The Big Read: September-October 2009

  "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System is partnering with the Santa Fe Opera and the Rio Grande Nature Center this fall to bring the Big Read to Albuquerque. The Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, is designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. This initiative provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within our community. 

During the months of September and October, everyone will be encouraged to read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. To promote this initiative, a number of community events will be taking place throughout the City.

For additional information on upcoming programs, visit the Big Read website at www.neabigread.org. 

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Saturday 9/19-10:00 AM-11:00
Big Read Kickoff @ Cherry Hills Library
Fire truck in parking lot from 10 AM – 11 AM, Special Storytime by Barbara @ 10:30 AM

Saturday 9/19, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Fiery Foods with Jane Butel @ Cherry Hills Library
Southwestern cooking expert, Jane Butel, will help us kick off our Big Read community reading program with a chile cooking demonstration and tasting. Limited to 30 participants. Sign up at the Information Desk. This event is brought to you by the Friends for the Public Library.

Friday 10/2- 10:30 - noon
Book Discussion Group @ Cherry Hills Library.

The group will discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury & A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin . New Members are always welcome. For more information call (505) 857-8321.            

Saturday 10/3 - evening  @ Rio Grande Nature Center State Park 
Full Moon Walk.  In celebration of the Big Read, join us for a full moon walk at the Rio Grande Nature Center.  Watch the bosque come alive with a cast of characters not seen during the day.  Following the walk, stick around for s’mores, a book giveaway and the reading of a short passage from Fahrenheit 451. Call 344-7240 in advance to reserve your space, as the walks fill up quickly.

Sunday 10/4- 2:00 – 4:00  PM @   Holocaust and Intolerance Museum of NM      
Big Read Reception and Moderated Panel Discussion.  In celebration of the Big Read, join us for a moderated panel discussion on select readings from Fahrenheit 451, and receive a free copy of the book.   

Saturday 10/10- 2:00-5:00 p.m. at OFFCenter Arts. 
Altered Book Workshop. In celebration of the Big Read, join us for free workshop to learn about and create an altered book. Taught by the staff of the Georgia O’Keefe Museum.  Free, but seating is limited.  Call 247-1172 in advance to reserve your space. 

Sunday 11/11- 3:00 PM at Bookworks.       
Big Read Finale.  Meet the Author, screening of a filmed interview with Ray Bradbury.  Join us for this beautifully produced short film created by the National Endowment for the Arts and a book giveaway.  For more information call (505) 768-5115.

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