Traveling exhibit of "The Things They Carried" posters profiling local veterans and their personal interpretations of the title
Event Location: various locations, Kirksville, MO, 63501-4200
In 2006, Betty Kort was commissioned to photograph artifacts in the Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial Collection owned by the Nebraska State Historical Society and artifacts owned by the Cather Foundation. Her Cather Foundation Artifacts (Photography) Collection is on tour at this time. The Daniel A. Reed Library is proud to sponsor the photography collection in our exhibit area in conjunction with our Big Read choice of "My Antonia" by Willa Cather. Western New York antique farm equipment and tools will also be on display in the Exhibit area.
Event Location: 280 Central Avenue-Reed Library Exhibit area, Fredonia, New York, 14063
In this cross-cultural program, students in After-School programs at the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center After-School Programs, and students in the Delores School in Taxco, Mexico will read selected stories from the book "Sun, Stone and Shadows", and create altars celebrating the lives of several deceased authors, including Octavio Paz, Martin Luiz Guzman, and Juan Rulfo. Educators from the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center will travel to Taxco, Mexico and work at the Dolores School with high school students, students with special needs, and physically- and mentally-challenged students. The original artwork created by students in Mexico will be brought back and displayed for students at the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center, who will respond by creating their own students will view the work of their Mexican counterparts and create their own altars. The artwork created by students in the US will in turn be shared with the participating students in Mexico. Upon conclusion, the artwork created by participating students from both Mexico and the United States will be combined to create a large visual presentation to be displayed at the City Hall Bridge Gallery and the Barnsdall Jr. Art Center Gallery. Parters include the United Nations International Sister City Organization; the "Friends of Taxco"; and the Dolores School in Taxco, Mexico.
Event Location: 7222 Remmet Avenue, Canoga Park, CA, 91303
Enjoy art in all mediums, deadline for entering February 5, applications are online at http://www.LOAG.org. Reception will be Sunday, February 7, 1:00pm-3:00pm.For more information call 364-5099.
Event Location: 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, Florida, 32064
Share your thoughts about The Things They Carried by posting a comment or picture and see reflections by faculty, students, and other community members.
Event Location: Westchester Community College, Student Center Building, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10603
The Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum is exhibiting The Innate Talent of Anthony Augustus Walker, a project of Triumph Over Tragedy. This exhibit salutes the creative ability of African American artist Anthony Augustus Walker. Much of his early work was done during the Depression Era. Open: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information (318)927-9190. Admission: Family-$5, Adults-$3, Children-$1.
Event Location: Ford Museum: 519 So. Main Street, Homer, LA, 71040
The Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum is exhibiting The Civilian Conservation Corps in Claiborne and Surrounding Parishes a project of Triumph Over Tragedy. This exhibit salutes the revitalization and reforestation work successfully completed by America's young men at a time when economic chaos and unemployment had gripped the country for two years. A 1937 photograph of the Claiborne Parish Civilian Conservation Corp located in Homer and a photograph of the young men enlisted at that time serve as a backdrop to the exhibit on President Roosevelt massive revitalization of the nation’s economy. As part of Roosevelt’s New Deal, the CCC brought together the nation’s young men and the land in an effort to save them both. This peacetime army was sent out to battle the erosion and destruction of the nation’s resources. Photographs and art work of the projects of the CCC in Claiborne and surrounding parishes are featured. Open: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information (318)927-9190. Admission: Family-$5, Adults-$3, Children-$1.
Event Location: Ford Museum: 519 So. Main Street, Homer, LA, 71040
Get Wild with Valentine's. Children ages three to five are invited to join us for stories, puppets, songs, and activities based on caring and sharing picture books.
Event Location: 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, Florida, 32064
Each week will feature a different theme inspired by THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER. Books will be read and crafts done according to the theme.
Event Location: Wetumpka Public Library, Wetumpka, AL
Photographs, documents and artifacts from the Cobb Memorial Archives will be on display.
Event Location: 3419 20th Avenue, Valley, AL, 36854
This exhibition series is designed to shed light on the experiences and accomplishments of segments of the Chattahoochee Valley community that have been overlooked or underrepresented in interpretation of local history. This first installment of the series will investigate the experiences of local African Americans during slavery and the accomplishments of the African American community during Reconstruction.
