrenheit 451."
7:00 pm
Adult and YAttitudes Book Discussion
Location: Rye Public Library, Rye, NH 03870
The group will be discussing "Fahrenheit 451."
7:00 pm
"What Book Would You Save?" discussion
Location: Chesley Memorial Library, Northwood, NH 03261
Library staff and local teachers will lead a discussion of this Big Read: NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" topic.
7:30 pm
Dave Mackey on Surveillance in the Post 9-11 World
Location: Tilton School, Tilton, NH 03276
In "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury imagines a world where the government protects us by burning books. In "1984," George Orwell imagined a totalitarian world where even thought was controlled; hero Winston Smith did not triumph. Is Big Brother watching us now, or are we simply taking wise precautions against real threats? This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
12:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Somersworth Public Library, Somersworth, NH 03878
This is a brown bag lunch book discussion.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Richards Free Library, Newport, NH 03773
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Weeks Public Library, Greenland, NH 03840
Discussion will be moderated by NH Humanities Council scholar Christina Healey.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Wolfeboro Public Library, Meeting Room, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Philip Read Memorial Library, Plainfield, NH 03781
Discussion will be lead by NH Humanities Council scholar Laura Rubenis.
3:00 pm
"What Book Would You Save?" Discussion
Location: Barnes & Noble, Newington, Newington, NH 03801
Store staff will lead a discussion of this Big Read: NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" topic.
3:30 pm
Imaginate That!
Location: Keene Public Library,Youth Program Room, Keene, NH 03431
Share your favorite science fiction stories. Create your own alternate universe and populate it with people and animals you design. Make extraordinary otherworldly crafts. Discover strange and unusual science facts. This program is for children in grades 4-8.
6:30 pm
Dunbar Library Celebrates The Big Read
Location: Grantham "New" Town Hall, Grantham, NH 03753
A potluck and firejugglers will accompany a discussion of Fahrenheit 451 and "What Book would Save."
Potluck begins at 6:30
Pyrotechnica begins outside at 8pm
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Exeter Public Library, Exeter, NH 03833
Discussion will be moderated by NH Humanities Council scholar James Webber.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Leach Library, Londonderry, NH 03053
Discussion will be moderated by NH Humanities Council scholar Mark Cronin.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Gilford Public Library, Gilford, NH 03249
7:00 pm
"Fahrenheit 451" - The Movie
Location: Mill Pond Center for the Arts, Durham, NH 03824
This event is in partnership with the Durham Public Library.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Colby Memorial Library, Danville, NH 03819
1:00 pm
Movie and "What Book Would You Save?" Discussion
Location: Silsby Free Public Library, Charlestown, NH 03603
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the film version of this classic novel followed by a discussion of "What Book Would You Save?" This event is hosted by the CHAOS (Culture, History, and Other Stuff) book group which read "Fahrenheit 451" for their September 2007 meeting.
3:00 pm
Liz Whaley's Water Street Bookstore Book Discussion
Location: Loaf & Ladle Restaurant, 9 Water Street, Exeter, Exeter, NH 03833
The group will discuss Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451."
6:30 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Abbott Library, Sunapee, NH 03782
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Somersworth Public Library, Somersworth, NH 03878
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Dunbarton Library, Dunbarton, NH 03046
Time to be announced.
6:30 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Frost Free Library, Marlborough, NH 03455
Discussion will be led by Dr. Marianne Salcetti of Keene State College.
7:00 pm
Richard Hesse on Civil Liberties vs. Security in Post 9-11 America
Location: Tracy Memorial Library, New London, NH 03257
As the federal government continues to address new national security issues in the wake of September 11, 2001, the uneasy balance between security and civil liberties is receiving renewed attention. This lecture explores the important trade-offs and considerations facing citizens and non-citizens alike. This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Hills Memorial Library, Hudson, NH 03051
In addition to discussing the book, the group will also discuss "What Book Would You Save?"
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, NH 03264
Discussion will be moderated by Matthew Winkler.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Howe Library, Hanover, NH 03755
Discussion will be lead by NH Humanities Council scholar Laura Rubenis.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Barnes & Noble, Manchester, Manchester, NH 03103
Discussion will be led by NH Humanities Council scholar Michael Brien.
1:00 pm
Movie at Rye Public Library
Location: Rye Public Library, Rye, NH 03870
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the film version of this classic novel.
7:00 pm
Richard Hesse on Civil Liberties vs. Security in Post 9-11 America
Location: Weeks Public Library, Greenland, NH 03840
As the federal government continues to address new national security issues in the wake of September 11, 2001, the uneasy balance between security and civil liberties is receiving renewed attention. This lecture explores the important trade-offs and considerations facing citizens and non-citizens alike. This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Kelley Library, Salem, NH 03079
Discussion will be led by Joan Fardella.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Weare Public Library, Weare, NH 03281
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Durham Public Library, Durham, NH 03824
Discussion will be moderated by NH Humanities Council scholar James Webber.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Derry Public Library, Derry, NH 03038
7:00 pm
Discussion of Fahrenheit 451
Location: Canaan Town Library, Canaan, NH 03741
7:00 pm
Minot-Sleeper Library Book Discussion
Location: Masonic Hall, 18 Pleasant Street, Bristol, NH 03222
This discussion of Fahrenheit 451 will be facilitated by Elizabethada Wright. It will be held at the Masonic Hall which is next door to the library.
