THE BIG READ
About the Big Read Calendar of Events To Kill a Mockingbird Who Reads in NBPT?
 
 

Dorothy LaFrance, Head Librarian, Newburyport Public Library reads "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee as part of the Big Read.

 
 

 
 
 
Calendar of Events
 
JANUARY

 

01/28/2008 9:00 am to 11:00 am

KICKOFF EVENT

Event Location: The Newburyport Public Library

Newburyport Public Library introduces the community to The Big Read with an interactive display in the front lobby, local and other events, and announcement of the debut of the Newburyport Public Library Book Group and the Newburyport Lifelong Learning Lyceum.
FEBRUARY

 

02/18/2008 10 am & 7:00 pm
MOVIE AT THE FIREHOUSE

Event Location: Firehouse Center for the Arts

Newburyport Lifelong Learning Lyceum member, Charles Ketcham (Smith College, retired faculty), introduces classic film To Kill a Mockingbird and follows it with a brief discussion.

Passes for movie screenings at The Firehouse are available only at the door 1/2 hour before each show. 

Not Your Average Joe's will give 15% discount on an entrée on Feb. 18 to those displaying the pass!

 

02/21/2008 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

BOOKGROUP AND DISCUSSION

Event Location: The Newburyport Public Library, Directors' Room, Newburyport, MA 01950

The Library will create and sponsor their first book group and read "To Kill a Mockingbird" with follow-up discussion.

 

02/25/2008 10:00 am to 11:30 am

DISCUSSION/CRITICISM SERIES: "CULTURE, RACE, AND THE LAW/VIOLENCE"

Event Location: Newburyport Public Library, Program Room, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

The Lyceum will present a seminar about culture, race, and law/violence from the perspective of 1890-1940 and in the context of "To Kill a Mockingbird." The facilitator will be Tom Lyons, Phillips Andover Academy and Dartmouth College faculty (retired).

 
MARCH

 

03/04/2008 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

"THE MOCKINGBIRD"

Event Location: Newburyport Public Library, Program Room, 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Bill Gette of the National Audubon Society, Joppa Flats, will discuss mockingbirds and share experiences on his Antarctic sojourn. Sponsored by Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. Light refreshments.


03/19/2008 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

MOCKINGBIRD CELEBRATION - GRAND FINALE

Event Location: Program Room, The Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport, MA 01950

This celebration will gather all Book Groups and other "Mockingbird" participants for a grand finale with discussion and refreshments.
 

 


The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts
in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.`
     

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