Event Location: The Columbus Museum - 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA, 31906
Come join us for our Tom Sawyer Story Hour. Children and adults alike will enjoy excerpts of the book as well as crafts and snacks.
Event Location: 211 East Washington Street, Demopolis, AL, 36732-2133
Join us as the mayors from Brantley and Luverne gather on the Courthouse steps to read the first page of the book.
Event Location: Crenshaw County Courthouse, Luverne, AL, 36049
Pick up a free copy of the new "Big Read" book "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fizgerald along with a reader's guide, audio guide, and book marker at the Waterlife Musuem in downtown Houma, during business hours and take part in the many book discussions, movie showings, Gatsby parties, jazz concerts and many Big Read events. It's all sponsored by the Houma Regional Arts Council serving Terrebonne, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, Lafourche and Assumption parishes.
Event Location: 7910 W. Park Ave., Houma, LA, 70360
Join us as the City of Dothan issues a proclamation declaring the Big Read a city-wide project. Enjoy the first page of The Adventures of Tom Sswyer.
Event Location: Dothan City Commission Chambers, Dothan, AL, 36303
Preschool storytime will kick off The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by decorating fence pickets that no one would white wash.
Event Location: 319 East Laurel Avenue, Foley , AL, 36535
Get Wild With Valentine's Children ages three to five are invited to join us for stories, puppets,songs and crafts based on caring and sharing picture books. Bring a friend.
Event Location: 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, Florida, 32064
Photography students from Lander University and Piedmont Technical College will display photos depicing characters and/or events from the novel.
Event Location: The Arts Council ,112 Main St., Greenwood, SC, 29646
This outreach program for Auburn City Schools will focus on the sights and sounds of rivers, American music featuring water such as the Erie Canla, Old Folks at Home(Swanee River, Rose of Alabamy and books such as River Parade, Three Days on a River in a Red Canoe and Mark Twain and the Queens of Mississippi.
Event Location: Auburn Early Education & elementary schools in Auburn, Auburn, AL
Featuring the character Addy living during the time of Tom Sawyer (fairness, equality, slavery, river trade)
Event Location: Auburn Public Library, Auburn, AL
Library staff and volunteers will lead Mississippi Rever themed Laughter Yoga session in all the Shelby County Senior Centers.
Event Location: Shelby County Senior Centers, AL
Join Dr. Shelly Jarret-Bromberg as she discusses the American Dream, past . . . present . . . and real. She will present the topic from the perspective of a historical immigrant population as well as a present group of people coming to America and specifically, to Hamilton, Ohio.
Event Location: Miami Hamilton Downtown, Hamilton, OH, 45011
Many films have been made based on the works of Ray Bradbury. Bradbury has also written a number of screenplays. During the month of February, public libraries in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty and Solon will show a number of Bradbury films. Individual programs are listed separately in this calendar. For more information, call Beth Fisher at Iowa City Public Library, 319-887-6024. Films based on the works of Ray Bradbury: A Sound of Thunder (2005), The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998), The Halloween Tree (1993), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), The Illustrated Man (1969), The Picasso Summer (1969), Fahrenheit 451 (1966), The Beast from 20,00 Fathoms (1953), and It Came From Outer Space (1953). Screenplays by Ray Bradbury: The Halloween Tree (1993), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983), The Picasso Summer (1969), Moby Dick (1956).
Event Location: Public Libraries in Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty and Solon, Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty and Solon, IA, 52240
Step back in time ... enter the black & white world of Sam Spade! Enjoy exhibits by our local artists on display at the Howell Carnegie District Library from Sunday, January 31 until Sunday, February 28th. Don't miss The Big Read week-long Art Noir display at the Opera House from Monday, February 8th until Sunday, February 15th! Look for The Big Read banner in the windows ... and walk in. Be sure to pick up a copy of The Maltese Falcon Reader's Guide!