6:30 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Wiggin Memorial Library, Stratham, NH 03885
Discussion will be led by NH Humanities Council scholar Christina Healey.
6:30 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Barrington Public Library, Barrington, NH 03825
Discussion will be led by New Hampshire Humanities Council scholar James Webber.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Orford Social Library, Orford, NH 03777
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Lincoln Public Library, Lincoln, NH 03251
Discussion will be led by NH Humanities Council scholar Mark Brien.
7:00 pm
"Fahrenheit 451" - The Movie
Location: Colonial Theater, Keene, NH 03431
This event is in partnership with the Keene Public Library and is supported, in part, by The Keene Sentinal.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Pillsbury Free Library, Warner, NH 03278
Discussion will be led by NH Humanities Council scholar Mark Cronin.
7:00 pm
Discussion Hour
Location: Nesmith Library, Windham, NH 03087
All who have read the book, viewed the film and/or have interest in "Fahrenheit 451" and its themes are invited to participate.
7:00 pm
Discussion of Fahrenheit 451
Location: East Kingston Library, East Kingston, NH 03827
11:00 am
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Peterborough Town Library, Peterborough, NH 03458
7:00 pm
Dave Mackey Discusses Surveillance in the Post 9-11 World
Location: Madbury Library, Madbury, NH 03823
In "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury imagines a world where the government protects us by burning books. In "1984," George Orwell imagined a totalitarian world where even thought was controlled; hero Winston Smith did not triumph. Is Big Brother watching us now, or are we simply taking wise precautions against real threats? This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Hampton Falls Free Library, Hampton Falls, NH 03844
7:00 pm
Richard Hesse on Civil Liberties vs. Security in Post 9-11 America
Location: Philip Read Memorial Library, Plainfield, NH 03781
As the federal government continues to address new national security issues in the wake of September 11, 2001, the uneasy balance between security and civil liberties is receiving renewed attention. This lecture explores the important trade-offs and considerations facing citizens and non-citizens alike. This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
6:00 pm
Movie at Kelley Library
Location: Kelley Library, Salem, NH 03079
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the film version of this classic novel.
6:30 pm
Richard Hesse on Free Speech and a Free Society
Location: Sandown Public Library, Sandown, NH 03873
One way to understand the clash between individual expression and social concerns is to consider local examples. They can range from the attempt to prohibit the adult bookstore in the local mall to efforts to control program content on television or information on the Internet. How do other cultures resolve these tensions? It’s more important than ever to know as the world grows smaller. This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
7:00 pm
Media and the Soul of the Citizen
Location: Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH 03801
This panel discussion is being arranged by the New Hampshire Humanities Council and is co-sponsored by the Portsmouth Public Library.
Books to Save Drawing
Location: Baker Free Library, Bow, NH 03304
During October patrons were invited to contribute their "book to save from the flames" and participants were entered into a drawing for a Gibson's Books Gift Certificate
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Peterborough Town Library, Peterborough, NH 03458
Adult Book Club
Location: Plaistow Public Library, Plaistow, NH 03865
The group will meet at 7:15pm to discuss "Fahrenheit 451."
6:00 pm
Movie at Frost Free Library
Location: Frost Free Library, Marlborough, NH 03455
As part of their NH Reads "Fahrenheit 451" programming, the library will show the film version of this classic novel. The Frost Free Library will also be holding a drawing for a $25 gift certificate from Toadstool Bookshops from the titles selected by their patrons for the book they would save from the flames. Visit the Frost Free Library for more details.
7:00 pm
Richard Hesse on Civil Liberties vs. Security in Post 9-11 America
Location: Pillsbury Free Library, Warner, NH 03278
As the federal government continues to address new national security issues in the wake of September 11, 2001, the uneasy balance between security and civil liberties is receiving renewed attention. This lecture explores the important trade-offs and considerations facing citizens and non-citizens alike. This event is part of the NH Humanities Council's Humanities-To-Go program.
7:00 pm
Discussion of "Fahrenheit 451"
Location: Keene Public Library, Trustees Room, Keene, NH 03431
Keene State College professor Bill Stroup will lead the discussion.
This event is supported, in part, by The Keene Sentinal.
6:00 pm
S.N.O.B. (Somewhat North of Boston) 451 Filmmaker Challenge
Location: Red River Theater, Concord, NH 03301
As part of the SNOB Festival filmakers are challenged to create a 4 minute film in 5 days on a theme from Fahrenheit 451. The entries will be screened during this festival block, followed by a showing of Abel Raises Cain