Event Location: Howell Carnegie District Library - 314 W Grand River Avenue and Howell Opera House - 123 W Grand River, Howell, MI, 48843-2146
The Iowa City Public Library and Iowa City Hospice collaborate on a monthly program to offer book reading and discussion in area care centers. During the months of January and February, volunteers will lead books discussions of Fahrenheit 451 in fourteen area care centers. For more information, contact Kara Logsden at Iowa City Public Library. 319.887.6007
Event Location: All About Town, Iowa City, IA, 52240
All daycares, learning centers and elementary school classes are invited to come by and pick up a fence. This is an open event for anyone that would like to participate. Let your imagination go wild!
Event Location: Mamie's Place Children's Library, 284 Church Street, Alexander City, AL, 35010
Color photographs of childhood memories by Daniel Anderson. These photos of rural farm life are evocative of the scenes described in Willa Cather's "My Ántonia."
Event Location: Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Studio B Dance Company will perform selections from "Tom Sawyer Ballet" at various locations in Yuba and Sutter Counties.
Event Location: Various, Marysville, CA, 95901-5503
Display of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and other books by Mark Twain and multiple copies to be checked out.
Event Location: Main Yuba City Library, Yuba City, CA, 95991
Display of books, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and other books of the period at the library. Books will also be availabel to check out.
Event Location: Live Oak Branch Library, Live Oak, CA
Tom Sawyer/Mark Twain display and information center. Displays of various books by Mark Twain, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", displays of selected Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer related artifacts from the 1860's, and information on The Big Read. Includes checking out Mark Twain books including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer".
Event Location: Yuba County Library, Marysville, CA, 95901-5503
The Territorial Dispatch newspaper will do a feature article written by Marysville City Historian Henry Delamare about Marysville in the 1860's when Mark Twain lectured here.
Event Location: Marysville Territorial Dispatch, Marysville, CA, 95901-5503
Presentation by Marysville City Historian, Henry Delamare on Marysville in the 1860's, reflecting on Mark Twain's two visits to Marysville and Marysville of the times.
Event Location: Yuba County Library Community Room, Marysville, CA, 95901-5503
Ryan's Restaurant, located next door to Miami Hamilton Downtown, will provide boxed lunches for $5 for the duration of The Big Read. So, feel free to "bring your lunch" to any of our afternoon seminars and eat while you listen.
Event Location: Main Street, Hamilton, OH, 45011
In the 1930s, photographers working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) captured unforgettable images of human fortitude and despair in the face of calamity; Nebraska photographer Bill Ganzel set out in the late 1970s to find and re-photograph Dust Bowl survivors for a book and exhibition. This exhibit, abridged from the original by Humanities Texas and displayed in Sherman in 1999, combines the FSA photographs and Ganzel’s interviews to create an eloquent story of human fortitude.
Event Location: 201 S College Ave, Tyler, TX, 75702-7328
Conducted by Toni Webb, a noted genealogist, this workshop will demonstrate genealogical searches modeling Ernest Gaines' background and will illustrate how citizens can trace their own ancestry.
Event Location: Dougherty County Central Library, 300 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA, 31701-2717
February - April, 2010 An exhibit of Lemon Street Gallery members’ original art work will be hung at the Harborside Common Grounds during the months of February, March, and April, 2010. The art will reflect the spirit of "The Grapes of Wrath," the Great Depression or related themes. Melanie Hovey, gallery director, will curate and hang the show.
Event Location: Harborside Common Grounds, Kenosha, WI, 53141-1414
Organized as a part of the University's African American history celebration, the Ernest J. Gaines Exhibit will feature biography, publications, photographs, interviews and scholarly publications, films and videos and bibliography.
Event Location: 504 College Drive, Albany, GA, 31705-2717
Training for book discussion leaders. If you are interested in forming a group and acting as book discussion leader, phone 660.785.4383.
Event Location: 100 East Normal Street, Kirksville, MO, 63501-4200
In honor of The Grapes of Wrath, the library will host a museum exhibit depicting the Depression era in Northern San Diego County.
Event Location: 29200 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA, 92082
From his quiet beginnings in the small farming town of Salinas, Steinbeck went on to live a larger-than-life existence, filled with awards, heavy drinking, out-sized myths of his exploits, international travel, diplomacy, bellicosity and, ultimately, humbleness. This 35-photo exhibit from the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies gives a sweeping overview of the life and work of Steinbeck.
Event Location: 836 Kempton St, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
Submit your own story of coming to California. Guidelines available. Deadline for submission: Mar 3, 2010.
Event Location: 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd #17, Santee, CA, 92071
Organized as a part of the University's African American history celebration, the Ernest J. Gaines Exhibit will feature biography, publications, interviews and scholarly articles, films and videos and bibliography.
Event Location: Pendergrast Library, Albany State University, 504 College Drive, Albany, GA, 31705-2717
Coordinated by public school teachers Tonya Nelson and Angelica Fowler, the essay contest will expand students' responses to Gaines' novel and provide opportunities for them to compete for prizes either as middle grade or secondary students.
Event Location: Dougherty County School System, Albany, GA, 31705-2717
An exhibit of Louisiana landscape paintings by Alania Currie, a native of Louisiana, who will discuss her paintings after the Big Read Kick-Off on February 1.
Event Location: Carnegie Building, 215 North Jackson Street, Albany, GA, 31701-2717
Tell your story of growing up in, moving to and living in San Diego. Receive your video recorded story on CD and be featured on voiceofsandiego.org. For info. call 619-739-1662. Appointments on Tues afternoons and Wed mornings.
Event Location: 1850 Hwy 78, Julian, CA, 92036
How much did a gallon of gas cost during the depression? Test your knowledge.
Event Location: 113 South Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
Any community member is invited to write an essay reflecting on the themes in A Lesson Before Dying and their own reaction to the book's provocative ideas. Essays submitted for review will be read and winners selected by a panel of professional educators and writers. Winning essays will be read during the Community Potluck on February 25.
Event Location: 579 College Way, Urbana, OH, 43078-2091
A multi-media opportunity for people to reflect on life lessons from their own lives and tell that story in audio or written form to be shared on our website, or in visual form in words or pictures on the Student Center "Story Board" wall.
Event Location: 579 College Way, Urbana, OH, 43078-2091
Community members submit photos of their dogs playing in the snow for a display
Event Location: Pittsford Community Library, Pittsford, NY, 14534
Adults and teens designa new cover for "The Call of the Wild"
Event Location: Helen McGraw Branch-Irondequoit, Rochester, NY, 14622
This exhibit will feature paintings and photos of people, places, and events from 1930's Greenwood.
Event Location: The Museum, 106 Main St., Greenwood, SC, 29646
A gold coin will be hidden every day in the Children's Department a prize will be given to the first one to find the gold.
Event Location: Sterling Public Library, Sterling, IL, 61081
The Science and History Division of the Central Library will have a display on "The Call of the Wild" themes.
Event Location: 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14604
A treasure hunt using GPS and Google Earth.
Event Location: 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14604
Staff from the Iowa City Public Library answer the question: "What have you to offer?" Towards the end of Fahrenheit 451, the main character Montag, who has been a "Fireman" in the book (someone who burns books), realizes that a life without books may not be worth living. He escapes from the City and is "rescued" by other like-minded people who could not imagine a world without books. Each has memorized a book in order to preserve it for future generations. They ask Montag, "What have you to offer?" The question to ICPL staff is, "If you were faced with the decision to take one book and preserve it for the future, WHICH BOOK WOULD YOU CHOOSE??" Head to the Library's second floor display to see which books Iowa City Public Library Staff would choose.
Event Location: Iowa City Public Library - 123 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
During the month of February, a group of students at Tate High School will read and discuss Fahrenheit 451. Class book discussions will be facilitated by Tate High School Staff as well as Librarians from Iowa City Public Library.
Event Location: Tate High School, Iowa City, IA, 52240
Calling all students--elementary through high school! Drop by the Hoke Library to pick up the Tom Sawyer essay contest subject and submit your one-page essay by February 20, 2010. Compete to win a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble Booksellers. For more information call (772) 463-2870
Event Location: Hoke Library, 1150 NW Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach, FL, 34957
Participate in our "Find the Falcon" mystery hunt contest in downtown Howell. Great prizes to be won!
Event Location: Downtown, Howell, MI, 48843-2146
Throughout the month of February, Miami Hamilton Downtown will display "HoBo Symbols." As we move into our final weeks of The Big Read's Grapes saga, this visual treat will add another dimension to a part of Americana as it once was.
Event Location: Miami Hamilton Downtown, Hamilton, OH, 45011
Set in the rustic El Dorado County Museum will be an exhibit exploring the similarities and differences between our own local gold rush legacy and that of the Klondike experience.
Event Location: El Dorado County Historical Museum - 104 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA, 95667
Join our online photo gallery by emailing pictures of you, your friends, and your family reading "The Call of the Wild" in wild locations. Email your photos to eldoradocountybigread@gmail.com. By emailing your photos you are giving The Big Read: WILD in El Dorado County permission to post them on our web site.
Event Location: www.eldoradocountybigread.org
Special three month long contest.
Event Location: Governor's Square Branch Library, Montgomery, AL, 36116
Calling all area artists!! Come to the Guntersville Public Library and pick up your picket. Help us create a fence that Tom Sawyer would NEVER have white-washed. We want all area artists to create their signature post to be displayed as part of the Big Read in April, 2010. This contest will begin on February 1. All entries must be turned in by February 28. Fence will be installed by March 15.
Event Location: 1240 O'Brig Avenue, Guntersville, AL, 35976-1431
Visit the Tom Green County's Art Wall to view Southwest Art reminiscent of Anaya's New Mexico.
Event Location: 113 West Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX, 76903-5834
Host your own Big Read book discussion borrow a Maltese Falcon flight bag from Southington Library. The bag contains 10 copies of the novel, a discussion guide, reader's guides and an audio guide. Celebrate the return of The Maltese Falcon contact the Reference Department at 860-628-0947 x5 for information.
Event Location: 255 Main Street, Southington, CT, 06489-2509
The UMass Boston Follett Bookstore will display photos on several walls in their store, of local area community leaders and UMass Boston faculty, staff and students reading Farhenheit 451, as a way to encourage others to read the book. There will also be display of the book and copies of the reader's guides available for bookstore visitors.
Event Location: 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125
Display of books, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and other books of the period. Copies of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and others will be available for checkout.
Event Location: Sutter Branch Library, Sutter, CA
Rio Oso Branch Library will feature a book display, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and other books of the period. Books including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" will be available to check out.
Event Location: Rio Oso Branch Library, Rio Oso, CA
Pleasant Grove Branch Library will feature a display of books from Mark Twain's era, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Books will be available for checkout.
Event Location: Pleasant Grove Branch Library, Pleasant Grove, CA
Gallery exhibit featuring books, archives and historical memorabilia of Mark Twain. Plus promotion of the many events in The Big Read-Yuba Sutter.
Event Location: Yuba Sutter Regional Arts Council, 624 E Street, Marysville, CA, 95901-5503
Copies of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" will be placed in multiple public locations, such as bus stops, retail stores, government offices, and other places people go or gather. Individuals are encouraged to pick up one of the books, read it, and when finished, leave in in a public location for someone else to pick up. Each book will have a list attached for each individual to sign their name and date.
Event Location: Yuba and Sutter Counties, CA
Visit The Big Read Yuba Sutter website at YubaSutterReads.org for current information on the program, events, information, related stories, links to other organizations and more.
Event Location: Yuba Sutter Regional Arts Council, Marysville, CA, 95901-5503
Local visual artists show original art in multiple media at ArtSpace, the El Dorado Arts Council Gallery.
Event Location: 459 Main Street, Placerville, CA, 95667-5637
Display viewing available throughout the months of Febrary and March. Artifacts pertaining to local heritage and pioneer items will be on display. Copies of "My Antonia" will be available as well. Come vist the Sinclairville Free Library to learn what life was like for early immigrants in the United States in Antonia's lifetime. Hours: Mondays 2-8 PM, Wednesdays 9-6 PM, Thursdays 4-8 PM and Fridays 10-4 PM
Event Location: Sinclairville Free Library, 15 Main Street, Sinclairville, New York, 14782
Faith Christian Academy students will celebrate The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by decorating fence pickets.
Event Location: 319 East Laurel Ave., Foley, AL, 36535
Luke Owens will lead the discussion for the Newport Public Library's Tuesday book group, pairing "The Great Gatsby", which was read in January, with "Double Bind" by Chris Bohjalian. In "Double Bind", a young social worker finds a box of photographs belonging to a homeless man who possibly has connections to wealthy Long Islanders, among them Daisy and Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby. More than a mystery story, this is a complex exploration of the human psyche, healing and survival.
Event Location: Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., Newport, RI, 02840
Display of Vietnam era personal effects and photographs of local Vietnam veterans.
Event Location: Kirksville Arts Association, Kirksville, MO, 63501-4200
The novel "The Great Gatsby" will be discussed at the Raceland Branch Library in Lafourche parish. Explore the themes of loyalty, class, and fidelity, followed by the showing of the Oscar winning film "The Great Gatsby" starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow.
Event Location: Raceland Library, Raceland, LA, 70394
Struggles and Strides: 20th Century Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 PM Discover how people with the odds against them turned their difficult social struggles into national strides. The second program in this two part series explores the twentieth- century issues of Jim Crow laws, women’s suffrage, the Great Depression, internment camps, and the Civil Rights Movement. Homeschool families will be introduced to the Big Read and the work of Zora Neale Hurston through an informative session complete with resources and teacher guides.
Event Location: 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305-1380
The Cattaraugus Free Library will be having a Big Read display during the months of February and March, 2010. Artifacts pertaining to local heritage and pioneer items will be on display and copies of My Antonia will be available as well. Come visit Cattaraugus Free Library to lean what life was like for early immigrants in the United States in Antonia's lifetime. The Library is closed on Sundays and Wednesdays. Mondays 2-5 PM, Tuesdays 9-12 and 2-8 PM, Thursdays 1:30-5:30, Fridays 2-8 PM and Saturdays 10-2 PM.
Event Location: Cattaraugus Free Library, 21 Main Street, Cattaragus, New York, 14719
Area nursing homes, assistive living homes and the veteran's home are invited to come and play bingo with Tom Sawyer. This is an open event to anyone that would like to join us.
Event Location: 318 Church Street, Alexander City, AL, 35010
Reception with Mary Ann Black reading the 1st chapter. Members of the Friends will visit the three high schools in Tallapoosa County to introduce THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER and encourage the high school students to read the book.
Event Location: Dadeville Library, Dadeville, AL
This course is presented by The Teaching Company and facilitated by enthusiastic Senior Center volunteers. This is a 12 week course consisting of 24, 30 minute lectures. Two lectures will be shown and discussed each week. Topics will range from the many varieties of the fantastic, to the modern variety of science fiction. The Brothers Grimm, Hoffmann and the Theory, Poe, H.G. Wells, Kafka, Woolf, Tolkien, Mary Shelley, Asimov and Clarke, Jules Verne, The History of Utopia and, of course, Ray Bradbury among others will be covered.
Event Location: 28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
The Mayor will issue a proclamation and a Councilman will read from the first page of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
Event Location: Anniston City Council Chamber, Anniston, AL, 36201
Call of the Wild Children ages seven to ten is invited to participate in discussing the book Call of the Wild. We will have crafts and activities centered around the Alaskan Goldrush days.
Event Location: 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, Florida, 32064
Tell your story of growing up in, moving to and living in San Diego. Receive your video-recorded story on CD and be featured on voiceofsandiego.org. For info. call 619-739-1662.
Event Location: 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
Tell your story of growing up in, moving to or living in San Diego, and other stories you want to share. Receive your video recorded story on CD and be featured on voiceofsandiego.org. At the Fallbrook School of the Arts. Tues, 3 PM & Sun, 12 PM
Event Location: 310 East Alvarado St, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
Join us after school for a special show and tell presented by Matt Tyre of Florida Fish and Game.
Event Location: 703 NW Suwannee Avenue, Branford, Florida, 32008
The Latino Theater Company, a multi-cultural theater company, will facilitate discussion and lead free theatrical workshops with 150 students from participating Los Angeles Unified School District schools. The Culminating Production will be open to the general public, as well as all participating schools. Workshops will focus on the stories discussed in the NEA Reader’s and Teacher’s Guides. Each student will develop a concept for a new play inspired by the book to be commissioned by LTC. These concepts will be developed by the students and LTC staff into a final play to be performed by the students at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Students from the participating schools and readers of the work from the general public will attend the performance.
Event Location: 514 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
In this program, students at the Sun Valley Youth Arts Center will read select stories from "Sun, Stone, and Shadows," and create artwork in three mediums: digital photography, ceramic sculpture, and paper-mache sculpture. There will be a separate after-school class for each medium, and the art-work will be based on the themes presented in the stories. Upon conclusion, the students' work will be exhibited at the Los Angeles City Hall Bridge Gallery, and the Barnsdall Jr. Art Center Gallery
Event Location: 8642 Sunland Boulevard, Sun Valley, CA, 91352
Movie Day @ Governor’s Square Library featuring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Event Location: Governor's Square Branch Library, Montgomery, AL, 36116
Join us in the new lobby of the Renaissance Theatre for food,fun and entretainment as Mansfield kicks off the NEA Big Read of "The Maltese Falcon."
Event Location: 138 Park Ave. West, Mansfield, OH, 44902-1607
Attend the Elmore County Commission Meeting at 6 pm to listen to the commissioners read excerpts from THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER.
Event Location: Elmore County Courthouse, Wetumpka, AL,
The Tyler Public Library host screen classics set during the Great Depression. Feb 2 Paper Moon Feb 9 They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Feb 16 The Great Debaters Feb 23 O Brother, Where Art Thou? Mar 2 Seabiscuit Mar 16 The Cinderella Man Mar 23 Bound For Glory
Event Location: 201 S College Ave, Tyler, TX, 75702-7328
Friends Night Out Presents “History of the Dust Bowl." Stories and music by Ross Moore, followed by a showing of The Grapes of Wrath at 7.
Event Location: 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA, 92075
Mayor Jim Ardis will present a proclamation regarding The Big Read: Peoria Reads "The Great Gatsby." This will be broadcast live on Comcast Cable Channel 22 and WCBU Radio.
Event Location: City Hall, 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL, 61602
Come and enjoy an evening with Mark Twain.
Event Location: Albert Scott Library , Alabaster, AL, 35007
Homewood Public Library’s book club, Tasty Reads, will read & discuss the "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", by Mark Twain, and enjoy refreshments related to the novel.
Event Location: 1721 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL, 35209
Spokane Public Radio (KPBX 91.1fm) presents a local series of regional, topical, and classic readings on The Bookshelf. Harper Lee's classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" will be read by Susan Creed in conjunction with The Big Read, beginning February 1st.
Event Location: 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane, WA, 99212
This month's Bedtime Storytime is doubly exciting because it will feature firefighters from Rifle's very own Rifle Fire Protection District.
Event Location: Rifle Branch Library, Rifle, CO, 81650
Helen O’Field, Lemon Grove Historical Society. Reflections from The Grapes of Wrath and the Lemon Grove Incident.
Event Location: 8073 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
Spanish Language book discussion
Event Location: 113 South Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA, 92028
Dr. Lynette Jones, professor and Assistant Director of the African and African American Studies Department at Wright State University, will speak with us about the theme of teaching and learning in A Lesson Before Dying. Dr. Jones attended Clemson University when Ernest Gaines was there and is a scholar of his work.
Event Location: 579 College Way, Urbana, OH, 43078-2091
On Tuesday, February 9th at 7 pm Brentwood Public Library will meet to discuss The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.
Event Location: 8765 Eulalie Ave, Brentwood, MO, 63144-2098
Join your friends and neighbors in the discussion of this "incendiary book."
Event Location: Glenwood Springs Branch Library, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601
Stop by the Liberty University campus bookstore for a lively community discussion of the classic mystery, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. Free copies of the books and supplementary materials will be available. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Event Location: Liberty University Bookstore, Lynchburg, VA, 24502
This program, led by Colleen and Loring Porter, will take place at Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard at 7:00p.m. The Porters will share slides and tales of their five months of wilderness hiking.
Event Location: Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME, 04612
Project to be announced.
Event Location: The Rendezvous, Turners Falls, MA
